bloozeguy Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Well...??? For that matter, are they out there yet? Review needed. One more item: pardon my ignorance, but what is the difference between a Wilshire and a Crestwood? Just curious, as I'm mostly looking at hollow-bodies. Thanks, y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiEric Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I don't think the Sorrento is out yet. Or at least it hasn't hit any of the big online retailers. American Musical Supply has the 1962 Riviera (in all finishes but natural) and the 1962 Crestwood (in red) in stock, but none of the other 1962 guitars yet. The difference between a Wilshire and a Crestwood Custom is primarily cosmetic. The Crestwood has fancier appointments (nicer inlays, pearloid logo vs. silkscreened) and was the "top of the line". The later Crestwoods had a standard tremotone and bound fingerboard while the Wilshire stayed with tune-o-matic and unbound board as standard. The first Crestwoods also had the Epiphone "New York" humbuckers while the Wilshire had P-90s. Both were using Gibson mini-humbuckers by 1962. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopcicle Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Could be wrong but I believe I saw March 2013 listed as street date for the Sorrento in the Us................ :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloozeguy Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Could be wrong but I believe I saw March 2013 listed as street date for the Sorrento in the Us................ :( Thanks. Any idea on cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandini Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Any idea on cost? Given the simple inlays, bindings and tuners on the Sorrento, it should be less than the anniversary Sheraton. I'm guessing maybe $599 including case, which would be very reasonable in my book. If only I could get it in Sunburst... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Given the simple inlays, bindings and tuners on the Sorrento, it should be less than the anniversary Sheraton. I'm guessing maybe $599 including case, which would be very reasonable in my book. I'm thinking the Sorrento will come in at $799, just like last year's similarly attired 50th Anniversary '61 Casino. Seems like it should be less from a bling standpoint compared to the Sheraton, but it's all about price points & profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandini Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I'm thinking the Sorrento will come in at $799, just like last year's similarly attired 50th Anniversary '61 Casino. Worst case, I guess. There shouldn't be a Beatles markup on the Sorrento, though. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Worst case, I guess. There shouldn't be a Beatles markup on the Sorrento, though. :) Ah yes, the Beatles connection. In a year or two we'll probably see an anniversay reissue of Paul's Casino, which was made before John & George's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongMan Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I'm thinking the Sorrento will come in at $799, just like last year's similarly attired 50th Anniversary '61 Casino. The Sorrento is listed (not yet in stock) at Thomann cyber store now. They ask €599,-, same as the '61 Casino was. So you are probably right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandini Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Interestingly, the Thomann site says expected delivery January 8th. And their price is 12,7% lower than the Sheraton, making my best guess $699. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
428CJ Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I am waiting with baited breath... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloozeguy Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 OK. Next stupid question: is/was the Sorrento full hollow or semi (i.e., with center block)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 OK. Next stupid question: is/was the Sorrento full hollow or semi (i.e., with center block)? Fully hollow body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloozeguy Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 Fully hollow body. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfine Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I am waiting with baited breath... ...said the cat who ate the cheese and sat in front of the mousehole... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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