Epiphone E230TD Casino, Cherry (1966)
Vintage
The Epiphone Casino has earned near-legendary status as one of the most famous and sought-after electric guitars ever made. Popularized by artists such as John Lennon and Keith Richards, the thinline hollowbody electric has an unmistakable look, vibe, and sound that helped to shape the sound of 60s rock and popular music
What To Know
The Epiphone Casino has earned near-legendary status as one of the most famous and sought-after electric guitars ever made. Popularized by artists such as John Lennon and Keith Richards, the thinline hollowbody electric has an unmistakable look, vibe, and sound that helped to shape the sound of '60s rock and popular music, extending well beyond the blues, R&B, and jazz worlds where it originated.Gibson enacted some big changes in 1965, most notably moving from the wider 1 11/16" nut width to a transitional 1 5/8" nut and eventually settling on 1 9/16". Guitars once outfitted with nickel-plated parts were now receiving chrome plating as well. These are two of the more prominent changes that you'll find here in this 1966 Epiphone Casino.
Acoustically, it's loud and vibrant, with a distinctively punchy and dry low-mid resonance. The original P90 pickups sound great as well, with the ability to go from clean and articulate to mean and punchy. The factory Tremotone tailpiece allows for some nice subtle wobble as well. Great examples like this prove just how capable of a guitar they can be.
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| Style | Hollowbody |
| Body | Laminated Maple |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose |
| Color | Cherry |
| Pickups | Original chrome-covered P90s (8.18k Bridge / 8.95k Neck) |
| Electronics | Original CTS 500k pots and harness (Date codes obscured) |
| Controls | Volume (x2) / Tone (x2) / 3-way pickup toggle |
| Bridge | Original ABR-1 w/ nylon saddles & Tremotone tailpiece |
| Tuners | Grover Deluxe (repro) |
| Pickguard | Original 3-ply |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Binding | White |
| Carve | Medium C .82-.93" |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Radius | 12" |
| Inlays | Parallelogram |
| Frets | Vintage Tall (refret) |
| Nut | Polished Bone |
| Scale Length | 24 3/4" |
| Condition | Excellent - Light play wear and minimal checking |
| Serial # | 853693 |
| Weight | 6lbs 6oz |
| Case | Aftermarket Hardshell |
Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.
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