360/12 model questions

[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?

[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.

[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).

[Axelorox]

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?

[jps]

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.

[jdogric12]

The 24 Frets may make it more stable, but a lot of people prefer 21 because it is a truer vintage sound.