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Epiphone Casino Worn Hollowbody Electric Guitar Olive Drab
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Description
The Casino from Epiphone has been a rock-n-roll standard since 1961 when the genre was still developing. Since then, it’s been the guitar of choice for many legendary players from Howlin’ Wolf and Keith Richards to John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison from the Beatles. Now available with beautiful worn finish options, the Casino still features all the classic design elements that made it popular for over half a century, including a 5-ply maple hollowbody, two Dogear P-90 pickups and a mahogany neck. Some classics never go out of style and with the look and feel of this Epiphone Casino guitar, it’s easy to see (and hear) why.
Features
- Worn finish
- 5-ply maple hollowbody
- Dogear P-90 pickups
- Mahogany neck with '60s C profile
- Epiphone LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge
- Epiphone Vintage Deluxe tuners
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Specs
Body
- Body Type: Double-cutaway semi-hollowbody
- Top wood: Maple
- Body wood: Maple
- Neck shape: C
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Scale length: 24.7"
- Material: Indian laurel
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays: Trapezoid
- Nut width/material: 1.69" / Bone
- Configuration: HH
- Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
- Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
- Control layout: Individual volume, Individual tone, Individual volume, Individual tone
- Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
- Tailpiece: Trapeze
- Tuning machines: Locking
- Color: Nickel
- Number of strings: 6 String
- Case: Sold separately
- Orientation: Right-handed
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Reviews
4.64
33 Reviews
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
5
Worth 4 times the price!
This thing is easily worth 4 times the price. The build quality is impeccable. The binding is perfectly flush, the finish is beautiful and evenly applied and the intonation was extremely close out of the box (I only had to move the G string saddle back a bit to set it, all the other strings were perfect). The headstock has a nice molded profile to the sides - this is something I haven't seen on other Epiphone guitars. The PRO p90 pickups are fantastic. I have 11 other electrics from an epi 335 to a Gibson Les Paul Traditional to modded teles and strats and I never could quite find that classic clear tone with a thick rich drive when you dig into it that I've been looking for - this Casino has that sound! Every website/listing likes to talk about the Beatles… that comparison doesn't speak to what this guitar is capable of. This is more in line with Gary Clark Jr., The Black Crowes, Jack White and The Allman Brothers Band sounds. Think rich, bluesy rock. It's much cooler than "the Beatles guitar". Plug this sucker into a Vox and you're in business. The C shape neck is very comfortable- it has a flat back with rounded sides. Plus, with the satin finish your hand moves more freely up and down the neck. It's nice to play unplugged too, it's fully hollow so it plays/sounds like a quieter acoustic unplugged. The knobs/pots are really cool looking and work great with no scratching. They have even adjustments - no quick falls after a certain number like you see with others in this price range. They have a cool old school tab to show where you are on the dial (no pictures show this little detail). All in all - super cool vintage vibe, sweet clean tone with a fun roaring bite on the gain - excellent guitar.
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Most Liked Negative Review
3
Neat retro design but impossible to play hi frets
The one thing about this guitar that sets it back a bit is that the heel neck joint is pretty far forward, especially when compared to a Dot or 335- the heel and strap peg sits at the 14th fret so it plays like a classical guitar almost or a 14 fret acoustic- playing leads at the high frets from 17 and above is nearly impossible. Other than that its a nice guitar for what it is, but its not that great by any means. Worth the price? I guess so... The other thing setting it back is this bridge design rattles too, it's really annoying. But it's period accurate. Whatevs
Filters
Best Uses
- Practicing24
- Jamming22
- Recording21
- Small Venues15
- Rock Concerts14
Cons
- Craftsmanship2
- Fret Buzz1
- Not as comfortable as a solid-body axe1
- A few defects In the finish , neck joint1
- Hard to keep it in tune even after setup1
Describe Yourself
- Experienced23
- Novice6
- Professional Musician4
Pros
- Fun To Play31
- Good Tone29
- Good Feel27
- Good Pick Up25
- Solid Electronics20
Reviewed by 33 customers
Great purchase
Verified Buyersubmitted3 months ago
byArnold
fromSanta Barbara
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Great sound. My daughter loves it.
Fantastic guitar at this price!
submitted4 months ago
byBrian
fromTewksbury, MA
This guitar can produce warm, full-bodied tones that I cannot get from my solid body axe. But, flip the switch or change the volume/tone and she gets rockin' instantly! The body is very resonant, and the pickups are indeed sensitive to body motion. The P-90s are fantastic.
My first electric
submitted4 months ago
byWilly
fromMissouri
I bought my Casino lightly used from GC. A quick check of the serial number showed it was manufactured 6 months prior. While in the store I plugged into Positive Grid Spark 40, and ran through some scales (my first time playing in public, and first time playing an electric). I was impressed by the weight, balance, and sound of the Casino. I have small hands and the neck is friendly to small hands. I would recommend the Casino as a first guitar for young player. The light weight works for me as I have a spinal injury, and solid body guitars are too heavy to play for extended periods.
A superb hollow body guitar.
submitted6 months ago
byJason M
fromOrland Ca
After wanting one of these for many years I finally decided to pull the trigger. I've been a huge fan of P90s for many years before it was cool, and the combination in this wonderfully light and playable platform is nothing short of stunning. The olive drab finish feels great, the neck profile just perfectly fits my hand, and the fret work was perfectly acceptable. If you are on the fence, just do it before they come to their senses and raise the prices.
Love this guitar
submitteda year ago
byDominick
fromMount Laurel, NJ
I'm glad Epiphone used the worn finish on the Casino. Remember, John and George, sanded their Casinos down and removed all the finish so they could get that "Beatle" sound. I love this guitar!!!
Great guitar, fantastic value
Verified Buyersubmitteda year ago
byPeter
fromDeLeon Springs FL
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
This guitar was very playable right out of the box. I removed the pickguard I like the look better. The neck is outstanding and the guitar is light and very responsive. The guitar is way better than I expected.
Q&A
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submitted2 months ago
asked byEzra
fromundisclosed
Is there a soft case/gig bag that is compatible with this guitar?
Epiphone Hardshell Case for ES339 Electric Guitar Blacksubmitted4 months ago
asked byBoyd
fromUtah
Whats the difference between Casino and casino worn other than $200?
There is no difference.submitted8 months ago
asked byTom
fromTwin Cities, MN
I need a case to protect this beauty. Which one will fit it perfectly?
Epiphone Hardshell Case for ES339 Electric Guitar Black.submitted2 years ago
asked byJJ
fromNaples , Florida
what is the country of origin. Where was this guitar made.
The Epiphone Casino is made in Chinasubmitted2 years ago
asked byJim
fromSt. Albans VT
Is it a true hollow body or does it have a center block?
No, semi-hollow.submitted2 years ago
asked byMonique
fromPort st lucie florida
What epiphone case goes with this
Epiphone Hardshell Case for ES339 Electric Guitar Blacksubmitted2 years ago
asked byBuck
fromundisclosed
The specs say locking tuners. Every other shop where I've seen it has vintage tuners. Is locking tuners correct?
I apologize for the confusion. They are "Epiphone Vintage Deluxe tuners"
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