John Lennon Revolution Casino - Worth the Hype? | Friday Fretworks

[@jimk518]

Let me just say that *ANY* Epiphone Casino is worth having. They are fantastic guitars for a very reasonable price. I got mine brand new for $700 from Guitar Center. They even sound great if you don't plug into an amplifier because they are basically acoustic instruments (with pickups). The action is smooth, the intonation is adjustable, and they are a pleasure to play. Paul McCartney once said that if he was stranded on an island and could only have one guitar - it would be an Epiphone Casino. I've had mine (Burgundy color) for 10 years and It's fantastic. They go out of tune very easily with the weather, but if you tune em' up, they sound fantastic. Just play the opening line from "Day Tripper" on one and you'll understand what I'm talking about.

[@leekovalskyj9218]

The Casino really is a lovely guitar. But I'm surprised you say Paul McCartney said he'd want a Casino if stranded on a desert island. I mean, he wouldn't have electricity, would he? So, really, he'd be better off with a sweet sounding Martin D-28 acoustic, or the more loudly-projecting Gibson J45.

[@bbsoni4814]

@@leekovalskyj9218 i confirm he did say his favorite guitar is his Casino....

[@bbsoni4814]

Totally agree with you and i love mine too, it became pretty much my favorite BUT Day Tripper was not played on a Casino (probably a Ric)

[@paulsimmons5726]

Holy cow, great tone when you played Revolution! Impressive playing too, really caught the vibe.

[@ThePFRG]

dude got the tone on point. which is nowhere near easy

[@finlaysturrock9692]

P90s, hollow body into a audio interface with the input gain on full.

[@marcellusorlando3414]

i realize I'm pretty randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to watch newly released series online ?

[@tadeokeith2535]

@Marcellus Orlando i dunno I use Flixportal. You can find it if you google:) -tadeo

[@marcellusorlando3414]

@Tadeo Keith Thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I appreciate it!

[@johnetone]

P90's really are the best pickups of all time.

[@modestoney1577]

bold statement. while i love p90s a lot, i have to say there is no best. depends on what you prefer.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

P90's have it all, so I know what you mean, you can get such rich tone from them and they are high output

[@81ghale]

I've fallen pretty hard for them myself, have bought 2 guitars just in the past month with them (gibson sg classic and an alvarez aat32 burst 335 copy) and I haven't regretted having to live off Ramen and frozen pizzas a single time since 🤣

[@johnetone]

🐐

[@mydog2134]

U want to fucking step outside?

[@Timbretwo]

I believe that Paul McCartney once call this guitar, his "one desert island guitar."

[@shaide5483]

He said it was the perfect guitar

[@tomgat6314]

Blues, jazz, hard rock this guitar worth an island

[@charlie-obrien]

Paul is still recording with his "Epi" as he calls it.

[@queenhenryviii]

He still plays it live too and even introduces it! I saw him a few years ago and when he brought it out he said “this is the very same guitar I wrote this next song on” then launched into paperback writer. It’s badass he still has his original ‘61 casino.

[@-dale2051]

@@queenhenryviii How does he deal with the feedback?

[@stratmagic6893]

it is amazing the amount of great music that was created in the 60's without the benefit of the kinds of setups and strings that we have today. The average person today would probably have has a very hard time playing those guitars.

[@JamesEPowell]

The average person back then had a hard time playing those guitars.

[@darrylcole5575]

Well you had amazing musicians back then plus the golden era of guitars.....

[@therideneverends1697]

@@darrylcole5575 i think you misread these comments. if you spend enough time around vintage guitars you will realize the world of improvemnt CNC mechines have provided

[@paulgentile1024]

@@therideneverends1697I don't really think there has been that much of an improvement on the electric guitar.. I mean all the classic instruments are basically based on everything from the '50s... Pick up to the body shape.. and that goes for guitar amps also... I know there have been slight improvements but very little I my opinion..

