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In praise of the 650

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:48 pm
by phil2
Hi all,

I've just bought a second hand 650S. and I can't believe how great the guitar is to play.

I've had a 330 for years because of Johnny Marr. But up 'til now I've always used a Telecaster as well

I couldn't really afford it and I'll be on bread and water until my next pay cheque but I'm delighted.

Long live the 650!

Phil

Re: In praise of the 650

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:57 pm
by kiramdear
Hey, Phil, welcome!

So many ricks, so little time!

I've never spent much time with a 650 but they sure look sweet and everyone raves like you about theirs. Congratulations! I'd love to see a picture of it if you can manage it. :)

Re: In praise of the 650

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:33 pm
by phil2
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Thanks Kira,

Here's a picture. It doesn't really do it justice though.

Phil

Re: In praise of the 650

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:39 pm
by kiramdear
Wow! I love the maple fretboard. Is that a trans black finish, or maybe it's the light. I'd love to check it out. Like I said, I've hardly ever seen one. I've got to get to one of these confluences for real pretty soon. :lol: Not only no ricks in my little berg, but they've started selling fake ricks at my local shop :twisted: If I ever get into San Francisco again I bet I could find one, though.

Re: In praise of the 650

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:46 pm
by ozover50
Nice one, Phil..... congrats!! :D

Makes mental note - "pull 650D out of wardrobe tonight... it's due for some attention!" :mrgreen:

Re: In praise of the 650

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:20 am
by beatlefreak
The finish is oiled walnut, like mine here:
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Re: In praise of the 650

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:44 am
by phil2
Thanks everyone.

In my excitement I made a mistake. The wood is much darker. It's a 650 Frisco.

Phil

Re: In praise of the 650

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:50 pm
by goofyfoot
Phil.......Props comin' your way on the new addition to the family. Gibson 'buckers notwithstanding, I just dig the Ric 'buckers on my 650 Dakota. They are the quietest (noiseless) I've ever played. Keep on keepin' on.......Goofyfoot.

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