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Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:17 pm
by rick_ovic
The market price is consistent...this one lasted less than a day:-
http://cgi.ebay.com/RICKENBACKER-660-75TH-ANNIVERSARY-MODEL-SOLD-OUT_W0QQitemZ260090385177QQihZ016QQcategoryZ41439QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
In the meantime, my 75th 660 is now winging it's way across the Pacific Ocean and should arrive in Oz shortly...woohoo!
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:55 pm
by jps
You're gonna love it. The only thing I am having to get used to is the wider neck. I loved it for the 660/12 I had but it does feel a tad too wide for a six string, more like an acoustic guitar. Not a bad thing really, as I do a lot of fingerstyle playing where this will come in handy.
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:07 pm
by rick_ovic
Jeff, I was wondering about that myself. I said "Self, I wonder about that wider neck?"
I can hardly wait to see it sparkle when I first open up that case.
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 11:45 pm
by ozover50
Must be time for a 'viewing' et al, Darren. Let's talk when it arrives, eh?
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:31 am
by turlu
I will also post some pics of my 660 75 th anniversary guitar once it arrives here this tuesday !!!!
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:10 am
by rickfan60
I just went from future owner to current owner. The 660 is enough to make me switch from bass to guitar. I love the wide fingerboard, checkerboard binding, and DCM paint. This one is a keeper!!!
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:22 am
by rickfan60
The little guy wanted to pose with it. He normally avoids having his picture taken.
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:47 pm
by ozover50
Congratulations, Ted! You should send it back, though...... the sticker is crooked!!
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:42 pm
by beatlefreak
Beautiful, Ted. I'm sure the checkerboard binding with that color is gorgeous.
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 3:30 pm
by jps
It is! You have no idea how gorgeous these 660s are unless you see it in person. How many will be at MARF II? Mine, Ted's...
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 3:32 pm
by jps
BTW, I was surprised to find such skinny strings on mine (I know, it is not a bass), but .008s? I am thinking of .010s or maybe those D'Addario .095s, any suggestions?
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:05 pm
by rickfan60
I will probably only bring one instrument to MARF - the 4002. Otherwise the logistics are just too much.
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:32 pm
by rickfan60
I am partial to .010s myself. My brother likes D'Addario so that is usually what I use. I am too much of a bass player to have an opinion about guitar strings. I suspect I will try DRs at some point.
I love this this thing. The 660 neck is PERFECT for my hands.
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 5:08 pm
by jps
Too bad you can't bring more than one instrument, but if it will make you feel better, I will have room in my car for the 4002, if you catch my drift!
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 6:13 pm
by marc61
Sounds like Jeff has the room for the 4002, but not Ted...well, without Ted, Jeff should also have room for the redneck, the shadow, the 63 etc...