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Awaiting my latest acquisition
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 12:53 am
by vintage_325_guy
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.
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 3:53 am
by ric330
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!
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 7:26 am
by wj350
Sounds great--looking forward to seeing her here!
Congrats!
Bill
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:19 am
by jingle_jangle
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.
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:55 am
by j_gary
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?
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 9:14 am
by ozover50
Congratulations, Peter - excellent choice. The V64s are a class act - I have a Jetglo 360/6 V64 and love it!
Enjoy........
H
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 9:23 am
by admin
Peter: Congratulations. Soon folks will say, you can't do that playing every little thing, anytime at all, eight days a week.
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 10:59 am
by vintage_325_guy
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.
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 3:38 pm
by wmthor
Congratulations Peter on your 360v64.
I too am waiting on my latest acquisition from Jingle Jangle.
Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:12 am
by vintage_325_guy
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:
Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:50 am
by ken_j
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.
Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 7:04 am
by britye
The TRC on the first 1963 looks a bit golden in color. Poor lighting when photo was taken perhaps?
Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:07 am
by wj350
Peter, looks like you did very well for yourself!!
Beautiful guitar--Congrats!!
Bill
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:59 am
by beatlefreak
Perhaps the paint on the 1963 has just yellowed.
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:22 am
by 2ricks
The TRC and pickguard were gold.