Epiphone Casino 1961 Sunburst
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $5,000 — $7,000
The Epiphone Casino was one of the main thinline hollowbodies produced by Epiphone following the brand's acquisition by Gibson in 1957. Unlike a Gibson ES-335 or an Epiphone Sheraton, the Casino is a full hollowbody and lacks a wood centerblock running through the middle of the body. The Casino’s close association with the Beatles has greatly enhanced its reputation and collectability.
Years of Production: 1961 - 1970, 1995 - present
Unique to this Year: First year of Casino production. Dot inlays, black pickup covers.
Body Style: Double cutaway thinbody archtop, full hollowbody
Wood Composition: 5-ply laminate maple and birch body
Design Elements: Two single-coil P90 pickups (also available with one pickup), trapeze tailpiece or optional tremolo tailpiece, 16-inch wide, tune-o-matic bridge, single bound
Notable Players: John Lennon, George Harrison, Keith Richards, Noel Gallagher
