The Beatles and the Epiphone CasinoĪs well as an Epiphone Casino, Clark plays Gibson ES-330, and Fender Telecaster.

Clark also recorded with Alicia Keys and The Foo Fighters, and his major label debut Blak and Blu, was released in 2012. It was by playing with Jimmie and other members of the Austin music scene that Clark earned his spurs and help lead him to the point where he was named Rolling Stone's Best Young Gun in 2011.Īlong the way, Clark sang vocals on Sheryl Crow's cover of The Jackson Five's I want You Back on her 100 Miles from Memphis album and played at the 2010 Crossroads Guitar Festival. It was there Clark met Clifford Antone, promoter and owner of Antone's, an Austin club which played host to gigs from no less than Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmie Vaughan. Gary Clark Jr's music career is rooted in his home town, Austin, Texas. 'Blak & Blue' Casinos are amazing guitars. 'Getting my first Casino changed my life. 'I pretty much knew from day one that I needed a few things for my arsenal, and the Epiphone Casino is the one guitar that always stood out,' said Clark. If she didn't play so well I might have returned it and tried another one, but there was no way I was gonna send it back over some minor cosmetic flaw when everything else was so perfect.The Epiphone Gary Clark Jr Casino 'Blak and Blu' is the latest limited edition signature guitar from one of the oldest names in the guitar business.Īvailable with either a trapezoid or Bigsby tailpiece, this Casino comes in 'blak and blu' burst and has a laminated maple body and is fitted with Gibson P-90 pickups. The only issue i have is the workmanship on the binding is lacking in two minor spots. She plays beautifully and was well setup straight out of the box. I love everything about this guitar from the sparkling cleans when played softly, to the snarl when you strum a little harder. Don't get me wrong, I still love my Strats and always will, but the Casino is getting all my attention right now. I am proud to say that I am now in the Epi family. Something caught my eye with the Blac and Blu and I figured I would give it a try. I've owned Gibsons and a bunch of Fenders and have always called myself a 'Fender Guy', they have always fit me and my playing style.

I've been playing for nearly 30 years and have never even picked up an Epiphone. I preordered mine on March 12th and just received it last Wednesday May 20th and let me tell you, it was well worth the wait.

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