75th Anniversary 660 future owners

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:38 pm

One observation I've made is that the wide neck is probably great for people who play really bendy leads.... Maybe if I keep trying, my attempts at leads won't sound so awful, LOL!

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:42 pm

Congrats, Stephane and Darren! No work tomorrow for you, or is it today already?

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:43 pm

The wide fingerboard also works great for those of us with 30 years of bass callouses on our fingertips.

Let's see a pic or two!

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:23 pm

Jeff, I'm still rushing to the front door every time I hear a truck drive past. Fingers crossed I will be strumming the 660 later today.

Aitch, we're on for the Monday of the long weekend. Let's talk on the phone tonight?

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:36 pm

Bewdy, Darren!!

My apologies, Stephane! I omitted to congratulate you (and possibly others) on their recent arrivals, so........ congratulations!!

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:25 pm

Guess what's here:-

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:28 pm

Cool, you bought a new van! What's with the UPS logo?

Don't forget, Darren - FORTY EIGHT HOURS!

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:36 pm

Yep, 48 hrs.! You must let the instrument cool down to room temperature!

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:38 pm

I know, I should really 'get a life'...but this is the first new guitar I've bought in fifteen years

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:41 pm

Gents, you must remember we don't suffer the same weather and humidity extremes here. This baby has been in constant 75 degree temperature for the past three days. Thanks for caring though

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:42 pm

Very cool Darren!

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:48 pm

Oooh, looks great Darren!!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:57 pm

First new guitar in 15 years????? I didn't know that, Darren...... heartiest congratulations, mate!!

Now..... Rock out like.... like.... er, the 'Just About Nearlys'... or whatever they're called!

Can't wait to see it!

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:10 pm

I must make mention of some great friends, who each helped me obtain this beautiful instrument.

John H, thanks for your personal touch and for producing the 75th Anniversary models. Not that I needed convincing, but this guitar is first class in every respect. For a vintage nut who never buys new, I'm sold. You got me

Eric B, what a great paint job mate. Superb.

Paul W, the pickguard and truss rod cover really make this guitar special. Well done.

Chris Clayton from POTR, it is always a pleasure doing business with you.

Most of all I'd like to thank my dear friend Dave Pascoe. While I was touring the US, immediately after the RIC 75th party, orders were being taken for the Anniversary models. Although Dave was unable to reach me, he took a chance that I would want an Anniversary model and ordered one for me. Dave took care of the transaction on my behalf and I'm very grateful to him. I'm sure I'm the only guitarist in the whole of the Southern Hemisphere with 75th 660.

Woooohooo!!!

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:19 pm

congrats, Darren. did the UPS guy think you were nuts taking a picture of him?