Anthony_JB Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I've been reading through a lot of the Casino posts lately and it got me thinking about changing the electronics. What sort of improvement in tone can I expect? Could I put Gibson P-90's on my Casino? What type of pots and caps should I put? I've been mulling over doing a COMPLETE overhaul on my Casino. I love this guitar so much, it's basically MY signature guitar. It's a 2006 Cherry MIC Casino. I've added a gold Bigsby B7, gold GFS roller bridge and gold Grover Imperials. I want to get it refinished in a CHERRY sunburst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedmontPicker Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I am the proud owner of a 2005 MIK dark cherry Casino. I've had it totally modified including: Kluson tuning pegs, the large ivory colored ones; tone pros bridge w/ graphite saddles; bigsby ; new tone and volume pots; new input jack; and new pickups handwound by my friend Ryan Gadow ( Gadow Guitars here in Durham NC ) I now have about 1 K in this guitar and I love it like no other ax. I must say, however, that it was pretty damn good before the mods. The new pickups are lower output giving it a wider dynamic range which, IMO, suites the hollow body better than hotter pups. The bigsby, in addition to looking fantastic, provides a more solid bridge plus it balances out the weight perfectly. As far as input jack, tone and vol., etc., the old ones worked just fine but I like to know that it is as good as it can be. I guess I could have purchased an Elite model for the same $$$, but the mods were lots of fun and I have the guitar I want. Best of luck with your mods, there are few things more satisfying than upgrading an ax you love !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony_JB Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 I LOVE those dark cherry finishes. Kinda gives it an ES330 vibe. My guitar is visually pleasing. I just want it refinished and have its guts reworked. Any input guys? Jerrymac? Charlie Brown? Someone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strumbone Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Anthony, no intentional hijack, just wanted to give a shout out to paddles. Hello paddles, welcome to the forum. I see you're located just outside heaven...Chapel Hill. You know we want pics of the guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedmontPicker Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thanks for the shout out Strumbone, love your user ID ! Always good to hear from a fellow Tar Heel. Sorry for the delay to respond, I had to get up to speed on posting pictures, I hope this works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedmontPicker Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 OOPPS, what a ******, I'll try again Thanks for the shout out Strumbone, love your user ID ! Always good to hear from a fellow Tar Heel. Sorry for the delay to respond, I had to get up to speed on posting pictures, I hope this works out. http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/4446/imgp02452.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1281734170 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hey Anthony, how are ya? Don't really have any answers for ya on the Casino. I ended up buying a Cherry Dot. I replaced the amber knobs with black and chrome ones. I think the only other thing I'll do is try a GFS Mean 90 in the neck. I'm very happy with it, and the cherry finish is beautiful.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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