Chris the Gent Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 which one would you choose and why? I'm gassing for both of them but can only afford one....... - Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Well, they're very different guitars. Lucille is Semi-hollow body, with NO "f" holes, so much less prone to feed back, at higher volumes. Upper fret access is much better, with Lucille, as well, as neck joint is at the 19th fret. Humbucker pickups, with varitone, and you have a "tone monster!" Plus, it looks "posh," as well... And I don't mean Victoria Beckham! ;>) IBJL Casino is true (enough) to original Casino (USA) specs, has (USA) parts and electronics...and P-90 pickups. Upper fret access is restricted, due to neck joint being at the 16 fret. Comes in two versions (Sunburst 1965, and "Revolution" matte natural). Very light, and fully hollowbody. Very Unique sound/growl. So, depending which specs you like/need, for your type playing....either one, would be great. If it were me, with what I play most (blues with upper fret leads), "Lucille" would be the one I'd get (first, anyway). But, I understand your problem, as I too, love 'em both! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denthevetteman78 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 For the kind of music i play (mostly blues ) i would go for the Lucille. Also because i like a Black guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Also...Don't count out, standard Riviera's! They're great gutiars...especially with mini-humbuckers. And, apparently, you can still get them, in England/Europe! So, I'd definitely, look into that! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smips65 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I'll vote for Lucille, have to buy one some day, Peter won't lend me his Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I know I have a Les Paul, but I'm otherwise not keen on signature guitars. Looking at your gear list (and I know you can't really compare a strat with a Casino) I'd say you've already got a guitar that can do clean twangy stuff in the strat. If I was going to get a second archtop (and I have a Wildkat with p90s already), I'd get a Cherry Dot and use the extra money to buy a set of Seymour Duncans to put in it. I think a Dot just looks more traditional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Normally, I don't cater to "Signature" guitars, either. But, "Lucille" is different! It's an ES-355 Stereo, with NO "F" holes. You can't get that, from Gibson, without a hefty priced "Custom made" version, any other way. Also, the Epiphone version is as good an semi-hollow body, as you'll ever get...in it's price range, anyway. Has all the warmth, and sustain, anyone could ask for, from a Semi. And, with the varitone, the tonal possibilities are outstanding. Even if you ignore the Varitone, you have (essentially) an a fancy 335, in tone...with even less possibility of feed- back. So...THIS particular "Signature" guitar has a LOT more going for it, than just BB's endorsement! IMHO...as always. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I don't own a Casino ... or any P90 equipped guitars yet ... but I do love my sweet Lucille. As I said in the "Post Your Epiphone" thread, she is the classiest guitar I own! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeper Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Jim that makes me slightly gassey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Jim that makes me slightly gassey! It had me going pretty badly too' date=' Doc. There was only [i']one cure![/i] :- Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I like the fact that the Epi Lucile still says "Lucile" on the headstock as opposed to the Gibson's "B. B. King" inlay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris the Gent Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Thanks for all the suggestions fellas, my local music shop is getting a couple of Lucilles in soon and they already have the Lennon Cassinos in so I'll be able to play them side by side and then decide..... which one has the better finish out of the two? -Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I like the fact that the Epi Lucile still says "Lucile" on the headstock as opposed to the Gibson's "B. B. King" inlay. Yeah, especially since it's still marketed as "Lucille!" I can see Gibson making one for BB...that has his name, and the crown inlay...but, why get rid of the "Lucille" inlay, for the standard production models? IF they were going to do THAT...they should go back to the "split-diamond" inlays, that the standard ES-355 has...IMHO. In fact, I think Chuck Berry has a Red version, that has all the "Lucille" specs (no f holes, the TP-6 and stereo wiring) but has the standard Split-Diamond inlay, in the headstock. Seems I saw him playing it, in the Taylor Hackford documentary: "Hail, Hail Rock & Roll" where's he's Trying to teach his signature licks (the right way), to Keith Richards! LOL! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennonmegenon Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 You wont be dissapointed with this baby.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataylor Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 which one has the better finish out of the two? The IBJL is poly, but it's very very thin. I'd be surprised if the finish on the Lucille is nicer. I have the Casino and love it. For the money I think the Casino is hard to beat. Vintage-specific appointments and construction, USA pickups and electronics, comes with hardshell case, and is also an original Epiphone model and not a lower-priced Gibson. (not to knock the Epiphone Gibson models, I just like the history and heritage behind the Casino, that's all!) Either way you're going to get a great guitar! Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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