New Casino and Ric 360/12 FG!

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:22 am

I always disassembly my Tun-o-matic bridges and flip them around so that the bridge adjustment screws point away from the pick-up. I've seen lots of older Gibsons and Epiphones built this way, but for some reason they now ship out reversed. I like the easier access for my screwdriver. I haven't done it yet to my Elitist, because I haven't changed the strings yet.

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:33 am

Geoff: I have plastic saddles on my Casino which I have put on and taken off on a number of occasions. It definitely makes the sound somewhat more mellow.

drathbun · Post by **drathbun** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:52 pm

Good point Randy! I noticed the backwards intonation screws and was going to reverse the bridge at the next string change. How can it be easier with the screws facing the pickups??

Peter:

How hard is that plastic? Do the wound strings make an impression or is it as hard as... say... Tusq or Micarta?

geoff · Post by **geoff** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:40 pm

Thanks Kris, Peter, I will have to give the plastic saddles a go, as the casino can be a bit harsh through the AC30.

drathbun · Post by **drathbun** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:12 pm

The FedEx truck just dropped this at my house! I think I'll play it a bit and then take some more photos! Hehehe....

First chord to be played?

353533!!!

drathbun · Post by **drathbun** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:13 pm

Double post...

admin · Post by **admin** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:43 pm

It's gorgeous Doug.

winston · Post by **winston** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:05 pm

Congrats Doug. Very nice acquisitions. You must be over the moon.

drathbun · Post by **drathbun** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:40 pm

I've been jangling for hours!

I took a break to take some more photos:

http://members.shaw.ca/rathbun/rick360.htm

qmoder · Post by **qmoder** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:57 pm

I like the looks of a Bigsby too. Its sort of a hot rod look.

winston · Post by **winston** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:04 pm

Great photos Doug. Very professional looking.

wj350 · Post by **wj350** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:38 am

Double Congratulations, Doug! Two beautiful instruments. I recently picked up a Revolution Casino, but I have had a Dk Cherry Epi Korean Casino for a while now. These are magical guitars. I've seen the Epi sunburst up close at Levin's, and it is a gorgeous finish.

The 360 also looks great--I was just checking this guitar out in the Beatles Gear book last night...

Bill

musicfan37 · Post by **musicfan37** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:33 pm

I miss my Casinos. I've had three: a MiK, Revolution and 1965. I absolutely loved the 1965. I sold them when I needed funds... bummer! I'm hoping to get another one some day. Thanks for the G.A.S.