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Epiphone Limited Edition 50th Anniversary 1961 Casino Royal Tan TD Outfit

Celebrate 50 Years of Epiphones Classic Casino! Epiphone has made a name for itself by producing some of the greatest and most innovative musical instruments for over 135 years. While models such as Masterbilts, Broadways, Wilshires, Coronets, Emperors and Texans are some of Epiphones most memorable models, the Casino is arguably our most famous due to its close association with the Beatles. Now, Epiphone brings back the first Casino in celebration of its 50th anniversary - the "1961" Casino. The new 1961 Anniversary Casino has many features that were discontinued after the first year of production. The result is a classic that will be both familiar and totally new even to Casino lovers like Paul McCartney, Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher and Keith Richards. Original Premium Electronics: No detail of the original 61 Casino has been missed. Since the original Casinos incorporated parts and electronics from the Gibson factory, the 1961 Anniversary Casino has followed the same philosophy. Epiphone has recreated the original black P90s using a Gibson USA P-90R dog-ear pickup for rhythm and a Gibson USA P-90T at the bridge. Widely known as Gibsons first successful single-coil pickup, these lean and mean P-90s offer a stellar combination of high output and biting treble response. They also feature vintage two-conductor, braided, shielded wiring and black plastic covers. Other electronics faithful to the original Casino include a Switchcraft(TM) 3-way toggle and 1/4" output jack. The P90s were a favorite among jazz players for their clear horn-like tone. A young jazz student in 1961 could put on some flat wounds (and perhaps an unwound third if the teacher wasnt looking) and hear the tone of Barney Kessel, Tal Farlow, or maybe even Charlie Christian.Limited Production - Get One While You Can! Production records indicate that only 176 Casino TDs (trapeze) and 153 Casino TDVs (Tremotone) were made in 1961 so if you happen to have an original, you not only have a very rare instrument but a valuable one as well. Today, originals sell for $5,000 or more depending upon condition. So if you dont own one, nows your chance! But dont wait too long. Epiphone is only making a total of 1,961 Anniversary Casinos and once theyre gone... theyre gone!

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