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I'd love to see a 6-string version as well

tomt3 wrote:I'd love to see a 6-string version as well

Then that would be a 1998Plus. Seriously though, why not?

Do we know what the status is of this model? Are they being built, have they been built, when are they shipping?

A fellow RRF member has an order on this model and was told it's a year's wait.

I just heard today from an anonymous inside source that they just began production of this model, so it should be available much sooner. Can't confirm this, but I certainly hope it's true!

I asked about it on the corporate forum last week and Ben said to check back in 3 weeks.

I ordered through Wildwood shortly after the announcement. At the time, they were told roughly 6-12 months. Don't know how big the first run will be, but hoping mine's in there.

Fireglo's now shipping, according to FB Ric site!!!

Got the word that mine arrived at the dealer. They sent me pictures and will be shipping it to me on Monday.

I know the neck is slightly wider on these, but that neck looks way chunky compared to one on a regular 360 style guitar.

I was talking to a local Ric enthusiast (yes, there are more in southeast Louisiana than I thought!) about this model. He said that it was just the sort of thing we'd been asking for from Ric for years, kinda like a "just what the doctor ordered" kinda deal. One thing, though, that baffled him is why a regular 6-saddle bridge and not a 12-saddle.

Dan, you lucky dog! If you're getting it from who I think you are, it's a shame their in-house player won't be making a video of it for you. You must give us a full report when you put it through its paces.

I would have expected a silver vintage case with these.

Anywho,congrats Dan ,i'd love one myself.

The six string saddle is part of the RIC tone. I replaced all my 12s with the 6 string bridge.

Regarding the 6 vs 12 saddle bridge, I have the 6 on my v64 and the 12 on my 660/12, so I know the pros and cons. Figured I'd get to know this guitar a little before thinking much about trying the 12. I kinda have the feeling the v64 won't see much action once this arrives, so this may need to remain a 6-saddle - but you never know.

Regarding the case, I noticed that pretty quickly, as well. Mentioned it to the dealer and he said he was a little surprised as well, but that they could come up with a silver case if I wanted. Ultimately, I kinda like the fact that this one secures the guitar better since its shipping. Besides, i already happen to have a silver case or two and these honestly don't leave my basement very often these days. If you check the RIC website, this model is under the 300 series - not the vintage series, so I guess it makes sense. I guess that kinda explains the 6-saddle bridge, as well.

Should have it tomorrow....

Unfortunately, PotR is out of the special TI string sets, so I guess this will get a decent test run with the stock strings. Not necessarily a bad thing, I guess. Locking strap buttons and push-pull pots are on the way from RIC.

Standard Case = Because it is not a reissue, it is in the 300 Series.

Six Saddle Bridge = Because Pete said so (we asked if he wanted the twelve).

Also: It is a 660/12 neck.

Jake wanted a report, so here goes. I'm not sure if it was the thread or on the RIC site, but when this was announced, I said I wanted one. Until a couple of years ago, I'd never played an x-braced Rick. Now having some 6-strings, I was getting pretty serious about wanting a 360/12c63 but this was announced before I pulled the trigger on one.

I had very high expectations for this guitar and I'm very happy with it. I have a 360/12v64 and a 660/12. I don't play 12-string nearly as much as 6-strings, so being able to get the classic 300/12 sound with a 660-like neck was very appealing. Yes, I could just practice a lot more, but the wider neck makes it a lot easier to avoid accidentally muting adjacent stings. To me, it's also a much more comfortable neck for a 12-string. Basically, this is finally the 300 series 12-string with the wider neck a lot of people have been wanting. Add the 'vintage' x-braced construction and it just gets better. Much more lively. It's what I was looking for in that regard. Hard to get a one-to-one comparison as the v64 has TI flats on it, but definitely a notable difference. Now add the cool f-hole and an extra pickup - all better from my perspective.

I'm expecting the push-pull pots on Monday, then I'm be able to kill the neck or middle pickup. In my opinion, that's a necessary mod on 3-pickup Ricks. I love blending a little middle pickup with the bridge. Expecting I'll be even happier with the guitar after that. By the way, I didn't need to order locking strap buttons. The guitar comes with them.

All in all, very happy with what I have. Seems to cover everything I was expecting from this model - which was quite a bit.