dorkrockrecord's new '63

[dubtrub]

Adam stopped by yesterday after having just pickup this '63 Ventures model, so I snapped a few pics of it to put up here on the forum. This is one clean guitar and is a one owner score.

[dorkrockrecords]

Thanks so much, Danny. I just got back from Deke's house where he gave the new '63/'64 a spin and took some pictures too. Mel had his chance to shoot some pics and kick some tires as well. Hopefully they'll both add their photos to this thread.

Adam

[MWaldorf]

Gah, this guitar is gorgeous. The feel is slightly different than my '66, I think the '66 has a bit more shoulder in the neck profile. The body shape is more natural, with smoother, more hand tooled carves than the '66. The sound was a bit thinner, but I think that has more to do with pickup height than anything. An incredibly drool inducing guitar. Here are some pictures:

[ElTwang]

Bloody H*ll...congrats, Adam! Where did you find this one?

[Veenture]

Mosriteers, you'll have to agree with me that THIS BEATS ALL!…and ANY story that goes with this guitar must raise some eyebrows for sure.

A dream for most of us but reality for Adam (do you pinch yourself now and again Adam? )

Hearty congratulations man, what else can I say but enjoy it in good health.

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[Strat-o-rama]

Very cool, Adam.
We don't often get to see the transitional builds: binding & sunburst headstock with big logo/bolt on neck & front jack.
Good photos too, guys.

[Dennisthe Menace]

Congrats Adam!

[dorkrockrecords]

It came from a fellow in Folsom CA (yes, like the Johnny Cash song) who bought it new in 1965 or '66. Yep, that means this little baby hung on a guitar shop wall for a couple years. It even still has the key for the case and the lighter gauge trem spring!

One of Deke's snapshots:

[MWaldorf]

I forgot to look what the SN is. Does it start with 0, 1, 2? It would give a good idea what the maximum number of sidejacks was.

[thunderhead]

Congrats Adam Man that Guitar has Mojo, thrilled a Forum member got her. First transitional model I've actually seen, in detailed color.