DKoor Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I'm more of an SG guy than ES, but I guess due to shape (in a way similar to the SG-s double horns) I also dig ES shape... but I would much prefer Gibson Midtown to Epi Casino... it has that unusla new fingerboard but I guess that wouldn't be any prob in my case. Of course Midtowns go for significant more money but I guess used could be found in Epi price territory. Just there is so few of them available for now :( . As indicated ES-330 also could be way to go... I have absolutely nothing vs Casinos in fact I like them visually as much as I like Gibson but it is kind aimportant to me, that fact that Gibson uses nitro and Casino poly. Nitro Epi is way outta my league price wise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 that fact that Gibson uses nitro and Casino poly. Nitro Epi is way outta my league price wise... Nitro vs Poly means bugger all to an electrified instrument, it may matter to an acoustic, but not an electric IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Owning both, I have to say the Gibson's overall playability is significantly superior. Guess I'd better clarify for those who responded to my comment above. I'm only comparing these two particular instruments: Elitist Casino vs Gibson 330L. Playability is certainly a subjective matter, but the 30/60 neck on the 330L is one of the most comfortable I've ever played, and having 19 frets clear of the body gives excellent fretboard access. By comparison, the Elitist Casino's neck is quite narrow (1-10/16" at the nut on mine) and not very deep, with only 16 frets clear of the body. THESE PARTICULAR ISSUES HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SET-UP. String spacing might make a helpful difference for some players, but inherently the neck on the Elitist is pretty darn skinny. Conversely, my guess is that most players will find the 30/60 neck profile to be a piece of cake to negotiate.....imho, ymmv, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKoor Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Nitro vs Poly means bugger all to an electrified instrument, it may matter to an acoustic, but not an electric IMHO. +1 Actually I agree completely with you. It's just that feeling that nitro on Gibson has is great - to me. My Gibson SG Special is soo nice to me I really enjoy playing that guitar every single time... in fact I look at it right now under artificial light and it almost looks as if it has a skin of its own... it's not -glass like- like polyester... polyester is too perfect... nitrocellulose finish has this 'relief' and if you look at it at an angle under light you'll see little spots that look like duck skin, it just rocks . Also neck on my SG has become 'dull' not sure why, probably from playing may be sweat too, but it really is kinda 'rusty', and I , well love it (the feeling)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 It's just that feeling that nitro on Gibson has is great - to me. My Gibson SG Special is soo nice to me I really enjoy playing that guitar every single time... in fact I look at it right now under artificial light and it almost looks as if it has a skin of its own... it's not -glass like- like polyester... polyester is too perfect... nitrocellulose finish has this 'relief' and if you look at it at an angle under light you'll see little spots that look like duck skin, it just rocks . Also neck on my SG has become 'dull' not sure why, probably from playing may be sweat too, but it really is kinda 'rusty', and I , well love it (the feeling)! There's no doubt that nitro wins in the mojo department, I should have expanded that a bit to say I meant sonically it makes little difference on an electric, I can't remember the last time I dragged one of my Gibbys out, my Tokai is my favourite SG, it just feels great, all I have to do now is learn to play the thing worth a damn, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 having 19 frets clear of the body gives excellent fretboard access. By comparison, the Elitist Casino's neck is quite narrow (1-10/16" at the nut on mine) and not very deep, with only 16 frets clear of the body. THESE PARTICULAR ISSUES HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SET-UP. Indeed they don't, and they're much more specific than just saying 'The playability is better.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Indeed they don't, and they're much more specific than just saying 'The playability is better.' Yes, I've mentioned these key issues before in other threads, and unfortunately got a bit lazy there in my original post. Too bad the 330L is not available in stores for a direct comparison. I was able to try three Elitist Casinos at the same time in one shop, and the neck profile was the same on all of them. Took an online leap of faith on the 330L, so this particular one represents my only frame of reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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