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     Steve Foster (Sjf) New member Username: Sjf Post Number: 10 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 81.179.105.197 |
I've decided I've got to get a 12  I realise that this is probably subjective, but is there a model that is generally considered to be the one to go for? As usual there's not not much chance of being able to try any, so (if I can find one) i'd have to buy site unseen! | ||
| Bob Belloff (Belloff) Senior Member Username: Belloff Post Number: 392 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 67.85.191.150 |
Wow. That's like asking "Which amp should I get"? There are a lot of variables. Do you like a wide neck or narrow? Do you like the grind of High-Gains or the creamy toasters? Post a bit more about what type of music you play/like, and what kind of guitars you have/like, and we'll get to work on ya. :-) And, if you decide you want a 12, I have a couple for sale. | ||
| Steve Foster (Sjf) New member Username: Sjf Post Number: 11 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 81.179.105.197 |
I do prefer the wider neck, but it doesn't have to be. As far as the pickups go being new to Ric's and the lack of guitars to try I don't how each of those sound. If it helps I think I'm probably after the classic (I think) 12 string sound as in the Byrds as well as other sounds! I like to play the usual classic rock blues stuff, but am willing to try anything guitar wise. I'm not really stuck on type of music. I'm still only really a beginner and just love guitars. At the moment I have... Ric 650C. Ric 650A. 1956 custom shop relic strat. Guild X160 hollowbody. Guild D55 acoustic. Guild Bluesbird goldtop. National Resophonic O style resonator. Musicman Axis Super Sport with piezo. Musicman Axis Super Sport. Yamaha CSF60 parlour acoustic. | ||
| Steve Lee (Steve_lee) New member Username: Steve_lee Post Number: 17 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 193.192.70.69 |
Hi Steve, Yowza....how high is up? It all is in what you hear and feel. As you'll probably find, all guitars speak to you differently including guitars of the same make and the same year. I have 3 Rickenbacker 12's 66-68 and they all sound different from another. This is when they should have been closely matched spec wise. Wood is funny that way. My 330-12 is open and woody warm. One 366-12 is tighter and brighter and the other has a somewhat more nasal-ly sound but with sparkle, All the same strings and set-up. You'll just have to play a bunch and figure which one sounds prettiest to you. Hope this helps. Steve | ||
| Bob Belloff (Belloff) Senior Member Username: Belloff Post Number: 398 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 67.85.191.150 |
It's a fact. I have 5 Rickenbacker 12s here right now and each one is very unique in its sound and feel. | ||
| Dean Mentjes (Dean712) Senior Member Username: Dean712 Post Number: 326 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.220.193.78 |
Take a look at the 660/12's, too. I love mine - the wider neck is great...  | ||
| Peter Levett (Leftyguitars) Senior Member Username: Leftyguitars Post Number: 215 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 195.93.21.2 |
I love mine too!  | ||
| Peter Levett (Leftyguitars) Senior Member Username: Leftyguitars Post Number: 216 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 195.93.21.2 |
Dean, it's funny how we never take the sticker off the scratchplate! | ||
| Dean Mentjes (Dean712) Senior Member Username: Dean712 Post Number: 330 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.220.193.78 |
Peter, I have since taken the sticker off of mine, but yeah I have seen a lot of guys that prefer it on. Holy cow, that is a beautiful fireglo lefty! Especially with the flame in the maple. I am really happy with my turquoise 660/12. The color is perfect - I love the metalflake finish. My wife says it is the best looking of my guitars by far, too. Plus, it is nice to have one special Rick with all of the extras - checkerboard binding, gold guards, etc. I won't ever need another 12-string, this one is a forever keeper. It plays really nice, too. Just last night I was spinning some basic recordings of our newer original songs and trying to jam up some 12-string overdub parts. Fun! | ||
| Graham Twibell (Arbiter) New member Username: Arbiter Post Number: 10 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 12.23.30.130 |
yeah, the wide neck on the 660 is nice, but i still love my 360/12 with toasters.....i'd reccomend trying out all of them first and then deciding. |
