libratune wrote:My question was: Is this the first factory Rick 12er to combine the 660/12-style wide neck with the thru-slot headstock?
RIck, the guitar you are showing does not have slot thru headstock for the tuners.
I think you are addressing a different (and equally interesting) question, that is, whether this is the first 300 series Rick 12er to have the wider 660-style wide neck.
Ron,
Right you are. I was more focused on the issue of one-off special wide neck Rick 12 strings.
I know RIC can't tell but I'd love to know if it was done as a proof of concept as an indicator of things to come or just for fun?
Even though it has been said that the narrower neck 12 playability issue may be all in the mind, it is interesting to hear how nice this one plays.
Is my 660/12 easier to play than my 360/12 V64? Yes. Does my 660/12 sound like my V64? No. Would it be nice to have the semi-hollow body Rick 12 sound with the easier play of a 660 neck? You bet!
Sign me up if RIC decides to go into production with this model.