If you look at the specs for the EPIPHONE CASINO INSP. I think the customer most be respected when a promotion is made and satisfy what is listed on the specs with no 'between the lines'. The same motivation makes someone to be identified with an specific sound, band, history, etc. So if something it's labeled 'Gibson USA' isn't the same as labeled 'BY Gibson USA' or 'Epiphone USA' or 'Epibphone China', this label is the motivation for many guitar players, from begginers to professionals, to chose where their money is wasted ON. But it's supposed that Gibson was a pionner in construction acustic and electric guitars as their hardware and pickups, and have auspiced many of the legends of blues and rock 'n roll. I also respect Gibson users as Fender or Epiphone or whatever brand of guitar you play with. Vibrato-equipped models (E230TV and E230TDV) do not differentiate between Epiphone Tremotone and Bigsby vibratos.I respect your choice, but what you prefer isn't always what you paid for. Single-pickup models never indicate finish. Beginning in 1967, E230TD(V) models with no color indication refer to the Shaded finish. Until 1967, Epiphone records do not differentiate between between finish options. John Lennon's 1965 Casino, Serial Number 328393, finish stripped Shipping Records Įpiphone shipping records from the period are believed to be largely accurate in regards to total units shipped, but are often incomplete or missing details when referring to specific models in specific years.

John Lennon (1965 E230TD, serial number 328393, Shaded, later stripped).

George Harrison (1965 E230TD with Bigsby B7, Shaded, later stripped).

Paul McCartney (1962 E230TD, serial number 84075, with Bigsby B7, Shaded, converted to left-handed).

The E230T Casino features the same construction as the E230TD, but has only one P-90 pickup in the center position. In mid-1965, nickel hardware was replaced with chrome and the nut was reduced in width, as with all other Gibson-produced models. In 1964, along with most other Epiphone models, the Casino received the 'hourglass' headstock that was in use for the remainder of the decade.

By the end of the year, it featured nickel-covered P-90 pickups, an inlaid Epiphone logo on the headstock, and reverse parallelogram fretboard inlays.

The tortoiseshell pickguard was also replaced with a multi-ply white version. Early examples included a brass headstock badge before being replaced with a silkscreen logo. Upon its introduction, the Casino featured dot fretboard inlays, black plastic-covered P-90 pickups, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and a sloped dovewing headstock with Kluson Deluxe tuning machines with ivory buttons.

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