I have had this Epiphone Casino J L Inspired for about a week now. With the Gibson, the wood is a little more "select quality" and perhaps there is a little finer​.
I can't find any comparison reviews. However, I've played the Epiphone Casino and loved it. Really lightweight and nice thin neck. I was wondering which one to​.
Epiphone Inspired By John Lennon Casino Review & Demo
It just means that the manufacturer's profit margin is much higher - You still pay a high price but the cost to make the guitar are far lower. Korean production ended in roughly IBJL models sport a 5-ply body, whereas the standard model is 3-ply. Just sounded more resonant and alive, the p90s in it were great. Jun 16, 7. It came set up very well, and I can't find anything to complain about from a quality control perspective. Great guitars for the money, but to me, I don't think they stack up to the IBJL or 61 reissue in their stock form. It's called globalization. Anyway what do you guys think? Jun 16, 2. It kicks ass and is nicer thatn a regular Casino. Messages: So i have been looking into a new Casino.. I haven't played the JL Casino, but they certainly get plenty of good reviews Jun 16, 4. Now I know its not a big deal about the origin but i read some where that the John Lennon one is made in China so it kinda bothers me.. Santelope , Jun 16, Jun 16, 3. The fact that it's made in China does not necessarily imply that it's bad quality. Accept Learn More Search Media New Media.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} Actually, I have been pretty impressed with Ephiphone more recently. Show Ignored Content. MIK now too I believe. HarpBoy , Jun 17, I have one of the original Revolution models. Pacific Rim Buick8 , Jun 16, Jun 16, 5. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? It sounds so cool for a miriad of tones, I am calling it a keeper. You must log in or sign up to reply here. Messages: 36, Santelope , Jun 17, Messages: 11, I have the John Lennon Casino, and I think it's a great guitar. Messages: 4, To clarify: All new Epiphones are made in China. No, create an account now. The standard Casinos have a great reputation, but compared to the IBJL the tone just sounded kind of muffled and more bland. Share This Page Tweet. OM Flyer , Jun 17, Jun 17, 9. It sounds like a Gibson Jazzbox but with the feel of an ES The neck is slightly chunky which I like and the overall guitar is amazing. I just sent mine to get a Bigsby B70 installed and I can't wait to get it back. Bing James , Jun 16, Jun 16, 6. I liked the tone on my Eastwood Tuxedo better so I sold the Casino. Not to say you shouldn't be careful, cause there's plenty 'o cheap stuff coming out of China. I owned a Chinese Inspired By. Just my opinion. I own a peerless casino. The Elite is a better guitar, possiby. No complaints. The Gear Page. But i also have enough for the John Lennon inspired one. Soon to go up in the Emporium. I know the Lennon pickups are better and the guitar probably plays better haven't played either of them but it bothers me that its made in China.. That is one fine instrument regardless of where it was made. You can find them fairly readily on eBay for under a grand. Jun 16, 1. Jun 17, Messages: 14, I have a Lennon Casino. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}Discussion in ' Guitars in General ' started by benjic , Jun 16, Log in or Sign up. Not China!! Jun 17, 8. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? These P's sound awesome. Messages: 1, Au contraire, plenty of nice guitars coming out of China these days. Made in the Terada plant in Japan. Sounds great unplugged and with its American Gibson p's, whew. I have a and it has a great feel and tone. Quality of wood is universal, a talented craftsman can make a fabulous guitar no matter what country they're in. With P pickups, made in Korea.. Messages: 2, The standard Casinos are awesome for the money. Much higher quality than the Korean model.