NGD: Back In "Jet" Black 660 Rickenbacker

[Double Stop]

My new 660 6-String. Been wanting one of these for quite some time. Gotta love those sparkly, crispy Toaster pickups. Like my 1993Plus 12-String, the 660 has the wider neck for a bit more string spacing, but even if this had the typical skinnier Rickenbacker neck I'd still be fine with it since it's a 6-String. For me, the wider necks really make a world of difference on the 12-Strings for sure. This 660 certainly looks lovely in Fireglo too, but since my 12-String is already that particular finish, I went with Jet Black. Now I just need a pair of B&W checkered Vans to slip on when I play this to complete the look!

 

[Killing Floor]

Awesome. Check binding!

 

[Double Stop]

Awesome. Check binding!

Yeah, I'm really digging that, too! It reminds me of this. Man, takes me back................

 

[Wallaby]

Wow!

The heel and neck joint is amazing, thanks for sharing the photos.

The entire guitar is amazing, the heel caught my eye for some reason.

 

[Double Stop]

Wow!

The heel and neck joint is amazing, thanks for sharing the photos.

The entire guitar is amazing, the heel caught my eye for some reason.

Yeah, it's a very solidly built guitar all around. Still pretty much handmade, too. This ones got some nice lines and curves. Lightweight, too. I haven't actually weighed it yet but it's definitely around 7 LBS even at most, if not less. Hmm, I think I'll go weigh it now!

 

[MisterZ]

That binding...! Gorgeous, just gorgeous.

 

[brookdalebill]

Nice!

 

[VWAmTele]

Jet black is beautiful. Like a deep black on an expensive grand piano.

 

[itstooloudMike]

Beautiful guitar! Love the color. Here are a couple pics of my 660/12 Ruby.

 

[donrichfan]

My new 660 6-String. Been wanting one of these for quite some time. Gotta love those sparkly, crispy Toaster pickups. Like my 1993Plus 12-String, the 660 has the wider neck for a bit more string spacing, but even if this had the typical skinnier Rickenbacker neck I'd still be fine with it since it's a 6-String. For me, the wider necks really make a world of difference on the 12-Strings for sure. This 660 certainly looks lovely in Fireglo too, but since my 12-String is already that particular finish, I went with Jet Black. Now I just need a pair of B&W checkered Vans to slip on when I play this to complete the look!

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Love those guitars! Congrats!

 

[Double Stop]

Beautiful guitar! Love the color. Here are a couple pics of my 660/12 Ruby.

Gorgeously cool!

 

[Wallaby]

Sorry I have questions.

Wondering on these do players typically leave the bridge saddle cover in place?

Also are the four bolts that adjust the bridge height useful for adjusting fore-and-aft lean of the bridge?

 

[Dismalhead]

OMG. That's a step above normal cool. Your other one is pretty awesome too. Congrats!

 

[John C]

Beautiful, congrats!

 

[TeleUpNorth]

My new 660 6-String. Been wanting one of these for quite some time. Gotta love those sparkly, crispy Toaster pickups. Like my 1993Plus 12-String, the 660 has the wider neck for a bit more string spacing, but even if this had the typical skinnier Rickenbacker neck I'd still be fine with it since it's a 6-String. For me, the wider necks really make a world of difference on the 12-Strings for sure. This 660 certainly looks lovely in Fireglo too, but since my 12-String is already that particular finish, I went with Jet Black. Now I just need a pair of B&W checkered Vans to slip on when I play this to complete the look!

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From one Ric lover to another, enjoy! The 660’s always look amazing.

 

[mandoloony]

Sorry I have questions.

Wondering on these do players typically leave the bridge saddle cover in place?

Also are the four bolts that adjust the bridge height useful for adjusting fore-and-aft lean of the bridge?

Re: bridge saddle - yes and no. It's common on vintage Ricks for the cover to be missing, much like the ashtray cover on a Tele. But compared to some bridge cover designs (again, ashtray), this one really causes minimal inconvenience and is not universally removed. You can easily restring the guitar with the cover in place.

The bridge supports do indeed allow you to angle the bridge to your liking. 99% of the time I see them set level, but this feature can sometimes eliminate saddle buzz without the need for a slot file.

 

[rocking rooster]

What a gorgeous beast. I've never played a 660/6 but have owned a 660/12 for the last 10 years or so.
Enjoy!

 

[Double Stop]

Sorry I have questions.

Wondering on these do players typically leave the bridge saddle cover in place?

Also are the four bolts that adjust the bridge height useful for adjusting fore-and-aft lean of the bridge?

Pretty much what @mandoloony said on Post #16. The bridge cover is not very intrusive at all should you choose to leave it on. You can still get a pretty shallow angle when resting your hand against the edge of the bridge cover so that the flesh of your hand blankets the strings adequately. If you do take it off, it does offer easier control of muting, however, IMO. I leave the bridge cover on on my 1993Plus 12-string though since I mostly play ringy-arpeggio stuff on that. I'll be doing my basic set up on it in the next couple of days. The action is a bit low for my liking but that's just purely subjective. Tweak the pickup heights if needed. So far so good though!

 

[gitold]

Beautifu!! Bought mine as a Christmas present to myself in 2021. Love everything about it. Just a great guitar! Fell in love with those French curves when I used to see this guy play in the late 60’s in Detroit.

 

[sloppychops]

A black 660 is one of the best looking guitars ever made! I had a 330 for awhile but couldn't bond with the neck. I'd be willing to try a 660 someday.