A few years ago, Gibson released two US-made versions of this guitar, in sunburst and natural (as the “Revolution” model) in a total production run of 1,965 pieces, and now has released the “Inspired by John Lennon” versions, which are much more affordable, yet still really good instruments. This tobacco sunburst model became Lennon’s main guitar, and was later sanded and refinished natural. In 1965, a member of an obscure band known as “The Beatles” – Paul McCartney – began using one for studio work – and John Lennon and George Harrison got theirs in 1966. The Casino was very important in the Epiphone line during the 1960’s, and was introduced to compete with the Gibson ES-330. Plays very well right out of the box and can easily be set up to meet your needs. Two P-90 type pickups with chrome covers (this helps shield the pickups), selector switch, individual volume and tone controls, sealed Kluson-type tuners with chrome buttons. The guitar plays easy and sounds excellent.

Why buy the import guitars for about the same price when you can get the original from 1999-2000. It is no surprise that the influence of John Lennon and his Epiphone Casino. Gloss Tobacco sunburst finish as found on early 1960’s Epiphone Casinos. 1999 Epiphone USA 1965 John Lennon Revolution Casino The original Gibson USA-Made Epiphone John Lennon Revolution Casino. Paul Weller has endured as one of Britain’s finest musicians, playing an intricate part in the rise of ‘Mod’ culture during his time in The Jam and continuing that fine tradition throughout his extensive solo career. Maple laminate body with longitudinal tone bars and soundpost bracing. 22 medium frets they go over the binding to the edge of the fingerboard.

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