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Whichever one you want/can afford! They're both great guitars! Only real difference is the "Lennon" package (case

candy, case with Lennon graphic, etc.) and Nitro finish. The "Elitist" is Poly finished. Otherwise, they are the same body/scpecs. The tuners are period correct on the '65 Lennon version (Kluson), on the same version Elitist, they're Grovers. 2 hole "E" truss rod cover, on the Lennon version, 3 hole "Elitist" TRC, on the Elitist version. Elitist has metal bridge saddles, the Lennon version has nylon (which is period correct, for that time). If you want a great playing and sounding Casino, either would be just fine! If you want a "Collector's piece," then the Lennon version would be more in line.

 

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Whichever one you want/can afford! They're both great guitars! Only real difference is the "Lennon" package (case

candy' date=' case with Lennon graphic, etc.) and Nitro finish. The "Elitist" is Poly finished. Otherwise, they are the same body/scpecs. The tuners are period correct on the '65 Lennon version (Kluson), on the same version Elitist, they're Grovers. 2 hole "E" truss rod cover, on the Lennon version, 3 hole "Elitist" TRC, on the Elitist version. Elitist has metal bridge saddles, the Lennon version has nylon (which is period correct, for that time). If you want a great playing and sounding Casino, either would be just fine! If you want a "Collector's piece," then the Lennon version would be more in line.

 

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But, the John Lennon Casino is not per se "better quality"? Not a better tone, sound etc?

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But' date=' the John Lennon Casino is not per se "better quality"? Not a better tone, sound etc?[/quote']

 

"Better" is subjective, to a point! What I suggest, above all...is to go find both an Elitist and a

Lennon version and play them side by side. Only YOU can determine which YOU'll like better.

Both are Great guitars! The Lennon versions will be as close to a "vintage" one, that you can

get, in a new guitar. Nitro finish, and all. But, Elitist are wonderful instruments, in their own right.

So... It's really up to you.

 

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If you want a "Collector's piece' date='" then the Lennon version would be more in line.

 

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I think that you might be getting a "Collector's piece" anyway with the Elitist, or at least an investment-level instrument.

 

Let's face it, all the other Elitists have gone, so how long before the Elitist Casino also bites the dust?

 

If Gibson ever re-introduce the ES-330 into their line-up on a permanent basis, the Elitist Casino will become a thing of the past instantaneously.

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I don't think this is the first time this is asked. But' date=' could you help me with my choice, or give a link to an old discussion about this subject?

 

My point: If I want the best Casino, which one should I buy?

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See also the topic 'Casino Help!' in these forums (hope the following link works)

http://forums.epiphone.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=3884

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