[@steverolfeca]

The only real difference today, is the accessibility of information on the internet. My dad was in music retail, and by the late 60's, guitarists were already dropping the low E and adding a Banjo string to create extra-light sets. Repairmen were having a field day doing slinky setups, much as they do now.

[@avjake]

Happiness is a warm Epi. Holy cow, great playing!

[@bessiebraveheart]

I love this guys playing. I've been a hobby guitar player for years, I'm 75 now, and I have got better. I've gone from abysmal to crap, but I love guitars. Keeps me going.

[@Unrealistic-o9c]

I want to achieve crap level!

[@crispysyd9190]

When the guitar is in your hands it is always worth the hype. Just lovely playin, so much feel and emotion!

[@jltrem]

Played one of the 1965 versions when they came out. It was one of the most, if not THE loveliest necks I've ever felt. Still remember it.

[@blueblood3108]

Are you the Boston strangler?

[@deldia]

jltrem stop this nonsense. Necks are different sizes but just get used to it. Ultimately they are all the fucking same.

[@jltrem]

No, they're not.

[@deldia]

You're just a crap guitarist that wants to blame their tools. When I switch between different necks and string spacing I struggle for a few minutes and then you just get used to it and it makes no difference.

[@Ross-cc7os]

@@deldia Just like my 30's regal parlour? Yeah all the same... except its got an oak tree for a neck.

[@rexhargrove5172]

Excellent tone and rootsy soulful playing. Spot on.

[@kevinpaul1719]

I love the Beatles and especially Lennon's tone. I only had a few days to nail his tone for a show that was filled with John Lennon's music. Called my local place and bought a 339 Casino. I tried my 335 and even tried my 355 BB King. The under sized Casino was perfect and close in appearance to the 330 of the great John Lennon's classic. The dog eared P90s and exact playing like John Lennon played made it real.

[@notjoeaverage]

You may be referring to the Casino Coupe. There is no such thing as a 339 Casino, there is a 339 P90 Pro but it has soap bar P90s and is a semi hollow, and not hollow like a Casino

[@kevinpaul1719]

You are correct! They say on a 339 body it is a copy of the Gibson 339. Epiphone has a copy of most of the Gibson ES stuff

[@Spartanm333]

Thanks for the video - thumbs up and subscribed The 339 is the Coupe, just a little more compact in the body and easier to handle. Same pickups (and neck I believe). We went this way for my 18yr old son as the stock Casino felt a little unwieldy in size / shape. Coupe is light and easy to use for a longer gig. The core differences to the equivalent Gibson 339 (which looks similar) are the P90s over hum-buckers and a true hollow body - the Gibson has a centre block of wood down the middle which adds more weight (and sustain they say) which some players prefer. We like the cleaner tone of the Casino P90s (over the Gibson) although the hollow body means it does feedback if you wander near your amp / speakers. And it hums on overdrive so you need to faff with the volume between songs. Having said that, it rings like an acoustic off power (so great for practising) and it will overdrive nicely with a little reverb and a decent Boss peddle. We run it through an Ibanez Tube Screamer and a Marshall 40 DSL valve (set up to mimic the 60's series amps) - pretty easy to get the Beatles tone if that's what you are after. We are thinking about getting a Vox amp to go with the Casino at some point. It's a great guitar for the money, definitely one for the arsenal, but like I say - don't confuse it with a Gibson hollow body (or Epiphone 339 Pro) as they have a different sound altogether.

[@kolyacali4989]

Kevinpaul not only that, in my opinion THW greatest Music was made in the 60s!

[@tbeau6663]

Lennon and Harrison both obtained their Epiphone Casino's in 1966 and used them for recording the Revolver album.

[@IamMagPie]

Yep, inspired by Paul McCartney who got his first. George and John liked it and got Casinos on their own as well.

