Les Pauler 0 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I am getting the Epiphone news bit e-mail notices and I saw in there some of the new guitars and the amplifier that Epiphone has for '14. Was wondering what your thoughts were on the Casino Coupe? I think that it looks pretty nice. But I don't have a lot of Casino experience. Jay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott0 0 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I've had one on pre-order for several weeks now, I started a thread on it, didn't get but a couple comments, not too many peeps here seem interested in it, based on that I can't wait, expected to ship no later than June 6th, I've got the first one at sweetwater or zzounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thomse 14 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 That is going to be one nice Guitar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner 19 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I don't care for the smaller bodied versions of the "335 shaped" guitars such as the 339 and Casino Coupe. I like the larger bodies and think the smaller versions look funny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 4 Life 324 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I've had one on pre-order for several weeks now, I started a thread on it, didn't get but a couple comments, not too many peeps here seem interested in it, based on that I can't wait, expected to ship no later than June 6th, I've got the first one at sweetwater or zzounds. I was 1 of the comments & I THINK I said i'm salivating for one...(may have been "drooling") i'll have to wait til Sept. but I hope the Coupe AND Century amp are both still available then......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluelake07 41 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 The smaller-bodied Casino Coupe should be less prone to feedback than the full-size and some people will like that. It will be more comfortable for a younger/smaller person to hold, it will be light weight and a hollow body electric sounds better than other types when playing unplugged...it's a fine addition to the Epiphone lineup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott0 0 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I was 1 of the comments & I THINK I said i'm salivating for one...(may have been "drooling") i'll have to wait til Sept. but I hope the Coupe AND Century amp are both still available then......... A better way to say what I meant: Some of us are excited about it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Pauler 0 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I was thinking about this guitar last night and one of the thoughts that entered my noggin was that, isn't this going to be a Riviera Custom P93 but without the Bigsby and one less P90? Jay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vomer 70 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I was thinking about this guitar last night and one of the thoughts that entered my noggin was that, isn't this going to be a Riviera Custom P93 but without the Bigsby and one less P90? Jay Not quite, it's a smaller body, and hollow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Pauler 0 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Not quite, it's a smaller body, and hollow. Isn't the Riveria hollow? Jay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parabar 158 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Nope --- the Riviera has a center block like the 335, Dot and Sheraton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Pauler 0 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Ah. I see. Jay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis G 319 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I don't care for the smaller bodied versions of the "335 shaped" guitars such as the 339 and Casino Coupe. I like the larger bodies and think the smaller versions look funny. I'm with you, although not so much because of the look. I bought a Gibby 339 a few years ago and sold it about a year later. It wasn't as "down and dirty" as my LP, and wasn't as "mellow" as my modded Dot. Sort of "close but no cigar" on both counts. I'll stick with my Elitist Casino. Not sure what I'd gain (if anything) by getting a Coupe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott0 0 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 One thing I am very excited about is the coupe's neck join @ the 19th fret. I've been sticking with late 1990s early 2000s MIK Casinos just to get that 17th fret join instead of the 16th, I need all the room I can get on those frets! Check out that real estate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Zeplin 33 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I love the look of the smallbody semihollows. I never liked the full size, reminds me of an old man's guitar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonematter 0 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Looking forward to getting one. The full hollowbodiness in this size is very intriguing and will produce a unique sounding guitar in the Epi lineup. I had the Epi 339 but was not crazy about the semi-solidness of it. Same goes for the Wildkat - nice size, but the semi-solidness (as opposed to semi-hollow) just didn't register with me. The Coupe should be much different. I've always loved Casinos, but sold two or three of them because of the lack of upper-fret access, and the 16 inch body size. I was wishing for a smaller bodied Casino or long-neck Casino! This Coupe should solve both issues. Maybe they'll be somewhat less of an 'airy' or 'woody' sound than the regular Casino, but we'll just have to see. Right now I have the Sorrento 50th Anniversary - a great guitar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crust 175 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 So, where and when can I get them ? Each and every item looks great. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Pauler 0 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 What kind of price are they asking for these. I will start socking money away for one. Jay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott0 0 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 the info I have is the big online retailers will have it in stock no later than JUne 6th, the street price is $450 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Pauler 0 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 the info I have is the big online retailers will have it in stock no later than JUne 6th, the street price is $450 Thanks! That isn't too bad at all. Could I put a Bigsby on one if I wanted? I think the red is super sweet! Jay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott0 0 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks! That isn't too bad at all. Could I put a Bigsby on one if I wanted? I think the red is super sweet! Jay I'm not sure about the bigsby but I agree about that price. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcPUMpuhjaU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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