Strings to 360/12C63

[sunshine]

I need string recommendation to 360/12C63.

I just put Pyramid Gold strings to the guitar. I have never tried them. I snap two octave strings like crisp bread while playing. They snap from the headstock. It was a surprise, because I snap strings very rarely. I think I'm never gonna use those strings again.

So, what strings you are using in your 360/12C63?

[admin]

Try the RIC 12 string sets or the Curt Mangan

I have had good success with both. 9-42 sets are too light in my view. The Pyramids are very stiff and I found then hard to play.
For flats the Thomastik Infeld sets are nice strings.

[sunshine]

Thank you for your reply. I have to look at those... but I find that it's quite difficult to find 12-string set for the Rickenbacker, here in Europe. If somebody can tell me webstore where I can find 12-string set for Rickenbacker, please tell me. Local stores here in Finland are not selling Rickenbacker's string set.

[admin]

Or you could try this source in the UK

[sunshine]

That sound good. Thank you! Maybe I'll try those Ric strings.

[don2008]

Try the Thomastik Infeld Jazz Swing Custom 12 set from pickofthericks.com
They made a huge difference on my C63, incredibly jangly!!

[JakeK]

Try the Thomastik Infeld Jazz Swing Custom 12 set from pickofthericks.com
They made a huge difference on my C63, incredibly jangly!!

Replace the words "C63" with "V64" and that's what I'd say

[Folkie]

Try the Thomastik Infeld Jazz Swing Custom 12 set from pickofthericks.com
They made a huge difference on my C63, incredibly jangly!!

+1!

[xpitt]

You can also purchase the TI Flats here:
http://schneidermusik.de/home/
... not as a whole set but they have all strings single and you can assemble your own set for € 19,75 per set which is a reasonable price.
The Thomasik Infeld string numbers for the set : IP10 IP10; IP13 IP13; IP10 JS20; IP13 JS25; JS20 JS 35; JS25 JS44
good shop!

[wj350]

Another vote for TI Flats....

But I'd also get your guitar looked at (or take a look yourself for anything that might have caused the Pyramids to snap. While I prefer the TIs, Pyramids are good quality strings and shouldn't normally break like that.

[kennyhowes]

Try the Thomastik Infeld Jazz Swing Custom 12 set from pickofthericks.com
They made a huge difference on my C63, incredibly jangly!!

Replace the words "C63" with "V64" and that's what I'd say

Replace the words "V64" with "'67 WBBS" and that's what I'd say!

I had the same string-breaking experience ten or so years ago when installing a fresh set on a Ric.