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What are the major differences??

360WB:
24 frets
Short inlays
Hi-gains
"R" tailpiece
Silver-topped knobs
Schaller tuners
Big headstock

360V64:
21 frets
Full inlays
Toasters
Trapeze tailpiece
Solid black knobs
Ric Deluxe tuners
Little headstock

Yep.

The WB will also have the larger, modern headstock and Schaller or mini Schaller tuners, or possibly even Grovers, unless it's from `82 or before.

The V64 has the smaller, vintage headstock and Rick Deluxe Kluson style tuners.

WB models usually have sound hole binding as well, while V64 models do not, although I've seen pics of some 70s era WB models without sound hole binding.

Generally speaking.....a V64 is a vintage reissue, so it's appointments, feel, etc are vintage spec.

A 360 WB is basically an 80s spec modern 360 that has a 330 shaped body and bindings.

collin wrote: A 360 WB is basically an 80s spec modern 360 that has a 330 shaped body and bindings.

Or a modern 330 with binding and a 360 fretboard....

paologregorio wrote:Yep.



WB models usually have sound hole binding as well, while V64 models do not, although I've seen pics of some 70s era WB models without sound hole binding.

If I understand it correctly, the '70's model 360 WB's were special orders, so many of the appointments were diverse.

antipodean wrote:

collin wrote: A 360 WB is basically an 80s spec modern 360 that has a 330 shaped body and bindings.

Or a modern 330 with binding and a 360 fretboard....

...and dual output jacks. (see, closer to 360! )

The V64 will have dual mono jacks while the WB models have "Rick-O-Sound".

they're variations on the same theme and two of the best looking models Ric's ever made.

paologregorio wrote:they're variations on the same theme and two of the best looking models Ric's ever made.

Amen.........you are singing my song.

Do not froget the 360 WBs are X braced and the 360 V 64 are not. Not setting aside the other differences they are boath great guitars and great lookers.

stringman wrote:Do not froget the 360 WBs are X braced...

Not after '85 or so they ain't!

kennyhowes wrote:

stringman wrote:Do not froget the 360 WBs are X braced...

Not after '85 or so they ain't!

Yep; I have one of the last "X" braced WBs: a November `84 built Azure Glo.