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In praise of the 660/12

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:42 pm
by brianeharmonjr
Well, I've officially gotten used to my 660/12 and I'm more than happy I switched from my 330/12VP. Since receiving it, I've put on a new set of Ric strings, adjusted the truss rods and the bridge, and filed down some nut slots, and it is now perfect. I originally got it simply because it was a good deal on a great guitar in a rare color (Desert Gold), and I was a bit concerned about getting used to the winder neck, but I've grown to love everything about it. The finish, the full width inlays, the gold pickguards and TRC, the checkerboard binding, the toasters. I think this is THE 12-string for me. Much thanks to Rickenbacker for making an incredible instrument, and much thanks to drbob for hooking me up with a good deal.

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Re: In praise of the 660/12

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:32 pm
by BobKat
Man, that thing is beautiful.

Re: In praise of the 660/12

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 6:04 pm
by jdogric12
yes, more guitar pr0n please! Very nice.

Re: In praise of the 660/12

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 6:23 pm
by steverok
Very nice - the gold guards really seem to work with that finish.

Re: In praise of the 660/12

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 8:06 pm
by JakeK
Very nice. Glad you're happy with it.

The 660/12 is a fine 12-string. I think I was blessed when I got mine! A big thanks to Tom Petty for designing such a fine instrument!

Re: In praise of the 660/12

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 8:25 pm
by robbo63
Add one more to my dream guitar queue... I really like that color on that guitar, and with the pickguards, yum!

Re: In praise of the 660/12

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:02 pm
by fatcat
+ 1 for me, my 660-12 Monty is a clear favourite.

Re: In praise of the 660/12

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:16 am
by BobKat
Oh, yeah. The 660/12 is goooorgeous in MB.

Re: In praise of the 660/12

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:16 am
by lennon211
That's a great looking guitar. The gold on gold looks great. Congratulations.

Re: In praise of the 660/12

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:29 pm
by scotty
Brian,Gr8 looking guitar its a beauty :shock: I would like to see more pics please!You can never have enough pics :wink:

Re: In praise of the 660/12

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:02 pm
by jch
Very nice Brian 8)
I'd love to get hold of one these for the wider neck alone!

The last one i played was many moons ago ,
it was a Tom Petty 660/12 Jetglo,but i was low on pretty green at the time,so missed out!

Re: In praise of the 660/12

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:59 pm
by ric330
That looks great. I haven't seen that guitar in desert tan before. That case doesn't look bad either.
I agree that the gold guard looks especially nice on the 660 in DT.