The reason The Beatles used EPIPHONES... | Friday Fretworks

[@ChrisBuckGuitar]

Thanks to everyone who’s pointed out that it couldn’t have been Hendrix that inspired Paul to get his Casino in ‘64. I was going off an interview with Paul I’d read relatively recently but somehow missed that the dates didn’t align! Memory’s a funny thing, Paul… 🤷🏻‍♂️ www.guitarworld.com/news/paul-mccartney-reveals-how-jimi-hendrix-inspired-him-to-buy-his-favorite-electric-guitar

[@marcuszc3172]

In the 80's there was a journalist who stated,if you want to know anything about the beatles ask george: john is dead, ringo doesnt remember anything and paul keeps changing everything ...

[@catherinewilson3880]

@@marcuszc3172 When you've lived a life as full on and exciting as McCartney, it must be quite easy to get a memory overload and muddle up your timelines. I've lived a fairly ordinary life and I couldn't point out with any certainty things that I experienced forty or fifty years ago. Not many people have photographic memories, not even a Beatle. Give the guy a break.

[@daveshaw7953]

McCartney often mixes up dates when retelling his stories Chris, we’ll let you off 🥴

[@brotherjohnhiggins8614]

McCartney has said in other interviews that it was John Mayall that encouraged him to buy a hollow body.

[@mrcarloselche248]

Exactly was about to say. John Mayall gave him the advice to acquire a hollow body. And it was John who came up with feedback with his j160e leaned against an amp to use it for I Feel Fine

[@quirkessence9446]

Years back, I've read Paul's explanation for semi-accoustic guitars: "They had to be loud enough to be played unplugged in hotel rooms, but not quite loud as accoustic gutars to be played in hotel rooms and raise complaints. Because we were constanlty touring, living in hotels, and there John and I wrote songs. Half of our songs from the touring days were written in hotel rooms on semi-accoustics unplugged."

[@PeterDad60]

Oddly enough, I heard that it was their manager Brian Epstein who gave them the Epiphone Casino's because they were loud enough to be heard while practicing and composing without having to be amplified. Then they could play on stage using amplifiers so that they could play using the same guitars they used when practicing their songs.

[@kongmik]

They did not write...they were a boy band singing and covering songs other have made for them.

[@leandroisaac2000]

@@kongmik Sure Michael.

[@marshallhood9220]

@@kongmik Ugh

[@cliffhughes6010]

@@kongmik Are you Michael Nesmith?

[@danj4542]

Wow, that version of ‘She’s so heavy’ at the start is just amazing! 🙌

[@charlie-obrien]

Perfect licks and vibes to show off what the Casino has hidden behind it's jazzy looks.

[@ronbeal9852]

It is. Andy Timmons does a take on it from his 2011 album 'Andy Timmons Band Plays Sgt Pepper'. See link below. If you're not familiar with him, you're missing an amazing talent. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJqrqKSii85srac

[@ronbo11]

@@ronbeal9852 That was "Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite!". I checked Discogs, and the only non-Pepper song on his tribute album is "Strawberry Fields Forever". However, I do agree that Timmons is a wonderful player worth checking out.

[@EnterJustice]

I really want to know what Chris is using to get that nasally sound.. Sound amazing as always!

[@allenallen5040]

Last song Beatles recorded.

[@JoelAdamson]

The best thing about Get Back was seeing The Beatles acting like a band. The second best thing was seeing their gear. That was cool.

[@remirussin7240]

Those AKG mics they started using when they went to Apple were really cool looking

[@89schofe]

Not started it yet but going of the long trailers I've seen I got the same vibe, seeing them behaving in the same way we all do in bands, bouncing ideas off each other & generally having fun

[@krtkllr70]

Cool, waaay cool.

[@jeffburgmeier127]

Like unboxing a brand new leslie speaker and fender piano!

[@GradualErase]

@@remirussin7240 they built 🍏 didn't go there

[@joeyboogenz]

Chris . It not only amazes me how good your playing is , it's also your ability to replicate the exact tones of every song you play . Very awesome .

[@tswrench]

Chris Buck is a rare talent who melds searing technique and soulfulness, creating excitement every time he picks up a guitar. He's also an unabashed Beatles fanboy--thank God for that!

[@JimmyBComputerGuy]

Man, "I Want You / She's So Heavy" almost blew the top of my head off! You've got it goin' on!

[@briannordt4457]

Everyone thought I was crazy when I bought my 20 year old Casino in 1987 for $350, back when everyone wanted purple polka-dotted metal head screamers. It's 55 years old now and still my main guitar. If I could only have one guitar, my Casino would be it. I've tried a few of the newer ones. They're nice, but nothing beats one made in Kalamazoo.

