frenchie1281734003 Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Just got my fourth Casino, a Lennon 65 reissue #1171, It`s all original with all the case candy, has a few little chips in the paintwork, but nothing serious. First impressions are pretty favourable, but I don`t like the Gotoh Kluson copies on it, and if anything, it has re-inforced the opinion I already held about how good my Matsumoku`s are!!!. Pictures and a full depth review to follow, plus a full on comparison with an 83 Matsumoku model, I`m sure that will interest some. Oh and I guess I`ll have to update the Avatar now!.
frenchie1281734003 Posted October 11, 2008 Author Posted October 11, 2008 Sunburst!, they only come that way, unless you have a Revolution model which is natural.
Greg Curtis Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Congrats Frenchie! Glad your hunt was successful. Post some pics when you get a chance. I guess you have a soft spot for Casinos.
frenchie1281734003 Posted October 11, 2008 Author Posted October 11, 2008 Thanks Greg. Your right I have a very big soft spot for Casino`s, but with this new arrival I think one will have to go.
cookieman15061 Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 so how'd ya find find it? I would love to get one as i already own 2 casinos myself.
frenchie1281734003 Posted October 11, 2008 Author Posted October 11, 2008 Cookieman, it is great, but bear in mind I have only just got it, I could stare at it all day!. I still need to do a thorough appraisal, but my gut feeling at the moment( and on comparing it to the Matsumoku`s) is that it isn`t that much better, and if you just wanted a great Casino to play out on, then get the Elitist. For me this was a must have, and common sense doesn`t always come into it, plus I got the guitar in a swap for something I didn`t play often enough.
Just Strum Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 ...but with this new arrival I think one will have to go. Always being one to help a fellow guitarist, send it to me.
frenchie1281734003 Posted October 11, 2008 Author Posted October 11, 2008 Just Strum, when and if the time comes I will bear you in mind!.
Red 333 Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Just got my fourth Casino' date=' a Lennon 65 reissue #1171... [/quote'] Congrats! I can't wait to read your thoughts about tit once you've had time to play it more, and learn how you think it compares to your older Matsumoku Casinos. I had a HNGD myself: Elitist Broadway. Red 333
frenchie1281734003 Posted October 11, 2008 Author Posted October 11, 2008 Thanks Red, and well done to you too, all the Elitists are fab guitars, it is so sad that they have now apparently gone. I can promise you the appraisal & comparison will be honest & fair, and hopefully of interest.
charlie brown Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 I'm so envious, Frenchie....that's one guitar I'd love to have, even though I have a '66 Casino, already. So...Enjoy! CB
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