Members venturehead Posted May 30, 2010 Members Share Posted May 30, 2010 What's the verdict on these reissues? Saw one today at Best Buy, wonderful neck and playability, marked down to $509...I've been looking for a lighter weight semi-hollow, this seems to fit the bill.Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted May 30, 2010 Members Share Posted May 30, 2010 They are Hollow and tend to feedback easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rob Dobbs Posted May 30, 2010 Members Share Posted May 30, 2010 I see used ones pop up on Craigslist for $350 or so. I cant speak much on the newer ones since mine is from the Peerless factory and is a great player. If that one at BB feels right, get it. Dont worry much about feedback, just roll the volume down a little or tame it and use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sxyryan Posted May 30, 2010 Members Share Posted May 30, 2010 Remember that the Casinos are not semi hollow, but full hollow with a thin body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members venturehead Posted May 30, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 30, 2010 Yeah my bad. I knew they weren't semi-hollow. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members photon9 Posted May 30, 2010 Members Share Posted May 30, 2010 At bedroom volumes the feedback won't be an issue. At practice/small gig levels just don't stand right in front of the amp and you'll be fine. I have a korean one as well ('95). It's great, an essential to my collection that I wouldn't sell for double what I payed to my own Mom (who also loves it). The newer ones I wasn't as impressed with build wise but that was a couple years ago. The epiphone stuff lately since the change to China can be really good. If you like it go for it. 509 is a pretty good price brand new. I am totally happy with the stock PUPS and electronics on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted May 30, 2010 Members Share Posted May 30, 2010 I have a 2006 Limited Ed Bigsby Casino, and a 2009 'Inspired By John Lennon' Revolution Casino. Both of them needed a proper setup, with a fret leveling and a new nut installed. Once that was done, though, both guitars play very easily, and I love the tone I can get from them. The 'Inspired By' is now my favourite electric git. Cheers, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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