Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band and The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds. It was an ideal guitar for stage and studio and can be heard on many landmark recordings including The Beatles’ Sgt. Though from a distance the Casino had the look of an ES-335, the Casino was a true hollowbody giving players a clear, ringing tone that could be pushed into overdrive when needed.
The introduction of the Casino was a modern design that announced that Epiphone’s unique history would continue separate from Gibson’s. After the merger with Gibson in 1957, Epiphone moved away from making large archtops. Three of the Beatles (John, Paul and George) had Casinos that they played frequently, most notably in the recordings of 'Ticket to Ride' and 'Hello Goodbye.' The Epiphone Casino still has the same classic look, sound, and features that have made it the go-to guitar for two generations of artists including Paul McCartney, Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Keith Richards and Gary Clark, Jr.įor the Epiphone Company of 1961, the Casino was a small breakthrough. While models such as Masterbilts, Broadways, Wilshires, Coronets, Emperors and Texans are some of Epiphone's most memorable models, the Casino is arguably Epiphone's most famous due to its close association with The Beatles. Epiphone has made a name for itself by producing some of the greatest and most innovative musical instruments for over 120 years.
