360/12C63 and 4001C64S

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:10 pm

D'oh! It looks like Wednesday for delivery. I just checked the DHL site. I guess I can hold my breath that much longer. It gives new definition to Blue Boy.

johneek · Post by **johneek** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:21 pm

Chris,
Super!!! Thanks for the pix (and thanks Stuart for your kind offer to post). We're all glad for you. A few of us are jealous (Jerry and I certainly won't be pointing any fingers), but glad nonetheless.

johneek · Post by **johneek** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:22 pm

Brian,
Congrats. Two words of advice.
1. Pictures
2. BREATHE

britye · Post by **britye** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:28 pm

Chris a superb guitar awesome!!! Thanks for the pix. Jerry, I can see light at the end of the tunnel. Soon it'll be our turn to post pix

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:01 pm

Don't worry John. I learned long ago that breathing was good and not breathing...not so good.

kog · Post by **kog** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 9:19 pm

I hope so. Man, those pics of Chris's are spectacular.

Chris, is the color in the photo pretty close to the real color? I know lots of times the digital pic doesn't exactly show real life. I hope it is spot on, because that it really is a beaut.

Throw us a bone here, buddy.....

readysteadygo · Post by **readysteadygo** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 5:57 am

Kog et al.,
Yes the posted photos are spot on! I keep opening the case to make sure myself. With the understanding that all c63's are hand shaded, so some variation is expected, the "Ring of Fire" is not only the precise vintage color I was hoping for, but the application technique looks to be unbelievably similar as well. I used to hang out at the factory when I was 16-17, hoping a "second" would come off the line that I could afford. I'm much more pleased with this one - the last guitar I need...until 1996's come out, or maybe a 325...

nab · Post by **nab** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 2:07 pm

All, the c63 came today. Is really great. After fooling around with trying to attach pix, passed them to Stuart to post. Appreciate his help.

The guitar is fantastic, where to begin...
-Color: My photos will not do it justice. In natural light it has a burgundy sort of tint. Electric light really makes the red kick in. I took a picture with and without flash, but just wont be very apparent in my photos, i'm afraid.

-Action: came nicely set up by Gary, but i will be lowering action a bit more to my taste. The neck is surprisingly slim.

-String spacing: I know this has been addressed in the forums ALOT, and RIC did something about it. Had an '02 360/12 that certain open chords were impossible to play cleanly. On this guitar, open chords are no problem.

Sound: Ran it through my Super Reverb and its nice and jangly. Ran it through my AC-30 and there it was - THAT SOUND! Will have to twiddle knobs around and experiment some more.

I passed Stuart a few photos of it with a couple other guitars so you can gauge length, width, and depth. I picked a dreadnought and a Strat since just about all can relate to one if not both.

Thanks to RIC and Gary/NCM. Was worth the wait, guys, believe me!

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:25 pm

I'll tell you one thing Jack, Gary is going to get an earful about you receiving yours before I got mine.

Congratulations and let's hope Stuart posts some shots soon.

johneek · Post by **johneek** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:25 pm

Jack,
Thanks so much for the blow by blow. Can't wait to see the pictures; and can't wait for mine.

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:58 pm

Congrats on getting yours. I know you are in heaven. Please give us another report after you've played it some more.

stuart · Post by **stuart** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:47 pm

Hey guys, sorry I'm getting to this kind of late tonight. It was a busy afternoon, and I got a new guitar today too!

(J. Lennon '65 Casino)...

Here are Jack's pictures:

http://www.cheerdown.com/music/rickresource/jnabakow/

They are really big though, so when I wake up tomorrow morning, I'll resize them to something a little more managable. Until then, there they are. Another great looking guitar!

kog · Post by **kog** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:12 pm

stuart · Post by **stuart** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 5:16 am

Good morning, everyone! Here are the pictures, cleaned up a little bit

Thanks to Jack for taking them!

http://www.cheerdown.com/music/rickresource/jnabakow/

rumbush · Post by **rumbush** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 6:52 am

Wow, beautiful C63. Love the blood-red to scarlet fade. Simply gorgeous. Thanks for sharing, can never get enough of those pics.

Just noticed www.davesguitar.com have one in stock as well - interesting shading on that one.