Ric 660/6...A bit of a mystery..

[Ain'tGotNoPokemon]

Because it looks nicer.

But, it is all Eastern Hard Rock Maple. The charactered stuff is increasingly hard to come by these days as it is in high demand and low supply. Luckily, it does not affect a Rick's sound, just the appearance...

Then, then you have a 660 with a Jetglo finish (Or any non-clear finish), do you use the same Charactered Maple; I am unable to see the wood through solid finishes.

I hope I don't come off as being difficult - I'm just curious.

[libratune]

The model description for the 381 states that it is made from premium "charactered" Maple.

No, sir.

Hey there, Mr. Difficult! Read the text above the chart, not just the chart.

From the RIC website on 381V69 model:

"Derived from a design dating back to 1957, this guitar is memorable for its hand-carved arch top and back. Employing only premium 'charactered' Maple, model 381V69 has a full bound body with 'checked' binding and extreme double cutaways, along with a bound crescent sound hole to complete this exquisite guitar. Also available as a 12 string (Model 381/12V69) these guitars are produced in Fireglo, Jetglo and natural Mapleglo finishes."

[Ain'tGotNoPokemon]

The model description for the 381 states that it is made from premium "charactered" Maple.

No, sir.

Hey there, Mr. Difficult! Read the text above the chart, not just the chart.

From the RIC website on 381V69 model:

"Derived from a design dating back to 1957, this guitar is memorable for its hand-carved arch top and back. Employing only premium 'charactered' Maple, model 381V69 has a full bound body with 'checked' binding and extreme double cutaways, along with a bound crescent sound hole to complete this exquisite guitar. Also available as a 12 string (Model 381/12V69) these guitars are produced in Fireglo, Jetglo and natural Mapleglo finishes."

Sir, I posted a picture from Ric's site - My post of "No, sir" wasn't meant to be difficult. If you look on the site model.asp?model=381V69 you will see that the "Body Wood" is simply listed as Maple, unlike the 660.

Maybe it's a typo on Ric's part, but that's what it lists.

[libratune]

Maybe it's a typo on Ric's part, but that's what it lists.

I don't see a typo in "employing only premium 'charactered' Maple" in the 381 model description. All the words are spelled correctly.

The information in the chart is only a part of the information in the model description.

[Ain'tGotNoPokemon]

Maybe it's a typo on Ric's part, but that's what it lists.

I don't see a typo in "employing only premium 'charactered' Maple" in the 381 model description. All the words are spelled correctly.

The information in the chart is only a part of the information in the model description.

Sir, look at the 660 chart: model.asp?model=660 Under "Body Wood" it says "Charactered Maple." I'm sure the 381 is made of Charactered Maple, but the chart suggests otherwise.

I hope I'm not reading any hostility in your replies, because I'm not trying to upset you, sir.

[libratune]

Maybe it's a typo on Ric's part, but that's what it lists.

I don't see a typo in "employing only premium 'charactered' Maple" in the 381 model description. All the words are spelled correctly.

The information in the chart is only a part of the information in the model description.

Sir, look at the 660 chart: model.asp?model=660 Under "Body Wood" it says "Charactered Maple." I'm sure the 381 is made of Charactered Maple, but the chart suggests otherwise.

I hope I'm not reading any hostility in your replies, because I'm not trying to upset you, sir.

There's no hostility. I can read the charts and so can you -- and we can also read the descriptions of the models. Your initial point was that the 660 is the only Rick model made with charactered Maple. You based that solely in reliance on the chart for each guitar. But that's not what the description of the 381 says -- perhaps you hadn't read that when you made your point. Is the description not true?

[Ain'tGotNoPokemon]

There's no hostility. I can read the charts and so can you -- and we can also read the descriptions of the models. Your initial point was that the 660 is the only Rick model made with charactered Maple. You based that solely in reliance on the chart for each guitar. But that's not what the description of the 381 says -- perhaps you hadn't read that when you made your point. Is the description not true?

"Initial point." I was never really in denial at the 381 was made from the same wood - Just pointing it out.

[RIC_FACTORY]

Maybe it's a typo on Ric's part, but that's what it lists.

You obviously didn't look at the charts closely. Go ahead, I'll wait...

[david/wales/u.k]

Well I wanted to know about the 660/6........I think I got too much info on it now!!!
Seriously, it seems like an awesome guitar.

[Ain'tGotNoPokemon]

Maybe it's a typo on Ric's part, but that's what it lists.

You obviously didn't look at the charts closely. Go ahead, I'll wait...

It says Maple for the Body Wood on the 381 chart. I had a picture of the actual chart earlier, but Joey removed it.

I'm afraid I must have upset some people with this whole thing; I think it's better dropped.

[manta]

Um, I gotta side with Ben on this one as my eyes see this on the chart for on the 381/6 and the 381/12 = (copied from the site) Body Wood - Charactered Maple.

Same for the 660/6 and 660/12.

The only oddity I see is that the 660/6 neck is also charactered maple where the others all have just Maple for the neck.

NOW, I have had at least 3 660 6-strings over the years including a really cool BBR and a 75th Anniv model and also a couple of Tom Pettys. And I am thinking of adding one again soon. I love the way they play, they are light and the wider neck is easy on the chording fingers, especially the 12-string models. Have used them for Jazz and rock. Great gitars. Get one if you have the opportunity and funds!!!

The first shot in my photos section shows the Anniv and BBR models.

http://www.mantaraymusic.com/photos.html