gypsyseven Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I could get a MIC "Standard" Epi Casino very cheap.I already owned a "inspired by" Casino and do know the difference in specs, but never got a chance to play the standard one. Please, don´t say "get a MIK" or stuff like this.It´s this one or maybe a new ´61 anniversary, but i could get the used Standard Casino for half of the money of an ´61 anniversary....so.... what do you Standard Casino owners think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I'm a die-hard ES 330 aficionado But used to own a Peerless Songbird And currently play a friend's recent MIC Casino For the money it is excellent IMO...particularly good woodwork and deep gloss finish Better sound than the Songbird But nowhere near the ES 330....only 1/5th of the price, so about par.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I have a MIC standard natural Casino and a 1965 John Lennon Casino.The Standard was $550 and worth every cent of it and more.The fit and finish and the playability and tone of the standard are far superior to other guitars in its price range.They are just superb guitars.Of course the 1965 Casino is just an absolutely astounding guitar and it was still quite a bargain at $2,600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyGibson Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'm curious...no disrespect. Is your IBJL not inspiring you anymore? It should outperform the standard in everyway. I had a standard MIC Casino and sold it to fund my Sheraton. It was a fine guitar. The bridge p/u was weak, probably due to the string height differences. Fit and finish was good. It seems like acquiring a standard after already owning an IBJL is going backwards. If you want another Casino or P90 guitar, I would look at the 61 Anniversary with the vibrato. Or a P93 Riveria with a Bigsby. Those would be more different than your IBJL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyGibson Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'm curious...no disrespect. Is your IBJL not inspiring you anymore? It should outperform the standard in everyway. I had a standard MIC Casino and sold it to fund my Sheraton. It was a fine guitar. The bridge p/u was weak, probably due to the string height differences. Fit and finish was good. It seems like acquiring a standard after already owning an IBJL is going backwards. If you want another Casino or P90 guitar, I would look at the 61 Anniversary with the vibrato. Or a P93 Riveria with a Bigsby. Those would be more different than your IBJL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyGibson Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'm curious...no disrespect. Is your IBJL not inspiring you anymore? It should outperform the standard in everyway. I had a standard MIC Casino and sold it to fund my Sheraton. It was a fine guitar. The bridge p/u was weak, probably due to the string height differences. Fit and finish was good. It seems like acquiring a standard after already owning an IBJL is going backwards. If you want another Casino or P90 guitar, I would look at the 61 Anniversary with the vibrato. Or a P93 Riveria with a Bigsby. Those would be more different than your IBJL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyseven Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'm curious...no disrespect. Is your IBJL not inspiring you anymore? It should outperform the standard in everyway. I had a standard MIC Casino and sold it to fund my Sheraton. It was a fine guitar. The bridge p/u was weak, probably due to the string height differences. Fit and finish was good. It seems like acquiring a standard after already owning an IBJL is going backwards. If you want another Casino or P90 guitar, I would look at the 61 Anniversary with the vibrato. Or a P93 Riveria with a Bigsby. Those would be more different than your IBJL. I don´t have the IBJL anymore and besides the pickups, there´s not that big difference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I have owned a handful of standard Casinos. I currently play regularly with a Chinese and an Unsung Korean Casino. I got a bit of a bad'un with the chinese (early run, chunky neck, little life in pickups) but I still manage to make a decent sound out of it and play it at least twice a week live with no tuning, intonation or performing details. I've made some mods but more aesthetic than anything else. Out of all the Casinos i've owned it's my least favourite but still gets the nod ahead of my riviera, dot deluxe etc.. The Unsung one is a pleasure to play. I don't think there is anything wrong with the standard models, especially the recent batch as well as the IBJL and '61 RI. I personally don't have much use for any more standard Casino purchases as my tastes are getting a bit more expensive but for the last 7 years I have always had at least one and it has been my go to guitar for writing, recording, rehearsing and performing and I own 10-15 guitars including a couple of Gibsons and a Rickenbacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercy mercy Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I could get a MIC "Standard" Epi Casino very cheap.I already owned a "inspired by" Casino and do know the difference in specs, but never got a chance to play the standard one. Please, don´t say "get a MIK" or stuff like this.It´s this one or maybe a new ´61 anniversary, but i could get the used Standard Casino for half of the money of an ´61 anniversary....so.... what do you Standard Casino owners think? Bought a Standard Casino(MIC) about 3 years ago and... Still Love It!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrejcik Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Gents -- I've been offered a slightly-used Casino, a Standard I guess (not IBJL or Elitist), with HSC for $450. I only played it acoustically (and only a tiny bit) and it rang like a bell. Really couldn't believe it, but then I'm not accustomed to full-hollows. It was all a gorgeous metallic blue. Went in to see about consigning my Epi LP Standard (Bigsby, gold sparkletop, MIK Limited Ed.), and walked out fighting the GAS really hard. Didn't even plug it in, but I wanted it. What say you about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 The Casino in Metallic Blue was a limited edition and is quite rare. At $450 with a hard case it's a STEAL. A good and resonant acoustic tone is an excellent sign too --- as long as there are no problems with it (neck hump or warp, bad electronics, etc.) I would say "jump on it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrejcik Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Thanks for the input, Parabar. I think I'll drop by later this week and plug it in and see how it feels and sounds, doublecheck the price. I mentioned it, and he clearly didn't think my beautiful Epi LP would sell there, so it would be no good in a trade. I disagree entirely, but it's his shop.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar dog Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I own a Standard MIC Casino - very happy with every aspect of the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVL Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I've had my MIC Casino for 3 days now... I can't play it to well... I sit and stare at it and get distracted from actually playing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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