The Casino was a breakthrough for Epiphone in 1961. and Keith Richards.Īs with every Epiphone, the '61 Casino also comes with the peace of mind you get from a Limited Lifetime Warranty backed by Gibson Musical Instruments famous 24/7/365 Customer Service. The 1961 50th Anniversary is a classic that will be both familiar and totally new even to Casino lovers like Paul McCartney, Paul Weller, Gary Clark, Jr. The new 1961 Anniversary Casino has many features that were discontinued after the first year of production. Now, Epiphone brings back the very first Casino in celebration of its 50th anniversary - the '1961' Casino. While models such as Masterbilts, Broadways, Wilshires, Coronets, Emperors, and Texans are some of Epiphone's most memorable models, the Casino is arguably the most famous due to its close association with The Beatles. Tremotone: Vintage Sunburst (VS), Trapeze: Royal Tan (RT) or Vintage Sunburst (VS)Ĭelebrate 50 Years of Epiphone's Classic Casino!Įpiphone is known for producing some of the greatest and most innovative musical instruments in popular music over the last 100 years. Wilkinson™ Vintage-Style, 14:1 Ratio with Small Plastic Buttons Certificateīridge Volume, Neck Volume, Bridge Tone, Neck Tone, Switchcraft™ 3-way Toggle, Switchcraft™ 1/4' Output Jack

Top condition, Gibson USA P-90 pickups, nickel plated hardware. These Casinos have a worthy place in the electric guitar canon and this example would make a fantastic addition to any collection.2011 Epiphone '1961 Casino' Limited Edition 50ths Anniversary Description 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. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands GBP £īeautiful, 1961 'Macca' spec, wide nut Epiphone Casino with original case anyone?.You're currently viewing prices in USD $.

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