There was something magical about the combination of the Casino's P-90 pickups and the tube amps of the day that resulted in tone that made Beatles songs instantly recognizable. 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. The Epiphone Casino Coupe is the modern version of the legendary hollowbody thinline archtop that the Beatles used throughout their recording career. While models such as Masterbilts, Broadways, Wilshires, Coronets, Emperors and Texans are some of Epiphone's most memorable models, the Casino is arguably our most famous due to its close association with The Beatles. The original price for single-pickup models (which also included vibrato) ranged from 230 to 269.5. The Casino’s close association with the Beatles has. Unlike a Gibson ES-335 or an Epiphone Sheraton, the Casino is a full hollowbody and lacks a wood centerblock running through the middle of the body. The official Epi catalog described Casino Epiphone’s double cutaway styling as ultra-thin and ultra-modern. The Epiphone Casino was one of the main thinline hollowbodies produced by Epiphone following the brands acquisition by Gibson in 1957. Epiphone has made a name for itself by producing some of the greatest and most innovative musical instruments for over 120 years. The first models were made in 1961 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, setting all specs in place.
