Which One is Right for You? | ES-335 vs Casino

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An ES-335 and a Casino are two of the most iconic semi-hollow and hollow bodied guitars ever made. Let's go over the differences, compare the way they sound, and talk about some of the artists that have used them.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Spec differences
6:22 - Unplugged A/B
What is the ES-335 sound?
7:09 - Blues artists (335)
8:50 - Guitar legands (335)
10:18 - Others (335)
What is the Casino sound?
11:09 - 60s British rock (Casino)
13:41 - Some surprises (Casino)
15:22 - Country music? (Casino)
16:12 - Clean sounds A/B
18:08 - Modern players that use these guitars
18:32 - Marcus King
20:12 - Gary Clark Jr.
23:16 - Final thoughts
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  • @MarcCardenas
    @MarcCardenas10 ай бұрын

    Found this extremely helpful! I could tell you put a lot of quality work into this and I very much appreciate it. Your excellent song choices and guitar playing steered me towards getting the casino. Many thanks

  • @harleyrider9166
    @harleyrider9166 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what an awesome video👍🏾 I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and that Gary Clark solo toward the end of the video was pure 🔥

  • @rogerbranton7596
    @rogerbranton7596 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the variety of artists you used in your examples! (also....your playing is just fine and you absolutely nailed the Oasis and Kinks tones!)

  • @pollyannaleaves213
    @pollyannaleaves213 Жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for this video for months now. Glad I stumbled upon this vid. Thanks.

  • @simonichampagne16
    @simonichampagne168 ай бұрын

    Excellent: video, playing and reasearch. Thank you, it was exactly what I needed.

  • @tcase101
    @tcase10110 ай бұрын

    Excellent comparison video. Really appreciate you finding all the different examples of each and playing them side by side to hear the difference 👍

  • @jimmymutchie
    @jimmymutchie4 ай бұрын

    After watching many review videos, I just purchased a Casino. I like your style, buying both, but I went with just one 😂 This was probably the best comparison/review video I found! You did a great job showing off the differences practically. Real examples, relatable song choices, great references, thorough understanding of both instruments... This was a fantastic video! Great job!

  • @emir91.

    @emir91.

    Ай бұрын

    hi, im also wanna buy casino but Sheraton confused me. which one do you suggest in terms of just quality. im a beginner for blues/jazz.

  • @MikeFarrace
    @MikeFarrace2 ай бұрын

    So glad I found your comparison. It answered every question I had about the differences between these two guitars. Very useful. Thank you!

  • @scottmacphee35
    @scottmacphee35 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video, Kyle. Thanks for going through these similar looking, but wildly different spec'd models. I have a Casino on preorder (since March!) with CME, and this whets my appetite even more. My 335 is a fantastic guitar too.

  • @onemoreguitarchannel

    @onemoreguitarchannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I had to wait 11 months for the Casino to arrive so I picked up the 335 when I found a deal. I ended up loving both of them. Not sure why the Casinos take so long though.

  • @user-dh8oc6pw1j
    @user-dh8oc6pw1j7 ай бұрын

    An excellent review, you got right to the heart of the differences with a range to pieces of music to give us an excellent appreciation of the differences.

  • @davidyvesmachado4819
    @davidyvesmachado481910 ай бұрын

    one of my favorite videos regarding both gutitars! You are the best! Great hug and compliments from Brazil!

  • @PerroConBufanda
    @PerroConBufanda Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video man. Love your energy and the info you give us. Greetings from Chile ✌☀️

  • @mrw55walton49
    @mrw55walton49 Жыл бұрын

    Informative and thanks for the review. It takes me months and much research before a new guitar purchase and after hearing the review I'm going for the Casino.

  • @justa2
    @justa2 Жыл бұрын

    What a brilliant video ! Thanks very much for going through the differences of these two beauties! I really enjoyed you showing which famous guitarists have played these instruments - you have excellent taste ! Oh and nice playing too :)

  • @onemoreguitarchannel

    @onemoreguitarchannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @michaelweinman9051

    @michaelweinman9051

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed.

  • @LutherBaker
    @LutherBaker4 ай бұрын

    Great history lesson! Thank you for the comparison! Exactly what I was looking for.

