I have been playing guitar professionally and teaching off and on since 1968, Playing mostly 12-string guitar with my little female hands. In my opinion, there are two "excellent" or "perfect" 12-string guitars: the acoustic Guilds from the 1950's - 1970's, made in the USA, and the electric 660/12 Rickenbacker. I own the Ricky in Flameglow and it is a marvel: with luscious action and balance, it tells what to play and how to do it, making me look good. It's size is perfect for a lady, too, and the color is perfect, but the real thing is...the darned thing practically plays itself and it plays extremely well, thank you! By weight, size and proportion, this is a great guitar for everybody!

I am a Rickenbacker fan from way back. The first time I saw George Harrison playing a prototype 360/12 on the "Hard Days Night" film, I knew eventually I would have to own one. I presently own a Ric 360/12 with vintage pickups and an aftermarket 12 saddle bridge. If I were to do it all over again, I would of purchased the 660/12 instead. Why you may ask? Overall the 660/12 is a much nicer guitar with such a keen 1950's retro look that really blew my hair back the first time I saw one. And second, the neck on a 660/12 is not a challenge at all to play like the 360/12 is. Also the 360/12 comes standard from the factory with a 6 saddle bridge and you will play hell trying to get this guitar to intonate if you do not upgrade to an aftermarket 12 saddle bridge. The 660/12 comes standard from the factory with a 12 saddle bridge and also standard are those killer vintage(toaster)pickups if you are seeking the "holy grail" of sounds of The Byrds and The Beatles. My recommendation is simply this, buy the 660/12 and be happy for the rest of your life. Only suggestion/recommendation I can make here is upgrade to a set of Pyramid Gold strings for your Ric as I am not that crazy about Rickenbackers strings. And you will be jinglying and jangling until your hearts content. I rest my case.

This Ric is a precisely made instrument of high standards and quality control. The tones to be had from this guitar are numerous. The feel and body fit are great for standup playing and even relaxed in your favorite recliner! Fit and finish are second to non except maybe a Gibson and even then it is by a nats hair.

A collector's item in the making. this is THE best Rick, even though it's not the most expensive. The best feature is the slightly wider neck than the other Ricks. Extremely versatile. With proper amp/pedal/tone settings, this can pull off near acoustic sounds.

Top notch construction quality, with neck-thru stability. Ringing, sustaining bell-like tone when used with thru a slightly overdriven amp. Piano-like quality to leads played in middle ranges. Output level from "toaster" pickups not as hot as a Gibson humbucker, so have to have your gain a bit higher from the amp. Low E pair is louder than the other strings, but may be my somewhat heavy attack. Best used with Rickenbacker strings vice the fabled Pyramids, in my experience. Can be used in place of a Tele-type sound in most styles, which many old songs a new kick. Dropped D tuning on this is so fat and full it's like a cathedral pipe organ.