Are the USA Lennon casinos worth the extra £££'s

[jonny_2_owls]

Title says it all really, I've owned 2 epi elite casinos, one I loved and one I didn't really bond with. Both now sadly gone. But there's a chance I could get a USA Lennon 1965 sunburst casino. It's quite a bit more £'s and I wondered if it's worth the extra. I am a big beatles fan but don't really play in their style.

 

I just wondered what people thought?

 

I'd also maybe have to sell my '84 matsumoko riviera which is the bit that bothers me.

[g6120]

Very honestly Ive had Casinos that were stock and the Elitist , Inspired and the one you mentioned and I believe the limited Lennon 65 is the best of all of them and to me worth the extra cash .

 

They are all fine instruments all made well sound just fine but the limited 65 Lennon Casino just plays and feels better that the rest in my estimation .

 

One could very well be satisfied with the stock or any of the others but the Limited just seems so well balanced and just a very well made instrument .

 

Don't think you will go wrong with any of the Casino guitars .

[zombywoof]

Based on the USA Sheraton RIs I have played, yup.

[bobouz]

I am a satisfied Elitist Casino owner, but have to say that the USA version (even though the body is made by Terada in Japan like the Elitist) is considered to be a cut above the rest & is probably worth the extra money. That said, a good Elitist will get you pretty darn close, but they do vary in tone. I was fortunate enough to sample three Elitists together, and only one seriously spoke to me.