[@MrSmiley1964]

Jealous

[@samburkes7552]

Brian Nordt, you are exactly correct!! Had one, in 1972, sunburst, but no white pickguard with that "pitchfork E" on it. Sounded & played great, after I changed the strings. Had to let it go, unfortunately. Went back to playing my sunburst '68 ES335. Wish I still had the Casino..and the 335. Swapped it for..ughh..an Ibanez Les Paul Custom copy..nice guitar, but has a bolt-on neck. Live & learn!

[@samburkes7552]

I do, however, own 2 Kalamazoo-made Epiphone acoustics...a Texan and an El Dorado. Both are wonderful-sounding & playing flat-top steel-string acoustics! Made in mid-60's..The Texan, which had some work done to it, like fret replacement, new bridge & saddle, and body crack repair. The El Dorado has also new frets replaced. Plays a little better in tune, still had that adjustable, steep-angle ceramic saddle insert, but sounds just great!

[@samburkes7552]

@@Annie-zd7mx Hi..Neat, unique, different solidbodies! Never had a chance to play one. Did play one of those fancy solid Crestwood DeLuxe guitars with the 3 small Humbuckings..very nice. All of those are collectable.

[@kimdecell5096]

I heard the first thing Lennon did to his epi was sand the varnish off of it. for more tone.

[@iDannyism]

That intro man... what in the love of all that is holy! Just, amazing.

[@joemaddock5387]

I know others have said this, but you are *such* a good guitar player. The way you balance playing the parts note-for-note with adding your own expressiveness and attitude is so refreshing. Your playing is so musical and inspiring!!

[@paraworldblue]

That "She's So Heavy" solo in the beginning almost made me buy a Casino. I am absolutely not financially stable enough right now to be buying expensive gear, but holy hell that sounded good.

[@mt-nv4jd]

Sir, you need to know that 90% of a guitar's tone comes from the fingers.

[@BITESIZEJONES]

This is true but gear being used is not irrelevant. If that was the case BB King shoulda coulda played an Ibanez with EMG pickups through a Mesa? The gear is important whether it's very basic or complex a true artist knows what ultimately works best in their musical endeavor.

[@MrSkonny]

That intro uses an overdrive pedal, or it's played with the gain turned up. Fingers yeah, but with overdrive too.

[@johnsmith-bk4ps]

@@mt-nv4jd the tone comes from the guitar and amp. The fingers just fluctuate it

[@johnsmith-bk4ps]

@@mt-nv4jd that's an old cliche. None of it comes from your fingers your guitar and amp is what makes the sounds. Your hands and fingers just fluctuate it. Of course we could do a test I jam with you and I use my burst and dumble and you use a teisco and a checkmate. Then let's see your fingers pull off that 90 percent.

[@willdover6133]

I've been meaning to do this for a while I've been playing guitar for 40-plus years I'm "a blues snob" I play 8 to 10 hours every weekend I'm semi-retired. And son you got it you really need to find an agent to promote you that knows what they're doing and go for it cuz you have a unique talent period, and in a world of faceless talentless hacks you have a place at the top.

[@Rurikpaon]

@Pollywog clearly says ”10 hours every weekend”

[@jonnyinch8158]

Being a youtuber is a modern version of 'making it'. No agent needed

[@oloxhossono1956]

was not expecting to be this floored by a solo from clicking on a random video. subbed

[@edwardbibbins4647]

Don't think McCartney was trying to replicate the Hendrix feedback sounds in 1964. Jimi first burst on the UK scene two years later in 1966

[@BarryWarne]

Yup. It was John Mayall of the Blues Breakers that inspired McCartney to get a casino and then George and John got theirs.

[@jmad627]

I believe his first London gig he opened with Sgt. Pepper’s lead track, which had only been released a couple of days before. So that would be early June of '67.

[@benher973]

@@jmad627 but he started in England in 66

[@ovelonse]

exactly bad info

[@realdocloco]

@@BarryWarne Could have been Keith Richards too (he was using a Casino and was close to the Beatles)

[@kpullowan]

Dude, loved that solo in the first seconds, thanks for the inspiration!

[@tlister67]

I had a made in Japan Casino in the late 80s, I got it used and only had it a couple years sold to fund grad school. Like a lot of American classics, Japan recognized their importance while we were buying up super strats.

[@raydandy4899]

I love your videos but I must correct something. Paul McCartney couldn't have been influenced by Hendrix in 1964 when he bought his Casino. Hendrix didn't arrive in the UK until September 24, 1966 and his first single "Hey Joe" was recorded on October 23, 1966. Before that Hendrix was still playing with his own band in NYC (Greenwich Village) and playing guitar with the Isley Brothers, Little Richard and others..

