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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 9:40 am
by riffmeister
Chris - here's a pick of the new frets. Also, a finish different than the original lacquer has been applied.
http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/attachment.php?s=a60c92f2a9f7d9f2d937dbcd5015a5bf&postid=6032555
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 2:12 pm
by shamustwin
Chris, yes the fret board is very much wider on the 660. I think once mine's set up it'll be fine. As I stated elsewhere, it's about two-twenty-five cent coins at the 12th fret. I haven't had the time to take my 660/12 in for a re-set. I played a 12 string Vox at GC a couple days ago and it was great, same for a elderly Fender XII. So I'm hoping I can play mine when it's set up. I don't have big finger issues with my 6 strings or, of course, my basses.
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 2:31 pm
by mortivan
Is that Arnquist's work?
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 6:12 pm
by beatlefan
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2579499246&category=41439
Is this a cousin of the 660? What model is it and how does the neck compare in width?
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2003 9:52 am
by sir_andrew_of_left_coast
That is a 610/12, Chris. The 610, now discontinued, was the un-deluxe version of the 620; i.e., unbound body and neck, only "dot" inlays, no rick-o-sound jack, etc. It's not a wide fretboard model like the 660/12 would be.
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2003 8:27 pm
by riffmeister
My 360/12/V64 is now back. The new frets and wider spaced strings at the nut make this thing MUCH easier to play. Amazing!
With the new 12-string saddle, the acoustic sound of the guitar is much more lively and sustaining.
Amplified playing will have to wait until the weekend.....
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 3:11 am
by beatlefan
Thank you, Sir Andrew!! I am now on the hunt for a 660-12!! I hate that I can't play the 360-12 effectively but.....so goes it...I also understand that there are two different size 660's?? RIC supposedly had cut back the size of the neck after a certain date?? I thought I'd read that in a previous post....
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 4:40 am
by rogerf
Chris,
I remember that post about the 660 necks. I think the depth/fatness of the 660 necks was reduced to be the same as the standard 600 series guitars. The width of the 660 necks was unchanged.
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 6:58 am
by beatlefan
Roger...GREAT! That is exactly what I was hoping! Thanks for the info!!
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 6:59 am
by beatlefan
Peter....glad to hear the widening worked out. I don't have the guts to change mine though. I will sell mine as original and pick up a new 660-12....the wheels are in motion.....
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 7:19 am
by riffmeister
Chris,
More Guitars!
Always a good approach in my book!
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2003 6:44 pm
by beatlefan
Got my 660-12JG today! WOW, what a difference a wider neck makes! I wish I would've found this model earlier....Jetglo w/gold pickguard and trc and wider neck......ahhhhh....I think I'll curl up in the fetal position and suck my thumb a while....
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2003 8:09 pm
by howdyjeff
Congratulations, Chris!
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 3:47 pm
by beatlefan
Thanks Jeff! If only RIC would make the 360-12 with the 660-12 neck!! But you know.....the 660 body style really GROWS on you...I am going to play the opening chord to AHDN 50,000 times now....
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 5:57 pm
by riffmeister
Sounds like you found your guitar, Chris! Congratulations!
I'm sitting here strumming my 360/V64. Just amazing what a difference the mods have made! Better sound, better playability. Rics Rock!