Is the Epiphone Casino a blues guitar?

[@aaronhiggs]

To be fair the casino is probably one of the most well rounded guitars ever. I’ve seen punk guys even use them. Great video. Keep it up!

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

I agree. This style of guitar can easily cover multiple genres and sound right. Thanks for watching.

[@garypannone7755]

Leonard, your videos are always great.

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Thanks my friend.

[@viperBSG]

Love the Casino, but Love my Gretsch hollow Body even more. Great video thank You for the hard work and sharing it.

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Thank you my friend, thanks for checking it out.

[@RocktCityTim]

I certainly hope that the Casino can roll the Blues ... since that is what I've always used mine for 🎸. Mine has the black P90 covers and teh tones wide open seem to be a bit more mid-scooped than yours. Cool jam, as always!

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

The metal covers tend to attenuate highs a tiny bit. Plus, there are quite a few different flavors of P90s. Cool sounds. Thanks for watching.

[@thomasd9237]

My first two guitars were both Epiphone Rivieras. One with a trem, one without both in ugly Gibson red. I played everything on them country, blues, rock, metal. Great demo of your skills & the guitar sir 👍👍

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching.

[@braddietzmusic2429]

I feel the question was sonically answered in about 20 seconds. So… yes!

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

😆 It is a cool sound. Thanks for checking it out.

[@-Pol-]

This is the guitar I should've started learning on instead of the cheap Les Paul copy I got because I thought looked cooler. I quit within a year and didn't start learning again 'til I turned 50. I recently got a Casino coupe and I can't put it down. What Leonard doesn't mention is that it's a great tool to snatch up and practice/compose acoustically without disturbing the rest of the household. If only I'd realised that and got the Casino as my first guitar I'd probably have stuck at it... It's blues all the way for me BTW. I got mine for it's louder hollow body volume acoustically as well as to have the P90s option. Can't go wrong learning Beatles songs with it either.!

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Thanks very much for watching. You’re right. Fully hollow guitars can be great for practicing unplugged.

[@mortonwilson795]

Thanks for another cool vid - that's the one I bought recently - switched to Lollar P90s / '50s Wiring / Bone Nut. I love it! I grew up with the Fabs and it's more of a riffy pop with a bit of jingle jangle thing for me but I think it's fair to say it's a great all rounder, really. I find the neck amazingly comfortable, perfect fit for my hands - don't know why it took me so long to get a hollow electric!

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Hollow guitars definitely have a certain thing. Glad you’re enjoying yours. Thanks so much for watching.

[@guitarzan0515]

I’m your capable hands, just about Anything is a Blues Guitar!

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

😎 Thanks my friend.

[@abrigospardos]

I've never owned or played a Casino, but I'm sure it works for blues just fine. Of course, a Riviera with mini humbuckers not only would work just as well, but it also would scream "Otis Rush" to me!

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

It’s a different experience than a semi hollow. Overall the semi is more practical and versatile. Each has a place. Thanks for watching.

[@redcatcliveupnorth7338]

I got a casino coupe, it's great to play unplugged and sounds awesome plugged in. It's got a light pau ferro board but it looks good with the turquoise body😊😊. You really killed with the playing today leonard🎸🎸

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Thank you my friend. So glad you tuned in.

[@thelastnic]

Great video. I like the Casino but have eyes on Romeo LA, the smaller body is comfortable but Casino is solid. Love your videos, hope when in your neck of the woods you have a gig

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Thanks so much. I plan to take a look at the Romeo as well. Not sure which version yet.

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Thank you. I’m interested in the Romeo as well, though I’m not sure what version I’ll end up featuring. It’s always great to see a fresh design that works.

[@belmontbutty4143]

Hi LG, I've got a 2019 version of this same guitar. I was born around two miles (Broad Green Hospital) from where Lennon lived in Menlove Avenue which was I chose the sunburst version. I agree, they are very decent guitars for the money but I am about to embark on changing the electronics and the pups. I want to keep the nickel covers as they are faithful to Lennon's original '65 version before he sanded down the finish. As usual, your phrasing is excellent. All the best, my friend.

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Thanks so much my friend. I agree, the fundamental instrument is quite nice but there is certainly room for improvements, as you would expect.

[@jasonconerty2214]

I have a gold top Casino i bought years ago. Great little guitar

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Very nice. 😊

[@philnewton2011]

Beefy! Great playing, my friend.

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Thanks so much.

[@PeterMangan]

Sounds great man

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Thanks, and thanks so much for watching.

[@braddietzmusic2429]

I wish for two things that are relevant here: 1.) Every player who is inspired, has a chance to play a hollowbody electric UNAMPLIFIED. 2.) That the same player also has an opportunity to play one plugged in and feel how alive and resonant they can feel. Hearing a hollowbody electric guitar is a great experience, but it’s not the full experience! Feel it! Great tones as always.

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Thank you my friend. Yes, “alive” is a very good way to describe it.

[@JCM467]

You sound it very great.

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Thank you so much.

[@davidwood351]

Blues tones for days. I love mine.

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Nice. Thanks for watching.

[@maestrophil]

If the Casino had more reach on the upper frets, it would be my main guitar for everything

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Yeah Casinos (and 330s) do make high register playing nearly impossible for most players. Thing is, they could be built these days without setting hr neck in so far, as the late 60s “long neck” versions proved. But their market appeal is in their rock star associations which requires tradition over function. Thanks so much for watching.

[@richdonn]

I have "Inspired by Lennon" model. Premium made at an inexpensive price.

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Nice. Well, enjoy it.

[@johnwalsh3919]

Just FAB Leonard 👍👍 ✌️🧷🎸

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

Thank you my friend.

[@davidlockwood9915]

Shame about it having a 2/3 neck. Ie access to the top end. Still it’s better than some where the body joins the neck on the 15th fret!! 😧

[@leonardgriffieblues5845]

When those were designed it was because of the fully hollow body. In the late 60s they figured out how to make it strong enough while joining at the 19th, but the fact is, that version wouldn’t sell as well as the “vintage correct” earlier style. There have been more recent Gibson “long neck” 330s, but apparently few were interested and they didn’t last long. At least not that I’ve seen. Thanks so much for watching.