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No regrets. They're expensive, but for me they're at the summit of 12-strings.
That said, I've always found 6 string Ric's more of an aesthetic pleasure than a playable one. I had a 420 that, whilst beautiful, really didn't do anything that another guitar couldn't do better.
This must be a pretty new decision, I got a new guitar last year which is lacquered. I imagine some people will like that the fingerboard gets darker without the lacquer.
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[1] Starting with the concentric tone/volume controls on mine, which drive me crazy but not quite crazy enough to change them out for a straight master tone and master volume setup…
Truth is, if you like Rickenbacker guitars, you have to adjust to the quirky features. Either that, or you just don't and move on. I have been able to, because I love the way they look and sound and they were everywhere in the 60's when I was a kid and besotted by rock 'n roll, both British and American.
John Hall is at retirement age now, and his son has taken a more active role in business decisions at Rickenbacker, so perhaps his influence is starting to be felt in terms of changes to the guitars. If I had my way, I'd add twelve saddle bridges to the twelve strings and widen the necks on all of them, not just the 660-12.
ftfy.
I really like my non lacquered one but I can't say I've played a lot with lacquer to say how much difference it makes.
Genuinely a bit surprised they're changing such a fundamental detail though.
For Clarity, when Lacquer is mentioned I see a Shiny, Fender Type Maple Board.
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It doesn't look like a wood that Lacquers, but I'm no expert.