[@Фирсанович]

Но, потом Джордж Харрисон,в отличии Джона Леннона не сильно применял и играл на гитаре этой фирмы,??

[@gillesserrigny6324]

Yes, but the George Harrison's Casino had a Bigby.

[@johnc3403]

Jaysus, you didn't let us down!

[@duffbaker9554]

Jay-Z, he sure didn't.

[@paultwiselton1996]

Gorgeous gorgeous tones and playing Chris. Thank you. 👌🏻

[@davidmoseley4509]

You are an excellent player. man, when revolution kicked in. good job dude

[@rikkousa]

I bought the Epiphone 1967 Casino Elitist re-issue, Made in Japan, it plays, feels, and looks great.

[@wtffinger]

the songs played were: revolution get back don't let me down

[@AnonymouseZillenial]

I keep coming back to this to hear you play get back, so simple but so awesome!

[@BeauJames59]

Wonderful playing. Clean, clear and bluesy.

[@markwright9352]

Casinos are great guitars’ I have a Gary Clark jr blak and blu casino sounds amazing and the colour is awesome!!!

[@RetiredinKorea8587]

I had a smile watching Revolution...sounded great.

[@tributeborn6036]

Wow that ending...gorgeous. Guitar has amazing tone and has a nice punch to it with the warmth.

[@everettbrown5583]

Great playing. Beatles my favorite band. Casino coupe out now

[@erniesfo2022]

Nice video, and a great demonstration of playing the Casino. There's a reason why both Lennon and McCartney loved this guitar...

[@simonwilliams9916]

Blimey Chris, get your rocks off! Lovely playing as always. Congrats on the success of the tour. 🤘🏻👍🎸🤘🏻🎸🤘🏻👍🎸

[@NVRAMboi]

Well done sir. Very nice picking/playing and sound. You do the instrument and songs justice.

[@gregmorgan6273]

Nice job, perfect tone. I have one with Seth Lover Humbuckers and love it. But the P90’s nail that Beatle Tone! Really enjoyed that little piece at the end, very tasty.

[@seabassseabass8835]

George Harrison described the song: A lot of noise.

[@sirkayda7205]

I believe he was referring to the distortion that John got by running direct into the board.

[@alfiemitchell3026]

When I played it and heard it first time I thought my record player was scratching it up because of the way revolution sounded

[@mikes2082]

The video of Beatles is humorous as Paul winces like an old lady when John lays into it, George takes step back like John's on fire

[@JohannesLabusch]

@@sirkayda7205 Yup, people are obsessing over this tone. JHS even makes a pedal that aims at recreating it. I guess it's up to how your ears react to sound. To me, it has always been the shittiest guitar sound on any Beatles recording, harsh, raspy, with those stinging highs and missing midrange. But it's sure aggressive, so it might be argued that plugging into the desk and torturing the preamps was in keeping with the song's message ...

[@sirkayda7205]

@@JohannesLabusch - I agree. It's innovative for what it is but the actual sound is not that great. George's lead tone on "Something" is a much better actual tone in my opinion.

[@cachinnans]

Super review of an iconic instrument. And I may say a very articulate presentation. Thanks.

[@M5guitar1]

I have a Casino Coupe which is a smaller body. It has a very sweet bell chime, very open air. For about 3 years I had it stuffed with foam scraps for live playing at high volume & gain. It's a great cheaper version, not perfect but close enough for the price.

[@d-rockanomaly9243]

I got one of these today. Nicest guitar I've had in my life by far. I want to cry. Worth more than all my previous guitars combined lol. It sounds fucking amazing,. Direct in, with Amblitube, it sounds incredible. Almost went with a Fender Player Series Strat. Would have been nice as well, but I'm so happy I went with my gut. It's light as hell too, and its really loud, you can practice unplugged if just chillin... Anyway, nice playing. Definitely learning Revolution tonight haha that looks fun. Cheers.

[@salvadorlopez527]

That is one beautiful and fantastic guitar!