[@ilovesmysangsomsangsom3500]

Was just going to mention that RayDandy, and you are quite correct. Chas Chandler Bass Guitarist in The Animals is responsible for getting Hendrix over to the UK & becoming his Manager, finding Mitch Mitchell & Noel Redding to form The Experience.

[@modusartsgroup]

@@ilovesmysangsomsangsom3500 If a made for cable television documentary that explored the circumstances of Jimi Hendrix's death can be believed, management of Jimi and The Experience, in the person of Michael Jeffery, was so fueled by avarice that when Mitchell and Redding were supposed to go pal around with members of the Rolling Stones, they had to ask like sullen teenagers for some spending money. They were given fifty bucks each and a pat on the head. Yikes.

[@Havanorange]

Isn't it true that The Beatles had already been to the US and NYC and could've heard a Hendrix live performance in 1964?

[@GreggDInNh]

That bit hit a sour chord for me, too. I agree with you that isn't how it happened. I also wonder how Paul's bass playing may have played some role. I mean, the electric bass was a fairly new instrument at the time Paul picks it up. A lot of his (and other bass pioneers) innovations came about because of that.

[@danielfrancoismalherbe6803]

Hell yeah you beat me to it, man😂 both are legends anyway

[@jamesdonnelly8888]

Chris I've only seen two vids so far, but already absolutely love your stuff. I guess I was just looking for a bit of guitar history when you popped up, but the way you tell the story with so much natural charisma, and embellish with your distinct and exciting playing cameos just makes your product really project class and quality. Thanks for the efforts! Appears you've put decades of your life into this noble art and it's paid off!

[@johnrogers9481]

James Donnelly. My thoughts exactly...said by you better than I could. Cool. Chris does an excellent, informative and exciting presentation.

[@stiLLa2000]

almost forgot to watch the jam in the beginning today. this is the best one ever.

[@rocknrollteacherpy]

I love all the beatles related videos we are getting lately! There are so many interesting facts about them!

[@williesordillo8621]

This is the best video of this kind I've ever seen. Great research, great presentation, and great playing! I appreciated your no-nonsense approach. Thank you!

[@nicolasgibbons4683]

One thing that I think is interesting is that I can totally hear how you’ve been inspired by slash. Mainly in the way you phrase your lines, going from held out notes to faster lines. But yet you’ve got a style that nobody else has ever had before. It’s distinctively you and I think that’s really cool!

[@davidpepper442]

I have a John Lennon Casino...love it. It's not my main guitar or anything, but in certain situations it is just the perfect thing. Happy holidays Chris! Thanks so much for Friday Fretworks and for sharing your phenomenal talent with us.

[@TheKenton]

It's great to finally hear someone play the guitar with their soul in the playing on KZbin. So many technical guitarists on here, but they don't put themselves into the music. Like recordings. You put yourself into it man....love it!

[@JamesWilliams-en3os]

Chris, I always looks forward to Friday Fretworks, partly for your crisp, cleanly spoken insights into each topic, but even more for a chance to listen to a bit of your tasty guitar licks (while giving us a perfect close up of your hands as you play!). I must say that tonight’s solo on the “I Want You/She’s So Heavy” backing track blew me away. Keep these coming, sir, and merry Christmas! PS.. love that gold tone Casino!

[@Azznbad]

It's really odd if you think about it. The Beatles were are not remembered by the average music fan as being incredible players, but more for writing and recording great songs, because they became so big and broke up before they were 30. For a band that big there is not much live video of them and of course a full concert was 10 songs that took 45 minutes. But these guys were great players, and that's what I love about the new video that we now have of them in the studio. Revolution, heater skelter, she's so heavy, and those songs were moving music into the 70s and beyond.

[@itsthedinky]

THAT SOLO in the intro was insane! Thanks for that!

[@richutch3291]

Need to hear a cover of you doing “she’s so heavy” love the solo at the beginning!

[@olderbutnowiser6701]

What an excellent presenter. I could listen to him for hours. As well as his super playing. 🍺 .

