bluelake07 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 The ES339 Pro has a scale length of 24.75" so hopefully the Coupe will be the same. The Coupe is the same. The Casino Coupe has been added to the Casino page of Epiphone Wiki: http://epiphonewiki.com/index.php/Casino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelf Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Does anyone know when all that new stuff would be available in Europe, at least in England ? 4th february Too bad, neither limited color edition, nor SG guitar, apart from the double neck one. :( The Amp is lovely, at least, the best new for 2014, I think. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiekiduk Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 So here is a pic of the Union Jack Sheraton at NAMM. Looks like they did it right! The flag diagonal red lines are more correct than Noel's so I guess it depends on your interpretation of what is "right". And as we said earlier they forgot to paint the back and sides despite us telling Epiphone when the first pics leaks of them working on photoshopping the product pics, I guess by then it was too late to correct, maybe there will be a v2 later in the year with at least the sides painted because the white edge looks plain and it looks like a toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 The flag diagonal red lines are more correct than Noel's so I guess it depends on your interpretation of what is "right". And as we said earlier they forgot to paint the back and sides despite us telling Epiphone when the first pics leaks of them working on photoshopping the product pics, I guess by then it was too late to correct, maybe there will be a v2 later in the year with at least the sides painted because the white edge looks plain and it looks like a toy. Indeed. Its right as far as the Union Jack is concerned, but not a match to Noel's guitar. I supppose that if this was a signature model, they would have macthed it closer...maybe. lol. I have to agree that going around the entire guitar would look better. Not big on the white sides either. Natural would have looked better in this particular case, I think. But again, going around the sides and possibly on to the back would have probably increased the cost quite a bit. And at over $600 as it is, I think a lot of people would probably be at their max for this guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gralst Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Firstly, this video is brand new. I've objected to that name since the Coupe pics first appeared on the internet months ago, because the Coupe didn't match the specs of any ES-390 on the market... Traditionally Epiphone is a brand that tends to distinguish its models with names rather than numbers. The Casino is such an iconic instrument for the brand that to label the small bodied version simply an ES-390 w/ P90s would reduce its significant relationship to the Casino. It seems that Epiphone agree, hence the coupe. It might be splitting hairs but before they announced the Gibson release (with a Gibson sounding name) the fact that all the Gibson ES-390s had completely different pickups (mini-humbuckers) it seemed stupid to compare it that closely to one with p90s. As for the Union Jack Sheraton, it might not be a NG Sig but there's no kidding where the inspiration comes from, so why not do the whole body?? I can't speak for everybody, and even though I'm not a huge Oasis fan, I much prefer the full finish than the Hofneresque Jubilee finish. Maybe, like Hofner, they have plans for a more expensive release that has a full body flag finish while the cheaper one just gets the top? A couple of weeks ago I bought a new 500/1 and the shop also has a Hofner Jubilee 500/1 that I checked out ($3695 with an aluminum flight case). You are aware that the Hofner is "white" flamed maple on the neck, back and sides and the "white" on the face is actually more flamed maple showing through where it's "white". Not just some tacky spray paint and applique job. I really don't think there are enough surviving Oasis fans to warrant a reissue of a guitar NG has already dissed so it's probably more an homage to QE II and the Queen's Jubilee than to do with Oasis...or more likely someone found a bunch of unsold/unused bodies in a Chinese warehouse and someone else said..."you know what...?" In this case the Hofner is so far beyond the Epiphone it's not funny. I really wonder just how much thought goes into "new" Epiphone models or if it's a matter of "we have this many of these in over-stock and we can stick this in that and create something else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 this thread is now certified lollercoaster ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yeah Gralst I agree. I was maybe getting my memory a bit mixed up about which Jubilee bass had which finish. My original point was basically Hofner's cheaper Jubilee is not like its inspiration (Macca's) but there is a top of the line version that is. Epiphone's Union Jack Sheraton isn't ticking the boxes for most people in terms of taste, Oasis fans or not, so they'd be smart to offer a higher range model that does. I would even prefer it with blue back and sides but don't like the white. This is something that Hofner is getting really good at with their basses with the 3 different levels. I hope they follow suit with a wider variety of electrics and archtops because you can pick up nicer 60s models for cheaper than some of the new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 this thread is now certified lollercoaster ride! Yeah it's fun debating stuff. That's why forums exist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yeah it's fun debating stuff. That's why forums exist! oh, I hear ya, I'm still relishing the debate I had over the Pelham blue color. +I am more a blur fan than the oasis. woooooooooooh0000000000000 ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSbBvKaM6sk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiekiduk Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I wish they would stop teasing us and just make the Oasis guitar we all want: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gralst Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I wish they would stop teasing us and just make the Oasis guitar we all want: I'm certain if you look hard enough you can find enough Matsumoku Rivieras to go around the few dozen remaining Oasis fans...just kidding...sure I am....