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Thanks everyone for your inputs. I had to sell one of my Ric, so I sold my 330 and keep the 660 which match my 4003 (both in midnight blue). The 330 I sold has high gain pickups. I would have kept it if it has toater pickups.

I finally got myself a Rick 12 string. It is 330/12 in fireglo. (see photo)



Never played Rick 12 string before so I have a few questions:

1) Can I tune to full pitch? or should I tune 1/2 step lower? I prefer full pitch so it can play in same key as my Rick 660
2) What is the best way to tune it? just like regular guitars but with a lot patience?
3) I got myself a "High gain" version. Is "Toaster PU" version (360/12?) sounds better? I really love my 660 toaster PU.
4) Do most people use pick or thumb pick to play? I use a pick. I find it is very difficult to finger pick.
5) I don't sing much and find it difficult for instrumentals playing. Almost regret I've got it.

Thanks for any comments or help.

tune to full pitch they are made for that. don't use pyramid strings and you should be all right.

Superb FG finish on that! Eric is doing a wonderful job at RIC!

Thanks, grazioso & jps for your input.

I watched Roy Clark played a instrumentals with a 12 string guitar (not a Rick) on Youtube last night. It sounds very interesting. That gave me some encouragement.