{"product_id":"1998-epiphone-usa-john-lennon-1965-casino-limited-edition-1794-of-1965-w-ohsc-coa","title":"1998 Epiphone USA John Lennon 1965 Casino Limited Edition #1794 of 1965 w\/ OHSC + COA","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFor Sale: 1998 Epiphone USA John Lennon 1965 Casino Limited Edition – #1794 of 1965 | COA | OHSC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a \u003cstrong\u003e1998 Epiphone USA Limited Edition John Lennon 1965 Casino\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e#1794 of only 1,965 produced\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal hard-shell case, Certificate of Authenticity, and accessories shown in the photos\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare and highly collectible limited-edition Casino created as a tribute to \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Lennon’s iconic 1965 Epiphone Casino\u003c\/strong\u003e. Limited to just 1,965 examples, these guitars were built with premium appointments including \u003cstrong\u003eGibson USA P-90 pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fully hollow body, rosewood fingerboard, and period-inspired details intended to capture the look, feel, and unmistakable character of Lennon's original instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example remains in excellent condition and includes its important original COA and accessories, making it especially appealing for both the serious Beatles collector and the player looking for a great vintage-style Casino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent – 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight surface scratches from careful use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few small dings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally clean overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is straight and stable, and the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal frets are in excellent condition with virtually no visible wear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier. It plays cleanly up and down the fingerboard with comfortable action and no buzzing or dead spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal hard-shell case\u003c\/strong\u003e is included and remains in great condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLimited Edition #1794 of 1965\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is individually numbered \u003cstrong\u003e#1794 of only 1,965 produced\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production quantity of 1,965 was chosen to reference the year of the Casino associated with Lennon, making this far more than a standard production Epiphone Casino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its limited production, Lennon connection, Gibson USA electronics, and accompanying collector materials, these have become increasingly desirable among Beatles enthusiasts, Casino fans, and collectors of artist-associated instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Epiphone USA Limited Edition John Lennon 1965 Casino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e #1794 of 1,965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hollow Double-Cutaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.64\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e .81\" at the 1st Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e .96\" at the 12th Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson USA P-90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson USA P-90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Volume, 2 Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-Way Pickup Selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 lbs 4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included as shown in photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGibson USA P-90 Pickups\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major feature of this limited-edition Casino is its pair of \u003cstrong\u003eGibson USA P-90 single-coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP-90s are an essential part of the classic Casino sound, providing more body and midrange than a typical Fender-style single-coil while retaining the clarity, dynamics, and raw edge that distinguish them from humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the fully hollow construction, these pickups deliver everything from warm, woody cleans and jangly rhythm sounds to gritty, harmonically rich overdrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wonderfully responsive combination that reacts noticeably to both picking dynamics and changes at the guitar's volume controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTone \u0026amp; 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