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360/12 model questions
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:42 am
by Axelorox
What differences are there between the 360/12-WB and the 360-12 V64, besides the tailpiece?
Can the 'R' tailpiece on the WB be changed for the tailpiece style of the V64?
Re: 360/12 model questions
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 1:19 pm
by Tommy
I know one difference (and for me it is the one reason why the WB is Rickenbacker's most beautiful guitar), the 360/12 WB has binding on the soundhole.
Re: 360/12 model questions
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:13 pm
by sloop_john_b
The huge difference between the two is 21 frets (v64) versus 24 frets (WB).
The 21-fret is vintage-spec, but the 24-fret will likely never need a neck reset.
Other differences include the inlays (full-width on the v64, non-full-width on the WB) and the nameplates (plexi on the v64 versus raised-letter on the WB).
Re: 360/12 model questions
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:52 pm
by Axelorox
sloop_john_b wrote:The huge difference between the two is 21 frets (v64) versus 24 frets (WB).
The 21-fret is vintage-spec, but the 24-fret will likely never need a neck reset.
Do more frets relate to greater neck stability?
Re: 360/12 model questions
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 3:03 pm
by jps
Axelorox wrote:sloop_john_b wrote:The huge difference between the two is 21 frets (v64) versus 24 frets (WB).
The 21-fret is vintage-spec, but the 24-fret will likely never need a neck reset.
Do more frets relate to greater neck stability?
IIRC, the tongue that is inserted into the body is longer, therefore more glue surface and greater strength.
Re: 360/12 model questions
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:33 am
by jdogric12
The 24 Frets may make it more stable, but a lot of people prefer 21 because it is a truer vintage sound.