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Does anyone know where there might be a 350v63 in the San Francisco Bay Area? I would like to order one but I have not had a chance to play one. Thanks for any help!

Decided on a 350 then Mike. What colour?

My Burgundy Boy!

I like the mapleglo or black, but still undecided (620/350). Would love to see or try one out. How is the 350 body, is it about the same size as the 620?

If you take a ruler to them, they are almost exactly the same dimensions. The 350, being hollow, is about 1/4" thicker. I still think that the hollow body adds to the tone & the third p/up adds to the versatility.

I second the 350. But, if you want more of an edge in your sound maybe an early (1980-1992ish) 350 with High Gains with the R tail piece.

But I just don't like the 620, much prefer a 450 if going solid body.

The older 350 has 24 frets and the 350v63 has 21. The v63 IMHO is loads more comfortable. Now I play it way more often than my 360...

My 350v63 is MBlicious

I have to say that I agree with David on the 450 thing. They are chamfered & much more comfy than a 620. Because they are older (generally, although 620s appeared in '74), the hi-gain p/ups have normally mellowed into warmer sounding units, which always help a solid body.
I haven't heard a hi-gain equipped 350, as mine is a v63, but I can't imagine it sounding much better & (ok, I know I am labouring this point) the toasters give the neck p/up combination a little extra sparkle.

Oliver, that is a beauty. I wish they would offer the v63 with an F sound hole, that would be a cool option.

Tony, I have the 350v63/12 in burgandy and I thought it was the best color, but I may have to reconsider.

Good call David, I'd be first in the queue for a 350 with an F hole. What's the 12 like? I have the possibility of getting a 350v63/12 in mapleglo in the new year. These really don't come up that often in the UK.

Tony, the 350/12 plays very easy, but the only other 12 I have is 330/12. I look at the 350/12 as a lead 12, Hard Days Night solo, etc.

By the way, I just bought that a 350v63/6 M. Brown above. You are right about guitars going cheap, but it comes and goes. I got it for $925, w/silver case.

David, did you get the 350 MB that was on EBAY? The serial number is VERY close to mine, they might have even been completed the same day!
Cool

I did. I must have been thinking only positive thoughts about your guitar,and behold!