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ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 1:02 am

I recently spent some time with Greg Rahilly comparing our two FG 360/6s. What amazed us both was the difference in the location and/or size of the pickguards on the guitars. Note the difference in distance between the top edge of the guard and the edge of the sloped section where the 'R' tailpiece is.

Greg's 2005 model......

my 2004......

What the........??

steve_hershberger · Post by **steve_hershberger** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 2:22 am

Howard, it looks to me like the sloped section on yours is a lot wider (as in measured from the strap button center line on out to either side).

red_rob · Post by **red_rob** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 2:31 am

I think Steve's right - you can tell by the distance from the "R".

Still doesn't answer "What the.....??" though!

chefothefuture · Post by **chefothefuture** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 7:23 am

Sure it does-
A lot of parts on Ricks are hand cut and hand placed.
That's one thing about Rick that I like. True that today's
Ricks are more consistent, but it warms my heart to see
little things like this....

steverok · Post by **steverok** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:32 am

How about the sound ? How would you compare the sound ? After all, that's what it's all about.

red_rob · Post by **red_rob** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:35 am

Now hold on a minute Steve...

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:46 am

You're probably right, Steve H. Next time we get together I'll take some comparative measurements. I'm not having a whinge, BTW.... just thought I'd present an interesting observation.

As one would expect, Steve, the sound from both is brilliant!!

steve_hershberger · Post by **steve_hershberger** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:00 am

Oh, some of you mean that the actual SOUND is what matters most? 'Scuse me while I put away my tape measures and such...

Seriously though, this does seem to be a big matter combination mix of "What the...?" and "What do you expect from semi-handmade pieces of art?"

Bottom line - All that really matters is: if it sounds and feels good, it IS good!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:19 am

It's the shaping of the ducktail. Look at the space between the jackplate and the scoop, and the space around the "R" tailpiece, on both guitars. It's in the sanding prior to finishing.

Both look superb, BTW...

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:31 am

It just means every on is a "one of a kind" in a way. Just like their owners

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 1:21 pm

That's really interesting...most of the Rickenbackers made in 1960 have a deep scallop, deeper than the '05 above. It is one of the ways you can tell a '60 Rickenbacker hollow-body before you see the jackplate. Cool. Wonder if there are more 05's like that?

fenderslash · Post by **fenderslash** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:22 pm

I have just had a look at my 2003 360/6 FG, and it appears to be nearly identical to Greg's. Maybe my pickguard is extremely slightly closer to the scoop than his, but it's impossible to tell for sure without Steve's tape measure.

gregga41 · Post by **gregga41** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:26 pm

Howard and I were not complaining about the differences between the two 360's, we were celebrating the fact!
2 Beautiful guitars BTW!
Someone hit the nail on the head by saying that it's what makes these guitars so endearing,each one is individual.
In my own case, the sound is just brilliant,i haven't ever played a guitar that i've totally loved it's sound...until now!
Howard, Darren and myself will surely compare as soon as the silly season(Christmas) is over.