1996 AFG Reissues

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redamber
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Re: 1996 AFG Reissues

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krick wrote:The biggest visual difference is in the shape and placement of the f-hole. The 1996 AFG is about a half-pound lighter than the 325V63 which I believe is due to the differences of the internal body bracing. Also, the 1996 AFG model has dual truss rods where the V Series model only has one. The 1996 AFG uses a vintage style roller bridge while the V63 has a standard RIC bridge. Other minor differences I noticed were the headstock shape, pickguard shape/placement, TRC shape, and the Fireglo finish shading.
Other than that, they are identical! :)
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Re: 1996 AFG Reissues

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I received my 1996 in early 2006. It looks closer to #3 in the pic. A bit more orangey-yellow than my RIC 360/12c63 from 2010. Cool guitars!
325c64 JG,325c58 JG, 325/12v63 JG, 350v63 JG, 1996 AFG, 360/12c63 FG, 360/6 Carl Wilson FG, 1993Plus FG, 660/12 FG, 425 FG (1965), 360/12 FG (1965/67), 335 FG (1966), 4003S FG (with v63 mods), 1997 RM Reissue FG
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