I need to pick one. Can you help?

kevinpaul

kevinpaul

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I have not bought another guitar in time now. These are two guitars that I have wanted for years. The Epiphone BB King copy. I think a 345 or the like, the stereo out let, the color and a pick guard that only matches one of Mr Kings ties. I loved this guitar for years.
Next is the Brian May Red Furnace, same with this guitar. This has so much going on and I love complicated wiring, the tone and the very cool story of it's start.
I value your opinions and what do you think?
 
I have played an actual Epiphone BB King (to be honest I was "underwhelmed" to sya the least) it was not as nice to PLAY as my own Epi Casino--- it was PRETTY and had some extra knobs/gadgets/ "flare" --- sorta like buying the Cadilac when the Chevy will do????

now this to me screams cool
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Brian-May-Guitars/Brian-May-Signature-Electric-Guitar.gc
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My Casino is cool and the P90s are great. I have a copy of a real 335, I put Gibson 498 pickups in it.
The Brain May Furnace is one of those guitars I have played very long ago and my memory says that it was great. Now in reality they might suck. I don't get out to much these days, so I am lucky to draw off the experience of the beautiful forum members.
 
Well--- you COULDA bought mine-- but it was sold to a friend in the Keys. (it survivedd the Hurricane Irma---I called and asked---"HOW ARE THE GUITARS??" --"Im fine he said--- and so are the guitars thanks for your concern......" hey Im guitarded.....

THing about memory--- you remember the GOOD more than the bad in nostalgia--- ALLSO what WAS a good guitar then may not suit your taste/style now (I ma learning that expensive lesson)
 
I would have bought yours of course, first you a a guitar man and I respect your opinion.
We tend to romanize the past. My first car, sitting in it by the lake with my girlfriend. I never bring up the fact that she was a real pig and I had to walk to a phone to call for a toe truck. I prefer the good memory.
 
chilipeppermaniac said:
Other fine Epis are the Dot, Dot Deluxe, ES 339, and Joe Pass.
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I have a Limited Edition Firebird in TV blue. It is perfect, I put the mini humbuckers on it and my Casino is a wonderful guitar. They are a big step up from some of the cheaper Epiphones.
 
chilipeppermaniac said:
Yup, I heard good things about the Casino's. Col Mustard likes his ES 339 a lot but he modded the electronics to suit.
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That is what I have is the 339, I always play it amplified. The small body size just makes it easier in the studio. Storing it. I have one 335 and I play it often.
 
I had the Casino Coupe for a time.....(short time) it was better plugged in than unplugged....didnt really get to know her well --she flipped out for a tidy profit in under 7 days.

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Wellmade quality instrument --- I mean its DOG EARS baby how can it be bad?
 
eSGEe said:
I had the Casino Coupe for a time.....(short time) it was better plugged in than unplugged....didnt really get to know her well --she flipped out for a tidy profit in under 7 days.

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Wellmade quality instrument --- I mean its DOG EARS baby how can it be bad?
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I have the P90s from mine. I up grade almost all the stock pick ups. I just bought a rare Brian May guitar. The guy came down to $650. It is missing the tremolo arm but have made arms for every old guitar known to man. I have a small machine shop on sorts. I keep drill rod blanks and other steel products. I guy was closing his shop and I bought it all but the cracks on the floor. I think or an old ball guitar in 98% condition I did ok.
 
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RVA said:
Good choice. That is a unique guitar that is a nice edition for those who already have many. I am looking forward to reading

I thank you and black and blue is odd. I tried to get pictures of it but they are the no steal kind. I will keep on trying. I get my pills and a snort of cognac me parts turn to brass and I am sure to mess everything up.
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I paid and it all mine. I can't swipe a photo but when it comes I will post a photo or two. I will do a review and tell all. Thanks gentlemen for your interest and points of view on this adventure.
 
IMG_5779.JPG 4EBFE09B-2821-4E8A-8DE0-3227F0A83E9E-532-0000008667FEBB3F.jpeg Mine is Blue and looks just like the others. Like my girl friends looks the others. Oppsy do do! Mine ain't no Guild. It is a Burns like the pick up people. Out of phrase is its clam to fame. I spelled stuff wrong, I had a long day, Trauma table all day with head wounds. Gun shots to car wrecks. Mine has all those little switches and Brian May gave his ok. He looked at mine and said ok! My girlfriend looked at me and said you stupid round eye bastard!
 
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