Hipshop Ultralites on my old '67 4005WB made it balance perfectly. :aok
Nice geetars, there. I used to have a '03 660/12 (MG), '07 660 (75th Anniversary-DCM), '98 360V64 (FG), and a '67 330 (FG), among other Rick guitars (and many basses).
I think Tony's timing was perfect as to his retiring, just before Covid hit.
I have a MS-12 which has the same body as your baritone. Such an amazing tone from a 12-string guitar. :)
A year after buying it used I bought a brand new Talus VS-12 from Tony. Both are amazing instruments. :aok
I have always felt the Minis to be overpriced by a couple hundred $$$ for what they are. I have played quite a few, and the bass, but never bought one for that reason.
It is possible for only one or two areas of one fret to be high, especially on brand new factory-made instruments. Have you had your tech check for any high frets and level them to take care of any such issues?