The Casino’s official designation is the ES-230D, and is virtually identical to the Gibson ES-330.

It was felt that this improved the tone and resonance of the guitar, and this look has become a de facto standard, especially without the pickguard. Originally built as a Sunburst model, by 1968 (during the White Album sessions) Lennon had the finish stripped off, with two coats of thin clear lacquer re-applied. There were many other Casino players, including members of the Rolling Stones and Beach Boys. In fact, Lennon, McCartney and Harrison all had Casinos and McCartney still uses his. I have played my lower priced Casino through my AC-15 and through my AD-120-VTH with the 412 BN Vox cabinet and set on AC-30 and it really has the authentic Beatles vibe but of course not as clear and pronounced as the John Lennon model.I would have no problem recommending the basic model Casino to anyone who was looking for a Casino at a lower price because they are still far better than many other guitars in their price range.The Epiphone Elite 1965 Casino recalls one of the most famous guitars – the one played by John Lennon on many recordings.

The regular MIC,MIK and MII Casinos are great guitars too and have the unmistakable Casino P-90 pickups sparkle. as I don't even know how to get into my photo files to be able to post them.īTW: Like Chris Browne,I was impressed by the regular Casino.My first Casino was a natural finish Made in Indonesia Casino,I had seen it in my usual Mom and Pop music store and being a Beatles fanatic I had to have it,as I was walking out to the cash I saw a John Lennon EJ-160-E and I picked that up as well.When I finally got to the cash,my buddy,the store's owner had the latest Epi catalogue and he was checking out the John Lennon Limited Edition Casinos,I ordered and paid for a 1965 on the spot-the 3 guitars put quite a dent into my retirement fund and caused a couple of week's silent treatment from the missus-it's not all bad.lol. Sleeko-Oh Ye of little have posted pix of my guitars in this forum several times under the heading Bonzoboys guitar family if memory serves me correctly-I have added several guitars to my Guitarsenal since these pix were taken-as many as 7 or 8 plus several amps as well.Long time forum members and members who know me from Facebook and other music forums can certainly attest to the current count of my little family.I am notoriously known for having paltry computer skills and have to enlist the help of one of my buddies to post my pix of gear etc.

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