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Calling all 360/12c63 owners
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:48 pm
by skeeterbuck
I soon hope to be in the market for a 360/12c63 12 string and am looking for input as to how the 7 1/4" radius fret board feels and your thoughts on the split saddle bridge. I think that these are the only two items that are unique to this model in the Ric line-up.
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:10 pm
by jingle_jangle
By split saddle, do you mean 12 saddle?
My 660/2 has this feature, too.
IMO the smaller radius fretboard is a blessing. I just finished converting a 2000 360/12 to a 6" radius board, and it has a super nice vintage feel.
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:22 am
by skeeterbuck
Paul, I believe that what Ric calls the "split saddle" is one saddle for each pair of strings, but.....the saddles that are used for the wound strings, G,D,A, and low E are ground at two different angles to provide a basic string compensation. I recall seeing a pic of this before, but I can't recall where.
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:59 am
by jingle_jangle
Now I gotcha!
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:49 am
by johnashfield
Just how nice is that vintage feel Paul?
Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:59 am
by skeeterbuck
Any other opinions on how the 360/12c63 feels compared to any of the other current model Ric 12 strings. I can't believe that the 7 1/4" inch fretboard would play the same as the 10 inch radius fretboard. Especially when playing chords.
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:05 pm
by shamustwin
Well, I bought a 660/12 based on reading about the wider neck, and after trying a 620/12 in a store.
Now, being more accustomed to playing an electric 12, I can more easily play all Rick models.
But I thought the 360/12c63's I've played were the best feeling 12 necks, including the 660/12.
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 11:32 am
by rumbush
+1
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:05 pm
by jingle_jangle
+2. Last two NAMMs, you could find me in the RIC booth, more often than not hogging the C63.
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:10 am
by ozover50
Half your luck, PW!
Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:31 pm
by mainstreetexile
I have a C63 (Jetglo) and used to own a late '90s 330-12. Regarding the "feel," in highly technical terms: the C63 is easier to play and chord than my 330-12 was. I *think* the strings may be further apart on the C63 but I don't know that for sure -- they feel further apart.
Mine came with a six piece bridge. The only mod I've done to the guitar is to replace that with a 12 piece bridge. It does make a difference for intonation.
Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:47 pm
by tennis_nick
a Jetglo C63?.... V64 maybe?
Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:49 pm
by sloop_john_b
There are Jetglo c63's, Nick.
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:56 am
by tennis_nick
REALLY??? Why was I now informed??? I was told C series guitars came in C series colours and that was that (yes I know Canucks write Colour weird)!!
Why aren't there Fireglo 325c64's, or Midnight Blue 4001c63???
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:48 am
by deaconblues
I think the reasoning behind producing Jetglo guitars is to cover up undesirable wood grain, correct?