I would be interested to play one of these new USA made Casinos they have a 'hog neck and it looks like it may be a bit larger than the 70s, 80s, and 90s MIJ Casinos.Įither way if you wanna good quality guitar now days you gonna have to 'pay to play.'ġ997 Terada made 'orange label' Casino SOLD to buyer in Puerto Rico about 15 years ago. It has also become quite difficult to source good examples of the MIJ Casinos.

IMO the later (1990s) Terada examples were more desirable as I believe the Terada builds were a bit better quality but not to take away anything from the earlier Matsumoto builds.īoth eras had smaller necks so, if you are a Fender guy then maybe the thinner necks may not be an issue for you.Īlso, prices on these have gone up considerably over the past 20 years and now can approach $2K USD, or more which would put you in the ball park approaching the newer USA made version. Everything works perfectly, but the output is slightly weaker as a result.I'm only familiar with some of the MIJ Casinos the earlier blue label (Matsumoto) examples and the later orange label (Terada) examples as I owned a few. Because of the break angle of the neck, the pickups sit quite low below the strings. Frets are tall and show little sign of wear. Guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Guitar is in very good condition with only some light scratches throughout. Original two P90's, individual volume and tone controls, 3 way toggle

Hollow body with maple back, sides, and top The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.įor a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmeticĬondition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Everything works perfectly, but the output is slightly weaker as a result. Tech Notes: Guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Pickup Measurements: Bridge 11.83, Neck 11.81Ĭosmetic Condition: Guitar is in very good condition with only some light scratches throughout.

Neck Details: Mahogany neck with pau ferro fretboardĮlectronics: Original two P90's, individual volume and tone controls, 3 way toggle For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.īody Details: Hollow body with maple back, sides, and top The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.

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