TT, I edited my post to correct it to 660/12. Numbers have never been my thing, apparently.
I'm not sure where "the Dude" got his numbers, but I think that number is probably made up.
I will agree 100% that the Eclipse 12 will cure any Rickenbacker woes - playable everywhere on the neck, and there were several custom ordered with "Rick Stringing" from the factory, although that's a simple nut switch if you want that. I've owned two (both '95s - a black and a flip/flop Green/Blue), but now have a Newport 12, which is like a much better 360/12 string - mine was ordered with the Rick stringing too, and the PhatCats can really nail that perfect 12 string sound.
If you replace the metal tuner buttons on your Eclipse with either plastic/pearloid or ebony buttons, it is amazing at how much better the guitar balances - Great guitars!
That’s awesome!
jeebus christmas. I put far more hours on the 12 string neck of my Californian doubleneck than any other guitar, and it's been that way for literally 20 years now. I've wanted a single necked version for 20 years, but none have fit the bill. There's literally just a couple 12 string Californians, but they're not setnecks. There's the Eclipse 12, but it doesn't have the same bridge/stoptail, and that hardware is a huge part of the magic. And here before my eyes is, if not a Californian body, a Hamer 12 string with the key features - 1 5/8" neck, super heavy bridge/tailpiece, set neck, mahogany body. There's gotta be more out there....?
lol I totally respect that, hence me wishing/hoping that there's gotta be more than just that one out there
My first Hamer-USA was a vintage orange Eclipse-12 I bought used at a vintage guitar store in Seattle. It was pretty easy to play and produce convincing jangle. It required patience, but I found it surprisingly easy to restring. I liked it but sold it in late 1999 to get a freshly minted Hamer Anniversary.Yeah, they're great.
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Playable in tune anywhere up the neck.
God I've sold soooo many good guitars........
Is your Duotone 12 the Gretsch orange one, three holes but with Custom electronics? I got one from Mobster and it was terrific but I couldn’t find a practical use for it, so it went to Joe (Spidey) and it went on from there. It was very playable, and of course beautifully made.
No......As I recall, there were exactly two made to those specs. Mobster (Greg) had that one. Mine is a natural finish. I have had good offers on it, but know I would never be able to replace it.....Even though I (also) have no practical use for it.
