JammyDodger Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Hey All, My first post here although I've been reading and researching posts for some time. I have recently bought a Epiphone Casino. I want to modify it to be like Lennon's guitar in the '68 / 70 era. I have taken the finish down to the wood and am now starting with the cosmetic mods. So, I have two questions so far. First of all, does anyone know if he had changed out the stock tuners for the Grovers in that era? I haven't been able to tell from any photos or film from that ear (i.e. Rock and Roll Circus, rooftop film, Live in Toronto). I have bought a set of Grovers but will need to open up the holes in the headstock to use them. I would rather not do this if they were not on the guitar at that time. Second question is, the 2 hole Truss Rod Cover. Does anyone on the board here know where these can be had? Thanks to everyone for such a great source of information. Best Regards, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 double-post, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Look at the 4th string tuner, which is turned face-on to the camera - you can make out the longer, thinner spindle, and small, flattened oval head of a Kluson tuner. Definitely Klusons at the time of the Savile Row rooftop concert (30th January 1969). Even clearer in this photo from the Canteen: http://www.thecanteen.com/lennon8.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammyDodger Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Hey, Thanks for those pics. Those are definitely the silver Kluson's. Best regards, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammyDodger Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 To All, Anyone have an idea on the 2 hole truss rod cover? Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Maybe you could ask TWANG? (He's a member here who seems to specialize in custom-making esoteric guitar parts). http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/user/115-twang/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweed2 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Try Terrapin. They'll even engrave it with whatever you want. Great guy, nice product. http://www.terrapinisland.com/chitzenitza/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiekiduk Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 this looks almost like it except for gold tuners http://www.kurosawagakki.com/items/detail/105756.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatleBoy Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 this looks almost like it except for gold tuners http://www.kurosawagakki.com/items/detail/105756.html Yes, it's a wonderful guitar. Excellent recreation. I had one to which I had added the silver Klusons. Alas, it had to go to make room for original/vintage '65 Casino! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Theres an old thread on here http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/70609-i-finally-lennonized-my-casino/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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