arneyz Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Okay so I relieved myself of some GAS yesterday and bought an Epiphone Casino, a guitar I've been coveting ever since I first played it (I don't know if anybody knew this but Epi is apparently discontinuing the Casino ). The P-90s in it have a great tone and it is one of the prettiest guitars I have laid eyes on (this opinion is biased of course :grin: ). But anyway, I have decided that I don't particularly like the pick guard. It looks fine and everything, it's just not necessary because the guitar body an archtop and I like the look of these hollow bodies without the guard. I'm pretty sure I'm okay to go ahead and do it but I wanted to make sure I wouldn't be damaging the best guitar I've ever owned. Thanks, Zach Hooray for the Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Patrick Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Not a big deal. Just put in the case so you can reinstall it if you change your mind or decide to sell the guitar. Buy Tangy's latest CD, "Sorta Like Very Ultra" The Official Tangy Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Not a big deal. Just put in the case so you can reinstall it if you change your mind or decide to sell the guitar. Agreed. Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneyz Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 Okay thanks. Just making sure. Hooray for the Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fraser Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I'm pretty sure I'm okay to go ahead and do it but I wanted to make sure I wouldn't be damaging the best guitar I've ever owned. No problem. A lot of well known Les Paul & 335 slingers have removed the pickguard. The only problem is that you're left with 2 empty screw holes, which may or may not bug you. Just be sure to carefully pack the screws with the pickguard in case you change your mind later. In fact, tape the screws to the pickguard so they're always together. Scott Fraser Scott Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Yeah no problem, I like to leave them on but it doesn't make any difference at all. http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneyz Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 If it were a Gibson I would keep it on but the Epi pick guards look kind of cheap and plastic-y IMO. Not to mention the big "E" that almost shouts "I'm too cheap to buy a Gibson!" which is not the case since the Casino isn't really a Gibson copy. But I don't really need to explain myself to you guys, do I. So thanks again for the re-assurance. Zach Hooray for the Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 No worries - one of my 355's was missing it when I bought it. I noticed about 2 years later. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcat Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 ...(I don't know if anybody knew this but Epi is apparently discontinuing the Casino ).... This doesn't make any sense. The Casino is one of their most popular instruments. Mudcat's music on Soundclick "Work hard. Rock hard. Eat hard. Sleep hard. Grow big. Wear glasses if you need 'em."-The Webb Wilder Credo- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squ Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Yeah, where did you get the information about casino's being discontinued? I also don't think that makes any sense. Red Red Rockit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 the Epi pick guards look kind of cheap and plastic-y IMO. could that be because... it IS plastic? Not to mention the big "E" that almost shouts "I'm too cheap to buy a Gibson!" which is not the case since the Casino isn't really a Gibson copy. I've always liked the "E"; thought it was kinda catchy. Almost classy, even. But that's just me. Enjoy playing it, however it looks. "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiac82 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 ...(I don't know if anybody knew this but Epi is apparently discontinuing the Casino ).... This doesn't make any sense. The Casino is one of their most popular instruments. I believe it's actually only the Casino ELITIST that is being discontinued, not the standard Casino, but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcat Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 ...(I don't know if anybody knew this but Epi is apparently discontinuing the Casino ).... This doesn't make any sense. The Casino is one of their most popular instruments. I believe it's actually only the Casino ELITIST that is being discontinued, not the standard Casino, but I could be wrong. That might be the case. They can always bring it back at a later date if they wanted to. Mudcat's music on Soundclick "Work hard. Rock hard. Eat hard. Sleep hard. Grow big. Wear glasses if you need 'em."-The Webb Wilder Credo- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rw2003 Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I removed the pick guard off my Gibson Les Paul... but remember the pick guard is there for a reason. Sooner or later you'll see those light scratch marks appear. I do agree on losing that big E for Epiphones! "Spend all day doing nothing But we sure do it well" - Huck Johns from 'Oh Yeah' Click to Listen to Oh yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneyz Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 ...(I don't know if anybody knew this but Epi is apparently discontinuing the Casino ).... This doesn't make any sense. The Casino is one of their most popular instruments. I believe it's actually only the Casino ELITIST that is being discontinued, not the standard Casino, but I could be wrong. That might be the case. They can always bring it back at a later date if they wanted to. Okay well I re-checked this statement and its not Epi that is discontinuing it, its just GC and Musicians Friend aren't carrying it anymore. Not to mention the big "E" that almost shouts "I'm too cheap to buy a Gibson!" which is not the case since the Casino isn't really a Gibson copy. I've always liked the "E"; thought it was kinda catchy. Almost classy, even. But that's just me. Enjoy playing it, however it looks. I might agree with you if it weren't just a sticker. And I love playing it, the quality surpasses the price. Hooray for the Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Shows how long it's been since I've played one- I remember some of them being a raised/embossed "E": stickers on the acoustics, but a 3-D E on electrics. Got to cut costs somewhere, huh? "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fraser Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Shows how long it's been since I've played one- I remember some of them being a raised/embossed "E": stickers on the acoustics, but a 3-D E on electrics. Got to cut costs somewhere, huh? Yeah, my Epiphone Emperor jazz guitar has an embossed E on the pickguard & besides looking kinda classy, harkens back to Epiphone's days as an independent company before becoming primarily the budget line of Gibson. Scott Fraser Scott Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big G Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 well guys being the owner of a new to me Riveria I firtsly would not take the scratch plate off for no other than cosmetic reasons and as Scott mentioned The E on the pick guard shows this is a model introduced by Epiphone and not Gibson, yes we all know they are not the most expensive guitars but dont be ashamed of it otherwise save your cash and buy a Gibson 335. I like my Epis and have 3 of them and in general they are good guitars. G Love life, some twists and turns are more painful than others, but love life..... http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=592101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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