Pennyman Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Spec sheets aside (yes, I've read them...), what are the main differences between these models? Is it just as simple as gold / chrome hardware and different pickups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony_JB Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Well, main difference is construction. Casino is fully hollow as opposed to the Dot and Sheraton that have a maple block running throughout the whole body. That coupled with different pickup configurations, you're gonna find three different sounding guitars. Both plugged in and unplugged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Helliday Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 paruwi6172, I have questions about your Lucille... Whats that crazy looking stopbar all about? Whats your favourite setting on the VariTone? Is the Lucille semi or full hollow (minus the f-holes of course lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreakyPete Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Don't forget to try this........ You get more than just one guitar! Peter[biggrin] Nice! Very Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twanger Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I was in GC yesterday to grab some strings and of course I had to review the selection of used guitars. Last time I was in there they had a Heritage 535 and I was kind of hoping I could take it for a test drive. Alas, it had been sold already. Still they had a nice looking Sheraton II and a used Dot. Both were in natural finish and in very good condition. Both were hanging high and the bouts were at eye-level for me. I was struck by the difference in thickness of their tops. The Sheraton had a top that you would expect to see on this style of guitar. The Dot had a top that seemed at least 2/3 thicker. The Dot also had what appeared to be a mahogany neck. Overall the Dot had a warmer sound than the Sheraton but the Sheraton sounded much more balanced and definitely brighter/more clear. Though both guitars played well and their necks were of a very similar size, the trim appointments and more detailed finish on the Sheraton made it a more visually appealing instrument than the Dot. Tone wise the Dot seemed more well suited to blues and rock tones while the Sheraton had a solid jazz tone to it. Of course, these are just my own quick impressions/opinions since I had to get out of there before I started spending money. I would've been happy to have either one and happier yet to have both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I can't help thinking that the stereo wiring arrangement (which several manufacturers have toyed with over the years) is about the dumbest goddamned thing I've ever seen on a guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Helliday Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Damn, Id love to try one... single coil sounds outta a hum... im sold! plus gold hardware on ebony, awesome. Kinda reminds me of a Gretsch Tennessean cept w/out faux Fholes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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