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We are the trusted guitar price guide for providing guitar blue book values. The casino corresponds to the gibson es330 having the same dimensions and construction, but with different headstock shape and tailpiece. Its a racecarsized, super slick coupe version of the legendary hollowbody that has. First released in 1961, the casino is arguably epiphone s most wellknown model. Discussion in guitars in general started by thames, aug 8, 2008. In a catalog that also includes classics like the masterbilts and emperors, it says a lot about. While the thinline casino and the nearly identical gibson es330 bear a close resemblance to the gibson es335 model, they have a few major differences that contribute to their significantly different sound. 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 available with either a trapezoid or bigsby tailpiece, this. Epiphone is an american musical instrument manufacturer founded in 1873 by anastasios stathopoulos, currently based in nashville, tennessee. I would rather they didnt copy the gibson headstock. Ill be replacing the pickups and other electronics, but im very happy with this guitar otherwise. Ive done a few searches and havent found much discussion about this. Pricey for a casino, especially since gary clark is leaving them behind for the sg.

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Keen to redress the balance for those with smaller pockets, epiphone has launched the new indonesianmade inspired by john lennon casino. With a pair of dogear p90s, this hollowbody electric is a truly versatile guitar. Its a racecarsized, super slick coupe version of the legendary hollowbody that has been a favorite of tone connoisseurs from keith richards to the beatles, to gary clark jr. Ever since the beatles purchased three casinos back in 1964, this hollow epi model has taken on a life of its own. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the. The casino corresponds to the gibson es330 having the same. New finishes and pickups for casino, les paul and sg. Your electric guitar could be worth thousands where to sell. Vintage guitar oldenburg and tobias hoffmann present a epiphone casino in pelham blue from 1967, more infos at. How to verify authentic gibson serial numbers epiphone.

The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. These were manufactured, i believe, from 2002 through. The epiphone range of the 1960s closely followed the gibson guitars of the same time. You can identify it from a room full of guitars and amps and using only sound, it will always stand. Possibly the most famous epiphone guitar in music history, the epiphone casino thinline, hollowbody archtop electric guitar is built with a traditional laminated maple top, back and sides and solid mahogany neck with authentic epiphone dog ear p90 classic pickups to provide the legendary tone of the casino made famous by the beatles nearly 50 years ago. Ever since owning a 63 epiphone casino one pickup version back in 1967, i have loved the stubby epiphone headstock shape. The epiphone casino was one of the main thinline hollowbodies produced by epiphone following the brands acquisition by gibson in 1957. Epiphone casino pelham blue from 1967 presented by vintage. Epiphone casino coupe electric guitar vintage sunburst i personally prefer it without the white pick guard. Epiphone les paul 100 lp100 electric guitar black, used guitar.

Equipped with two vintage p90 singlecoil pickups, the casino still delivers those beatlesque tones at a price every player can afford. Epiphone 6 string righthanded electric guitars for sale. This 1967 epiphone casino comes in an ultrarare pelham blue finish. Epiphone was gibsons main rival in the archtop market prior to 1957. A better choice, if you can afford it, would be the epiphone elitist casino, which is made in japan. Since its initial release in 1961, the epiphone casino has been the instrument of choice for guys like paul mccartney, john lennon, george harrison, keith richards and paul weller. The epiphone casino is a thinline hollow body electric guitar manufactured by epiphone, a branch of gibson. Epiphone es339 p90 pro semihollowbody electric guitar pelham blue. Epiphone casino coupe semihollowbody electric guitar, gloss vintage sunburst finish coupe sized casino the casino coupe is the legendary casino reborn in an strum away with these simple guitar tips. Like every guitar with her own sound, you may like it or not. Its a good question and heres the answer, according to dr. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. For me is one of the best guitars ever made from epiphone in his long history.

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Epiphone casino style number e230td serial number 856341 from what i can tell by the serial number it was made in 1958 but i cant find any information on the casino prior to 1961. Epiphone texan is built using a solid sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, with a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. I felt in love with the casino model from epiphone. He plays this model once in his shows to keep the sales going. While the thinline casino and the nearly identical gibson es330 bear a close resemblance to the gibson es335 model. Epiphone likes to call the casino one of their greatest contributions to music, and were not about to disagree. Epiphone s original semiacoustic, the casino has changed little over the years. Great deals on epiphone 6 string righthanded electric guitars. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. Epiphone casino electric guitar turquoise musicians friend. I really like 335 style guitars and this one is in pretty nice shape. Unlike a gibson es335 or an epiphone sheraton, the casino is a full hollowbody and lacks a wood centerblock running through the middle of the body.

Lennon, old hollywood, the beatles, good music, rock and roll, good books. Although generally fitted with a trapezetype tailpiece, often a. When he told me it was just a couple of years old, even though ive. Epiphone casino coupe thinline hollow body electric guitar, natural. Vintage epiphone 1964 casino hollow body electric guitar. Proudly handcrafted in bozeman, montana by gibson acoustic luthiers, the made in the u. Epiphone texan is built using a solid sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, with a rosewood fingerboard. Buy epiphone casino thinline hollow body electric guitar, vintage sunburst. Epiphone standard casino guitar cme gear demo youtube. Epiphone casino 2001 korean built outstanding cond. Unlike a gibson es335 or an epiphone sheraton, the casino is a. The epiphone casino electric guitar is the guitar that put epiphone on the map. First released in 1961, the casino is arguably epiphones most wellknown model. By opethian11, 8 years ago on electric guitar values.

So, if you had, say, a mid1990s koreanmade epiphone les paul with a. The blue book of acoustic guitars and blue book of electric guitars are the two leading reference and value. Epiphone releases limitededition 50th anniversary 1961. Epiphone les paul 100 electric guitar black soundscheapinc. Basses, amplifiers, effects, and pro audio gear coming up. Unfollow epiphone casino john lennon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Wondering on the current book value of my epiphone gothic flying v 58 reissue, not sure on model number. I havent played one, but my experience with my elitist dot and the experience of others here.

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