  • @continentalaquatics2725
    @continentalaquatics2725 Жыл бұрын

    Believe it or not, the Edge from U2 has had a Casino that he used on a few songs from the mid 1980’s. He shelved it for a while there and started playing it a lot more circa 2004 to present day. He’s used it on songs such as “No Line on the Horizon”, “Miracle Drug”, “Cedarwood Road”, “Original of the Species”, “One Tree Hill” and “Breathe.” He’s a very specific type of player and he practically changes guitars for every single song, but I thought it was interesting that he was a Casino player.

  • @jrcarr2012
    @jrcarr2012 Жыл бұрын

    Brother thank you for this video. In the end I just got both as well. Take care and keep up the great work!

  • @nickroth7446
    @nickroth7446 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Great video!keep em coming!

  • @jessethetodd
    @jessethetodd4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for such a great video. Informative and really enjoyable. Can tell you put alot of time into this.

  • @richyriff
    @richyriff Жыл бұрын

    Great video! This helped me decide. Definitely going with the 335. I really enjoy the sound whenever i've tried one. Plus I prefer the thicker neck. Thanks again!

  • @danielrckstr
    @danielrckstr Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video sir! All the info you provided was very helpful and opened my mind towards a lot with these two guitars. Safe to say the Epiphone Casino will be my first semi hollow guitar. 😁🤙

  • @AshleyOffset
    @AshleyOffset5 ай бұрын

    This is an excellent comparison of the two guitars. Haven't seen better! Thank you :)

  • @jarrod9052
    @jarrod905211 ай бұрын

    Great video. I’ve been watching a lot of your videos lately and now a subscriber. You keep the reviews interesting and mainly focusing on the guitar. I decided on the ES335 in the same cherry finish. It’s a great playing guitar. Thanks

  • @NivraeEarvin
    @NivraeEarvin Жыл бұрын

    This video (and his funny end) brought you a new subscriber! Well done!

  • @vincentribeil1141
    @vincentribeil11413 ай бұрын

    Amazing comparison ! Thank you so much! you gave me all the objective information I was looking for. 🤩 Merci !!!

  • @richardsmith7917
    @richardsmith79177 ай бұрын

    Noice playing Kyle!!! Thank you from Canada!!

  • @rdrusty
    @rdrusty Жыл бұрын

    Really informative and I loved the background on famous players and the examples. Casino for me!

  • @465marko
    @465marko4 ай бұрын

    This was a great video. I like how you made it and, you talked a bit about them - the important differences people actually will care about, you played them (pretty straight, without a million effects) showing yeah, they sound different, then showed other people playing them. It might sound dumb, but like.... this is what all comparison videos should be like. Format was fucken great.

  • @yetigoosecreature8682
    @yetigoosecreature8682 Жыл бұрын

    I almost got both. Casino first, as my love of music is influenced by The Beatles. And then I found a 12-string based on the ES-335: the Ibanez AS7312. In both cases I replaced the tuners (with locking), nuts (with TUSQ XL) and dyed fretboards (to rosewood/ebony) which made them feel, play and look better to me. ;)

  • @chazbutcher
    @chazbutcher Жыл бұрын

    Now that was a well made comparison video. Thanks for that.

  • @michaelweinman9051
    @michaelweinman9051 Жыл бұрын

    Dude thanks for the Marcus King turn on! That was awesome. So satisfying.

  • @Rico_B
    @Rico_B Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this comparison and review! I've often wondered about these two models. The way you went thru and described the two guitars was great. Thanks again...

  • @onemoreguitarchannel

    @onemoreguitarchannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks glad you liked it! I had a lot of fun making this one. They’re both cool guitars and I have really been enjoying playing them again!

  • @Rico_B

    @Rico_B

    Жыл бұрын

    @@onemoreguitarchannel I liked the tribute to D. Yoakam too!

  • @gregmock6808
    @gregmock6808 Жыл бұрын

    I have both and the Casino is my number one....just fits and the weight is amazing...unplugged it's a great songwriter guitar as well....having both covers a lot of ground in my world.. ..live I would gig with the 335 but the Casino would be all over my recordings...it's got a hell of a tonal range and P90s clean on 7 volume got a lot of hair at 10...love that factor...love P90s

  • @OscarDad
    @OscarDad Жыл бұрын

    Great video review, thanks !!