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Or just snag a epi lp standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyseven Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I wish they would stop teasing us and just make the Oasis guitar we all want: That would be really cool and would probably sell better than any other Epiphone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyboy72 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I don't know....apart from the amp and the shrunken Casino, this little lot strikes me as being a bit "same old, same old." Not that Epiphone is the only company one could criticize for that, this UK dealer has a handy search function that shows the NAMM offerings from each of the big manufacturers: http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/NAMM-2014/?brandname=Epiphone Nothing in the Fender line-up struck me as desperately interesting, either. But then, to be fair, Fender has diversified a bit over the last few years with the Pawn Shop, Blacktop, and Modern Player stuff. Looking at the Gibson line-up, well, I imagine it's fair to say that Gibson never tires of making Les Pauls. Lots of Les Pauls. And Les Pauls more than anything else. With a few SGs thrown in. Not much innovative or off-beat in the Gibson lineup, either. Maybe I'm just disappointed because I was one of those hankering for an Epi non-reverse Firebird. I've been lusting after a non reverse Firebird for to long now. I thought this was the year epiphone would do it. Very disappointed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldoMcD1 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I wish they would stop teasing us and just make the Oasis guitar we all want: One on eBay just now: 1983 Epiphone Riviera Matsumoku Japan Wine Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie1281734003 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 One on eBay just now: 1983 Epiphone Riviera Matsumoku Japan Wine Red Funnily enough that one on ebay now isn`t Matsumoku. The orange oval label and 5 didit serial number makes it a 90`s Terada Riviera! Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiekiduk Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Funnily enough that one on ebay now isn`t Matsumoku. The orange oval label and 5 didit serial number makes it a 90`s Terada Riviera! Steve. Wow I found another one in blue on ebay 671XX and says Terada 1996 too: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Epiphone-Riviera-Made-in-Japan-Rare-Color-Pelham-Blue-Mint-Gibson-Fujigen-/131089710760 So do you think the first one is made in 1996? I was wondering why the second digit is a 7 and on the wiki it says the model code is an EB-2 Bass: http://epiphonewiki.com/index.php/Epiphone_Serial_Number_Decoding#Epiphone_Japan_Serial_Numbers Should't it be a 3 for Riviera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Well obviously I am a huge Oasis fan (as you can tell by my name), and I too wish they would have painted the sides and back on the Union Jack Sherry. But it is not a Noel G sig model guitar, it is a Union Jack Sherry. And it's a helluva lot better than that terrible Supernova guitar they came out with in the 90's. I think it looks pretty good actually. Cheers to Epi for making it. I know everyone has to nit-pick and complain about everything, but seriously it does look very nice. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Graves Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Regarding the amp: 75 watts is power consumption. 18 watts is output to the speaker. Nothing off about that. I'm looking at a VHT right now. 6 watts output, 33 watts consumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobbind Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Sorry, but the Sheraton looks ****!!! Why make a half arsed sig version of a guitar from 18 years ago? They've gone as far as adding the extra fret inlays and all. I agree that they'd be better to reissue the Matsumoku Rivieras, at least then you own a cool Oasis guitar but don't look like a fanboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobbind Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Well obviously I am a huge Oasis fan (as you can tell by my name), and I too wish they would have painted the sides and back on the Union Jack Sherry. But it is not a Noel G sig model guitar, it is a Union Jack Sherry. And it's a helluva lot better than that terrible Supernova guitar they came out with in the 90's. I think it looks pretty good actually. Cheers to Epi for making it. I know everyone has to nit-pick and complain about everything, but seriously it does look very nice. That is all. No, it isn't a NG sig per se, but they've got the headstock design right - seen only on the 1996 USA models - and added the extra inlays that NG had put in before Maine Road. Having said that, Noel's only had 2 screws in the truss rod cover and had the hole for the pickguard left next to the neck. So, not so great attention to detail!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiekiduk Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 No, it isn't a NG sig per se, but they've got the headstock design right - seen only on the 1996 USA models - and added the extra inlays that NG had put in before Maine Road. Having said that, Noel's only had 2 screws in the truss rod cover and had the hole for the pickguard left next to the neck. So, not so great attention to detail!! At NAMM Dr Epiphone confirmed it's an Austin Powers sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobbind Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Haha, that would probably be better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victek Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I'm digging those Casino Coupes! I wonder if the smaller bodies will lessen the feedback issue Casinos can have. Also, how different are they from Widkats? I'm waiting for the Coupe too. The Coupe is a full hollow body while the Wildkat is a semi hollow (presumably with a block running down the middle?) And the Wildkat neck joins the body at the 17th fret. Unfortunately it looks like it's going to be a few months before the Coupe is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcal6883 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Cabarello with pickup is sweet too! When is the Coronet/Olympic and the ice tea 64/65 Casino releases happening :( I'd love to see a iced tea Casino release too. I was pretty disappointed with '62 reissue "royal tan" paint job. So much so, that it inspired me to go have a custom iced tea burst put on my natural MIK '01 Casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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