New Epiphone semi-hollow guitars for 2020 (Riviera, Worn Casino, ES-335, )

[Vinkie]

Yes, the fretboard was a little dry but nothing out of the ordinary for a new instrument. It picked up some oil easily. The laurel board has a somewhat lighter brown shade compared to the rosewood board on the ES and it has lots more pores. Still it's a nice fretboard, I like the figuring and don't mind the lighter tone as it matches well with the tone of the finish.

[seenoevil II]

To call back a few pages. I count 3 plies. 2 thicker maple and a skinny one made of something else. That's what they were doing right before this series, so it tracks.

[Pacafeliz]

Oh gosh these are NICE

[andy_tchp]

For those that've played on any of these, how did you find the weight and balance?

I fear my neck/shoulder issues are here for the long haul and may need to consider a new approach.

[tribi9]

For those that've played on any of these, how did you find the weight and balance?

I fear my neck/shoulder issues are here for the long haul and may need to consider a new approach.

My lower back is fucked. I always play sitting down. Even light weight guitars..

[mediocreplayer]

For those that've played on any of these, how did you find the weight and balance?

I fear my neck/shoulder issues are here for the long haul and may need to consider a new approach.

The Casino is well-balanced and is my lightest guitar at 5.7 lbs.

[andy]

How is the neck on that Riviera? I hope they're not using the terrible, skinny D shape that they're used for years on a variety of models.

[Vinkie]

How is the neck on that Riviera? I hope they're not using the terrible, skinny D shape that they're used for years on a variety of models.

The neck is not at all like the terrible D shape you describe. It's more like a C shape and string spacing is not at all cramped. It is maybe slightly fuller than a modern Fender neck but nowhere near the '59 style baseball bat I am not very fond of. In comparison my CS '61 335 has a similar but slightly slimmer shape but be aware that the thin neck is a specific feature of the '61 model.

[andy]

Good to hear. Those Epi D necks are the worst. That feature alone has held me back from owning a Casino for years.