Members fretmonster Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 I hear that the necks are narrow. So is the string spacing narrow at the nut or just up the board? I'm entertaining a trade for a 620/6 via email - is that tiny body, SG style neck also an adjustment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rick 381 Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 People are so full of s""t when they say the neck are narrow. They just keep parroting bull they've heard from other people. Necks on 12s feel narrow because of improper string spacing but the actual necks are basically the same as any other guitar. The nut width on a 620, 1.63"The nut width on a LP, 1.69" I refuse to believe anyone can actually feel .06" of difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted October 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Thanks Rick, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Oaksong Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 People are so full of s""t when they say the neck are narrow. They just keep parroting bull they've heard from other people. Necks on 12s feel narrow because of improper string spacing but the actual necks are basically the same as any other guitar.The nut width on a 620, 1.63"The nut width on a LP, 1.69"I refuse to believe anyone can actually feel .06" of difference I notice the difference between a nut that is 1 5/8ths and 1 11/16th. Pretty big difference. You would absolutely notice the .06". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poolshark Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Though they aren't necessarily for me, the 620s I've played have been cool guitars. To vastly oversimplify it, I think they feel like a traditional Ric in a small solidbody package. True, the necks are a little smaller and bridge positioning a little awkward, but neither prohibitively so; I mean, just consider the sheer amount of people that have made it work. If it's a good trade, I'd do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members BIGD Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Yeah, the narrow neck thing is aimed at the 12's. I live the sound of that guitar, but find it impossible to play. To me the distance between the 2 strings of the same pitch feels almost identical to the distance to the first string of the next set. Can't play it cleanly to save my life. I contrast, I have a cheapo Dean Boca 12 string with a nice wide neck that is very easy to play. Unfortunately, the fools put high output ceramic humbuckers in the thing, so the only good tone is both pickups with the volume on 5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 ric necks are not too narrow, the rest are just too wide. rics are the same as some fenders at the nut. it is about 1/4" narrower at the 12th fret than fender. if you don't have a problem playing the 1st 5 fret positions on any other guitar, you won't have a problem with the neck on a ric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onerailunder Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Nice 481 !!!! I used to have one in Jetglo. I play a 620 live and have really grown to love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevenJM Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 I notice the difference between a nut that is 1 5/8ths and 1 11/16th. Pretty big difference. You would absolutely notice the .06". +1 I can notice a difference between my 360 and any other guitar i own. but the neck is fatter to which kinda makes up for the difference... i have big hands, and theres something about a ric neck that just fits into my palm like a glove. i love my ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 I call bull{censored}. My friend has a 360-12 AND a 360-6, and I can't stand playing either, because the strings are so damn close together. However, I'm sure given enough time and practice I COULD get used to them, but why bother when there are so many guitars that are (to me) much more comfortable. Of course, my caveat is that I am ONLY talking about the 360 models. I have heard a lot indicating that the 650 models have a much more hand-filling neck, and I'd love to check one of those out, but they're rare has hens' teeth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 I call bull{censored}. My friend has a 360-12 AND a 360-6, and I can't stand playing either, because the strings are so damn close together. However, I'm sure given enough time and practice I COULD get used to them, but why bother when there are so many guitars that are (to me) much more comfortable. Of course, my caveat is that I am ONLY talking about the 360 models. I have heard a lot indicating that the 650 models have a much more hand-filling neck, and I'd love to check one of those out, but they're rare has hens' teeth! probably because my 1st guitar was a 360, i found i had to get used to other brand necks (ric necks are expensive). i have a wide varity of necks now (nothing too fat or flat), i play them all but my preference is still the ric. it's just faster than the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 probably because my 1st guitar was a 360, i found i had to get used to other brand necks (ric necks are expensive). i have a wide varity of necks now (nothing too fat or flat), i play them all but my preference is still the ric. it's just faster than the rest. My friend's the same way -- those Rics are his only electrics, and he is only really comfortable with them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crowguitar Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 the neck's are pretty damn comfy to me, the only thing that I found odd were the models with the laminated/clearcoat fretboards. Just felt weird to me, other than that, I pretty much LOVE Rics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Are you kidding me? .06" is 1.5 mm. That's a big deal at the the nut. I definitely feel that. People are so full of s""t when they say the neck are narrow. They just keep parroting bull they've heard from other people. Necks on 12s feel narrow because of improper string spacing but the actual necks are basically the same as any other guitar.The nut width on a 620, 1.63"The nut width on a LP, 1.69"I refuse to believe anyone can actually feel .06" of difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members datru Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have a 360/6. Before that I played LP width necks (LP, 335, Hamer, etc). It is narrower and it took me some time to get used to it - maybe a week or two. Now I love it. Picking up a friend's Ric or playing it in a store won't be an accurate experience. I think the narrower neck has made me a more precise player too. When I go back to my LP it feels kind of roomy and easy. We're not talking about half an inch or anything, it's a nice player. For the record, I have relatively large hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 I'll keep it "simple" (apparently the buzz word of this thread). I find mine fat and flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted October 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Wow, looks like I opened up a can of worms with that one. But seriously, I can't thank you guys enough for the detailed responses. And Rick, I get sooo jealous when I see your fleet of Rickenbackers - they're just sooo . I hear people talk about Ric copies (a Godin something or other recently), but from the vids, they don't sound anything like a good Ric. Still, I'm pretty fussy about feel, so I'll probably wait until I can spend a little time with one, which may of course be never, the way they are backed up. No other online community is this generous, thanks again. PS I actually had a friend with a 360/12 (among other premium guitars) years ago which he let me have a go at. I couldn't play it and I guess he couldn't either cause he finally sold it. So my only experience with a Ric wasn't a positive one (thought it was gorgeous though). That's why I'm cautious and more interested in the six string versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kap'n Posted October 21, 2010 Members Share Posted October 21, 2010 They're truly unlike any other guitar. The neck profile on mine (360) is like somebody took one of those kindergarten pencils, and cut it in half. Flat, flat flat on the fingerboard, and very round on the back. Like somebody took an old Martin, and reproduced it in 7/8 scale. Sometimes I really dig the sound of mine enough to play it, other times I wonder why I'm beating myself over the head with it. Maybe I need a 620. Maybe I'm just not a Rick guy. They look cool as hell, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bud M Posted October 21, 2010 Members Share Posted October 21, 2010 theres something about a ric neck that just fits into my palm like a glove. What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EllenGtrGrl Posted October 21, 2010 Members Share Posted October 21, 2010 IMO, yes they're a little narrower than my old Gibbys, and my Reverend's neck is, but I have no problem adjusting to my 360, after playing the Rev. The fretboard radius, and lacquered fretboard seem to be more of an issue to someplayers, than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted October 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 They're truly unlike any other guitar. The neck profile on mine (360) is like somebody took one of those kindergarten pencils, and cut it in half. Flat, flat flat on the fingerboard, and very round on the back. Like somebody took an old Martin, and reproduced it in 7/8 scale.Sometimes I really dig the sound of mine enough to play it, other times I wonder why I'm beating myself over the head with it. Maybe I need a 620. Maybe I'm just not a Rick guy. They look cool as hell, though. Wow, I appreciate your being brutally honest. So are you saying that a 620 is a little less narrow and easier to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members groovmongrel Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 So I know 1 or 2 things about Rickenbackers. I think Rickenbacker basses are THE coolest looking basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members datru Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 Wow, I appreciate your being brutally honest. So are you saying that a 620 is a little less narrow and easier to play? There is a limited edition model called a 660 that is basically a 620 with a wider neck. You might look for one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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