Delayed gratification (new 620-12)
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:52 pm
About six weeks ago I pulled the trigger on a new JG 620-12 from POTR. Since I was travelling to the Philly area over Easter I decided to save a few bucks and pick it up from Chris in person last weekend rather than have it shipped up to me in Canada. It was a long wait (and as we all know the waiting is the hardest part). But having finally got my hands on the guitar last Saturday, all I can say is ... wow.
I had very little prior experience with12-strings and have been amazed how easy the 620-12 is to play -- the action is fantastic and it really feels not much different from a 6-string. The combination of the TI flats and Chris's excellent setup probably has a lot to do with this. While I understand that some people don't like the narrow neck, I have fairly small hands and haven't had any issues with it. As for the sound ... lets just say its everything I'd expected and hoped for. I've wanted all my life to be able to get that sound out of my guitar ... and now I can.
Many thanks to Jason Z. (LEL) for his invaluable advice about the 620-12 and to Chris of POTR, who was a real pleasure to deal with. And, of course, to John Hall and Co. for making such great guitars.
And now, on to the (embarrasingly low-quality) pictures. (Note: JetGlo haters may want to go get a coffee or something).
I had very little prior experience with12-strings and have been amazed how easy the 620-12 is to play -- the action is fantastic and it really feels not much different from a 6-string. The combination of the TI flats and Chris's excellent setup probably has a lot to do with this. While I understand that some people don't like the narrow neck, I have fairly small hands and haven't had any issues with it. As for the sound ... lets just say its everything I'd expected and hoped for. I've wanted all my life to be able to get that sound out of my guitar ... and now I can.
Many thanks to Jason Z. (LEL) for his invaluable advice about the 620-12 and to Chris of POTR, who was a real pleasure to deal with. And, of course, to John Hall and Co. for making such great guitars.
And now, on to the (embarrasingly low-quality) pictures. (Note: JetGlo haters may want to go get a coffee or something).
- Front view
- Body
- Headstock
- Family portrait (L-R: 620-6; 620-12; 430)
Well, there might be one or possibly, two 
that are crazy enough to not enjoy a Jetglo once in a while. 
I think we ALL played it at MARF. 
