325c58 vs 325c64

djskweeky · Post by **djskweeky** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 4:13 pm

I've decided to go short scale and am wondering if the c64 is more versitile than the c58 with the blend knob. I was " " this close to buying a c58 today but am wondering if the 64 is a better guitar or not. Thanks in advance.

soundmasterg · Post by **soundmasterg** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:30 pm

I preferred the c58 when I played them, but had issues with the shorter scale since I learned to play on a 230 with a 25 inch scale. I thought the c58 sounded better and played better, but I would probably play both b4 I buy if I were you so you can decide for yourself.

325_fan · Post by **325_fan** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:50 am

I chose the C58 because of the Bigsby tailpiece. I just looked better.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:42 am

I thought the C58 came with the Kaufmann vibrato. Am I wrong?

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:57 am

The C58 does indeed come with the Kaufmann Vibrola. But the B5 conversion is a popular one. Perhaps, Chris, yours already had this done before you purchased it?

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 6:17 am

Matt,the c64s haven't come out yet and you may have to wait quite a while before you can get one.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 6:20 am

He's just getting it a bit mixed up with the V63.

djskweeky · Post by **djskweeky** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:44 am

I suppose i should have specified that i almost ordered a c58 and was wondering if the c64 would be a better choice. I know i'll have to wait quite a long time for the c64 but is it worth the wait? or would the c58 be more versitle? Thanks Guys.

scoobster28 · Post by **scoobster28** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:15 am

You COULD buy a c58 and "try" it for a while until the c64 comes out. THen, if you still like the short scale neck just "upgrade" (my opinion... the c64 is the sweetist of the C line!) to the c64 and trade in your C58, OR keep them both! The value of the c58 won't be lowered that much.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 12:44 pm

I bought the C58 because the C64 isn't available.

jonpaul · Post by **jonpaul** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 1:12 pm

Matt, I have both 325C58 & 325V63. I luv' em both. The C58 gives that great early vintage sound and visual vibe, also very light and comfortable to play. The V63 is a little slimmer but a tad bit heavier. However, you are able to adjust the tone quality more than you can with the C58. All in all they are both great guitars. I'm sure the C64 will be a bit better than the V63 as far as accuracy to the original. I don't think you could go wrong with any of these models, it really comes down to what look, feel & vibe you are looking for. Good luck with your decision!

djskweeky · Post by **djskweeky** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:16 pm

How well do these guitars respond to distortion? For example.. how would it sound playing revolution? Would it sound like ****? would the pickups be noisy?

325_fan · Post by **325_fan** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:45 am

Yeah, my 325 Hamburg came with the B5.