[@alfatone2654]

Wonderful video, thanks for paying homage to my/our dead hero.

[@colinwoods4155]

Chris, your tone never fails to delight. Another great video.

[@christophersuggs8487]

Lovely little nod to Don't Let Me Down!! I see what you did there!! 😁😎

[@leandroide81]

christopher Suggs such a beautifull littlewin'esque aproach

[@benmarsh91]

Loved the playingand you nailed the Revolution tone. I have the sunburst Inspired by Casino. Still has Gibson P90s and USA electronics despite Chinese construction. I love it, it's barky and rude.

[@gilguajardo7808]

That turned into a quick lesson on how to play Revolution for me! I’ve always loved how funky that riff is at the end of the solo. ❤

[@markjamesmason]

I don't have the John Lennon Revolution Casino, but I've got the Elitist Casino, and it's one of the smoothest easiest guitars I've ever played. Thumbs up dude.

[@survivor1155]

Just bought one of these, probably the best purchase I've made in a while

[@monkabrahms7997]

I keep forgetting how clever The Beatles were.

[@jeremyreed663]

Not gonna lie that really nailed the tone! I really enjoyed the first clip, but Don’t Let me Down I think is my favorite Beatles song of all time!

[@wesurftexasbrown]

Agreed!! Absolutely amazing tune where all the different elements shine equally IMO. Also, the “Naked” version of ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ is (by far) the best version of the song. The group I’m in has tried covering it in the past, but without everyone nailing the vocal parts, I’m afraid we can’t even come close... One day!!!

[@BedlamAndBones]

That end piece is gorgeous!

[@williamsohor4067]

Thanks for the review of this guitar. I actually own one of the two left handed Revolutions they made. Had it since 2003 and just seeing the case gets people excited. It does feed back a bit at higher volume but it has all the wonderful Beatle tone and plays smooth as anything!

[@idomoshe6040]

Your playing is definitely worth the hype!! Awesome sounds as well :)

[@toms6756]

I know I'll be coming back to hear Don't Let Me Down again. That was great!

[@lewisfirth6502]

Pleasure to have viewed, sweet playing sweet guitar.

[@LEgoiste]

Loved the beginning, P90’s jeez never get fed up of their sounds.

[@uncatila]

Your a good player. Fantastic work.

[@kless001]

Patrick Fealy he could just wail on an electric for 10 minutes and I’d focus on it 100%. Doesn’t need bass or vocals.

[@RockHardRiffs]

Sounds fantastic. Well done! I just picked up a couple Epiphones recently and absolutely love them!

[@georgescarlett2320]

6:35 to 8:32 sounds like F.M. Albatross style. You have a great touch and technique! Good shew mate!

[@cosmicrevival7105]

Since the Get Back documentary was released these have jumped in prices quite a lot. I'll buy one once the dust settles.

[@StratocastRS]

same. prices are still up there

[@cosmicrevival7105]

@@StratocastRS true but there are some dealers who really try to push these prices and most of the guitars aren't selling for that kind of money in the end.

[@clintjohnson2460]

Very nice work...enjoyed it all --the comments.......the still image of the guitar in the garden,,,the playing,,,especially the riffing at the end,,,,,,just really top shelf.....

[@BedlamAndBones]

I'm so glad i found this channel!!!

[@blooduhz]

Yup same here. Unlike other guitar review videos where they talk and bored us for 6 minutes before playing the guitars, this guy straight away play the guitar at the start of video. Plus the reviews are good too

[@roni6135]

This was extremely well done. I'd love to see you do more videos on beatles instruments

[@edRPD]

Great playing, I'm fortunate enough to own a Revolution Casino, and also the 1964 Sheraton Reissue. Those guitars have got to be some of the best Epiphone/Gibson has ever put out. The quality and craftmanship is on par with Gibson Custom shop guitars, It's a shame they don't make all or their guitars as well as these. Great video!

