![]() While a trapeze tailpiece is standard on the Casino, tremolo options were offered with. Like other Gibson-produced thinline, dual-cutaway models, the Casino's body shape was adjusted over time. ![]() The Casino was redesigned slightly over its production run. Introduced in 1961, it is the Epiphone equivalent of the Gibson ES-330TD. ![]() These Casinos have a worthy place in the electric guitar canon and this example would make a fantastic addition to any collection. The Epiphone E230TD Casino is a hollowbody archtop electric guitar. Plugged in the guitar runs the gamut from warm neck pickup to a more honky, biting bridge pickup tone. The guitar comes in its correct hardshell case.Īcoustically this guitar has a pleasantly warm tone that certainly tips the hat to Gibson’s archtop heritage. Plastics are correct and in good condition too.Įlectrically everything seems to be correct with some signs of solder joints being disturbed. The hardware shows some discoloration and some very slight pitting. The headstock is in good condition with a few minor chips. There is some evidence of the binding on the bass side being replaced, especially towards the body end of the fretboard but the fretboard and frets are in good shape. The colour has faded a little and there are a few bumps and knocks but nothing too substantial. Classic 60s Epiphone burst, setting it apart from its ES-330 stablemates. This guitar looks the part, there is no doubt. Beautiful, 1961 'Macca' spec, wide nut Epiphone Casino with original case anyone?
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