epiphone inspired by john lennon 1965 casino

Speedy Delivery and Professional Packaging Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and the stripped down “Revolution” version John used for The Beatles White Album, Abbey Road, the rooftop concert for the Let It Be film, and his first solo work with the Plastic Ono Band. Our “Inspired by John Lennon Casino’s cover both incarnations of one of John’s favorite guitars, the Vintage Sunburst (used on The Beatles final tour in 1966 and for the classic albums Revolver and Sgt. The “Inspired by” John Lennon Casino and the “Revolution” Casino offer professional musicians the same key features of John Lennon’s personal Epiphone Casino that he purchased in London in 1965. While models such as Masterbilts, Broadways, Wilshires, Coronets, Emperors and Texans are some of Epiphone’s most memorable models, the Casino is arguably our most famous due to its close association with The Beatles. Backed by Epiphone's Limited Lifetime Warranty and 24/7/365 day Customer Service, these new 'Inspired by' Casinos capture the essence of the 1960's and the Beatles with their authentic looks, specifications and one-of-kind sound and feel that only a Casino has.This Casino is in excellent condition, with very little wear and very light pick wear.Įpiphone has made a name for itself by producing some of the greatest and most innovative musical instruments for over 135 years. Both 'Inspired by' Casinos include a hard case while the Revolution version also includes the unattached pickguard and mounting bracket.Īs with all Epiphone Lennon guitars, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each goes to the BMI Foundation for the John Lennon Scholarship Fund which supports music education. The 'Inspired by' Revolution Casino is a reproduction of this stripped guitar and as it also remains today.

He first used this 'natural' Casino during 'The White Album' sessions in 1968. During that time, he also replaced the tuners with Gold Grovers and removed the pickguard. In 1968, John had his Casino sanded down to the bare wood and covered with a thin, dull finish. Attention to detail includes the correct 'burst' pattern and front and back, neck joint at the 16th fret (instead of the 17th), vintage style tuners with small metal buttons, black washer around the toggle switch and the historically accurate rectangle 'blue label' inside the sound hole. The 1965 Casino is a reproduction of the original guitar John purchased with its sunburst finish and stock hardware. The Inspired by '1965' Lennon Casino: In 1966, during the recording of 'Revolver,' John Lennon and George Harrison each acquired vintage sunburst Epiphone Casino guitars.

Epiphone inspired by john lennon 1965 casino