Striker1281734153 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Ok, Just recieved $250 from a local venue, and $200 from my day-job. Im choosing betweeb two Epis at my local Guitar Center, a SG G-400 for $300 and a Casino for $320. I was wondering which guitar is good for the price and is there any flaws I should know about both models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Ok' date=' Just recieved $250 from a local venue, and $200 from my day-job. Im choosing betweeb two Epis at my local Guitar Center, a SG G-400 for $300 and a Casino for $320. I was wondering which guitar is good for the price and is there any flaws I should know about both models.[/quote'] Casino for $320 sounds like a great deal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Casino for $320 sounds like a great deal to me. +1 on the Casino! $320 is less than half price. Naturally, your gonna want to really look this one over well and make sure its not gonna need another $300 in repairs. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwhi2001 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 The Casino is the better deal but it depends what you want it for. If you want to play high gain heavy rock stuff it'll feedback all over the place. Otherwise, it's very versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushPresley Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 The Casino is the better deal but it depends what you want it for. If you want to play high gain heavy rock stuff it'll feedback all over the place. Otherwise' date=' it's very versatile. [/quote'] He's right but I,d take the casino anyday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 A Casino for $320 from GC ????? was it used as a fire axe, or perhaps a tennis raquet? I'd DEFINITELY give it a thorough test drive...........but considering the price diff. between the 2, unless its crap, the Casino is the better deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy1281734128 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 dont think anyone is going to choose the sg when the casino is that price, if its in good condition. if it is, run there now and rip it from their hands before they find out its way under priced. the g-400 is a good starter level guitar, i love playing mine and chose it over my sheraton sometimes in band practice when i want a change but the casino is a piece of musical history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'd go for the Casino because 1) It's a better deal - Casinos have a higher price tag 2) The Casino is more versatile 3) I love the sound of P90s But #2 and #3 reflect my personal tastes. And as mentioned, hollow guitars have a tendency of feeding back at high volumes (but if you are playing that loud, you are inflicting permanent damage on your ears anyway). The P90 pickup IMHO is the best. With a touch of distortion, you can make it sound similar to a humbucker, but there is nothing you can do to make a humbucker sound like a P90. Of course, the condition of the guitars are important as well. If the Casino is beat up and the G400 is in great shape, that might be an equalizer. Plug them both into an amp, play them clean, and see what you like better. Insights and incites by Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 What Notes said, I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexygibson Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Wow; two totally different guitars. I think they are both worth the price but you have to consider your style of playing when choosing. Do you like the high gain, hard rock type material ? Do you play mostly blues, jazz, or surf type material ? Alot of variables. You should play both, through the same amp, and see which sounds and feels best to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 CASINO....But, have it checked out, thoroughly! If you don't know (exactly) what to look for, take someone along, that does. G-400's at that price are not that rare, but a Casino, uless it's trashed, IS. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpfan Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I agree with sexygibson and CB. Go with the CASINO!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Don't you think Paul McCartney needs at least a little bit of an endorsement fee? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrich44 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Casino all the way :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timandbob Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Nothing to add, just wanted to up my post count. :P Really, at that price I'd go for the Casino, but like everyone else, I'd take a very close look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Don't you think Paul McCartney needs at least a little bit of an endorsement fee? John' date=' Paul & George...seems to me. [img']http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/charliebrown1949/epiphone_casino_lennon.jpg[/img] But...mostly, John... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 If you don't want the Casino buy it anyway and sell it on so you can afford a wider choice... Although I'm very happy with my two Casinos so I'll be surprised if you want to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I paid $430 for my used Casino in great condition, so $320 is even better. I'm not a huge SG fan (there's only one I've ever really liked, and it was an Epiphone '66 reissue), but I've never played a Casino I didn't like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydpink7 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I know it doesn't need to be said anymore than it has already... but by looking at the guitars in your signature, it looks like the Casino would balance out your collection perfectly. You already have the LP for heavier music, but the Casino could play everything else. Good luck with your decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 John' date=' Paul & George...seems to me. [/quote'] I hate to see Ringo neglected like that. Epiphone should have given him a Casino too. I mean, the thing is hollow after all. He could have tapped on the top with a drumstick or something. Or made it into a tambourine. On a more serious note, I read somewhere that Ringo is the custodian of Beatle guitars. Apparently he owns John's Rickenbacker 1996 model: And one of George's Country Gents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beatles Sound Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Ok' date=' Just recieved $250 from a local venue, and $200 from my day-job. Im choosing betweeb two Epis at my local Guitar Center, a SG G-400 for $300 and a Casino for $320. I was wondering which guitar is good for the price and is there any flaws I should know about both models.[/quote'] the REAL Questions is ... What kind of music you play ? Casino is Pop SG is Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Casino is pop You can get a killer blues tone out of a Casino if you play around with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beatles Sound Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 You can get a killer blues tone out of a Casino if you play around with it... Yes, yes .. but are two different worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Here we go, again...LOL! Either guitar (or any guitar, for that matter) can play Lead, Rhythm, Rock, Pop, Blues, Jazz, County, Classical, etc. It's up to the Player. Sure, some seem more suited for one or the other, and each has it's strengths, but it's the player that makes it sing, no matter the style/Genre...IMHO. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Here we go' date=' again...LOL! Either guitar (or any guitar, for that matter) can play Lead, Rhythm, Rock, Pop, Blues, Jazz, County, Classical, etc. It's up to the Player. Sure, some seem more suited for one or the other, and each has it's strengths, but it's the player that makes it sing, no matter the style/Genre...IMHO. CB[/quote'] I can't get a decent blues tone out of Rickenbacker. And I can't the Telecaster bite out of anything but a Telecaster... Other than that, I agree with you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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