He first used this 'natural' Casino in 'The White Album' sessions of '68. In 1968, John had his Casino sanded down to bare wood and finished with a thin, dull coat of lacquer.
The '65 Casino is a reproduction of the original guitar John purchased with its sunburst finish and stock hardware. In cooperation with Yoko Ono (who still has John's original Casino in her posession), Epiphone introduces two Limited Edition Lennon Casino guitars. John was taken by his new guitar and made it his main axe from that point on, using several different versions over the ensuing years. In 1966, during the recording of 'Revolver,' John Lennon and George Harrison acquired sunburst Epiphone Casino guitars. The Epiphone John Lennon 1965 Casino Electric Guitar has a heritage as fascinating as the man whose name it bears.
Epiphone USA John Lennon 1965 Casino (Vintage Sunburst) Overview
