360/12c63 - sitar-like twang on a couple of strings

[r-gordon-7]

Change your strings first before any major work is done.

I think changing strings on a Rick 12 indeed constitutes "major work".

Yes!

I think I change them about once a year...it's a major ordeal involving a couple beers and an uninterrupted hour at least.

...and some tape on the underside of the "R" to make it easier/possible to use one hand for the beer...