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Price differences on 660 and 620
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 7:52 am
by clearblue
Thoughts on why the 660/6 model is significantly higher in price than a 620/6 ?
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:29 am
by wormdiet
1) Pickups
2) Checkered binding. Apparently it's significantly more difficult (or expensive)? To make
3) Wider neck = higher demand for 12-string models
4) figured wood
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:02 am
by johnhall
The cost difference is due mainly to three reasons:
1. Checked Binding
2. Checked Binding
3. Checked Binding
Oh, yeah, the figured wood costs about 5 times as much.
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:08 am
by beatlefan
When I die, I would like my coffin to be made from highly figured maple with a fireglo finish...and checkered binding where appropriate...
I am serious...(notice there is no smiley face inserted here)
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:32 am
by johnhall
Did you know that, outside of our use of conversion varnish, that the biggest use of it is on caskets?
We do heat and freeze tests on our product and I suppose the coffinmakers do some long term testing of their own . . .
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:34 am
by jingle_jangle
(Awed silence....)
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:36 am
by wayang
This puts my mind at ease, as I'm planning to be buried with my 4001F...
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:44 am
by clearblue
Well, that explains it. Thank-you.
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:51 am
by admin
Paul: A cryptic comment, uncharacteristic of you.
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:52 am
by clearblue
When I opened the case which contained my brand new RIC 330, something wonderfully fragrant pierced the air. Was that originating from the guitar (varnish) or the case?
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:55 am
by wayang
It's an established fact that the human brain has evolved SKB receptors...
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:24 am
by jingle_jangle
Sorry. Didn't mean to be cryptic. I was awestruck and amused when John told me this a few weeks ago, and expected that others may have had the same reaction. Silly of me, Peter.
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 12:10 pm
by wayang
'Comments from the crypt...'
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 12:32 pm
by dean712
The checked binding is a really nice touch for a special guitar. My 660/12 is likely the only 12 I will ever need or own, and I will have it forever, so to have it with checked binding and the other extras (full width inlays, gold guards, etc.) is really nice. Just my opinion. Worth the extra money and then some, to me.