differentsky Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 (edited) Hey everybody, Last time we talked (december), I was caught between the USA Casino and a used 2017 Memphis es 330... I couldn't make up my mind weighing the pros and cons for each guitar. I fell in love with the Casino's neck, but was concerned with a volume jump between the two pickups. The Gibson sounded great, had a Bigsby, but the neck wasn't as pleasing, and it was much more expensive. I decided to let go, and wait for a 330 to show up on local listings. Last week I went back to the store to check out that es330 again, with fresh ears, so to speak. Still a great sound, but still thinking about that Casino neck. Walking out of the store, I see a USA Casino on a local listing, for a grand less than new. I set up an appointment with the seller... and this was too good to pass. Same neck, balanced pickups this time, and perfect finish (the brand new one I had played had a little grey stain on the finish, not a turn-off, but still a bit annoying)... So I went home with it! What made me forget about 330s is the price I paid; if I don't bond with it for good this year, I won't be losing any money at resale. For now, Honeymoon is in full swing. What a great guitar. That neck is so easy for me, that warm, yet dynamic tone is addictive. And playing the bridge pickup with a King of tone drive, is already a lot of gain. A little more gain than with my telecaster for instance. Those p90s are great. I don't see myself using gainier pedals, it's already plenty, and I don't think I'll have feedback issues live. Can't wait to hit the stage with that Casino! First guitar with p90s for me. I can feel the gas for a Junior rising... Thanks for your help as usual! Cheers Edited March 5 by differentsky add pictures 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDog Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Terrific!! Congratluations! Happy playing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Very nice choice. If I ever decide to add a hollow body to my collection, a Casino would be at the top of my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Very nice find! It looks great too with that perimeter burst. Hollows with P90s are made for each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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