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Which 12 string should I get?
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 6:43 am
by kcole4001
If my 4080 bid doesn't win I'm going to get a Midnight Blue 4003 from Musician's friend. I thought it would be great to get a 12 as well. They have a JG 360/12 in stock & a FG 620/12 due in in 2-4 weeks. Which would be better for a 12 string newbie? Their prices are quite both good.
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 7:44 am
by longhouse
360/12 is the yardstick by which all others are measured.
Drink from the source, Kevin.
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 7:50 am
by tony_carey
The necks are the same width, so no issues there. I agree with Noel, a thinline 330 or 360-12 is THE classic Ric 12 string sound.
Still best to sit down with both for a few minutes & see which you prefer.
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 7:55 am
by Scastles
Kevin, you're going to get good arguments for either model. I prefer the 360 ( I have a 660)but if you would be more comfortable with a solid body then the 620 might be the way to go. It all comes down to personal preference.
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 8:10 am
by octagon
Some people say that the 330 has a bit more room on the fretboard because there is no binding on the neck.I don't know if this is true or not as I have only played my 330-12 which I find comfy.I have a 1983 620-6 which has a thinner neck than my 330.If new 620's have necks that narrow a 620-12 may be more challenging.
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 9:18 am
by kcole4001
Thanks for the opinions,all! It's a tough choice, but I'm sure I'd love either of the two.
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 1:37 pm
by eggman
Howdy,
I've had a 330-12 and was disappointed with it's relative lack of sustain and treble.
Recently I bought a 620-12 and its' got more treble and sustain. Gimme the 620-12!
Eggman
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 8:45 am
by wormdiet
660/12, unless you have smaller hands.
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 9:23 am
by golfo
second on the 660/12.
i have small hands and i could never get used to
the tightness of the string spacing. i traded it
to another member for a 330/6 and am much
happier. but i really miss the sound of that 12er.
may have to get a 660 someday.
good luck
geoff
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 12:25 am
by 325_fan
I went through the normal iterations with my 360/12; 12-saddle bridge, vintage knobs, toasters, and a new nut. If you don't know a real good luthier, go with the 660. FG would be my preference.
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 4:32 am
by jingle_jangle
Third the 660, although color choice really should be left up to the purchaser, don'tcha think? Har!
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 5:25 am
by red_rob
I'm firmly in the 360 camp - particularly as I'll be purchasing one myself in a few short months.
I've got fairly small hands so I'm not too fussed about the string spacing. Also, I just prefer the shape of the 300 series. I've never been able to fall for that crested wave shape.
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:21 am
by jingle_jangle
Crested wave trumps toilet seat.
IMHO, LOL, and all those pithy acronymic thingies.
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:25 am
by red_rob
Saucer of milk for table two!
is it just the 360 you don't like Paul?
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:56 am
by jingle_jangle
I actually do like it. Just don't love the body styling, although most seem to see it as the "classic" Rick. The first Rick I ever played was a then-"new style" 360, must've been '65 or so. It HOOKED ME on Ricks.
Now, an "old style" (double-bound) 360 really gets my blood going. Love'em and hope to score one soon.
Just a prejudice of mine, that's all.
Can I have some Fig Newtons with the milk, please? (Or maybe I just need some bran flakes or sumthin')