[@twenty3electronics]

Epiphone had a larger market share than Gibson in the UK, so you find Casinos in the UK and 330s in the States. Gibson had exclusive dealer agreements in certain cities. The Epiphone brand allowed them to offer another “exclusive” dealership in the same territory. Gibson and Epiphone were the same price tier and made in the same factory. Kalamazoo was the budget brand at that time

[@benink5690]

Epiphone weren't owned by Gibson until Gibson bought them out and later made sure all the Epiphones were shit student level or worse guitars

[@mumbles215]

I have a Korean made DOT and it’s fantastic. Made in China sine 2002. Not as good

[@twenty3electronics]

@@benink5690 they turned it into a student level brand, made in Japan, in the 70s. Kalamazoo built Epiphones are the same quality as Gibson

[@geoffmower8729]

Back in the 80s the rhythm guitarist and I as lead guitarist both bought Epiphone Casinos. We soon found that we could only play them together at the same time as they would go sharp when they warmed up to body temperature. If one of us played a Strat or Les Paul and the other played the Casino the Casino would be so out of tune by mid set that we would have to do a guitar swap in-between songs. I have a Gibson ES345 and that stays in tune. Maybe it's the type of wood they are made of. If it was just one going out I would think it wasn't set up properly but they both did it and no matter what we tried we couldn't solve the problem eventually we stopped using them on stage.

[@FeelingShred]

wow... fascinating

[@richgl31]

Buy two?

[@Ninjametal]

Man, that "Revolution" at the end is outstanding... Everything you play is stellar, but that transported me back to my pre-musician youth. You nailed the parts so well the sound was indistinguishable from the iconic overdrive tone that captivated me back then. It's effortless to produce a lesser cover, it's extremely difficult to produce a greater cover, and nearly impossible to create a perfect cover (as that was.) Maybe not many care about such, but I give you utmost respect and props.

[@johnrogers9481]

Guitar Ninja. Very well said. I too appreciate the detail with which Chris plays this Beatles material! As a drummer, I would enjoy learning and playing a song and playing the drums exactly as on record. I then would physically FEEL what the drummer was doing! How my body felt doing particular fills etc. Feeling, how a song was built. Trying to squeeze everything I could out of a track. Later on add my own twist to a song. Chris's guitar playing grabs me with similar feeling with which I first heard these extraordinary songs back in the sixties.! I have zero desire to play guitar but I love finally seeing how these songs were actually played. Chris's playing feels like a fantastic extension of my actual Beatles experience and understanding...all these years later! And that, is Cool.!

[@davism5]

John didn't play Revolution with a capo.

[@TheRavensOmen]

@@davism5 And he didn't wear that same shirt either.

[@brettzimmerman4566]

Thanks for this video - I leaned a lot about the back story of John’s love for the casino!!

[@gregoryian108]

Wow! That jam you do for "She's so Heavy" is 100% EPIC! Man, you can play!!

[@johnjjohningtoniii2439]

My lord, I love that solo you played at the top of the video.

[@drew3865]

Your playing at the beginning of the video has a very Ritchie Blackmore-esque feel to it even though it was a Beatles song you were playing. Loved it.

[@frederikdemant4647]

what song is that at the begining?

[@batjack54]

@@frederikdemant4647 it is a Beatles song. 'I want you (she's so heavy)' from Abbey Road

[@johnnotnecessary4417]

Great effort Chris. Much appreciated and terrific to hear those tones again. Being an older musician carried the burden of memory and to relive it is wonderful. Thank you.

[@JohnieLopez]

Chris, rippin' solo in the beginning of this video brother.....You have inspired me, and well, that's an endeavor in itself....bravo!

[@Lumenbrother]

the playing on she's so heavy Chris Buck .. most awesome. Hats off to you sir

[@mozilla2576]

Thanks to you Chris! Your playing and talent blows my mind. And, of course, who doesn't just luv The Beatles. Fun to see two of my favorites in more videos.

[@byronwheeler4210]

Chris, you can add Stevie Ray Vaughan to the list of Epiphone obsessed rock icons. He asked to play mine backstage at a club in Houston in 1980. I sold it in 1989, but it looked just like Paul's Casino shown in your video. Turns out his brother, Jimmy, loved Epiphones and his mentor, Freddie King, loved hollow bodies.

[@evil6564]

You sold a guitar stevie ray vaughan played?

[@byronwheeler4210]

Yeah man, for five minutes backstage at Fitzgeralds in Houston in 1980. I didn't sell the guitar case...one of my grandsons has it now.@@evil6564

[@markcain460]

My first electric was a 66 Sorrento with dual pick ups and a Bigsby in 1976. Still my No. 1 after owning Strats, Tele, Les Paul and Charvel. They have amazing tonal qualities that just cant be duplicated.

[@daffidavit]

My guitar teacher in 1965 (or 66) had an Epiphone and was a master of jazz music. His was a wide body and I can't recall if there were pick-ups, but the "F holes" were there. These videos bring up old memories of my younger life.

