which epiphone casino did john lennon play

I've some more questions - has anyone got avintage Casino from Beatles period?ġ)According to Andy Babiuk's book Macca's Casino ws a 1962 model, with a British Bigsby arm, Gibson type headstock. I've been reading 'Beatles Gear' by Andy Babiuk - Absolutely Fab!!!!! - thanks for saying the back of the Lennon Inspired 1965, Elitist & John Lennon limited 1965 USA model were dyed backs, I was confused as my local guitar shop said the back ofthe Lennon Insppired was Rosewood - and thought how could that be when the later blonde Casino was blonde all over - and from looking around the internet I noticed Paul Weller's & Dave Davies of the Kinks Casino's were also stained brown to the rear. 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.Thanks bluelake07 for that - yes that was thlist I required, and thanks for eveyone who posted. 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.

Which epiphone casino did john lennon play