RB-612BK Classic Series : Fantastic value

Given the price, my expectations were low as to the build and sound quality of this instrument. I am thoroughly impressed with the guitar I got-- it could cost 3 times as much and still be a great value. The wood seems well seasoned and sealed, the setup was acceptible and a great starting point (I always need to make some fone adjustments, even to big name instruments) for playability. The nut slots ran a bit high for my taste but I planned on insyalling a zero-glide nut anyway so no big deal. The frets seem level and well-crowned, and the neck relief adjusts easily with the double-acting truss rod. The tuning machines seem stable and are finely-enough geared to make precise tuning (a must for a 12-string) quick and easy.

Plugged in, the pickups sound good in all three positions and have the kind of tone I was expecting for a semi-hollow 12-string, so no need for me to swap or upgrade them.

The hardware all seems solid and has a good finish quality, far better than expected.

The headstock is actually quite compact for a 12 which makes this guitar seem comfortably smaller than I was expecting for a Rickenbacker-style 12. The neck is a fairly thick c-shape that I find pretty comfortable and the overall finish is excellent-- a black mirror. Better than a few Gibsons I've owned for sure.

You likely will not find a better quality instrument at twice thia price or more. Get one and see for yourself.