[@markhammer643]

The nicest neck I've ever had was on a late 1950s Epiphone Windsor, that was unfortunately stolen from me. The Windsor was also fully hollow, and very similar to the Gibson ES-125TDC, but unlike the Casino it had a floating wooden bridge, rather than fixed ABR style. I have an accurate clone of a Mosrite Combo, which is also a fully hollow guitar with a fixed bridge, like the Casino. But it has a top that is actually at least double the thickness of the back. If you tapped it with your eyes closed, you'd swear that it was a solid-body from the "thunk" it makes. Was this to counteract the tendency towards feedback? I don't know. Don't forget Mr. Gary Clark Jr., who also made use of a Casino for a while.

[@stiLLa2000]

i cant get enough of the jam in the beginning, im in awe

[@scottwinning7484]

Love your tone mate, that playing at the start is my new benchmark 👊

[@lawofaverages5373]

Your 'She's so heavy' was truly awesome pal. And thankful for the insightful history lesson. Learned a lot.

[@heliboy8762]

Chris - if you haven't already done so, I would love to see a similar piece on the Gretch Country Gentleman that George played on the earlier albums. I still have mine I bought when I was in 9th grade in 1966. Still sounds great, though quite different than the Casino.

[@hongjuanwu7539]

you bought your casino the same year George and John bought theirs.

[@gueikian]

Great video Chris. We’re proud to have brought back the USA made Casino while we continue to offer the more accessible overseas made one. Together with the Sheraton and Gibson ES 330/335 they are versatile guitars that can cover all genres!

[@ChrisBuckGuitar]

Thank you Cesar. Those new U.S. Casinos look incredible! Love the old headstock having been brought back as well 🙌🏻

[@GrandpaOnATunedScooter]

I have just bought the worn series made in China and it plays great, sounds great and looks stunning in worn olive drab. I never thought I'd afford one but there are some great offers at the moment. It's a super nice quality guitar.

[@patricktracy1966]

Nice video as always Chris. However, you have stated it was 1964 that Paul bought a Casino to sound like Jimi. Paul first heard Jimi in late 1966, shortly after Chas Chandler brought Jimi to London. Paul played the feedback guitar on "Its All Too much" and after watching your video, I bet that was his Casino. Cool stuff. Thanks.

[@ChrisBuckGuitar]

Good point! Memory’s a funny thing 🤷🏻‍♂️ guitar.com/news/music-news/paul-mccartney-guitar-jimi-hendrix/

[@MyDrugHell]

I heard it was John Mayall who recommended Paul try a Casino.

[@scottandrewbrass]

Paul played bass on "It's All Too Much". Guitars were by Harrison & Lennon only.

[@corneliuscrewe677]

@@MyDrugHell That’s what I’ve always heard.

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

@@MyDrugHell you’re right, it was most certainly after the visit to Mayall.

[@Atttuner]

Chris thanks for playing the parts so faithfully its a real treat to see and hear

[@albertlarroca1271]

People said , Gilmour, Or Zappa, etc....YOU ARE GREAT GUITAR PLAYER , not for the technic(also is great) but the taste in build a solo !!! my apreciation to you ! Rock n roll !!!

[@TheRMBoyd]

I love YOUR fiercly assertive playing on these classic tunes!

[@FreaquedeMusique]

Woooof. That intro solo was really incredible. It doesn't happen often that I am enticed by guitarplayers these days but that was very very well done.

[@p.b.edwards7287]

Love listening to Chris's packed, incisive analyses - with the added benefit of getting to hear his super playing on all these great guitars.

[@freewaybullit]

Loved this Chris. Your playing is outstanding! ... can't believe I was literally playing the intro riff to I Want You not 10 minutes ago...the universe.

[@macinfloydvolk]

Your phone eaves drops on you

[@therapist6328]

..that's so heavy

[@RobLawson1982]

There are no internet coincidences.

[@howlinhobbit]

@@macinfloydvolk - if that were true, and KZbin had access to that data, I’d be watching nothing but fart videos.

[@macinfloydvolk]

@@howlinhobbit lol well it is true, I’m not sure it’s true in THIS particular case but it is well known your phone eaves drops on you.

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Not a guitar player but have been listening to them for 65 years I’m always interested in there sound and how it’s produced. Thanks for the video

[@blakegilliam8223]

Man I'm digging your right hand technique slap it and pluck it it sounds so good

[@jamescoppe]

Your playing at the start of this is next level bro, really got the vibe of that song downpat.

[@LeftyPem]

Stunning performance as always, along with another fine dose of knowledge.

[@davidannett3322]

that intro man, so gooooooood.

[@stevescuba1978]

I would like to take a moment and say thank you and Merry Christmas to Chris and his audience. Chris is on top of the guitar world right now, and still taking time to celebrate those who came before, and to educate those who will follow. What a class act!

[@trex672]

Thom Yorke also plays his Casino pretty frequently. It's just an amazingly versatile instrument. I finally picked one up a couple of years ago - love it!

