Folkie wrote:I just wanted to give everyone the update on the mod to my 360/12. I think I've finally succeeded in combining the best aspects of the 360/12C63 with those of the stock 360/12. Specifically, my 2010 360/12 now has the string-spacing of the George Harrison model, with the rounded cutaway and R tailpiece of the regular 360. (I am not a fan of the trapeze tailpiece or the sharp cutaway on the C63.) The only major difference is the neck radius, which is 10" on mine as compared to 7.25" on the C63. I am very happy with the way the guitar plays and sounds--plenty of chime from that G-pair! And, of course, tuning up is easier with more space between each low and octave string. So both the guitar mods (the one to my 330/12 and the one to my 360/12) have been successful. And I have a new guitar tech and luthier whom I trust to do major work.
Robert -- congrats on the sucessful Nut mod and glad to hear that its working to your liking. Do you have before and after pictures of the Nut and comparative string spacing, for those who like intricate details
Well, Rich, I'm embarrassed to say that I've never posted a photo on this forum, although I imagine it's pretty easy. I don't have any "before" photos, but I will try to get some "after" photos posted soon!
Folkie wrote:I just wanted to give everyone the update on the mod to my 360/12. I think I've finally succeeded in combining the best aspects of the 360/12C63 with those of the stock 360/12. Specifically, my 2010 360/12 now has the string-spacing of the George Harrison model, with the rounded cutaway and R tailpiece of the regular 360. (I am not a fan of the trapeze tailpiece or the sharp cutaway on the C63.) The only major difference is the neck radius, which is 10" on mine as compared to 7.25" on the C63. I am very happy with the way the guitar plays and sounds--plenty of chime from that G-pair! And, of course, tuning up is easier with more space between each low and octave string. So both the guitar mods (the one to my 330/12 and the one to my 360/12) have been successful. And I have a new guitar tech and luthier whom I trust to do major work.
Great to hear that your string spacing journey has finally reached a happy conclusion. Thanks for keeping us up to date and all the best!
2010 360/12c63 FG 2002 360/12 MG (mod with 7.4K scatterwound toasters, push/pull switch for 0.0047uF bridge cap)
Do you have before and after pictures of the Nut and comparative string spacing, for those who like intricate details
