What is the Epiphone Casino series?

The Epiphone Casino series is a popular range of hollow-body semi-acoustic guitars.

Where are Epiphone Casinos made?

The majority of Epiphone Casinos are made in the far east using excellent quality components. Epiphone have also made some USA Casino models.

Who plays an Epiphone Casino?

Epiphone Casino guitars have been played by a number of legendary musicians, such as John Lennon, George Harrison, Keith Richards and more.

Is the Epiphone Casino fully hollow?

Yes. While semi-hollow guitars feature a centre block, the Casino is fully hollow. This gives it a very distinctive sound.

Are Casinos good for playing rock music?

Since Epiphone Casinos are fully hollow, they are more susceptible to feedback at high volumes. Having said that, the Beatles, Gary Clark Jr, Radiohead, U2 and many other rock bands have played Casinos on stage...so we say yes!

Is Epiphone Casino the guitar that John Lennon used?

The current Epiphone Casino model is an extremely close recreation of the guitar that John Lennon used. His 'Natural' model was originally painted Vintage Sunburst - he sanded the finish down himself! Nowadays, Epiphone offer their Casino in Natural as well as Vintage Sunburst.

Why did John Lennon play an Epiphone Casino?

John Lennon famously loved his Epiphone Casino due to it's light weight, distinctive hollow-body resonance, and excellent P-90 pickups. His iconic model was originally finished in Vintage Sunburst, but he actually sanded the finish down himself to produce his signature "Natural" model.

What pickups are in Epiphone Casino guitars?

Epiphone Casino guitars utilise the ever-popular P-90 style of pickup, which offer an excellent tonal balance between single-coil and humbucker pickups.