[@sunsetcliffs98]

Absolutely stunning guitar work!!!

[@paultheroman6637]

I just traded my Epi Les Paul for a new ES-335. The weight difference is substantial. The Les Paul was giving me backaches while I've been able to play the 335 for hours on end. I had to tweak the new guitar a bit to get the tone and sound that I like but it didn't involve much more than some height adjustments for the strings and some balancing of the Humbuckers so the bass strings were more aligned with the treble. Easy Peasy.

[@LPS-mh8kx]

I have an ES-335, love this baby.

[@Theweeze100]

Great episode Chris, thanks so much! Check out Robben Ford’s “Bringing it back home”. Sleeper “Casino” album. I’m sure he could have afforded to use any guitar he liked…Used a Casino to great efficacy. Correction: it was pointed to me that he used a Riviera. My mistake. It still sounds like 1 million bucks!

[@adammartinmusic8295]

It was a Riviera

[@zerohourdrift]

I’d never heard that, I know he’s a huge tele/335 guy. Had also heard the riviera rumor as well

[@Theweeze100]

@@zerohourdrift Yeah I talked to his guitar tech, he mentioned that the tele is a 1960. The album cover of “bringing it back home” shows him playing the Casno, and the song “On that morning” is IMHO that guitar. Wonderful song and tone. Check out live at RockPlast. The song “peace on my mind”. Phenomenal handling of a 335, you can hear it trying to get away from him squealing and howling. He miraculously makes it all sound musical?

[@Theweeze100]

@@adammartinmusic8295 Yes, I saw that later. Thanks will edit my Re😉

[@nickhadjirallis4888]

Amazing intro Chris!

[@pj_day]

most impressive guitarist on youtube and never seems like you’re showing off. cheers and thanks.

[@ricardojmestre]

True. Because he's so melodic

[@xjack2312]

60s Epiphones were quality gear. I had a 62 Rivoli bass for years, lovely bit of kit and to this day the one bass I really regret selling on.

[@markio5830]

Your videos are so well researched and informative, the playing is sublime, thanks Chris I always look forward to Friday Fretworks

[@58LPJr]

👏🏻Great articulation on the Get Back guitar stuff!

[@dennymcfastlane8530]

I always thought that the reason The Beatles were using Epiphone, was because of the contractual agreement to promote the cheaper line of guitars Gibson was producing at the time. It definitely worked in my neck of the woods. They sold the crap load out that Epiphone line during the early years of the Beatles from around 1964-68. I had a 1965 Epi Casino, but with only 1 P.U. in the middle of the body. That was a really well made & great playing instrument.

[@alans1313]

there also an embargo on intruments at the time

[@Azznbad]

The notion of sponsors hadn't really caught on then the way it came on later with bands promoting everything from amps to drum sticks. The Beatles also quite frankly didn't need those kind of contractual agreements by the mid 60s. They were after all already more popular than Jesus. If it had been contractual, I doubt Epiphone would have been cool with John taking 80 grit sandpaper to his. Plus remember, by 66 seeing what they were playing wasn't happening. They played a couple of TV appearances and may have recorded a couple of videos in the studio but the band wasn't seen on stsge.

[@AegonCallery-ty6vy]

And of course the Beatles hated them and only played them for contractual reasons..😄

[@daveduncan9005]

Keith Richards played a Casino around the same time, or maybe before, the Beatles had theirs. They closely followed each other, and influenced each other, so it's possible Paul saw Keith with a Casino when he decided to get one himself.

[@AegonCallery-ty6vy]

You might be right. If so it must be the only thing The Beatles took from the Stones..😊

[@AlanWinterboy]

Damn, your jam on She's So Heavy is hotter than anything in the original! I would buy that jam if it were offered as a soundfile. Thanks for the exciting bit.

[@Bloodray19]

That I Want You jam at the beginning should freaking be a full cover. It was amazing

[@rinosphere]

Endorsed. I'd add: it's a very responsive guitar on the treble side. Beatles were big on treble and cut-through. The bridge P90s give plenty.

[@rinosphere]

@@Wxterslide saw that (rhett). Couldn't help thinking it's all a way to drive traffic vis what's trending...

[@ChrisBuckGuitar]

@@Wxterslide I’ve never dealt with Epiphone nor undertaken any work (paid or otherwise) from them. It’d interfere with the work I do for Fender and Yamaha. Given how popular Get Back has been, I’d say it’s more likely to be a case of striking while the iron’s hot…it’s fun to be cynical though, I suppose

[@jaelge]

So glad I clicked on this. I've watched a good handful of your analyses but have yet to hear you play. Your soling to I Want You´s run-out riff is absolutely splendid. I, and others, I'm sure, like to take songs such as this, that have no solos (proper) and solo over them. Well done, mate!

