The reason The Beatles used EPIPHONES... | Friday Fretworks
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- A closer look at the Epiphone Casino's role in the Beatles guitar sound.
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Key Points:
0:00 Intro
0:08 JAM! (She’s So Heavy)
1:17 Quick Epiphone history
2:49 Paul McCartney/Casino Construction
3:50 JAM! (Helter Skelter)
4:36 John & George
6:03 JAM! (Get Back)
7:14 Discontinuing the Casino/its return
8:03 Why did the Beatles choose the Casino?
9:30 JAM! (Revolution)
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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
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 ...
@@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.
McCartney often mixes up dates when retelling his stories Chris, we’ll let you off 🥴
McCartney has said in other interviews that it was John Mayall that encouraged him to buy a hollow body.
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
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."
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.
They did not write...they were a boy band singing and covering songs other have made for them.
@@kongmik Sure Michael.
@@kongmik Ugh
@@kongmik Are you Michael Nesmith?
Wow, that version of ‘She’s so heavy’ at the start is just amazing! 🙌
Perfect licks and vibes to show off what the Casino has hidden behind it's jazzy looks.
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.
ruclips.net/video/2iHwqlVi9wE/видео.html
@@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.
I really want to know what Chris is using to get that nasally sound.. Sound amazing as always!
Last song Beatles recorded.
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 .
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!
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.
Those AKG mics they started using when they went to Apple were really cool looking
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
Cool, waaay cool.
Like unboxing a brand new leslie speaker and fender piano!
@@remirussin7240 they built 🍏 didn't go there
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.
Jealous
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!
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!
@@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.
I heard the first thing Lennon did to his epi was sand the varnish off of it.
for more tone.
that intro man, so gooooooood.
Man, "I Want You / She's So Heavy" almost blew the top of my head off! You've got it goin' on!
was not expecting to be this floored by a solo from clicking on a random video. subbed
Dude, loved that solo in the first seconds, thanks for the inspiration!
Chris thanks for playing the parts so faithfully its a real treat to see and hear
That intro man... what in the love of all that is holy! Just, amazing.
Your videos are so well researched and informative, the playing is sublime, thanks Chris I always look forward to Friday Fretworks
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!
Love listening to Chris's packed, incisive analyses - with the added benefit of getting to hear his super playing on all these great guitars.
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.
I love all the beatles related videos we are getting lately! There are so many interesting facts about them!
Stunning performance as always, along with another fine dose of knowledge.
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!
almost forgot to watch the jam in the beginning today.
this is the best one ever.
Absolutely stunning guitar work!!!
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.
Your 'She's so heavy' was truly awesome pal. And thankful for the insightful history lesson. Learned a lot.
I love YOUR fiercly assertive playing on these classic tunes!
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.
Wow! That jam you do for "She's so Heavy" is 100% EPIC! Man, you can play!!
Love your soling on She's so Heavy. Great vid all around! Thanks for posting it.
Great playing as usual, Chris. Keep it up, very informative, and I lived all through those times.
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!
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.
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!!
great job, Chris. Really nice
Excellent all around video. Thanks.
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.
@Pollywog clearly says ”10 hours every weekend”
Being a youtuber is a modern version of 'making it'. No agent needed
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!
James Donnelly. My thoughts exactly...said by you better than I could. Cool. Chris does an excellent, informative and exciting presentation.
This is really cool. Thanks for posting. Good info!
My lord, I love that solo you played at the top of the video.
Oh man, great jam! Thats one of my all time favorites, and your spin on it is awsome! You make me want a casino!
Thanks for this video - I leaned a lot about the back story of John’s love for the casino!!
That's awesome Chris. Well done!
That was a great historic video. Glad you share such enthusiasm!
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.
Sir, you need to know that 90% of a guitar's tone comes from the fingers.
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.
That intro uses an overdrive pedal, or it's played with the gain turned up. Fingers yeah, but with overdrive too.
@@mt-nv4jd the tone comes from the guitar and amp. The fingers just fluctuate it
@@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.
What an excellent presenter. I could listen to him for hours. As well as his super playing. 🍺 .
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!
Awesome playing Chris, the solo at the start of the video is fantastic!
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
Yup. It was John Mayall of the Blues Breakers that inspired McCartney to get a casino and then George and John got theirs.
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.
@@jmad627 but he started in England in 66
exactly
bad info
@@BarryWarne Could have been Keith Richards too (he was using a Casino and was close to the Beatles)
Chris, rippin' solo in the beginning of this video brother.....You have inspired me, and well, that's an endeavor in itself....bravo!
Excellent video. Fantastic playing as usual.
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.
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!
Dude your insane at guitar that intro….
Very well done !!!
This was very well done!!! Thanks bud
most impressive guitarist on youtube and never seems like you’re showing off. cheers and thanks.
True. Because he's so melodic
Amazing intro Chris!
Your playing at the start of this is next level bro, really got the vibe of that song downpat.
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.
Love your tone mate, that playing at the start is my new benchmark 👊
Incredible video
Amazing playing...always a treat....
Man I'm digging your right hand technique slap it and pluck it it sounds so good
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.
Thanks, Chris. Love this insight!
That intro was heavy!! My Trio does a version of the same song and you've definitely given me some food for thought with those monster chops man!
Need to hear a cover of you doing “she’s so heavy” love the solo at the beginning!
Wow, that was killer playing, Chris!
GREAT solo in the intro, Chris!!
i cant get enough of the jam in the beginning, im in awe
Gee, your playing is so spot on to the recordings. It takes me back to when I was a kid. Thanks for giving me those nice memories. One thing I don't understand is that George said on a video that he didn't even know that he could have a different guitar, even a round one he said.
Cracking video Chris. Really informative. Lennon loved that Casino guitar, he always said it was one of his favourites.
great playing Chris!!!!
THAT SOLO in the intro was insane! Thanks for that!
Liked the video within the first minute just because of that guitar performance
Damn that intro was awesome!
Luv your style Chris. Great playing
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.
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..
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.
@@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.
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?
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.
Hell yeah you beat me to it, man😂 both are legends anyway
This was a most enjoyable history lesson. Thanks, Chris!
Awesome intro!!! My JAM!!!
Your videos and knowledge of music is a pleasure to watch.. your guitar skills also is brilliant .. wonderful channel 👍🏼
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.
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.!
John didn't play Revolution with a capo.
@@davism5 And he didn't wear that same shirt either.
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.
what song is that at the begining?
@@frederikdemant4647 it is a Beatles song. 'I want you (she's so heavy)' from Abbey Road
First heard Chris in a Paul Davids video and I think he might be my favorite RUclips guitarist. His feel and sense of dynamics man...just love to hear him play.
Really enjoyed your review of The casino 3 years ago, and this follow up review. Great stuff!! Love the Chanel
My first electric guitar was an Epiphone Red Dot, back in 1973. Loved it!
Holy shit Chris that first solo on I Want You tore me a new bunghole, fokhin 'ell man
Sick tone! Wow! Great intro. You rock!
you are really nailing the tones. i mean dead on.
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.
Thanks Chris, I love the research you do. So informative, and I appreciate instruments more when I know more about their background and why musicians chose them. Many Thanks, Happily subscribed ! Cheers, ... I edit this to add: ''And you're an amazing player too ! Inspiring !''
Incrediblely nice played mate, great research too !
Great episode! Great playing. Great topic.
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!
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.
👏🏻Great articulation on the Get Back guitar stuff!
What a video and great playing, thank you!
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.
That I Want You jam at the beginning should freaking be a full cover. It was amazing
This is so great thank You
the playing on she's so heavy Chris Buck .. most awesome. Hats off to you sir