[@timchalmers1700]

Ah man oh man, I love that outro.

[@GaryTimms-p5j]

Nothing sounds like a casino, could listen all day, love that model

[@oldmanzen6682]

Great sound. Even better playing.

[@122Music1]

9:07 + True player. Beautiful work! Just beautiful.

[@thombran]

Amazing stuff at the end, well done

[@ToddLorencmusic]

Brother that was an incredible demo of you playing you nailed it it is my all-time favorite guitar!!!!

[@davecostello560]

Seriously awesome playing and tone.

[@peterchristianmanstein1106]

Beautiful playing!

[@doncampbell5564]

Wonderful playing

[@marin4311]

The lower range average Chinese Epiphone Casino is yet a very good guitar, with a sound of its own. The P90s sound fantastic !

[@Randystudio217]

WRONG

[@marin4311]

+Finley2013 and for a much cheaper price. If you don't need the bells and whistles of this one.

[@invisiblestringstube]

I have a Chinese one and it’s my baby

[@kevinpaul1719]

Thank you! I thought he had two of them. One Casino and the Natural one is the guitar I loved.

[@plfdjack]

John stripped his sunburst Casino, made it natural.

[@coolmusic1579]

Hey, the Rutles made a song called , "Let's be natural", do you think they was singing about John's guitar? 🤔😄

[@herbiehill2215]

Great playing thank you 😎

[@CosmicXRay]

Excellent demo - thank you!

[@jaywygal7073]

Spot on! I’m sold. Great job!

[@davidakulian]

Sounds fantastic!

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Buck or Evans 《☆》Whoever was doing the playing. I bought an 03 custom shop natural finish Chinese or Korean Casino used that came with a Vox AD50VT amp for $600. It played & sounded great when I played it at the sellers house in his driveway with lots of humidity & mosquitoes bitting. When I got it home I noticed a strong pipe tobacco smell but it was actually kind of nice. I kept it for 3 years & wound up trading the Casino in on a 2010 Gibson LP studio deluxe which I still have but watching this makes me miss the Casino a little. Funny I never made any adjustments or did any work on the Casino until I was ready to trade it off. I noticed the action was a bit high & the finish was a little dull in spots. I lowered the bridge & polished her up with automotive carnuba wax. The appraiser at Guitar center was amazed with it & I'm betting that He took the Casino home with Him that night ☻

[@rebel7417]

My dream guitar. I think the cherry looks better but just stunning none the less.

[@kless001]

Had a good buzz going and then I heard your guitar playing. On cloud nine right now.

[@johnnycop77]

Sweet sounds, great playing...

[@bddmhopp5]

Fantastic playing...great video

[@S0LUT10N]

Very tasteful “Don’t Let Me Down” at the end.

[@christopherkelley3185]

I have a 1964 Gibson ES330 and had a 2006 Casino. Both generally the same guitar. Everyone complains about feedback but I’ve never had a problem. The problem is modern amps and everyone using ten thousand pedals. I have cranked both guitars all knobs at 10 at high volume through a 1970s Music Man amp and no feedback. Also, don’t stand too close to your amp. It’s quite simple.

[@liveconcerts7550]

Thank you.

[@tonyanddeb1012]

Loved this video, and your playing is awesome!!

[@michaelaiello9525]

I’ve Got to join the chorus .. nice guitar work Meistro Chris.

[@barrybright113]

Fantastic free style on don’t let me down. I’m happy to say I have that guitar

[@BV_Beve]

Epic sounds mate ... 👌🏼

[@zurdoremi]

it did have a sound all its own in the fingerboard pickup, John used it with Tremolo in a number of songs particularly in his first solo album. Also in Strawberry Fields.

[@flyinpigmusic331]

Got myself a epiphone Riviera. I love it! Looks very similar. Sounds fantastic

[@Tonetwisters]

I had one of the US longnecks, and it was one of the very best guitars I have ever owned, and I've been playing for 57 years. It became Christmas presents one year. Sure miss that thing ...

