Though from a distance the Casino had the look of an ES-335, the Casino was a true hollowbody that gave players a clear, ringing tone that could be pushed into overdrive when needed. A new era of music had arrived and the introduction of the Casino was a modern design that announced that Epiphone was ready to begin a new chapter in its long and unique history. After the merger with Gibson in 1957, Epiphone had begun to move away from making traditional hollowbody jazz archtops. and Radiohead.įor the Epiphone Company of 1961, the premier of the Casino was a small breakthrough. Elitist 1965 Casino Vintage Outfit is the ultimate Casino featuring the classic look, sound, and features of an off-the-shelf 1965 Casino, the exact same Casino that propelled hits by The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher of Oasis, and modern artists as diverse as Gary Clark, Jr.

While models such as the Broadway, Wilshire, Coronet, Emperor and Texan are some of Epiphone's most memorable models, the Casino is arguably our most famous due to its close association with The Beatles. Elitist 1965 Casino Vintage Outfit.įor over 140 years, Epiphone has made its reputation producing some of the greatest and most innovative musical instruments in popular music. And no guitar says Epiphone quality and history better than the new Ltd. Today, Epiphones Elitist Series instruments are some of the most sought after by players of all styles, and the Elitist factory in Japan is considered one of the premier instrument factories in the world. Epiphone Elitist instruments also feature traditional hand rubbed nitrocellulose color finishes that enhances a guitars look over time with gradual shading and fading patterns that are as unique and personal as your own story. All Epiphone Elitist acoustic and electric guitars are made at our Epiphone factory in Japan that specializes in handmade, highly accurate reissues made with time honored methods and impeccable attention to vintage detail and quality, including period-correct USA pickups and electronics.

Elitist 1965 Casino Vintage Outfit is an exquisite hand-made marvel that recreates one of rock and rolls most legendary instruments.

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