If she didn't play so well I might have returned it and tried another one, but there was no way I was gonna send it back over some minor cosmetic flaw when everything else was so perfect.
The only issue i have is the workmanship on the binding is lacking in two minor spots. Epiphones latest signature model, released for NAMM 2015, was designed with Gary Clark Jr. She plays beautifully and was well setup straight out of the box. Epiphone Gary Clark Jr Casino Blak and Blu Limited Edition. I love everything about this guitar from the sparkling cleans when played softly, to the snarl when you strum a little harder. Don't get me wrong, I still love my Strats and always will, but the Casino is getting all my attention right now. I am proud to say that I am now in the Epi family. Something caught my eye with the Blac and Blu and I figured I would give it a try. I've owned Gibsons and a bunch of Fenders and have always called myself a 'Fender Guy', they have always fit me and my playing style. I pretty much knew from day one that I needed a few things for my arsenal and the Epiphone Casino is the one guitar that always stood out. I've been playing for nearly 30 years and have never even picked up an Epiphone. Now, Clark has joined with Epiphone to commemorate his debut major label album, Blak & Blu, with a classic Casino design featuring Gibson USA P-90 pickups in a one of a kind Blak & Blu Burst color finish. The musicgot his juices flowing, forgetting about. I preordered mine on March 12th and just received it last Wednesday May 20th and let me tell you, it was well worth the wait. Epiphone Blak and Blue Casino through the 1700 watt audio system that would make George Lucas cream.
