brianh Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 In comparing my friend's old MIK Casino and my new IBJL, we noticed this difference in the neck joint: Old MIK Casino: New IBJL Casino: Also, he says my pickguard seems really high and in the way: Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 IBJL Casinos (and so too, the Elitists) are made to 1965 Kalamazoo Specs. Korean versions have the neck joint at the 17 fret! Whereas, vintage correct, as the IBJL's are, is at the 16th fret. Your's looks fine, to me! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Wow, didn't even notice that CB! I was completly distracted by the neck angle and height off the body... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teegar Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 I just yanked out my Casino, 2007 Elitist. The neck joint is at the 16th fret, but pickup height looks like your friend's MIK version, the P-90 cover is well below the end of the fingerboard, and the pickguard is also low enough to be no problem. How does the IBJL play, does it make a sonic difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 The Chinese IBJL's will be more correct, overall, than the Korean versions, to the 1965 USA Casinos. The only other version, besides the "real" JL Casino's, and the Elitist, to be done that way. The only real difference, spec wise, is the multi-piece necks, on the IBJL Casinos...Heel, and Headstocks are grafted on, instead of being a one piece neck/heel/headstock, which the originals were. That's pretty common, nowadays. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Just checked my own (Vintage) '66 Casino, and the neck pickup cover, is (from the side view) more like your friends Korean version...but, when I look at your photo, of the view from the back...mine seems to be identical, to the height in relation to the binding on the fingerboard, and the height of the pickup cover. And, by the two side view photos, you've posted, there is a slight angle difference, in camera position (or the way the guitars are tilted) that may account, for the percieved height differences? If you're not having any problems, when it's set up the way you like it, I wouldn't worry about it. There are always going to be slight differences, guitar to guitar...even from the same factory...never mind different countries, with different specs. Enjoy! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 How does the IBJL play' date=' does it make a sonic difference?[/quote']I'm still just getting to know this guitar, and not having one previously, it's hard for me to judge comparatively. I really like the P-90 tone, but the neck width is roughly the same as my Rivieras and Sheraton - too thin for my fat fingers, so I have to be more careful than normal when picking arpeggios. My friend also brought over a Ibanez Artist 250 - their "budget" Artist that he got off eBay for $285. That guitar was incredible - wide neck, low action, no fret buzz, great electroncs and a beautiful flame top. It kinda freaked me out - an even better and cheaper closet classic than any Epi or Agile I've seen lately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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