[@shanestritch7578]

Great playing as ever superb

[@kimronningen]

Nice playing, man! Really good review, and nice to see a musician who can play show the guitar! :) Thanks.

[@johnfoulkrod4835]

I very much enjoy your talent....great stuff. I've got an Epi Casino sunburst, made in China. I love it.Great guitar with much history.😎🎸

[@benanderson934]

that was a class bit of playing man, the guitar sound good man👍

[@kevinmcmillin3037]

Right on, good rendition

[@westfield90]

Damn that revolution sounds amazing

[@wesleygonzales2049]

Dude, 'Get Back' was never one of my favorite Beatle songs, but you make it sound awesome!

[@questhero101]

I remember I was really into the Riviera P93, but when I tried it out, it was just too busy. Saw a Casino nearby, tried it, fell in love.

[@lapelcelery42]

Another interesting guitar on the Imagine sessions - The blue Strat George is playing is the Concert for Bangladesh Stratocaster.

[@gregstileski2887]

The guitar George Harrison played at The Concert For Bangladesh was one of six Stratocasters that Eric Clapton purchased at Sho-Bud Guitars in Nashville in November of 1970. Three of them he kept for himself and three he gifted to his friends:Pete Towshend, Stevie Winwood and George Harrison. The guitar that George received is thought to have originally been a sunburst finish model that was stripped down to natural. This is the Stratocaster that Harrison played at The August, 1971 Bangladesh benefit. Harrison a few years later gifted the guitar to British musician and mutual friend of Harrison and Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan. The Sonic blue Stratocaster seen in the "Imagine" film is thought to have belonged to John. Possibly the other Stratocaster of the two Harrison and Lennon obtained in 1965 during the recording sessions for "Rubber Soul". Harrison's 1961 Stratocaster he obtained in 1965 was later re-finished and became "Rocky". Lennon's Stratocaster dropped off the radar. The Stratocaster in the "Imagine" film is Sonic Blue but has a maple fret board. It's very likely Lennon's original Stratocaster's neck was damaged and the neck replaced with the maple version (Lennon was going through a period of restoring and modifying many of his guitars at this place in time). At any rate it's not the Bangladesh Stratocaster.

[@BROOKS39]

I owned the same reissue model a few years back. Sounded fantastic. I had feed back problems however at high volume obviously due to it been a hollow body. I regretted selling it.

[@mikehuffman5460]

good playing great song, revolution

[@lloydgraves6701]

I want to know the full set up sounds killer!

[@bossmarcel100]

Like your playing a lot 🎸👍🙋🏻‍♂️

[@MrErdner]

I play an Epiphone 335 clone. I love it. Over the years, I've played alongside musicians who played either Casinos or Gibson ES-330's, which was the original the Epiphone Casino was a copy of. I've heard many, many KZbin demos of Casinos and 330's. This was one of the best of those. Bottom line, a Casino or a 330 with P-90's is going to sound great in the hands of a great player. They'll sound good in the hands of a good player. However, a brand new "regular" Epiphone Casino costs around $650. That's £502.80 or €571.42. I'm sorry, but I can't hear an additional £1500.00 improvement in the sound. The fancy hype isn't worth paying 4 times as much money. Buy a regular Casino (which is a GREAT guitar) and invest the rest of the money in a better amp, picks, strings, and a packet of crisps.

[@francovani2359]

Your outro seems to have sprinkle of Albatross on it with a bit of Jimi nicely done

[@rd812]

The last song reminded me of ‘Gravity’ by John Mayer.

[@soulagent79]

Don't forget there is also a Japanese Elitist version of this model, which makes everything even more confusing.

[@GundogJake]

soulagent79 My friend has one of these, it’s beautifully made but wow the feed back is off the scale on the big stage!