Classic 1985 Epiphone Casino - Vintage Sunburst - Made in Japan (Matsumoto) Come Together John Lennon Vibes! Super Clean & Professionally Set Up! (Perfect Frets, Intonation, Action)
1985 Epiphone Casino SB (Sunburst)
Beautiful Example - Get Back! John Lennon Vibes
Made in Japan (Matsumoto)
Serial: #5043021
Weight: 6 pounds 12 oz's
Nut: 1.68
Thickness of the Neck at the 1st Fret is .79 and .97 at the 12th
Comes w Original Case Pictured
$$ Professionally setup for optimal tone and playability...Truly Stage or Studio Ready! (Including Fret Work, Intonation, Truss Rod and Action)
Pretty as a picture and as proud as a peacock we have a winning hand for all you "Revolutionary" players out there. Up for sale here at The Guitar Dude we have an amazing Epiphone Casino exquisitely crafted in 1985 in Japan by the famous Matsumoto factory. It is a definite head turner and jaw dropper in every sense. These guitars are renowned for their sweet playability and simply amazing tone....this one is no exception. This instrument is lightweight and tone-fully resonant, playability is in the "plays itself" category, and the sound is absolutely phenomenal. This guitar is in excellent shape all around, the instrument has no discernible play wear and cosmetically just a few small handling marks are apparent. The Casino has a voice all it's own and has attained quite a legendary status, thanks in no small part to the fact that three of the Beatles owned a Casino and the instrument was featured on many of their most famous recordings. Paul McCartney still has his Casino and has remarked that if he could only have one electric guitar the Casino would be it. The most iconic use of the Casino however, came from John Lennon's prominent use of it for much of his work between 67-70. From Sgt. Pepper's to Dirty Mac to Get Back, John slung the Casino like the master he was. Johns brilliant and criminally underrated guitar skills were a huge part of the grittier sound the Beatles started to exhibit around the White Album, and the woody howl of John's go to Epiphone Casino is all over Let it Be and the band's magnum opus, Abbey Road. From Come Together and I Want You (She's So Heavy) to the breadth of side two's brilliant song grouping John's Casino is omnipresent, contributing it's bluesy, thick sound and primal, timbral wail to "You Never Give Me Your Money" and "Polyethene Pam" and creating a timeless, and iconic sound that will always stand as one of rock music's greatest ever.
Here's a rare opportunity to own a piece of the magic that inspired so many of us to pick up our guitar and play, the sound that was pure and filled with grit and soul and inspired us to imagine. This Epiphone Casino will take you an a Magical Mystery Tour of your very own, and it's not going to be around very long......so before you get back to where you once belonged, ready, steady, go!
This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
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The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. @TheGuitarDude
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We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.
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