Fireglo 360c63/12

jaybyrd · Post by **jaybyrd** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:32 pm

Hi, guys. Got some great news: my 360c63/12 is due in this week!! I was wondering about the fireglo finish on it. Does the c63/12 have the same pink in the center like the newer models or is it more like the vintage fireglo with clean woodgrain in the center?

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:34 pm

I got to see one in person and while the Fireglo didn't look quite ambered, it had a vintage look about it, not like the normal ones. Quite unique and beautiful.

jaybyrd · Post by **jaybyrd** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:36 pm

Thanks, John. I am a little excited. This will probably be the longest week I have lived in quite a while.

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:42 pm

Hey Jay, I want to see it.

jaybyrd · Post by **jaybyrd** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:46 pm

John, I will definitely bring it by to show it off. Chris said hopefully I should get it by the weekend, but I will let you know so we can line up a time when you are in.

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:37 pm

John Hall has stated the the 360/12C63's do not have a pink tint to them.

johneek · Post by **johneek** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:29 pm

Jay,

Congratulations!!! Be sure to post a picture or two after you get it.

1ststatestereo · Post by **1ststatestereo** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:35 pm

Well, Mr. Hall is wrong. Mine clearly has a pink center. However, I have not seen a C63 that looks exactly like Georges yet, so I am not too upset. It still is a very good looking guitar, but not as accurate as they say.

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:40 am

What would you say the differences are, Mark?

jaybyrd · Post by **jaybyrd** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:04 am

Thanks for the responses, guys. I must say I like a pink center for my steaks, but not my guitars. That is a little troubling to me. The pictures I have seen didn't look pink, but we all know that color is subjective in photography. I guess I will just have to hope that mine is not too pink.

1ststatestereo · Post by **1ststatestereo** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:54 am

I will try to get a picture up. Instead of the white to red, it is a very smooth transition. in the right light, it kinda looks a little orange.

1ststatestereo · Post by **1ststatestereo** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:42 am

Here are some pics

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n278/1ststatestereo/100_2152-1.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n278/1ststatestereo/100_2154.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n278 ... 0_2153.jpg

jaybyrd · Post by **jaybyrd** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:43 am

Mark, thanks for the photos. I see what you mean. I can live with the orange just fine. That sort of reminds me of the vintage amber that a lot of guys say the wood takes on as it ages. I was looking at a photo of George's 360/12 in Beatles Gear and the center of it seems to have a sort of orange-yellow cast to it. Thanks for the help.

1ststatestereo · Post by **1ststatestereo** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:17 am

Yeah, it does look a little vintage, but it is pink, not orange. Do I wish it was more accurate? Yes. But it still plays like a dream.

kog · Post by **kog** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:19 am

Pink, orange or purple, it's gorgeous, Mark.