I think I am actually going to pull them off the Casino for another guitar since all the other hardware on the Casino is so clean, and replace them with a new set of Kluson Deluxe. They are a bit rusty, but still super functional. It had changed tuners - it showed up with a set of 1964-69 set of Nickel Kluson Deluxe Double Lines which was a nice surprise. I've read a bunch of threads on here and there's definitely a lot of knowledge, but I haven't found answers to these questions. I am now getting it cleaned up, set-up and ready to play, and there are a couple of odd things that raise some questions for anyone out there familiar with the 90s Japanese Casino's. I got lucky when the guitar arrived in that it is in 9.9/10 type physical shape - no bent neck, no dings or scratches, really pretty wood grain and excellent craftsmanship on the trim and finish. It had poor photos, almost no description, and It was just listed as a Casino, without any indication that it was Japanese made. I took a bit of a risk and bought online without playing. I believe it is a Terada made 1997 model (orange label, 5 digit serial starting 7, looks like 3pc Maple neck, 17th fret neck joint, no serial number on headstock, tuner holes for Kluson Deluxe size tuners).

I just scored what I think is a pretty solid deal ($575) on a Japanese made pre-elitist Natural Casino.

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