BlueMeanie Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Well' date=' I did the "Short" version, as Ataylor had already done a good, comprehensive, review.They're wonderful guitars, no doubt! I can definitely see one, in my future. Problem is, there was my "Dream" (OK...another "dream") guitar, right next to it...a Gibson ES-345!! Whewwwweeee!! I could spend a small fortune, in that store, alone...IF, I had it! LOL! Too many great guitars, too little money (at this point)! But, it's nice to have "wishes" and/or goals, huh? ;>) CB[/quote'] I know..when will GAS ever end..or just AS in general! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Thanks CB your review is appreciated. I'm grabbing one of these as soon as I sell my regular natural casino. By the way does anyone know what HS case would work with the IB Texan. I can't seem to find that info anywhere and would hate to order the wrong one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiSheriMan Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Well....I finally got to a guitar shop (in Wichita..."E.M. Shorts")' date=' and got to see/play an "Inspired by John Lennon" Casino, (Awesome!), and a Inspried by "Texan," acoustic, as well. It was quite nice, too...although needed a "set up," for the action to be "Awesome," ...IMHO. But, both were nicely made, and nicely finished. The Texan had a really sweet "warm" tone, too. I played both a '65 (Sunburst) IBJL Casino, and the "Revolution" version, as well. Same basic tone, but the "Revolution" version, seemed just a bit more "open," as one might expect, with the very light matte finish. The necks ARE 3-piece, but the ones I saw/played, were very well matched, in color and grain, so you really had to look for the seams. In fact, at first, I thought it was a single piece neck, but upon (very) close inspection, I found the seams. No biggie, really. So...based on those 3 guitars, I think Epi's done well! They were priced about 200 bucks less, than MF, too! Which, is pretty "standard," for these folks. I did well, to get out of there, without a new guitar! LOL! But, this was a "reconnaissance mission," mostly. I'll (no doubt) go back, when I have some "Funds," for such things. Cheers, CB[/quote'] Thanks for the review CB. How did the Inspired by Texan compare to your USA & MIJ's? Was the neck similiar? Nut width, etc? Would appreciate your thoughts mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamm7215 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I'm in... Won this beauty on E-bay last night, supposedly new from a guy in Wisconsin, history shows a lot of high priced gear/guitars with good history and the serial checks out, got it for a couple hundred less than new (US), even more if I bought in Canada where I live. Now I just gotta wait.... He says the case is leather but it's more likely tolex...pretty stoked tho' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiz-ski Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Wow, been watching that one on Ebay....great grab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamm7215 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Yeah it got pretty tense the last 50 mins...the person bidding against me was only about 40.00 below my max and I had to board my plane so I wasn't sure at all if I'd get it, had to wait 3 hours to land and get in the terminal and log-on to find out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Thanks for the review CB. How did the Inspired by Texan compare to your USA & MIJ's? Was the neck similiar? Nut width' date=' etc? Would appreciate your thoughts mate...[/quote'] The ISB Texan has a nice neck, really. It's a bit heftier, than my Kalamazoo Casino, as is the neck on IBJL Casino's. But, I think my Vintage Casino has a thinner/narrower than normal, neck. I've never found another one, like it...even of the same year. So...??? But, the IBJL and Texan still have very nice necks...at least the one's I played. Width, at the nut, is a bit wider, too...than my Vintage Casino. But, again...it's probably MY Casino, that's the "oddity," rather than the IBJL's. They played and sounded great! And, those weren't even "tweaked" to MY preferences, but right off the rack. The Texan did need a "set up," as I said before. But, it wasn't "terrible" at all...just a bit higher on the action, than I like...even for an "Acoustic." But, a really sweet/warm tone, and a nice balance of tone, too. Didn't check out the on-board pickup, as I was pressed for time, and spent more time with the Casino's, than the Texan. But, it's received good reviews, so far. Nice guitars, all around! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Being the proud owner of the IB Texan I can tell you the neck is a little wider than both my Casino and my Alvarez acoustic and has taken a little getting used to but no biggie. My first couple days with it I found myself flubbing notes all over the place but have since become used to it. CB is correct as far as the tone goes very sweet and over time its only gonna improve. My action was also a little higher than I like but easy fix. The pickup is very nice but takes a little getting used to as far as trying to adjust volume and tone because of its location inside the soundhole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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