Epiphone Casino vs Epiphone Sheraton II

[@JackFossett]

Which is your favorite? Tell everyone in the comments! Also please remember to like and subscribe, and check this out for some (hopeful) musical inspiration ~ open.spotify.com/artist/6RLQFre2Qp5T454mFR5Ol4

[@SteveSterlacci]

epiphones have become seriously underrated for previous bad reps. They put out great guitars now!

[@JackFossett]

Steve Sterlacci they certainly do 🍻

[@davekent6023]

How recently are we talking? I recall them being quite crap 5-6 years ago

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@davekent6023 since the new revamp. I played a bunch at winter NAMM and was very impressed !

[@stockscalper]

Their Plus Top Pro Les Paul is better than Gibson's. The Epi is more consistent in quality; Gibsons, hit or miss now days.

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@stockscalper Its really cool to see such affordable instruments at the price. I agree, but the right Gibson when you find one is SO good

[@akgeezer]

I struggled about which I preferred several years ago! Reasons? Well, I grew up with my teenage years in the "60's" so I am a huge Beatles fan. So, the Casino always had an advantage in my decision making. I did like the extra "bling" of the Sheraton. It is just a beautifully made guitar. The binding on body, f-holes, and neck is perfect. The inlay on the fret board and headstock is, again, beautiful. The neck is one of the fastest I've played. The Casino's neck is good, too, but the Sheraton's clearly faster in my opinion. Plus, you have easier access to the high frets with the Sheraton. The only negative I found with the Sheraton is the headstock is heavy and wants to "dive bomb". That"s just something you deal with. Not a deal breaker. Now the Casino does have that unique P-90 sound. Although not as pretty, it is still a nice looking guitar. I love the lighter weight and it is a very comfortable guitar to just sit on the couch and play acoustically. So, which did I get? Well, I liked each guitar for different reasons. I bought both and have no regrets. They are similar in many ways and yet totally different. Two excellent guitars. Now, if I could only have one? I would have to keep the Casino for its' uniqueness sound wise. This review is very comparable to the feelings I had with these two guitars!

[@rd812]

I have a blonde Sheraton with 3 P90 pickups. It rocks!

[@isthereanybodyoutthere9397]

Jack, I agree with what you say. As with all guitars it is about desired tone for desired sounds, which is why pros have many in their collections. I would say that I preferred the Sheraton as it is very much like the 335 (which as you know is semi-hollow with humbuckers), but I liked the Casino and can see that there could be times when HBs are too much, and acoustic/electro acoustic is too little, so if you like to get the 50s and early 60s electric tones, the Casino is the one. The Sheraton is more of an all-rounder which the 335 was designed to be, so it is all relative as you said.

[@lordjs9726]

I prefer the Casino ( own 2 right now ), but I also own a Sheraton as well. I've used my Casinos more than my Sheraton.

[@companyofwizards768]

Great review and shootout! I bought a Sheraton Pro 2 last year. I wasn't too fazed about the coil-tapping either, but I've come to appreciate the tech and it's actually kinda cool! I use the single coil option on the neck pickup with intense delays or on the bridge pickup for a more twangy garage-punk style. I thought it was gimmicky at first, but now I appreciate it's added versatility. It grew on me!

[@JackFossett]

I’m definitely in the minority on being anti coil tapping I think, which is fine - if it works for you then that’s great 🍻

[@verlorenchicago]

Just ordered a Sheraton II with Gibson 57' pickups! Great Video!

[@buzzoyun]

Adrian Drake i want to put 57s on mine how do you like them? An idea for clean and dirty would be great

[@verlorenchicago]

Mert Akyol I was definitely impressed with the Gibson’s the previous owner did a good job and the pots were set to 50k.

