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Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2005 5:03 am**

Just wondering if any of you guys saw this month's guitar world magazine review of the 660-6. I was shocked to see it.

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2005 5:09 am**

Did they like it?

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2005 5:19 am**

It looks like they did. It only got a half page review, while some ESP got a full page and their platinum design award. They commented on its retro vibe and its distinctive rhthym tones.

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:18 am**

THus proving that they never attemted to play it for lead.

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:31 am**

Which is a darned shame, because this guitar CUTS through the mix!

But the "mainstream" still perceives a Rckenbacker as:

1. The ultimate old guy snob nostalgia trip, and

2. An instrument with limited tonal options.

NONSENSE.

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2005 12:19 pm**

paul, when they sum up a review in that magazine, they give a list of pros and cons. Under cons they said almost exactly the same thing you did... that the 660 was tonally limited blah blah blah. You must have psychic abilities. I think that Guitar World's idea of the "mainstream" is limited to 16 year old Napalm Death and Slayer fans.

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:03 pm**

Tried to pick one up on my lunch hour today. Out of stock.

This is the same BS we've always heard about Rickenbackers, so I'm not psychic, just a parrot.

And a Les Paul is that flexible sonically?

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:33 pm**

They said that you will either love the 660 or it will leave you longing to get back to your Les Paul and Marshall. My other electric is a PRS McCarty, which is almost an exact copy of a vintage Les Paul. In my opinion, my 660 is every bit as versatile as the PRS, but much more articulate and less muddy sounding.

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:37 pm**

BTW, I'm 26 years old. Am I old enough to have an ultimate old guy nostalgia trip? If I am then go ahead and sign me up!

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2005 2:24 pm**

Only one word: pickups.

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2005 5:06 pm**

Like many thinks in life, Carey - it never hurts to start early!

Just like buying your first Rick..........

Posted: **Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:28 am**

<-- Started at 16, now 19.

I'd hate to see what i'm buying when i'm 45!

Posted: **Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:01 am**

Yeah, John, it's a ***** being old...

Posted: **Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:03 am**

John,
Maybe saving to buy a vintage guitar made of "real wood"

Posted: **Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:17 pm**

Quote: They said that you will either love the 660 or it will leave you longing to get back to your Les Paul and Marshall :Endquote

My live rig is Les Paul/Marshall, and I love my 660. What does that make me? Not part of the "Guitar World"? Dang....

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