Jayyj Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Here's mine: it's a 1996 Japanese made guitar which I think comes from the Fujigen factory rather than Tereda, with a Maple neck, Gibson style truss rod and neck binding nibs. I added the black guard, witch hat knobs and an old B6 Bigsby, intending to use it as a spare to the ES-330 on the left in the photo, but the Casino has a completely different personality to the 330, so both are seeing regular playing at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVL Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I need to pony up and post some better pics of mine than the stupid cell phone shots. I work as a photographer for cryin out loud... LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeweyCox Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Here's mine: it's a 1996 Japanese made guitar which I think comes from the Fujigen factory rather than Tereda, with a Maple neck, Gibson style truss rod and neck binding nibs. I added the black guard, witch hat knobs and an old B6 Bigsby, intending to use it as a spare to the ES-330 on the left in the photo, but the Casino has a completely different personality to the 330, so both are seeing regular playing at the moment. Those are three really nice Guitars, that 355 is beautiful. I thought Casinos had mahogany necks? Is it some special edition or do I just confuse things? Still, they are all beautiful Guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Beautiful Guitar GD!!! Red, had I not decided years ago to be cremated, when my days are done here, I would want to be buried in a case, I mean, casket, that was 1/2 as nice as that J Lennon USA sunburst Casino sleeps in. I guess I could have my ashes thowed into one and have "it both ways!" Aster You know, that is not a bad idea--cremated and buried in a guitar case. You've given me something to think about! Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Wow, that's a great looking Casino. I have to say I love the nice shine on your finish. Whenever I go into a music store it is the natural Casinos with the gloss finish that always catch my eye. Nice strap, too. Where'd you get that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayyj Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Those are three really nice Guitars, that 355 is beautiful. I thought Casinos had mahogany necks? Is it some special edition or do I just confuse things? Still, they are all beautiful Guitars! Thanks! I generally prefer P90 guitars these days but I still love that 355. As far as I can remember, every Casino I've seen from Korea, China or the Elitist range has had a Mahogany neck, as did the Kalamazoo originals. I believe some of the Matsumoku and pre-Elitist Tereda made thinlines had three piece Maple necks, and when I was reserching mine I found a second Casino from the same year with the same specs as mine (three piece Maple neck, binding nibs and 17 frets to the body), the owner describing it as a Japanese domestic market model made by Fujigen. I know most people have a preference for Mahogany, but I must admit on a natural finish guitar the matching neck and body look fantastic. I'd be interested to know if anyone else on the forum has a similar guitar, or can shed any more light on the Fujigen models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffDriver Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Wow, those natural casinos look great. I've never had a natural finish guitar, maybe it's time to change that... B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar dog Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Wow, that's a great looking Casino. I have to say I love the nice shine on your finish. Whenever I go into a music store it is the natural Casinos with the gloss finish that always catch my eye. Nice strap, too. Where'd you get that? Thanks Taxman. That is the Bobby Lee strap that was discussed on another thread. Here is the link: http://www.bobbyleeguitarstraps.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVL Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I love the way these Casinos look without the pick guard. I have been debating with myself about off or on. I like it on, but it's high and can get in the way of the high e string while alternate picking. It might just be me since Im a just a bit more than a beginner and not quite an intermediate. You guys find that to be the case, or is it just me and a begginer's technique? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 KVL, I took the pick guard off, I like it better without mine tends to rattle at times. They look cool without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayyj Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 The position of the pickguard on mine really bothered me, way too close for comfort to the E string. But by adding a second bend in the pickguard bracket I was able to reset the position such that the guard rests on the top of the bridge pickup dog ear - that sorted the problem as far as playability is concerned. How it looks is another matter... I'm not really a fan of the white guard though, maybe if it were an aged off-white I could go for it but the stark white doesn't do it for me. I've temporarily gone for a b/w/b guard on mine, although I'm planning to have a '60s Gibson style guard made at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweed2 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I love the way these Casinos look without the pick guard. I have been debating with myself about off or on. I like it on, but it's high and can get in the way of the high e string while alternate picking. It might just be me since Im a just a bit more than a beginner and not quite an intermediate. You guys find that to be the case, or is it just me and a begginer's technique? I took mine off, then put it back on, when I changed to black PUs. I started with a black Casino guard, then went to the Gibson-type "no-hole" guard. It sits just a little lower, protects the finish and looks good with the foil "E". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Yeah well the Beatles did it, so why the heck not. I think the sunburst Casino's look really sweet without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 The thing is archtop guitars, whether solid or semi/hollow, don't need a pickguard IMO, if you're striking the body on an archtop then there's something seriously wrong with your technique. That said, to me, it simply comes down to aesthetics, and I'd much prefer to see the body of the guitar than a lump of plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Well said Rastus, well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVL Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 The thing is archtop guitars, whether solid or semi/hollow, don't need a pickguard IMO, if you're striking the body on an archtop then there's something seriously wrong with your technique. That said, to me, it simply comes down to aesthetics, and I'd much prefer to see the body of the guitar than a lump of plastic. That's it... She's gettin naked... LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Yea there is something about a guitar without a pick guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modern image Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 lennon historic 1965 #1392 new nut tone pros bridge i was told the fretboard was changed before i bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 The thing is archtop guitars, whether solid or semi/hollow, don't need a pickguard IMO, if you're striking the body on an archtop then there's something seriously wrong with your technique. I've gotta have the guard on my archtops. I play fingerstyle only, using my thumb-index-middle fingers, and bracing the ring finger on the pickguard. Without the guard, the distance to the body would be too great to suit my preference. Luckily for me, I also prefer the manner in which pickguards visually connect the fretboard, pickups, & body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweed2 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I've gotta have the guard on my archtops. I play fingerstyle only, using my thumb-index-middle fingers, and bracing the ring finger on the pickguard. Without the guard, the distance to the body would be too great to suit my preference. Luckily for me, I also prefer the manner in which pickguards visually connect the fretboard, pickups, & body. Eloquently put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strav's_fire Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 OK I'll bite.... Also going sans pickguard, but that's partly down to the 'E' coming off an leaving some e shaped glue on there; which a good look it is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KVL Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Love those natural Casinos.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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