[@JP-jy7sk]

That Casino sounds amazing! Love the crunchy dirty tones.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

I briefly owned a Casino (albeit not a very good one). I had previously owned a Sheraton II (in black) and an Epi ES-335 Pro. Thought the Casino would prove a great way to finally have a bonafide Beatles model (though theirs were all American made). Got it (in natural) in 2018 and swiftly figured out that I didn’t need or want it. Found myself lusting again after the Sheraton and wound up getting another one (in natural) in 2019. It still feeds back when you take your hands off it without cutting the volume, but you can play hard rock on it, whereas the Casino is frankly not suited to that genre. Just doesn’t seem to have enough “meat” on it. (Makes me wonder how Sir Paul McCartney did all his White Album gymnastics on his.)

[@ShadowoftheRisingSun]

Probably from "direct in" to the console playing, which was done a lot after Pepper.

[@rbutler8585]

I knew you would pick the casino. I could hear the difference!

[@Luthiart]

Jack, the coil-split feature isn't the only thing that's different about the Sheraton II Pro. Since 2015, Epiphone has really stepped up the build quality of their arch-tops. The construction is 5-ply as opposed to 3-ply and the Pro-buckers blow away the old stock pickups in the Korean version. Also, my 2016 (Chinese) Casino makes my Korean one feel like a toy by comparison. It's closer to the Elitist I used to own in terms of build quality. The only caveat is that the modern P90s they're using sound terrible. They're grossly over-wound to like 13k, with 42 gauge wire. I had mine rewound to 7k with 43 awg by Buddha Pickups, and all is right with the world.

[@jacobbrown1690]

Gibsons are three ply maple/birch/maple. So was the epiphone joe bonomassa es 355 special limited edition. All other epiphone s are five ply maple. The three plys sound way better. All the high end gretsches use the same three ply also.

[@garlandlabat4922]

So many guitars, So little time to own and play them all. I love them both, probably equally!

[@garlandlabat4922]

Should have said I own the Sheridan ii Pro.

[@johnny4blues]

After watching your great reviews, I ended up buying a Sheraton II Pro in a gorgeous red finish. It really looks and sounds awesome. I too mounted some Elixir 0.10 and that was the only thing I did after she came out of her box. It is a magnificent guitar and I'm playing it through a Fender Super Champ. I don't bother that much about the "Pro" options (as you said) and I'm very happy with the tone and playability so far. I tried the Casino at a local shop, and it's a really interesting guitar, but I found this Sheraton superior as regards the built, the tone, versatility in general. Thank you so much for helping me to choose and keep up the outstanding work!

[@JackFossett]

Thank you, and congratulations on the new guitar! I've seen those red Sheratons, they look stunning.

[@johnny4blues]

@Bryan Charles Thank you for your advice! I think I'll try a bone nut aft6er all....

[@xséax-music]

I have a budget for a lower priced Gibson 335 but going for the Casino plus a Gibson Explorer - and Jack made me do it.

[@JackFossett]

I do love a good Explorer! Even Clapton played one, believe it or not.

[@mknewlan67]

@@JackFossettdidn’t he also play a firebird?

[@JackFossett]

@@mknewlan67 yes he did, famously used a Firebird I with Cream.

[@Joe_whatuknow]

I'd like to find a used Sheraton on the cheap and switch the pickup's for a HB sized P90 (probably something noiseless). The Casino is cool but I don't want to deal with all the feedback.

[@Ben59910]

P90s are worth it

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

Hi there Joe Did you find a Sheraton?

[@late4suppa1]

I have a 2006 Sheraton that looks EXACTLY like the one you have. It's my go to guitar and I own alot of them.

[@geoffreyhenderson4774]

I love the Casino's slightly wilder tone

[@strengthhonor5056]

Thank you! A great video! I prefer the Casino. Every picked note blooms very nicely making every note tone more dynamic. Each note blooms to a colorful, round peak that is noticeably punchy. The Casino makes the Sheraton sound more flat and monotone in comparison. The middle position on the Casino is very special. So much character! It has its own version of quack like a Stratocaster in positions two and four. I have an Epiphone White Fang ES-125TDC. I can get an amazing chimey tone out of it. I bought it to replace the 1961 Gibson ES125-TDC that got away in 1979 and which I can no longer afford to replace with a genuine copy. I replaced the White Fang wooden bridge with a floating ABR-1 type bridge that brightened it up a bit (for the better). I would love to hear an Epiphone Casino vs. and Epiphone ES125-TDC! I'm very curious about any differences. An Epiphone P90 to Epiphone P90 shootout. Thank you! A great video!

