Wood Composition: 5-ply laminate maple and birch bodyĭesign Elements: Two single-coil P90 pickups (also available with one pickup), trapeze tailpiece or optional tremolo tailpiece, 16-inch wide, tune-o-matic bridge, single boundįinish Specifications: Sunburst was a standard finish for '60s Casinos. But alongside that series, a number of Epiphone models were revealed to be receiving USA-made treatments, chief among them the Texan acoustic and Casino archtop. Soon after, Lennon and Harrison bought Casinos of their own. Years of Production: 1961 - 1970, 1995 - presentīody Style: Double cutaway thinbody archtop, full hollowbody Paul McCartney was the first Beatle to acquire a Casino, a ’62 model he purchased in late 1964. The Casino’s close association with the Beatles has greatly enhanced its reputation and collectability. Guitars with the optional tremolo bridge are more sought-after than those with regular trapezoid bridges. The Epiphone Casino was one of the main thinline hollowbodies produced by Epiphone following the brand's acquisition by Gibson in 1957. Unlike a Gibson ES-335 or an Epiphone Sheraton, the Casino is a full hollowbody and lacks a wood centerblock running through the middle of the body. Tuners not original and have been replaced-no routing. Here's a great sounding Vintage 1965 Epiphone Casino in a 3T Sunburst with 2x P90's.
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