High end Historics $$ R0 & R9 $$

Last · 11-29-2008, 10:33 PM

If you were only deciding between these two which one would you pick & why? Assuming they both sound, look & weigh exactly the same or very very close or being equal to each other.

I've picked the two most expensive editions to try to find out what really separates them from the other Historics & why?

Just what is it that makes them (almost twice) more $$'s compared to the others in the line?

I fell in love with the R9 immediately but I like big necks. I've not played an R0 but people rave about them, mostly the neck size.

Or do some feel that uncomfortable with a thicker neck? I've got huge hands & up until my R9 was nice & chunky. Then once I got a hold of an R6, I looked at the neck & thought, NO WAY!

But I'll be damned if it's not the most comfortable guitar to play (for me) than any other Historic I've had the pleasure of playing or owning.

What say you?

RO or R9 & is the neck sizes or something else that draws you to a particular one that you're willing to pay so much more for these two in particular?

07JWLP59RI · 11-29-2008, 10:53 PM

I have smaller hands but liked the bigger neck. It just feels more substantial.

FennRx · 11-29-2008, 11:16 PM

i dont really care for reflectors

Boleskinehouse · 11-29-2008, 11:18 PM

I like big necks, so R9.

i am wet · 11-29-2008, 11:34 PM

Big Necks ftw.

Droog · 11-29-2008, 11:48 PM

I pick an R7 or R8, for bigger necks and plain or gold tops.....

err, if I can't then I guess R9.

bluesjuke · 11-29-2008, 11:50 PM

Out of the two I would choose an R9 for the not too larger neck over the R0, but I prefer Gibson necks larger than an R9 in practice.

TnT~55 · 11-29-2008, 11:58 PM

I would probably go with the R9, I like a bigger neck.

LongBeach · 11-29-2008, 11:59 PM

Damnit! I'm the one and only that picked R0

Never played an R9, maybe I should

AXE · 11-30-2008, 12:01 AM

I want one of each. I loves me some fat neck, but I'm an original "0" so the R0 would be my first choice.

Texas07R8 · 11-30-2008, 12:12 AM

I voted R0 because I already have an R8 and R9. Otherwise I'd pick R9.

LPCollector · 11-30-2008, 12:25 AM

BOTH!

.......'cause the neck sizes vary so much there isn't much difference.

I've had a R9 who's neck was a different shape but about the same size as my R0's neck.....I owned them at the same time and I used to A/B them.

R9. · 11-30-2008, 12:37 AM

My R9's neck is perfect! So, the R9 gets my vote.
Usually, in times like these I post a picture of which one I voted for...but seeing as how both guitars are the same, it wouldn't do much good.

LPCollector · 11-30-2008, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R9.

Usually, in times like these I post a picture of which one I voted for...but seeing as how both guitars are the same, it wouldn't do much good.

....(sniff).......(sniff).....

Is that sarcasm I smell?

Liam · 11-30-2008, 08:28 AM

I went for R0. Partly because I've got an R9. Partly because I'm a sucker for reflectors. Partly because they're quite a bit rarer. (Occasionally gets noticed at a gig that I'm playing a Hysteric, wouldn't it be a blast "Wow, is that a '59 reissue?" "Nope, try again...")

stinger · 11-30-2008, 08:32 AM

I picked an R0 only because my R0 is a little better sounding and playing than my R9. Otherwise it would be a toss up.

Slapjaw · 11-30-2008, 08:39 AM

I went with the RO. I'm lucky I already have the 7,8,9 and working on getting the R0 this week sometime.

19mab68 · 11-30-2008, 11:25 AM

R0 Of Course!!!! Why Does Everyone Talks About Fat Necks,Thats Just BS,R0 And R9 Are Not So Much Different,Buy An R4 If You Want A Big Neck,Or Can It Be That It Is Soooooo Fashionable To Own An R9....

HeadCase · 11-30-2008, 11:49 AM

R9... for the neck. The fatter the better.
I don't like the skinny ones.... and yes, I have seen R9s that were too thin for me.
It's just that "in general", the R0s are gonna be thinner.

flameburst · 12-01-2008, 09:59 AM

R0 for me. I like my R9 a lot, but just prefer the colour and neck profile of my '60.

Lucky Seven

Led Zep Fan · 12-01-2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

I like big necks, so R9.

Same for me...

antei · 12-02-2008, 02:52 PM

R0 neck is too thin.

fretnot · 12-02-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antei

R0 neck is too thin.

I agree...bigger necks just "work" for me.

***b-squared*** · 12-02-2008, 05:29 PM

R9 for me, the 60's neck profile is just too thin.

If you want to try mine sometime let me know--I just live on the other side of the river.

BB

LPCollector · 12-02-2008, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-squared

R9 for me, the 60's neck profile is just too thin.

If you want to try mine sometime let me know--I just live on the other side of the river.

BB

Bootie kissing aside................I love that guitar!

***b-squared*** · 12-02-2008, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPCollector

Bootie kissing aside................I love that guitar!

Thanks, man.

Honestly, it's the best LP I've ever played. The fantastic wear on the neck/body by RS, combined with their electronics and Will's 6707 Greens just combines wonderfully.

BB

View Poll Results: If you were only deciding between these two which one would you pick & why?
R9	41	69.49%
R0	18	30.51%
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AXE V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: (.Y.) Land Posts: 2,664 Thanks: 36 Thanked 27 Times in 12 Posts	Re: High end Historics $$ R0 & R9 $$ I want one of each. I loves me some fat neck, but I'm an original "0" so the R0 would be my first choice. __________________

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Texas07R8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 35 Thanked 28 Times in 6 Posts	Re: High end Historics $$ R0 & R9 $$ I voted R0 because I already have an R8 and R9. Otherwise I'd pick R9.

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R9. Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,284 Thanks: 38 Thanked 23 Times in 8 Posts	Re: High end Historics $$ R0 & R9 $$ My R9's neck is perfect! So, the R9 gets my vote. Usually, in times like these I post a picture of which one I voted for...but seeing as how both guitars are the same, it wouldn't do much good. __________________ I said it's a joke son! My gear

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stinger Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hartford, Wi Posts: 967 Thanks: 20 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: High end Historics $$ R0 & R9 $$ I picked an R0 only because my R0 is a little better sounding and playing than my R9. Otherwise it would be a toss up. __________________ Steve

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Slapjaw Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: High end Historics $$ R0 & R9 $$ I went with the RO. I'm lucky I already have the 7,8,9 and working on getting the R0 this week sometime.

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