[@andrewguttry6886]

I agree wholeheartedly; the Casino sounds so much more articulate, characterful and lively. The Sheraton, nice as it is, sounds more like a 'generic' semi. Great comparison, thank you.

[@Edu_VOICELAB]

Dos grandes guitarras, similares pero bien diferenciadas en su timbre.. me quedo con la Casino, aunque la Sheraton este mejor construida, la Casino es "unica" en su especie Gracias por el video un saludo

[@teodelnorte]

Sheraton warmer, Casino brighter. No surprises. The former is a humbuckers on a semi hollow, the latter a p90 on a hollow. I have this Sheraton in red - stunner btw - but there's something about that p90 bite. Both guitars are great - comes down to personal preferences IMO. Or get both ;)

[@2121toso]

Get both and still be less than a Gibson.

[@danielhorsley2259]

Really digging the Casino. Also loving the tumnus. Great comparison!

[@JackFossett]

Thanks!

[@ALBERTOGARCIA-nk9bo]

I prefer the clarity and that lovely focused mid highs frequencies the Casino has.

[@abhinavaggarwal4062]

Me too !

[@gpmaher]

Tough choice of which I like best, but the Casino does have a distinct airy sound that is awesome.

[@JackFossett]

It does!

[@gpmaher]

You are an excellent guitarist. Great channel

[@unclearvin3718]

in listening to you play these two guitars (without watching) there are very obvious tonal differences, even thru a cellphone speaker. tomorrow i shall go somewhere to have another listen on some higher quality speakers. you did give away you choice in the way you described the two guitars. you spoke more of the sound of the casino. of the sheraton you spoke more of the looks, which are more impressive, and the technicalities of pots and pickups. my choices have much more been the result of tone than appearance, so i concur (at first ear-tickle) and would prefer the casino.

[@mickengland9563]

I have the Casino and love it. I came across this review because I was looking at the Emily Wolf Sheraton Stealth, which I love the look of and love Emily's music! There is obviously an artists markup on this model so I started looking at the pro and proI II Sharatons. From your review there is nothing unique that this would give me that I don't have with my Casino, Ibanez, Les Paul, Sterling Music Man and Squire telecaster. Thanks for the detailed comparison though.

[@dawsonfradin9071]

Both are wonderful guitars, and its a great thing to see such an in depth comparison like this. Doesn't make picking out which one I want any easier though.

[@JackFossett]

Why not both? 😃

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

One at a time, if nothing else.

[@beachfrontman]

I enjoyed this comparison video. Felt that the Sheraton had an "appearance" of slightly more quality, or was I taken in by the headstock motif???? Subtle differences at times soundwise and I found myself favouring one and then the other, I liked your own summation at the end based around the Casino having its own "thing". Glad to subscribe too!!!

[@JackFossett]

Thanks, appreciate the support! Yes as far as quality goes they're really comparable -- the Sheraton is just more "blingy." Its both frustrating and somewhat liberating to see how close they are as its hard to pick one versus the other, but at the same time you know either will be a good choice.

[@jpvvandermerwe87]

GREAT informative video - thank you very much ! I prefer the Casino (just my taste). I also prefer the Epi Riviera Custom P93 over the Sheraton II.

[@paulvanwal4875]

A very good Review , thanks ! And about a choice , hollow or Semi hollow ? I say sheraton II , but I love the Casino ......it's the character ! 🎶

[@JackFossett]

The Sheraton is an excellent guitar!

[@TimCuthbertson]

I own a Sheraton II, and it is probably my favorite of all the ones I have. It is so easy to play and make sound good. As to your shootout, I may be biased, but I prefer the Sheraton II. It seems to have a more full-bodied tone.