  • @Emolincman
    @Emolincman Жыл бұрын

    Sir, thanks you for your video! Really appreciate your work.

  • @kostaskantounis7479
    @kostaskantounis7479 Жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah, great mention of Daniel Kessler! He really deserves a custom one! Great vid!

  • @jonislow
    @jonislow Жыл бұрын

    Great, helpful vid, thanks!

  • @user-jr7zw1ti9j
    @user-jr7zw1ti9j Жыл бұрын

    Right on! Love the history and the riffs! Sure am Jonesin’ for a 339! Thanks!

  • @mikerauter1859
    @mikerauter1859 Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou Kyle! Your best video yet in my opinion! And I know you don't take requests!! But one day could you consider reviewing a BC Rich warlock?

  • @onemoreguitarchannel

    @onemoreguitarchannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! I’d like to try a Warlock one day. They look awesome and have some cool specs! I typically don’t like slim necks but there are so many cool guitars that have them I may have to get used to it haha. I’ll see what I can find. Cheers!

  • @brunolevi2661
    @brunolevi26613 ай бұрын

    what a cool review man - good work

  • @anthonysclafani3963
    @anthonysclafani396310 ай бұрын

    the interpol stuff sounded spot on, great review

  • @kram21
    @kram21 Жыл бұрын

    great vid comparison thank you for posting

  • @genelaskowski3679
    @genelaskowski3679 Жыл бұрын

    I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Good job!! I am now a subscriber! Thanks

  • @onemoreguitarchannel

    @onemoreguitarchannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @Ben180173
    @Ben18017311 ай бұрын

    Nice video and great guitar playing!

  • @TheQakman
    @TheQakman Жыл бұрын

    Great review!!!

  • @not28
    @not2810 ай бұрын

    great video. I want both of them!

  • @TechsHelpingHand
    @TechsHelpingHand5 ай бұрын

    Good video man. Worth watching 👍

  • @michaelflagulant
    @michaelflagulant Жыл бұрын

    nice production and comparison!😎

  • @phatmanoflove
    @phatmanoflove Жыл бұрын

    Good video. I ended up buying the casino coupe. This vid was part of my decision making process. So... thanks for that. :) Anyway, I get it in 2 days, I can't wait, lol.

  • @hartcons
    @hartcons Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I have a blue casino worn and an epi dot.

  • @MrErdner
    @MrErdner8 ай бұрын

    That's why I like my Epiphone ES-335 Pro so much. That was an exclusive for Guitar Center. The humbuckers have coil taps, so you can turn it from sounding like humbuckers to sounding like P-90's.

  • @juin54
    @juin54 Жыл бұрын

    Very good démonstration , bravo.

  • @msaintpc
    @msaintpc Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!👍

  • @michaelweinman9051
    @michaelweinman9051 Жыл бұрын

    Love this guy. Cheers!

  • @derekf1111
    @derekf1111Ай бұрын

    14:09 Oh that's amazing Interpol uses a Casino! Sounds so good! I love this video thank you! Your outro was gold! haha

  • @TheInstantClassic86

    @TheInstantClassic86

    Ай бұрын

    Daniel Kessler plays it.

  • @derekf1111

    @derekf1111

    Ай бұрын

    @@TheInstantClassic86 Thank you! Man, since watching this video I've been on the biggest Interpol trip! lol It's renewed my love for the band! The guitar arrangements are spectacular!

  • @TheInstantClassic86

    @TheInstantClassic86

    Ай бұрын

    @@derekf1111 it’s the only reason why I bought it. Trying to learn to play “Obstacle 1” with it.

  • @JpeterZoom-gt3pn
    @JpeterZoom-gt3pn5 ай бұрын

    I got a D'angelico Excel ES335 style guitar and a now an Epiphone Casino and really love both sounds as I love the older vintage guitar sounds through tube amps...especially the newer indie bands seem to like the casino and the Fender Jazz master and Jaguar guitars with P90 and hum bucker pickups.

  • @jokermaan1
    @jokermaan1 Жыл бұрын

    One point: The centre block on the Epi is actually maple not mahogany, although the neck is mahogany. And a player who initially came to prominence in the last few years using Casinos is Gary Clarke Jr. although he tends to use Gibsons now.