[@fivewattworld]

Like the video Chris. We’ll have to do something together sometime. Merry Christmas mate!

[@srd8228]

I guess that might be something around gear.

[@stevescuba1978]

Yes please! Two of my favorite channels combined?

[@i8ittoo]

Must be a Beatles week, " The Casino sound by Rhett Schull" as well

[@burresseffects]

Five watt world sucks.

[@Sean_Farmer]

​@@burresseffects sad comment for sure. If you don't have something nice to say, well...

[@zinggdrew]

Excellent all around video. Thanks.

[@carpediem4413]

Can confirm… the tone of a Casino through a cranked small amp is unique (and amazing).

[@w.english5368]

You are correct. Ive had a Casino for nearly 5 years now... china made, but got it for a steal, so kind of let it sit in a bedroom all that time... This weekend I dusted it off, restrung it, set it up and fixed the toggle switch (common problem). Played it through my Vox Ac 15 cranked up on low volume.... couldn't put it down!

[@AegonCallery-ty6vy]

Even better through a cranked big amp. It's because they almost have a natural grindyness to them even when playing through a clean amp. I like them w Marshalls, Fender ( especially Supers) and of course the Vox AC30.

[@iainthomas5249]

Never saw any of your videos but I got 10 seconds into your intro tune and hit subscribe. That was amazing. Such a tasty solo. Gotta go listen to it again.

[@AJLucasLuthier]

I heard a story that when Gibson bought Epiphone they thought they were getting only the double bass division and were surprised when they received everything.

[@charlie-obrien]

They bought that iconic American brand for less than what we paid for our cars. And thank the gods they did, otherwise Epiphone might have gone the way of the Studebaker.

[@Azznbad]

@@charlie-obrien epiphone in many ways became their own worst enemy when it comes to public perception of their products. Most beginner players who buy their low end Les Paul's and SGs assume that all they make is entry level guitars, and are unaware of some of their history and better guitars they offer. I've heard people ask why Jimmy Page played a junky epiphone double necked SG when he had the money to buy a Gibson. I think it was also a mistake for Gibson to start selling lots of entry level guitars like its Maestro by Gibson Les Pauls, but I suppose money is money. There is however a reason why Cadillac didn't try to compete with yugo in the car market.

[@thebigsuperbeatle]

Nice job Chris! Somewhere back in the past I found out that Mal ventured out on 5 January 1966 and came back with George’s and John’s Casinos

[@smytharmstrong8543]

I saw the Beatles at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada in late August of 1966 -- you had to be there to know what it was truly like! No idea what guitars they were using since they apparently only used their Epiphones in the U.S. on their North American tour. It's interesting to hear about the impact of the Beatles on music and culture from people who weren't there (not talking about this channel -- this is a great channel and I subscribe). I can still clearly recall the chaos as John Lennon walked to his side of the stage and raised his hands together out in front of himself and over his head as thousands of screaming fans rose in unison to pay homage -- total pandemonium.

[@backandfour]

Noel Gallagher was never a fan of the Casino. I think he mostly played epi sheratons, riveras or his Gibson 335. In fact I remember reading an interview where he mentions p90s are not really his thing. The Epiphone Texan is many times also related to his name, even in the Epiphone website and I don't recall seeing him playing a Texan acoustic.

[@G0K3001]

I picked up a hard back book for $1.00 at a used book store a few years ago. It was a picture book of the Beatles. It chronicled their careers some were photos I had not seen. On the back cover Lennon had that same pose, looked like a monarch over looking his kingdom. All were exuberant in the picture. You could feel John's energy in the gesture........

[@jmad627]

Awesome! I remember my grandma's teenaged next door neighbor girl going to see them at Shea that summer in '66. I had asked if I could go but was laughed at because I was too little. I was just shy of my fifth birthday, then, lol!

[@benink5690]

Bigger than Jesus

[@geraldfrieberg7921]

Yep. Which explains why John ultimately HATED being identified as "a Beatle"....He was more interested in the music that he was the adulation. So, he quit The Beatles. Good for HIM !

[@ekimgib100]

Not only are you a good guitarist, you are fantastic. Your recapture of the Beatles lead guitar was amazing and made me feel good just watching you play. The presentation was very informative.

[@davidleinweber]

Great guitar. I’m always rooting for Epiphone and the new Get Back documentary must have been worth millions and millions in free advertising. Inspired by Gibson line gets high praise but it nice to see some standalone Epiphone designs.

[@peterh1353]

Sanding down guitars doesn't really work. Why nobody does it anymore.

[@spockboy]

Bro, that lead you did at the beginning was sweet.

