This is a rare opportunity to own an Epiphone Casino that has been meticulously transformed into a professional-grade, "forever" instrument. While the Casino is a legendary platform, this specific guitar has been elevated with premium, boutique components that are becoming increasingly difficult to source.
The Heart: Boutique Vintage Vibe P90s
The centerpiece of this build is a set of custom Dogear P90s by Pete Biltoft of Vintage Vibe Guitars. Since Biltoft’s retirement, these pickups have become a "holy grail" for tone chasers. They offer a unique sonic profile that sits perfectly between the clarity of a Lollar and the raw, aggressive character of a Fralin. They are touch-sensitive, harmonically rich, and offer a level of nuance you simply cannot find in modern mass-produced pickups.
The Build: Performance & Stability
Every piece of hardware on this guitar was selected to solve the traditional "quirks" of a hollow-body and create a reliable workhorse:
Bigsby B7 Vibrato: Provides that classic shimmer and added mass for increased sustain.
Tonepros Locking Bridge: A critical upgrade that locks to the studs, ensuring maximum vibration transfer and rock-solid intonation.
Grover Locking Tuners & GraphTech Nut: This combination provides modern tuning reliability, even with heavy vibrato use. String changes are now a matter of seconds, not minutes.
Feel and Condition
This guitar is incredibly resonant; the acoustic volume alone speaks to the quality of the setup and the way these components work in harmony. It has been played and loved, developing a "broken-in" feel that only comes from years of dedicated use. Check out the YouTube video within this listing. The guitar has been maintained to a professional standard.
I am only parting with this to streamline my personal collection. For a player who understands the value of boutique electronics and high-performance hardware, this Casino stands in a class of its own.
Shipping:
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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