[Gotoh Bridge replacement for Inspired By John Lennon Casino made in China]

I own an Epiphone Inspired by John Lennon Casino and would like to upgrade its bridge to a more precise bridge. I found a Gotoh Tune o matic bridge on Amazon and read that it is drop in replacement for this guitar model made in China:

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[2011 Epiphone Casino "Inspired by John Lennon" issues]

Seven hundred is a lot for an Epi...

 

But the Casinos get more respect than most because of how much great music

was created and played on them. Good question, whether a used one is worth

that much. Me, I'd offer $500. If the seller got pissed, I wouldn't cry.

 

What I suggest is that you go where Epiphone guitars are sold, and try out a couple

of alternatives. Epiphone makes other semi hollow P-90 equipped guitars.

 

One of those is what I bought, when I decided I had to have a P-90 guitar.

I bought an Epiphone ES-339 P-90 pro. This is a smaller instrument than a Casino,

and I really like that. My ES-339 has become one of my favorite guitars.

 

I'm an old guy now, a Beatle fan. When I realized how many of my favorite songs

had been played by Lennon on his Epiphone Casino, I began to lust for one.

 

This was during the great 2015 Gibson bash-fest. There was so much negativity on

internet fora during those times, I grew impatient. I'm also a Gibson fan. The 2015

Gibson bashing was all bull-taco, as we know now, but it had some basis from the

player's POV. My response was to go hunting, and what I found was my excellent

Epiphone ES-339.

 

I highly recommend this model, and the other one I looked at during those times was

the Epiphone Casino Coupe. The Coupe is built on the same size body as the ES-339.

It's smaller and (for me) more comfortable to play. I really intended to buy an Epiphone

Casino Coupe. It has the same twin P-90 setup as the full size Casino, but the body

is about the size of a Les Paul, and about a pound lighter. It has the same neck.

 

The idea of getting the Casino sound on a smaller body and a lower price was very

appealing to me. The ES-339 was even less expensive. So I decided I didn't need to

get a Chinese or Japanese Copy of what John Lennon played. I went for a 21st century

version of this instrument, and I made the right choice. I played a Casino Coupe at two

different music stores when I was on my hunt, and loved the tone. You should see if you

can find one. A used one would cost half of what the "inspired Casino" demands.

 

...and give the same tone, and give an excellent feel. So this is a recommendation from

a fan of the same tones, who has owned his ES-339 P-90 pro since 2015 and is still

arse over teakettle in love with it.

 

Would you prefer and spend US$2,100 in an Epiphone Casino Elitist?

[Epiphone Casino Inspired by John Lennon Fret Buzz at 17th Fret]

You first need to ascertain the condition of the neck and frets before you adjust anything, e.g., is the fingerboard bowed or twisted; are the frets (or some of them) excessively worn; are the saddles worn? If you have a true straight edge and an hour or so, you can probably figure out what the issue is. If you can't find what's causing the problem, take the instrument to a luthier. If you can't afford that, you can raise the bridge on the treble side until the buzz goes away (and live with the higher action). But whatever you do, don't give into the temptation to simply hammer or file the 18th fret lower because you'll find that now the 19th fret buzzes, then the 20th, and so on. Been there, done that...

 

Fret not worn nor saddle.

[Epiphone Casino Inspired by John Lennon Fret Buzz at 17th Fret]

Just purchased an Epiphone Casino Inspired by John Lennon at US$650. The guitar has a fret buzz at the high E string on the 17th fret. How do i solve this issue? Should i just hammer the 18th Fret or woul i need to play with the bridge height or the truss rod? In addition to this, would you recommend any upgrades to this model?

[2011 Epiphone Casino "Inspired by John Lennon" issues]

I have recently been offered an Epiphone Casino Sunburst "Inspired by John Lennon" model made in 2011 at US$700? Is it really worth it? What are the major issues of this model? How is it compared to the Elitist model which i have searched all over the internet and the only way to get one is by EBay in Japan. What should i check before purchasing this guitar.

[good casino upgrades?]

The Kent Armstrong pups distributed by WD Music Products are designed by Mr. Armstrong, but manufactured by Dong Ho Electronics in the Philippines.

 

Bottom line, the only upgrade you will do to a Made in China Casino are the Grover tuners and the nut? or would you mess with the pots and electronics also?