The Casino's hardware includes a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and a traditional trapeze tailpiece, providing superb intonation and vintage aesthetics. Its SlimTaper 'D' neck profile ensures a comfortable playing experience, allowing for effortless movement across the 24.75' scale length and 22-fret laurel fingerboard. The Casino's distinct tone, complemented by its stunning aesthetics, contributed to the iconic sound of songs like 'Taxman' and 'Paperback Writer.'Ĭrafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Epiphone Casino boasts a 5-ply maple body, offering exceptional resonance and warmth. John Lennon and George Harrison were so enamoured by its unique character that they each acquired their own Casinos for the band's 1966 world tour. The Beatles, too, recognised the Casino's exceptional qualities.

Howlin' Wolf, the influential blues artist, brought a Casino along on his inaugural tour of the United Kingdom, making a memorable appearance on the popular show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars.' This endorsement showcased the versatility and tonal prowess of the Casino, captivating audiences with its rich and vibrant sound. Not long after, another music icon embraced the Casino's charms. This endorsement from Richards solidified the Casino's reputation as a go-to instrument for musicians seeking that distinctive rock 'n' roll sound.

Keith Richards, the legendary guitarist of The Rolling Stones, chose the Casino as his weapon of choice when recording the demo for the band's timeless hit, 'Satisfaction,' at the historic Chess Records studio in Chicago. The Casino's journey to stardom began with a remarkable milestone in music history. The Casino emerged as part of a wave of innovation from Epiphone, as the company expanded its horizons and set up a groundbreaking new factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan, which it shared with its once-rival, Gibson. This iconic archtop has captivated musicians and enthusiasts alike, establishing itself as a rock 'n' roll standard. Now you can play the legendary archtop in a smaller size without a smaller sound.Introducing the Epiphone Casino, a true legend in the world of guitars since its inception in 1961. It’s a racecar-sized, super slick coupe version of the legendary hollowbody that since its release in 1961, has been a favorite of tone connoisseurs from Keith Richards to The Beatles, to GRAMMY winner Gary Clark Jr.The new Epiphone Casino Coupe has all of the Casino’s trademark tone features–from neck size to tone woods to pickups–but in a “Coupe” size for easy travel. The Casino Coupe is the legendary Casino reborn in an ES-339 body size.

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