  • @obtuse72
    @obtuse722 ай бұрын

    I played both at the local guitar center. I chose the Casino because of the neck width. It seemed more playable. Your video reinforced that my selection was right for me.

  • @Moltai
    @Moltai8 ай бұрын

    This video is awesome!!! Thank you!

  • @johnwalsh3919
    @johnwalsh391910 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video I’ve watched this your casino and 335 videos a dozen times and ended up buying both based on your videos, nice playing combined an honest review 👍thank you , please keep em coming ✌️🧷🎸

  • @regularnimnule9715
    @regularnimnule9715 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid fella! Thx.

  • @MC-jm7hi
    @MC-jm7hi Жыл бұрын

    Great video. very informative. What's your take on the 335 style Japanese Yamahas - the SA series?

  • @jameswallace5967
    @jameswallace5967 Жыл бұрын

    I love the sound and feel of the hollow body Casino over the es 335, which has the center block in the body cavity. Just has a better resonance.

  • @BillyShears76
    @BillyShears7610 ай бұрын

    amazing video!!! cheers!

  • @en3my324
    @en3my324 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video Pal !😊

  • @DB-cm1mu
    @DB-cm1mu Жыл бұрын

    I have the same worn olive drab casino, love it!

  • @localguy8
    @localguy810 ай бұрын

    This certainty is a good resource on the sound difference thanks 🎸🎸🎸☮️

  • @dmac3316
    @dmac331610 ай бұрын

    Cool video. Nice nod to Interpol 👍

  • @renmad0078
    @renmad00788 күн бұрын

    Nice and honest review 👍🙏😉

  • @israelvaldez26
    @israelvaldez2610 ай бұрын

    Thanks for showing me the differences between the 335 and the Casino! I have to admit that I like the brightness of the pickups on the 335 more than the pickups on the Casino.

  • @wallyneff3318
    @wallyneff3318 Жыл бұрын

    Nice review and great playing. No gymnastics and shredding, very tasteful leads and chords. Show casing the sounds and tones of the two guitars.

  • @bretttbrock
    @bretttbrock Жыл бұрын

    Nice !! Thank you so much Sir

  • @felipesanmartin5816
    @felipesanmartin5816 Жыл бұрын

    Great idea showing Marcus King and Gary Clark Jr.! I love those guys!

  • @lambornpeter3922

    @lambornpeter3922

    Жыл бұрын

    ???

  • @jsmoker10
    @jsmoker10 Жыл бұрын

    Jim James of my morning jacket main guitar is ES 335 and he has an epiphone signature model for 899 which comes with hard shell case. On that Dylan basement tapes collaboration thing he did with Mumford and son singer,Johnny depp, some other musicians, he’s plays the solo on the Kansas City song, and it sounds soooo amazing. I personally own a casino and it’s only electric guitar I really use, beside my shell pink strat

  • @andremarc9259
    @andremarc92598 ай бұрын

    Great comparison and informative, thanks! Epiphone has some great affordable guitars,

  • @dantucker7390
    @dantucker7390 Жыл бұрын

    Nice review.

  • @noahmatthewgoodman6995
    @noahmatthewgoodman6995 Жыл бұрын

    what's the song/clip from marcus king? that's rly nice stuff

  • @harolddavis4138
    @harolddavis41387 ай бұрын

    You helped me decide that i need both! Im a Gretsch lover and have a old 6119, a newish 5420, and an oldish Historic Series 3141. I just need 1 more Gretsch before i buy that Casino.

  • @steveandrushko75
    @steveandrushko75 Жыл бұрын

    I have the ES 335 and glad that is the one i bought love it

  • @gregweber3387
    @gregweber3387 Жыл бұрын

    I've never played any of these hollow/semi-hollow electric guitars. Was really impressed how the Epiphone Casino opened up acoustically. I would not have imagined the level of difference that you pointed out. Both are Ephiphones which is definitely one of my favorite brands so you can't go wrong. 🎸 One guitar I've come across on KZread as I was looking at a number of Squiers was the Yamaha Pacifica. Regardless of whether it was the cheapest PAC012 or one of the higher models, everyone seems to rate this guitar pretty well. Not just as a starter guitar; but just as a decent guitar period. Would appreciate your thoughts on those.