[@computermediaonline]

Well, here's my story: At 17, I was getting ready to get a Gibson ES330TDC (P-90's, no trem), but watching the Epi Casino also. An older fellow working at the factory in Kalamazoo, Mich. told me the only difference between the 330 and the Casino at that time was the "prettier grained" wood, nicer book-match, etc was relegated to the Gibsons and that there was virtually no other difference. The early 60's Epi's and Gibsons (as you spoke of) had that issue with the neck sunk too deep toward the pickups, denying access to the high frets. When I walked into a small guitar shop in Ft Lauderdale in '68, I first tried a Flying V, (real Korina wood version). It was great in every way except I would have needed a bungee-cord to play/practice while sitting. The 2nd guitar was the Gib ES330 but a newer model with the neck set "out" like a 335. Perfect!! I purchased it for $280 with a Gibson Case. I still play it live these days in my classic rock band. It's still my fave (even among the Strats, Tele's, Gretch's, Guild's, Dano's, etc). and I use the feedback in a controlled manner to sustain notes endlessly with great classic tone thru a '68 Twin, or '65 Princeton, or a newer VOX. Knowing about "Kalamazoo" was valuable when I found that word on a 1940 K-series acoustic (a la Robert Johnson) in a thrift shop.

[@AegonCallery-ty6vy]

I still have my K14 Kalamazoo..

[@willrogeberg4365]

Excellent playing at the beginning!! Tone too.

[@travisbartley58]

I was inspired by John Lennon's Epiphone Casino. My main guitar is a Epiphone Casino Coupe I like the 339 body style it's easier to handle when gigging I know it's not the same size as John Lennon's guitar but I like it

[@hamishhunter2280]

i have a coupe myself sounds fab but in live environment the feedback becomes unbearable , currently trying to sell mine :(

[@travisbartley58]

@@hamishhunter2280 I use my coupe live to play local clubs. I use the middle position and roll of the knobs to about 7. Alot of it depends on your amp I use a Fender Champion 50 that has built-in effects and keep everything to 5. Then run a DI Box out to front of house.

[@piplee1439]

I think there was a bit of ad-lib on So Heavy there? And bloody marvellous it was!!!!!!

[@kelalamusic9258]

After watching the video, "Get Back," and perhaps watching your video, sales of the Casino might very well escalate. I was fortunate to be a good friend of my brother's manager, Roy Young. We hung out a lot together. Roy was a huge rocker in England during the 50's, and became a close friend with the Beatles, and in particular, John Lennon. On occasion, Roy would play the piano on stage with the Fab Four. Roy, being a close friend of John, wrote a tribute song for him after his death. I lived during a great era, but, unfortunately, didn't get to meet the Beatles. But, I had good stories told to me by a close friend of theirs, Roy Young. Roy past away a number of years ago. I truly miss him.

[@traviskeeler4533]

Hey, is that the SAME Roy Young who ended up living in Toronto later in life? If so, him, and my Father (Wayne Keeler) were good friends and used to play a LOT of Billiards together on the Danforth at Silver Cue Billiards in the East End. They even jammed together a few times as my Dad was a singer (used to do Conway Twitty as good as Conway!..lol...) I met Roy MANY times and he was a great gentleman and even signed some old posters for me and some friends (Wish I still had them!) back in the day. We knew he was 'famous" in a previous "life" but had no idea of the significance back then as we were simply too young. I was unaware of his passing. My Dad passed this summer. Small world....(but I wouldn't want to paint it!....As the old man used to say...lol....)

[@chromiumveins]

great job, Chris. Really nice

[@tyrssen1]

Wow, that was killer playing, Chris!

[@cmp6008]

First heard Chris in a Paul Davids video and I think he might be my favorite KZbin guitarist. His feel and sense of dynamics man...just love to hear him play.

[@JohnNoirSmith]

Not sure if I've had three or six Casinos, but they've kept fascinating me throughout the years. Though I've never incorporated their sound into my songs ever (I've loved my Strat Nat too much to be able to), they've really been a great source of song writing inspiration time and time again 😁

[@Jimmyjames738]

That intro was something else, nice one ✌️

[@pay9011]

I own two Epiphones now. The acoustic EL-00 (pre-pro) and an electric Les Paul Special I. I'm a terrible player but it feels cool to own such an historic brand.

[@kenwittlief255]

as long as you keep yourself amused, that is the most important factor

[@cmmnsenserules4339]

This was very well done!!! Thanks bud

[@soulagent79]

I recently bought one of the new Epiphone Worn Casinos, which is amazing. Unlike the older model (which is still in production) it comes with CTS-pots, redesigned pickups and a very thin finish.

[@junes2k]

you are really nailing the tones. i mean dead on.