[@robmillisTW2]

The "New Yorker" pickups that went on the very first Epi Sheratons weren't mini humbuckers, they were single coils and were an Epiphone design prior to the Gibson buy-out. The mini humbucker as we know and love it was developed after the old stock of Epi NY pickups ran out about 1961. You can always spot a NY pickup vs a mini HB as it has mounting blocks at each end rather than a full ring. Well done for highlighting that Epiphone was once among the very best guitar building names in the world; it's such a shame the name to most people now means Gibson's cheap import.

[@jackpeters9349]

I have two Sheratons but only need one the Sheraton 2 x2 reissue. They made 1961 of those . What pedal r u USIng again?

[@adamdelarozza1985]

I have a semi hollow body Heritage H-535 and it is very comparable to Gibson 335. When i heard the Casino true hollow, i had to get a model for myself. They are back ordered for the natural finish.

[@VisualGuy]

Casino for me! We’ll done! Was thinking about snagging one of these to use on the channel. Probably be a while though with the kid around haha! Can’t wait to hear that Strat!

[@JackFossett]

Thanks buddy!

[@csharpminorseven]

To me, the Casino has more 'air', more character and just tips the scales, no pun intended...

[@JackFossett]

Dad jokes are not only welcome, but encouraged on my videos

[@nunosoares5328]

Epiphone Casino's are gorgeous guitars and the P90's are quite a thing of its own regarding tone. I own one. Though I've tested a Sheraton II just like that one and for me it's a guitar way above Epiphone's regular quality apart from the crappy Les Paul's. Great review, it makes me wonder if I'd like to add the Sheraton to my guitar collection. Definitely... it will (: Thank you!

[@JackFossett]

If watching my video leads you to get a new guitar, my work here is done 😎

[@milosit]

That Sheraton is beautiful. Great job! Thank you for reviewing and comparing.

[@chebounet1]

Two of my favorite guitares. Very cool sound. THX from France

[@juanjococa7209]

I’ve got both. Epic guitars.

[@JackFossett]

Juanjo Coca both is the way to go!

[@paulcartwright2810]

Greetings from great Britain...I've go a Korean made casino with a bigsby.(..its one of those that say custom shop limited edition on the back of the headstock ,although I assume that's a bit of clever marketing. Lol)...i totally agree with you Jack Fossett..its quite simply a brilliant guitar....possibility the best value guitar available ever...try getting any authentic guitar that you're favourite famous guitarist played for this price ..the build quality is as good as it gets...I own USA Gibson and fender and Japanese guitars and its totally equal but costs a fraction of the price...even the epiphone P90 seems as good as the one I have on my les Paul junior....probably if I could fault the casino a bit the pickups can be tend to be a little "Woolly" or "muddy"...but it is a hollow body and EQ sorts that out....and they a bit "hot" .but.....im too lazy to bother fitting replacement ones as i can still work with the ones fitted as it's not like they're terrible or anything....I've never played a epiphone les Paul or sg copy but if they're as good as this they might be worth checking out..I once nearly got a epiphone joe pass signature but got a ibenez George benson GB10SE instead. ..(btw...the GB10SE is basically the same spec as the Japanese GB1O..but made in China and again one hell of a guitar compared to it usa and Japanese equivalent... I reckon you'd love one Jack Fossett ..as it's a bit of a niche guitar you rarely get many players raving and reviewing them)...so there it is a great guitar. ..built without any discernable compromises. .to literally the same spec as a name brand (hells bells a epiphone casino is a "name "brand lol)..and did I mention how well it resonates unplugged? ...love your channel mate...great to see you champion these great guitars...epiphone are seen as the poor relations to Gibson's. ..maybe they are but the casino is in a class of it's own.. .Ive not played a Chinese made one but judging by the Chinese GB10SE I own imagine the Chinese epiphone casino is amazing quality as the older Korean ones...your playing is great too...very very tasteful tunage and tonefull too..the 3 Ts....lol

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

I like that there is now a USA made epiphone casino that looks like a dream!

[@daviddemar8749]

Ive just discovered your channel jack.i loved this video for three important reasons. 1. I loved the relative formality of your presentation as compared to analogous KZbin videos ; and 2. I appreciated the guitar history stuff that you put into this video. It resonated with the nerdy portion of my personality; and 3.. thank you for implicitly showcasing your musicianship. It was a delight to hear you play. 🎼🎵🎶🎵🎶🎸😊 P.S. i liked the Sheraton's heavier tone more. But that's just my subjective taste. Peace....

