![]() ![]() 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. The John Lennon 'Revolution' Casino is a faithful reproduction of his Casino with a 'stripped' natural finish as it was then and as it remains today. In 1968, Lennon decided to 'strip' the finish off his Casino. 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 John Lennon '1965' Casino is a faithful reproduction of John's beloved Vintage Sunburst Casino as he purchased it 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. Epiphone has been making this amazing hollow-body, archtop ever since 1961.It has been one of its bestselling guitars ever since then. ![]() 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. Gloss Tobacco sunburst finish as found on early 1960’s Epiphone Casinos. Maple laminate body with longitudinal tone bars and soundpost bracing. 22 medium frets they go over the binding to the edge of the fingerboard. The Epiphone factory relocated to Japan and then Korea in the 70’s and 80’s, focussing on creating budget versions of the Gibson staples. ![]()
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