Awaiting my latest acquisition

vintage_325_guy · Post by **vintage_325_guy** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 12:53 am

Well, I've finally taken the plunge and picked up a 360/12 V64 on eBay. As I'm a UK resident, I'd given up hope of finding a C63 anytime soon, so the V64 would be just fine!
Unfortunately I've got that awful 3 day wait coming up till it arrives and I'm drooling with anticipation! This will be my first Ric 12, and of course as a Beatles fan, one of my most desired instruments. Looking forward to sitting it next to its 'little brother', my 325 V59.
Will post pics when it arrives.

ric330 · Post by **ric330** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 3:53 am

That's great Peter. Is it coming from the US? I hope our Thanksgiving holiday doesn't delay your shipment. Did you get a Fireglow or a Maple Glow?
Please post some pictures. And congradulations!

wj350 · Post by **wj350** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 7:26 am

Sounds great--looking forward to seeing her here!

Congrats!

Bill

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:19 am

Peter, congrats!

You are going to love this instrument!

It has the best "feel" of any Rick 12 IMO; very solid in the hand and sooo easy to play.

j_gary · Post by **j_gary** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:55 am

Congrats Peter, they both appear to be great pieces.

May I ask the difference between the C vs, V 12 that led you to thinking the C was your first choice?

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 9:14 am

Congratulations, Peter - excellent choice. The V64s are a class act - I have a Jetglo 360/6 V64 and love it!

Enjoy........

H

admin · Post by **admin** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 9:23 am

Peter: Congratulations. Soon folks will say, you can't do that playing every little thing, anytime at all, eight days a week.

vintage_325_guy · Post by **vintage_325_guy** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 10:59 am

I don't know why I originally set my sights on the C63. I guess because it's EXACTLY like George's. Having said that, I've seen lots of pics of the V64s and some have had a nicer fireglo on them than lots of C63s I've seen, so.. Besides, the only major difference I'm aware of is the headstock shape. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

wmthor · Post by **wmthor** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 3:38 pm

Congratulations Peter on your 360v64.

I too am waiting on my latest acquisition from Jingle Jangle.

vintage_325_guy · Post by **vintage_325_guy** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:12 am

Well it arrived yesterday. It's a 1993 model and it's absolutely mint. Plays like a dream too - absolutely nails the AHDN album when played through my AC30. Anyway, I've uploaded some pics of her:

ken_j · Post by **ken_j** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:50 am

The fret markers on the C are greyish in color. The markers on the V are the pearl type. Other than this and the headstock I don't think that there is any other difference. Here's a link that shows the differences.

britye · Post by **britye** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 7:04 am

The TRC on the first 1963 looks a bit golden in color. Poor lighting when photo was taken perhaps?

wj350 · Post by **wj350** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:07 am

Peter, looks like you did very well for yourself!!

Beautiful guitar--Congrats!!

Bill

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:59 am

Perhaps the paint on the 1963 has just yellowed.

2ricks · Post by **2ricks** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:22 am

The TRC and pickguard were gold.