  • @onemoreguitarchannel

    @onemoreguitarchannel

    Жыл бұрын

    I tried a Pacifica at a local store and it was very affordable (under $200 I think). I liked it enough I went back the next day to buy it to review it. It was gone haha. For the price I was definitely impressed. I’m sure they get better as you go up in price too, there were some cheaper parts on that particular model. I have a Yamaha Revstar and it is one of the best guitars I have, so from my experience Yamaha guitars seem to be great value for price. Cheers!

  • @steves12strings

    @steves12strings

    Жыл бұрын

    The Pacifica 612 is the best strat style guitars I have after a few minor adjustments.

  • @theodoradmutt
    @theodoradmutt Жыл бұрын

    Thanks So MUCH for this great vid. I was hesitating between one and the other and your insightful video totally helped me make my choice. Casino it is ! ( My personal preference for what I play. Now, is there a large sound/ quality difference between the made in the USA, Korea or made in China Casino's ?? Thanks again, keep up the great work .

  • @Porphyro83
    @Porphyro838 ай бұрын

    Nice video. Was waiting to hear Dave Grohl mentioned on the 335 artists list.

  • @mikegaurnier
    @mikegaurnier3 ай бұрын

    I've owned a Casino. I've owned an ES-339. But, I sold both of them. Now, I want a Casino. But your video still helped me as it just made the differences so clear and it also validated what I hope to get out of the Casino. Thanks. 😎

  • @bryonmartin9221
    @bryonmartin92216 ай бұрын

    Thank You!!!

  • @MARKLINMAN1
    @MARKLINMAN13 ай бұрын

    Gary Clarke Jr is simply AMAZING, even when only playing 5 strings! His high E string said NO MAS in this video! I saw him live and what a treat that was, AMAZING show.

  • @msaintpc
    @msaintpc Жыл бұрын

    The Sheraton has a beautiful headstock.

  • @darrynmurphy170
    @darrynmurphy1707 ай бұрын

    Great vid

  • @ngoodman757
    @ngoodman757 Жыл бұрын

    what's the Marcus King song in the clip? Cant find it anywhere! so nice

  • @aminahmed2220
    @aminahmed222011 ай бұрын

    Awesome video

  • @wileynicholson1682
    @wileynicholson1682 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I own the same casino and I love the tones. Was a little disappointed with the neck, however the weight of the guitar is a major plus. I'm impressed with the tones obtained. I play blues, reggae, jazz and classic rock. All attainable on this guitar.

  • @onemoreguitarchannel

    @onemoreguitarchannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It’s a fun one. The P90s and hollow body give it a cool vibe. It can cover a lot of ground as long as you manage the gain/feedback.

  • @mknewlan67

    @mknewlan67

    10 ай бұрын

    @@onemoreguitarchannelI see another semi/hollow body to your left. Which one would you keep if you could only have 1?

  • @josecarlosbayarri2528
    @josecarlosbayarri2528 Жыл бұрын

    Fantástico vídeo. Siempre Casino!

  • @sr.mallku7129
    @sr.mallku7129Ай бұрын

    excelent video!

  • @qddk9545
    @qddk9545 Жыл бұрын

    I have a Casino and I like it a lot, but I had to replace the bridge for a Gotoh, and I also changed the pickups for Lollars. The standard PU´s does not make the guitar full justice.

  • @randomgaygirl
    @randomgaygirl Жыл бұрын

    I really love these because of their versatility. I have a Squier Strat now and I feel so limited with it. When I wanna play something acoustic then it really doesn't sound good. I'm really considering this to be my next guitar. I really love blues and indie music so I'm thinking it'll be a better fit for me. Awesome video, actually way more helpful than the other ones!

  • @edmili1129

    @edmili1129

    Жыл бұрын

    P

  • @richdukes9632

    @richdukes9632

    8 ай бұрын

    A Strat is actually perfect for blues and indie, ask Jimi Hendrix, SRV on the blues side 😜

  • @cgcfad

    @cgcfad

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@richdukes9632Eric Clapton, John Mayer, probably a huge variety of guitarists. Lmao

  • @arno-luyendijk4798

    @arno-luyendijk4798

    5 ай бұрын

    I can fuly add to the versatility of the Casino. Since I have it for a week by now, I have trouble laying my axe down. Whether it is Black Sabbath, Beatles, CCR , Ac/DC or CSN & Y, the guitar fits,,,,and IMHO the Es335 will have more trouble to do, also due to the more acoustic possibilities of the Casino. It is a dream come true to me.

