R-Tailpiece on 1965 360
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R-Tailpiece on 1965 360
A few months back, I picked up a vintage one-owner 1965 360, reportedly with all original hardware. In considering a much-needed string change, I just noticed that there are 12 string slots in the R-tailpiece instead of 6. Is this actually a replacement part, or was the 12-slot used in all the models that year?
Re: R-Tailpiece on 1965 360
My two Ric 12's from 66 had 12 slots.
1964 FireGlo 330S (domestic 1997 w/trapeze)
1966 FireGlo 335
1966 FireGlo 330/12
1966 FireGlo 330/12 (Paul W. 360/12OS conversion)
1968 FireGlo 360F
1972 FireGlo 4001
1973 FireGlo 4001
1966 FireGlo 335
1966 FireGlo 330/12
1966 FireGlo 330/12 (Paul W. 360/12OS conversion)
1968 FireGlo 360F
1972 FireGlo 4001
1973 FireGlo 4001
Re: R-Tailpiece on 1965 360
There are differences in the casting on the top of the R tailpiece that can authenticate it. The small pieces between the swirl and the R are rougher on the original tailpiece.
1964 FireGlo 330S (domestic 1997 w/trapeze)
1966 FireGlo 335
1966 FireGlo 330/12
1966 FireGlo 330/12 (Paul W. 360/12OS conversion)
1968 FireGlo 360F
1972 FireGlo 4001
1973 FireGlo 4001
1966 FireGlo 335
1966 FireGlo 330/12
1966 FireGlo 330/12 (Paul W. 360/12OS conversion)
1968 FireGlo 360F
1972 FireGlo 4001
1973 FireGlo 4001
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Re: R-Tailpiece on 1965 360
So does my '65 360/12.sys700 wrote:My two Ric 12's from 66 had 12 slots.
I suppose that's because it's a 12.
In this case, 6 into 12 won't go.
Apologies to Judy Geeson.
Re: R-Tailpiece on 1965 360
The 12-slot TP was used on many 6-string models of that era. I have two 6ers from 1965/66 with 12-slot TPs.ethanrusso wrote:A few months back, I picked up a vintage one-owner 1965 360, reportedly with all original hardware. In considering a much-needed string change, I just noticed that there are 12 string slots in the R-tailpiece instead of 6. Is this actually a replacement part, or was the 12-slot used in all the models that year?
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Re: R-Tailpiece on 1965 360
Yes! Thanks, Ron et al. My tailpiece is rougher at the base of the R and squiggle than a modern 370, and the slots are differently shaped than moderns. It appears to be original equipment. I am grateful for the help.
Cheers!
Ethan
Cheers!
Ethan