h2 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I saw one of these at Gand Music in suburban Chicago this afternoon ... I only had a few minutes to look at it and to play a few chords unplugged. Fit and finish looked quite good ... it's matte, not glossy, so it's a little hard to compare to my natural Elitist Casino. I liked its appearance, feel and unplugged sound. If I didn't have the Elitist, I'd be tempted by this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 It's probably satin rather than gloss because it's supposed to be based on John's actual Casino, which had a light coat of unpolished lacquer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony_JB Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Okay, we have a sighting of the Natural. Now, we just need a Sunburst one. Which I am gassing for EXTREMELY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiz-ski Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Well there goes my gas tank this week, time to start cruising on lunch break.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMeanie Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Oh wow even the dull coat laquer paint finish was replicated! I can't wait..i can't wait..i can't wait! Someone,somebody pls post pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Sweetwater now have them in stock, and have photos up online. At least they do right now! (8.37am U.S. Eastern Time, 10.20.09) Here's the link: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ETJLLNNH Look - you even get a little "Imagine" logo on the back of the headstock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMeanie Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Sweetwater now have them in stock' date=' and have photos up online. At least they do right now! (8.37am ET, 10.20.09) Here's the link: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ETJLLNNH Look - you even get a little "Imagine" logo on the back of the headstock! [img']http://www.sweetwater.com/images/guitars/ETJLLNNH/09081501490/09081501490-serial-l.jpg[/img] Sweet mother of everything holy!! It's B-E-A utiful! I'd remove the china sticker though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiz-ski Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 SATIN FINISH????????????????? *drool* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiz-ski Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Kinda wish they posted pics of the case as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMeanie Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Kinda wish they posted pics of the case as well. Me too. i hope it's the deluxe 335 epiphone hardshell.. would anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiz-ski Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 So I sent a note to Sweetwater asking for them to post pics of the case, and got this response within minutes: "If this is something are looking to purchase soon, I should be able to get my marketing department to get a picture of the case for you." Guess I can only have a picture if I'm willing to buy soon....what the crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony_JB Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 What's going on in my pants? Looks like we got 6 more weeks of winter... SUNBURST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiz-ski Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Did somebody say SUNBURST? http://www.sweetwater.com/guitargallery/electric/all/s09081501315/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataylor Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Did somebody say SUNBURST? http://www.sweetwater.com/guitargallery/electric/all/s09081501315/ Oh. My. I have to get this guitar. AWESOME!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Never thought I'd say I prefer natural over sunburst, but that weird-@$$ sunburst just ain't doin' it for me. Also like the gold Grovers on the nat.. Is it just me or do these models have no grain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Never thought I'd say I prefer natural over sunburst' date=' but that weird-@$$ sunburst just ain't doin' it for me. Also like the gold Grovers on the nat.. Is it just me or do these models have no grain?[/quote'] That one does look very plain... maybe it's a bad example. The burst seems to dark... it shouldn't go all the way to black, if it's supposed to be Epiphone's "Shaded" of the 60s. I don't think John's had a burst neck, either. When are they going to introduce the third version of John's Casino - the "Pepper:" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson4life Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Okay' date=' we have a sighting of the Natural. Now, we just need a Sunburst one. Which I am gassing for EXTREMELY.[/quote'] Here you go!:-$/ http://www.sweetwater.com/guitargallery/electric/all/s09081501315/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMeanie Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hey guys quick question, For the Natural or Revolution casino's.. isn't there supposed to be a screw head visible on these areas of the guitar since the pickguard has been removed? Or do you have to drill the holes by yourself when you get a regular natural casino or the inspired version? I forgot if the 65' revolution had these screw heads.. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMeanie Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I don't think John's had a burst neck, either. I can't find any pics that confirm this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hey guys quick question' date=' For the Natural or Revolution casino's.. isn't there supposed to be a screw head visible on these areas of the guitar since the pickguard has been removed? Or do you have to drill the holes by yourself when you get a regular natural casino or the inspired version? I forgot if the 65' revolution had these screw heads.. Thanks for the help![/quote'] The guitar includes the pickguard and bracket, so you have to drill it yourself if you want to attach it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I want an "Inspired by Keith Casino"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelake07 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Never thought I'd say I prefer natural over sunburst' date=' but that weird-@$$ sunburst just ain't doin' it for me. Also like the gold Grovers on the nat.. [/quote'] I think the front of the sunburst version looks nice and while I'd prefer nickel Grovers, the gold looks OK on the natural. Would be cool if Epiphone built a few for my lefty brethren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMeanie Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 The guitar includes the pickguard and bracket' date=' so you have to drill it yourself if you want to attach it.[/quote'] Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickyfiddle Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 The sunburst has a dark back & sides!! :- That's the only thing I don't like on my MIC casino; the burst on the sides and back is just not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie1281734003 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 The sunburst has a dark back & sides!! :- That's the only thing I don't like on my MIC casino; the burst on the sides and back is just not necessary. Paul McCartney`s 1962 Casino (serial Number 84075) also has the burst on the back and sides! quite a few of the early ones did, although like you I prefer the solid look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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