  • @TechsHelpingHand

    @TechsHelpingHand

    5 ай бұрын

    Casino is a great guitar, but it has a HUGE flaw… the upper fret access. Definitely not a “the only guitar I need” for that fact. Definitely worth owning though,

  • @user-jj6pc3be1m
    @user-jj6pc3be1m4 ай бұрын

    I have a Casino as my main guitar - I play clean blues. I also have a Joe Bonamassa Epi 355. Both have their own character and I love both. But checkout the Epi Riviera Custom P93 - you'll be amazed at the range of sounds that that is capable of!

  • @donthewatcher8835
    @donthewatcher8835 Жыл бұрын

    hey Kyle i was gonna get a casino , but after playing a Joe bonomassa 62 335 , i was blown away by the quality and sound. i been trying to make the vibrola get it out of tune , but im amazed it does not. i got a good set up , and this is another Epiphone vintage gem, i paid $1100 and im impressed by another vintage epiphone guitar. great review

  • @fuzzypoet19
    @fuzzypoet19 Жыл бұрын

    Nice vid. Been playing Casino's since 2005, and it is a great guitar. However, unless you're buying a used Elitist (not made anymore), Lennon model (also discontinued) or a vintage model ($5-10K), you WILL have to mod your MIC model with a better nut, better tuners, and much better pickups. MIC tuners are famous for not staying in tune. MIC pickups are generally muddy-sounding cheap wax potted pickups that don't do the guitar justice. Pop in some Duncan '65s, Lollar's or call Curtis Novak to wind a custom pair for you. Also something very important to keep in mind when buying a Casino: It will be dipped in the THICKEST coat of poly imaginable; your tone will sound "choked". I stripped my poly off. It was a slow process, but it really opened up the guitar... it seems to breathe. The sound is brighter, and the sustain is vastly improved. You'll now have a guitar that sounds like it cost you $2K. No joke. My lead guitarist plays on a Gibson Custom Shop 335 (and a bunch of other vintage instruments) and he was amazed by the tones I was getting. Again, the Casino is a great guitar, just be prepared to put a little money into some upgrades.

  • @mortonwilson795

    @mortonwilson795

    9 ай бұрын

    Yup, the recent version is still a lovely 'acoustic' guitar, great neck etc. I switched to Lollar P90s / 50s wiring & a bone nut and it's superb . . . I would say on a par with the recent US made Casino (which is way more expensive) altho maybe not quite up there with the vintage models you mention.

  • @thomasbarr5940

    @thomasbarr5940

    8 ай бұрын

    I don't agree you DONT have to mod especially if you like the sound as is ✌️

  • @juana1483

    @juana1483

    8 ай бұрын

    Yah spend tons more money on it= cool?????

  • @chrisnedbalek2866

    @chrisnedbalek2866

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this good information.

  • @geraldponce8336

    @geraldponce8336

    4 ай бұрын

    Lol, I'm with you, sort of. Till stripping the finish off. The bridge is important. Put a German ABR bell brass bridge on. Wow what a difference. One heck of a fret level, dress, crown, and polish job, made a bone nut from scratch, Pleking wouldn't be a bad idea, Kluson Revolution tuners are perfect drop in fit without pulling the bushings. Think I can live with the electronics. All of the above was quite an improvement. At least for now.

  • @lukewillard562
    @lukewillard5629 ай бұрын

    couldn't make a decision so got both of them is such a baller move

  • @matthewaltomare7629
    @matthewaltomare76292 ай бұрын

    The Casino has such a unique sound with P90's and full hollow body. Just picked up the same one you have there and love the tonal difference from all my other solid body humbucking guitars. A great must have in the collection...just need to work on replacing jack and switch and should be good to go.

  • @chcotydf1
    @chcotydf111 ай бұрын

    Great video! You need more subscribers 🙏

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