Rock N Roll Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Received my new inspired by John Lennon Casino. I absolutely love the way it plays and sounds but the top looks like it was sanded by an 5 yar old. I will see if it will show in pics and post some later if it does. I'm torn on sending it for a replacement since it came out of the box with a perfect set up. I mean it plays amazingly well. So has anyone else had this problem with theirs and is it common. If there's a chance the replacement would be the same I might as well keep this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Send it back! To Me...It's just one more example of why one should actually see, and play, the guitar you're going to buy, and not "trust" mail order photos, or their positive customer feedback (entirely), etc., even with their "generous" return poliices. Besides, with a bit of "shopping around," you can often find much better prices, than those of an on-line retailer, or the big box stores. Past experience, and...IMHO, as always. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamonkis Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 It's just one more example of why one should actually see, and play, the guitar you're going to buy... Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Jr III Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Received my new inspired by John Lennon Casino. I absolutely love the way it plays and sounds but the top looks like it was sanded by an 5 yar old. I will see if it will show in pics and post some later if it does. I'm torn on sending it for a replacement since it came out of the box with a perfect set up. I mean it plays amazingly well. So has anyone else had this problem with theirs and is it common. If there's a chance the replacement would be the same I might as well keep this one. Could it be intentional, trying to replicate Lennon's sanding job on his Casino? I don't know about his sanding skills but I'd heard Paul McCartney sanded his Rickenbaker bass so heavily that he changed the shape of the upper horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock N Roll Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Could it be intentional, trying to replicate Lennon's sanding job on his Casino? I don't know about his sanding skills but I'd heard Paul McCartney sanded his Rickenbaker bass so heavily that he changed the shape of the upper horn. I thought that at first but the sides and back are perfect. The funny thing is I got it out of the box, played it for a couple of days. ( it came friday )and didn't notice the marks. You can't really see them looking at it straight on or playing it. It's when I sat it on the stand I noticed them. Either way after playing it more tonight I think I'm gonna keep it. I've had Epiphones where I had to have the frets dressed and so on. Like I said this one plays so good. Also I just recently got back into playing and and have been through a few guitars trying to find one that feels right to me. I think I'm actually bonding with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelake07 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Could it be intentional, trying to replicate Lennon's sanding job on his Casino? I don't know about his sanding skills but I'd heard Paul McCartney sanded his Rickenbaker bass so heavily that he changed the shape of the upper horn. From thecanteen.com: In the spring or summer of '68 Lennon had his Casino professionally sanded to a natural finish, as did Harrison, the better to improve the tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I thought that at first but the sides and back are perfect. The funny thing is I got it out of the box, played it for a couple of days. ( it came friday )and didn't notice the marks. You can't really see them looking at it straight on or playing it. It's when I sat it on the stand I noticed them. Either way after playing it more tonight I think I'm gonna keep it. I've had Epiphones where I had to have the frets dressed and so on. Like I said this one plays so good. Also I just recently got back into playing and and have been through a few guitars trying to find one that feels right to me. I think I'm actually bonding with this one. If you didn't notice it for a couple of days, I would just keep it. I bought one once and had to send it back for bad frets. It's much more important that it plays well IMHO. It's not always practical to see and play the guitar you're going to buy. I have rarely seen Casinos in the stores near me, much less an IBJL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 ...It's just one more example of why one should actually see, and play, the guitar you're going to buy.... In the past, this was undoubtedly true. Obviously, it's still a very good idea, but now, in the age of the internet, I'd say it's more likely that players and collectors will not be able to "actually see, and play, the guitar you're going to buy" before they buy it. They're just not restricted to "local deals" that they can check out in person anymore. And I think it is very unlikely that anyone will be able to find a "local pickup deal" that is as good a deal as the "best" deal on ebay for the same guitar, and that includes shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Jr III Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 From thecanteen.com: In the spring or summer of '68 Lennon had his Casino professionally sanded to a natural finish, as did Harrison, the better to improve the tone. Ah, a professional job. It's been a while since I'd read about his guitar and I was thinking it was DIY. Thanks. Anyway, glad to hear this one seems to play so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamonkis Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 ...it is very unlikely that anyone will be able to find a "local pickup deal" that is as good a deal as the "best" deal on ebay for the same guitar, and that includes shipping. How good of a deal was it if the ebay guitar is a dog! I've said it before, life is to short to play average guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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