jerome_travis Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Hey fellas, since I was unable to get my Valensi Riviera, I hopped on for guitar hunting today without even expecting to buy one.. And then I saw this cherry casino sittin' at the guitar shop with the rest of the epis and I just had to try it! Korean piece (not sure which factory tho) that is mint, apparently the last batch of Korean model to be made, great construction and finish, lovely p90s!I was absolutely sold on it! going to collect it tmr, so pictures soon! my only gripe was that after awhile, I realised there was some tension on the strings, I was unable to vibrato comfortably without choking the note, but its not properly set up yet so perhaps its no much of a worry.. what do you guys think? perhaps a call for change in nut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelake07 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I believe your vibrato problem is due to the guitar not set up properly, as you said. My Casino was set up recently and no difficulty with vibrato. Had a bone nut installed and recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome_travis Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 thanks for the recommendations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 JT, welcome to the wondeful world of Casino's! Can't wait to see pics, HNGD! mgm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Great choice. Can't wait to see the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome_travis Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 My new Korean Casino with my '83 ibanez Roadstar II Some issues with the casino string tension.. can be abit of a pain! can't vibrato smoothly.. maybe Im not used to .10s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee Traveller Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 AWWWW MAAAANNN!!! that is one hell of a sexy guitar i played it in shop and can't wait to get mine next week superb choice bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 10's are a bit "stiffer" than 9's for sure. But, it shouldn't take much effort to get used to them. When you say you cannot do "vibrato" smoothly...are you fretting out, or just experiencing the heavier tension, that heavier strings give you? If you're fretting out, you may need a set-up, and/or just a Truss Rod adjusment? With the humidity levels in Singapore, I'd get used to tweaking the Truss rod, now and then, if I were you. If you aren't comfortable now, in making that adjustment, have a "luthier" or repair tech, teach you how. And, put some Silica gel, in your case(s). Semi, and hollow body guitars are more "finicky" about humidity and temp changes, than solid body guitars, generally. But, a little "common sense," and regular care, will keep your instruments in great shape. Lovely Casino, by the way! Cheers, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 You use 9s on your Casino! I used to use 11s for playing rythm but now I play with 10s more. That guitar looks great. I'm getting my new Casino on tuesday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome_travis Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 I believe im still getting used to the .10s perhaps.. there is some tension on the G string when I bend it ah well.. I dont think i shall change to .09s; they lack feel on such guitars! I am also very surprised with the stock pickups. It is also the reason why I chose this over the sheraton on display as well. Lots of clarity and punchiness! Only gripe is my amp is being a very uncooperative partner. I can't wait for my Vox AC4 to arrive! completes my 20th birthday :)/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Man, seeing cherry Casinos always gives me GAS!!! Nice purchase, Jerome ... you lucky guy! Once you get used to the 10's, you'll used 'em on everything ... surprisingly more tone and character IMHO. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I've never understood the need for 9s....isn't that a fender thing? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome_travis Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 yup! haha, thing is my '83 ibanez strat's frets are pretty worn and it came with .10s and I couldn't even bend a single note, so I switched to .9s.. even then I had to wrestle with it abit. Wonder if its a dangerous thing as I didnt get it set up to accomodate .9s.. it warps the neck, no? I bought a fender strat 2 month ago on impulse before the casino and it was really bad. I don't know what struck me to get it. It was mexican HSS strat. I didn't even test it out properly! I came home and I was like, oh dear. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redddog Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 11s on all mine. MIK Casino American Tele American Strat Gibson 335 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome_travis Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Starting to get used to the .10s now.. :- i feel like one happy dog! haha.. the stock pickups are great! although the bridge pickup is a little weak compared to the neck! the cleans are fantastic, and a little dirt takes me to some ACDC, Zep. Now on to a good OD for this baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe2Grind123 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I've never understood the need for 9s....isn't that a fender thing? haha It's a 'Floyd Rose' thing - anything thicker and the floating bridge starts to lift . . . = / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Congrats, it's a great looking unit, I'm hanging out for my first hollow/semi-hollow body, a riviera p93 seems a good deal, just need the cash, so I could be waitin' a while. Enjoy !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelE Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 A red hollow body always lights up my eyes. Very nice choice. Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome_travis Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 thanks.. it lit up all the other guitars around it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 HNGD jt,great looking Casino. The main Casino I play most of the time has a set of Gibson Vintage reissue .10's, really love the tone and the feel that they have. mgm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Im on 12s on my Sherri, took a bit of time to get used to but she sings with 'em!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome_travis Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 thanks guys! I realised it was inefficiency on my part - playing with .09s on the Roadstar for too long! I've gotten used to the .010s and they feel fantastic! now on to upgrades! perhaps a change in nut is eminent. The factory nut job was pretty sloppy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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