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     Graham Griffiths (8mileshigh) Senior Member Username: 8mileshigh Post Number: 188 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 82.163.189.40 |
Just thought I'd get your thoughts on the CW 12 string. I picked mine up last night and was reminded just how great a guitar these are. Awesome sound and so light. I still think these are an under appreciated instrument - Rickenbacker's secret weapon. | ||
| Paul Mutchler (242_foxtrot) Member Username: 242_foxtrot Post Number: 55 Registered: 08-2003 Posted From: 152.163.101.6 |
I total agree. Out of all the 12 strings that I've owned. My CW is by far, my favorite. The thin top, 7.4's, and the lightness makes for a very enjoyable guitar to play. It's hard to stop playing! | ||
| Robert Callaghan (Red_rob) Intermediate Member Username: Red_rob Post Number: 72 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 194.74.48.4 |
It's on my wish list. How much do they go for guys? | ||
| Graham Griffiths (8mileshigh) Senior Member Username: 8mileshigh Post Number: 193 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 82.163.189.40 |
There's one on gbase.com at the moment for $1995. They really are worth going for. | ||
| Paul Mutchler (242_foxtrot) Member Username: 242_foxtrot Post Number: 58 Registered: 08-2003 Posted From: 152.163.101.6 |
Robert, I've seen them in the range of $1900-$2200. | ||
| Robert Callaghan (Red_rob) Intermediate Member Username: Red_rob Post Number: 73 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 194.74.48.4 |
hmmm...maybe next bonus time then. got to be jetglo though. | ||
| Chris Good (Chronictown) Intermediate Member Username: Chronictown Post Number: 64 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 70.24.52.157 |
Robert - I think Mike Parks has an unsold jetglo 360/12CW still in stock (although it's not pictured on his site, just mentioned in the collectibles section). I've been meaning to ask this to the forumites for a while but keep forgetting....does anyone know the exact "breakdown" of the 500 CWs made, in terms of finish and number of strings? I've heard that there are 125 of each of the four combinations between jetglo/fireglo and 6/12 strings, but it seems to me that there is a greater proportion of fireglo 12's out there...which would make sense since that's what Carl played. And did he ever play a 6-string 360? (Or any jetglo rick, for that matter?) | ||
| paul wilczynski (Jingle_jangle) Senior Member Username: Jingle_jangle Post Number: 1558 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 63.193.9.8 |
I recall seeing him with a FG 360/6 back in the late '60s on stage. | ||
| Benjamin Maggi (Scoobster28) Senior Member Username: Scoobster28 Post Number: 151 Registered: 05-2002 Posted From: 24.92.49.84 |
Mr. Hall might care to comment, Chris. I know he knows the answers, but per his request I cannot be the one to share the break down with you. Maybe he will comment on it. | ||
| Benjamin Maggi (Scoobster28) Senior Member Username: Scoobster28 Post Number: 152 Registered: 05-2002 Posted From: 24.92.49.84 |
By the way, the 360/12CW is the best Rickenbacker I own. Great sound, looks to die for, and a vintate vibe about it! Nice job all around. |