[@dennisvernier437]

I have a Kalamazoo, Michgan made late 60's Epiphone Casino with a Bigby and Grover tuning heads added. I also have been using flat wound strings on it. I also have an early 70's Gibson ES-335 with Bigsby and a Gretsch Country Classic II. I find the Casino to be the easiest playing and lightest electric guitar I own. They definitely are their own thing. Only drawback for me would have to be the limited access over the twelfth fret but I work around it. Definitely a unique guitar. My overall favorite to play. Thanks.

[@alainraux5075]

Entièrement d'accord avec vous Jack ! The Casino est une guitare magique , très versatile et au son chaud ! félicitations pour votre test .

[@jimcalhoun7183]

That casino kicks ass .... bro 😊 I've ordered a new casino and I'm waiting for it... I was thinking about also getting the sharatin but after watching your video I just want the casino....😃😃😁 Thank you so much for this video ❤️❤️❤️

[@leedee4968]

You make them both sound good 👍

[@JackFossett]

Thanks!

[@user-xd7rc9mj3x]

Great comparison. I've already got the Sheraton ii pro. Not as much difference between the two as I had expected. I expect the coil split in the Sheraton probably equates more to a smooth p90 more than a fender single coil.

[@kyler9276]

I have an Epiphone les Paul special in TV Yellow. It’s a tone monster!

[@TheBoboMaker]

I have a 2001 Korean made Sheraton II Pro. I loved the guitar itself, the stock pick-ups not so much. Changed them to Seymour Duncan Jazz in the neck and JB for the bridge. So much nicer. I assume those are the stock pups in the video. I was surprised by how good yours sounded with a mild overdrive. I couldn't get anything close to that with my Fender Twin and any of my overdrive pedals.

[@Doug5524]

Hi Jack, great comparison between these guitars I have the Gary Clark Jr ltd Casino it has USA P90s which play with clarity but still with a warmth I also play the 2015 D'Angerlico SS excel and I seem to play that the most lately, thanks Jack

[@ManfredElsingBielefeld]

For me Humbuckers are a need for those guitars;had them both and realy a sheraton 2 is the best for your creatv worl-hüstel!,Jazz,Jazzrock,Blues ,PoP,Funk;Funkrock,Rocknroll and much more!Thx for your video and the work!

[@bobaldo2339]

Much prefer the Sheraton II - better warm jazz tone on neck PU. I don't like distortion with either guitar at all.

[@detch5307]

Very nice. For me, I think the Casino wins hands down. The Sheraton just sounds darker and muted. I love the snappier and crisper sound of the Casino.

[@1911acolt1]

👍 yep

[@oliverchapman51177]

No way

[@oliverchapman51177]

Apples and oranges

[@nedped]

Not surprised by your choice at the end. I'd have thought it weird if you went the other way, based on how you played each guitar. Your playing performance connected with the sound of the guitar you chose as your favorite. Now I'm left to decide, does that one sound better or did you make it sound better? It think it's mostly the guitar but you're part of that equation. I've tried to word this so as not to give away the ending.

[@JackFossett]

Ya know there is definitely some truth to that. I do like both of these guitars alot, but the one you're referring to, I feel more comfortable with both in its tone and playability. I think playing something that you like better leads to more spirited performances (hence the importance of getting a guitar that inspires you). That being said, objectively, these two guitars are extremely close in quality and sound.

[@chrispaws9294]

Good video thanks. In a way it's just as good as a comparison of humbuckers vs P90s. I don't think you can go far wrong with any of the epi semis. Very informative thanks

[@gregmock6808]

Casino is my number one guitar ever since I picked one up....I'm absolutely the most comfortable playing it than any of my other more expensive guitars....I did put a bone nut on mine which really was a great upgrade....great video Jack....Sheraton's are cool but I'm such a P90 fan now that I can't put the Casino down. I am looking at the epiphone es 339 gibson inspired model for a backup...I like light guitars these days..

