the john lennon model seemed to have the finish sanded off. Now is it true that the john lennon model has gibson p90's? i read some contradictory opinion on the net about the pickups. The john lennon model did sound sharper, clearer and crunchier when a/b'd with the cheaper casino model. fortunately they had exactly also my model, which did cost 600 euro at the time of my purchase (2005) and now sells for 475 euro. days ago i found a epi casino john lennon for 729 euro, until now i only was aware of the 3500 euro john lennon limited model, so it was nice to check out a cheaper model. I own the normal epi casino in natural finish like this:Īnd it's a fine guitar.