Lennon was photographed with his Casino many times throughout his career, and it has become one of the most recognizable guitars in rock history.
He can be seen playing it in music videos for songs like “Instant Karma!,” “Imagine,” and “Watching The Wheels.” The Casino became Lennon’s main guitar during his solo career as well. Lennon used his Casino on some of the Beatles’ most popular recordings, including “Revolution,” “Norwegian Wood,” “Lady Madonna,” “Hey Jude,” and “Across The Universe.” He can also be seen playing the guitar in the band’s iconic performance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. He later had the pickguard removed and the guitar refinished again in black. Lennon’s Casino was originally sunburst in color, but he had it refinished in white shortly after he got it. It has been on display since 1988 and is considered one of the most iconic guitars of all time.
The instrument was donated by Yoko Ono, Lennon’s widow. PRO TIP:John Lennon’s Epiphone Casino can be found in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