[@craigthomson3621]

I am a left-handed player so the choice of guitars is not so extensive as those available for righties. However I have managed to get lefty Gibson ES-335, Gibson ES-330 (both Memphis 2018), Gibson ES-339, and I have just obtained a Chinese lefty Casino in Vintage Sunburst (as a back-up for the 330). Pleasantly surprised at the quality of the Chinese guitar. If it was my main guitar I would swap out the pickups and electronics but, that said, the stock ones are reasonable. Wish Gibson did a lefty ES-390.

[@kevinglassco5021]

Hey Jack, what's your favorite guitar you own? What's your dream guitar? How do you deal w/ static?

[@1olddoggie]

Another great, thoughtful review! I just subscribed.

[@JackFossett]

Awesome, thank you!

[@dawoud8013]

i prefer the Sheraton II, but not a huge difference in the sound. Thank you for the video. Epiphone too expensive for me. I think i will go with Thoman ES335 like and add Epi pickups (Probuckers that's true ?)

[@HumansFreshlyBorn]

I think i prefer the Casino, mainly for the looks, pickups, and the brightness in tone

[@utkarsh_Shrivastava]

Fantastic comparison Jack,these guitar sound so good is because you play it. Which of these will hold tuning better if I fix a bigsby to them?

[@JackFossett]

Thank you kindly! I actually suspect the Sheraton might hold tune better, but its hard to say. They'd be close one way or another.

[@wjniemi]

I have a Sheraton II and I'm thinking about upgrading the pickups. The guitar plays great, really great, but I think it could have better clarity. After watching this video I think that I ought to try the Casino... the P90s & hollow body are likely more what I'm looking for. Also, the Sherry is HEAVY... yikes! I would not want to have that strapped on my back for a whole gig, that's just me. Thanks for the video.

[@mitchellcutler2888]

I'm starting to think that the choice of ES series is not just sound but how it feels when you hold it. Some are bigger than others and when it's a little too big where it's jabbing your ribs I think that would be uncomfortable for me to play. I guess eventually you have to buy them all ;-)

[@JackFossett]

Nailed it.

[@lordjs9726]

Most vintage Sheratons had frequensator tailpiece.

[@petertiffany8096]

I have a 2004 Epi Sheraton II (MIK). It is a hoss - almost 9 pounds - but I absolutely love it nonetheless. I think I will have to add a Casino one day. Not sure about today's made in China versions though.

[@dobbymcquier5610]

Love your channel, i m a big semi hollow fan, i own a Sheraton 2 pro, a dot with p90s, a gretsch streamliner and a selfmade trini lopez , didnt pick up a fully hollow one yet, the sheraton is a killer (didnt use the coiltap once tho), but i kinda enjoy the dot with the p90s more atm, its weird it sound somehow "older". Best wishes from Austria keep rocking

[@JackFossett]

Thank you! I'm a big semi hollow fan too. As much as I love the Casino, the semi hollows are definitely more versatile. Also love your avatar btw - I'm an exceptionally big Tolkien nerd.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Hehehehehehehe, which guitar is “the precious”, Jack?

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Jack ; I like the tones your getting with the Casino over the Sherry. I had the same spec Casino like yours about 10 years ago but I never really warmed up to it. I got it off of Craigslist with a Vox AD50VT amp. I still have the amp but traded the Casino. Now Your video makes me miss the Casino a little

[@JackFossett]

I always support anyone in buying new guitars! 😃

[@davissharp1260]

I have the Casino Coupe. I agree that there aren't many (any?) options for a hollow P90 guitar, which makes the Casino stand out. There are more options for a semi-hollow HB guitar. Next on my list is an Epi ES-339. I wish I were taller so that I could comfortably play the full sized guitars while seated (and reach stuff on high shelves). Nice work, as usual, Jack.

[@JackFossett]

339s are great guitars!

[@scottpearce7466]

I have the Casino in vintage burst.

