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Would anyone know the answer to this question. Is there a difference in the headstock's between the 60's 360 OS and a 80's 360 WB. If there is what would that be. If Dale or Paul can chime in thank you both in advance.

A later '80s 360WB would have a wider (paddle) headstock. There were a few different headstock shapes thru the 60s. None were as wide as the later 80s, '90s and 2000s. I've seen Paul W. post that newer headstocks would be narrower. Ya-hoo!

Hi John, Thank you. Would you know of a link that would show the "a-b" differences? Would that be true on early 80's WB's too?

The headstock on my 660DCM is narrower. Goo-gle!

I really feel like a dumb ***.I forgot to address the difference on the 12 string models
SORRY!!!!
Wow that really looks great in JG with the gold TRC

Actually, the finish is Dark Cherry Metallic, but depending on the lighting it does look like Jetglo.

Man, That is really hot! Enjoy her.

My 660DCM has the same, narrower, headstock.

Narrowest 6 string headstocks were in the '60s, though...my '67 425 has a very narrow one, as do a couple of other '60s Ricks that have passed through my hands.

My '82 360WB has an oar.

660s have always had the narrower headstock. 620s, since the middle '80s have the wider headstock. Same with 300 Series.

The headstock on the 360DCM is much narrower than the standard 360 boat paddle, and is closer to 60s-era style (at least from the examples I've seen). Too bad not all of the new 360s are that way...

Jeffrey, your 660 is stunning!

observe:



this is a 360DCM that's listed on gbase

That looks the same as mine, it is great that the vintage shape is back.

This shape has always been present on the 660s. (sorry if I didn't make muhself clear.)

Ahh! I only had my 660/12 as a reference.

Are you bringing any instrument to MARF?

No, unfortunately. I'll bring plenty o pics though.