[@braddietzmusic2429]

I’ve not played a Casino enough to have an opinion. I own the Sheraton and it’s great. I do like a P90 guitar however…

[@pharmerdavid1432]

The Casio definitely had something extra to its tone, but P-90's on a hollow body vs humbuckers on a semi is going to be like that. Humbuckers are smoother, maybe better for Jazz, but Grant Green used an ES-330, so maybe not?

[@JackFossett]

Grant Green is superb - ever listen to Kenny Burrell?

[@craigthomson3621]

Midnight Blue

[@slickyricky45]

On my must haves list is to own an epiphone casino

[@yanitian1094]

John Lee Hooker plays the Sheraton

[@mcrestwood7378]

love epi`s,,,for that pesky feedback thing I just take an old tshirt cut it down a bit and stuff it in the f-hole make sure it doesn't poke out the f-hole and off u go,be careful removing it.

[@marcelodiazflores5530]

wow, it sounds really similar, but my heart belongs to Casino guitars

[@snippletrap]

Would be hard to tell these two apart in a blind shootout. Casino sounds a little more dynamic and open, Sheraton a little thicker in the mids. Casino probably better for rhythm, Sheraton may have the edge doing leads. All in all pretty darn close though.

[@djgaryowens]

Cant really say that one is better than the other, both superb guitars its like saying apples or oranges its what YOU prefer that matters.

[@JackFossett]

Ok 🍻

[@Scorpionreturned]

I have the epiphone es 335 pro and i will also buy the casino those are amazing!! Maybe i will get a Sheraton later

[@JackFossett]

Finishing up a 335 Pro demo right now!

[@Scorpionreturned]

@@JackFossett nice!!!!

[@hiramgonzalez1367]

My pockets aren’t deep enough to afford me a Gibson ES-335, matter of fact I can’t even play that much guitar, my aim is to one day be able to get my hands on a ES -335 but for the time being I just purchased a used Epiphone Sheraton II, I’m in the middle of setting it up so far I’m very pleased with the aesthetics of this iconic shape, I’ll need more time to actually come up with the pros and cons about it.

[@lexo30]

The Sheraton sounds like pretty much every other ES-335-styled guitar. The Casino sounds like itself.

[@RFV1962]

I would like to see a video with you playing a Ibanez as93 FM

[@JackFossett]

I’ve been thinking for quite a while of trying to do some Ibanez hollowbody videos. I just need to get my hands on one!

[@stevemiller1203]

Would love a review of the new American Casino even though it's too expensive for me.

[@JackFossett]

If I can get my hands on one I absolutely will!

[@marcschleicher9383]

Great video! Very informative - great playing!

[@JackFossett]

Glad you liked it!

[@ettnollbajen]

Looking to get a Casino or a Dot, thinking I've got strats/LP's/Teles and I need a hollow body,plus they look the part!

[@JackFossett]

If you can swing it, go with the Casino. Or if you prefer humbucker/semi hollow, a Sheraton. Casino Coupes and ES339s are also great smaller body versions that are more affordable.

[@ettnollbajen]

@@JackFossett thanks Jack, appriacite your input buddy. Yeah think I'll go with the Casino,mainly a stay at home guitarist,and won't be cranking up my Orange that high,so feedback won't be much of an issues. Thanks for your answer

[@JackFossett]

@@ettnollbajen Sure thing! You can't go wrong with a Casino. Paul, John, George & Keith approved.

[@ettnollbajen]

@@JackFossett damn right brother! Also Gary Clark Jr approves!

[@JackFossett]

Yeah he totally reinvented the casino for modern blues IMO. Although I think he mostly plays other guitars now. His album Blak and Blu has superb tone & playing and I believe that was mostly Casinos.

[@michelbolduc3840]

Hello, I have a bad back and I'm looking for a lighter electric guitar - hence the semi/hollow part - around $500 (used/new) to play clean and with some distortion. I love the Sheraton"s Probuckers, but it's a bit pricey for me and heavy. I"m also looking at the Ibanez AS73, etc, the Gretsch 3622/5622 etc. What would you guys recommend? Thanks!

[@mknewlan67]

Which way did you decide to go? I also have a bad back. Love blues and blues rock so I’m thinking Sheraton or Ibanez.

[@michelbolduc4346]

@@mknewlan67 Hi! Actually, I bought a used Fender Special Edition FMT Telecaster. Not nearly as beautiful as a semi-hollow, but it's got split-coil Seymour Duncan pickups - sounds really good and versatile. And it's lightweight. The price has gone up quite a bit for these guitars though. I paid $650 Canadian dollars 2 years ago, used. I think they retail new for close to $CA1400 now, crazy! Take care

[@RMosack]

Nice review. I watched all three of your reviews for the Riviera, Casino and Sheraton. But the tailpiece is a trapeze!

[@manung302]

I'll prefer Sheraton for the versatility.

[@kylemundt4944]

Hi Jack, thanks for the awesome video. I’m actually looking to get a semi or hollow body partly to practice unplugged. I was curious whether the Sheraton comes close to the Casino in this regard. How about the Casino Coupe?

[@JackFossett]

Casino Coupes are great! As far as unplugged volume, the Casino would have the edge but honestly not by much.

[@kylemundt4944]

Jack Fossett how about the Sheraton, would both versions of the casino be louder than it?

[@JackFossett]

@@kylemundt4944 Coupe would probably be comparable. Its hard to say honestly. The casinos aren't actually as loud as you'd expect unplugged. I play the Casino unplugged in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJimkJKDa6iAl8U

[@kylemundt4944]

Jack Fossett yep I’ve actually seen that and watched a bunch of your Epi videos, great stuff. I have an opportunity to buy a used Sheraton but couldn’t find videos of anyone playing one unplugged. So I’m not sure if I should hold out for a Casino or even a Coupe

[@JackFossett]

@@kylemundt4944 Out of the three I think the Casino (standard) is the best, personally. However, as I talk about in this vid obviously, the Sheraton is more versatile and all are good guitars.

[@christurner2398]

Casino for sure. Wonder if some noise cancelling pickups and f hole covers would solve the feedback issue or kill the tone...? Soundhole covers seem to work for Tommy Emmanuel.

[@JackFossett]

So noise cancelling pickups are a cool option, the trouble is that the only ones that fit the Casino are particularly expensive (Lindy Fralin comes to mind - MojoTone also but the neck pickup would have to be modified to fit) and difficult to install. I've never experimented with soundhole covers, I basically just save the Casinos for either studio or the gigs like I mention in the video.

[@MrJonnyYen]

I've been watching your videos all week, deciding which replacement guitar to get after selling my 335 in a Covid panic!

[@JackFossett]

Oh geez sorry to hear about selling - hope you’re staying safe & healthy. Any guitars standing out as a good replacement?

[@MrJonnyYen]

@@JackFossett that's ok man, it was time to try something new anyway. I'm really keen on an epi 339 or a casino. Casino sound so unique but we're a Bowie band and do a few gainy numbers like Ziggy Startdust. Hope you're enjoying more music time at home.

[@JackFossett]

Riviera might be a good choice if you like the p90 sound but have feedback concerns. Also they make (or at least have made) a 339 with p90s

[@MrJonnyYen]

@@JackFossett I've put an offer on a 339 so fingers crossed. Meanwhile I've rediscovered my sonex 180.....and wow...

[@pawlio66]

I have a 20 yr odd yr old Sheraton..which i love..but maybe i need both:)

[@SupernalOne]

the casino is a little furrier, the sheraton 2 a little crisper - if I were to have one to use, I'd take the humbuckers over the p90s, just since they're more versatile (I think)

[@simonplimbley5778]

Great video and I would agree with you on your choice Jack👍🎸

[@JackFossett]

Thank you!

[@danielbodin9388]

Great video and super informative! Cheers!

[@JackFossett]

Thank you kindly!

[@leobeat66]

A Casino lover here too! 😀

[@blackie75]

I'd like a Casino but they sound a little muddy, which means forking out for pickups and probably wiring so I dunno....

[@jdeck1064]

Sheraton if your a jazz player warmer deeper tone

[@JackFossett]

I could see that ~

[@badibeats7804]

Sharaton was played by Carl wilson I believe.