Gibson Certified Vintage 1961 Epiphone E230TD Casino
The names associated with the Epiphone Casino are a who’s who of iconic players, from Howlin’ Wolf, Keith Richards, and some cats from Liverpool called The Beatles to modern luminaries like Noel Gallagher, Josh Homme, and Gary Clark, Jr. A true hollow body, the Casino’s light weight and timeless signature chime is unmistakable.
This 1961 E230TD Casino comes from the first year of production and is a true original with the “Bikini Badge” headstock plaque that was unique to 1961 production. It features all of the Casino’s earliest appointments, including black Dogear P-90 covers, a single-ply tortoise pickguard, and dot inlays. This Casino is in excellent overall condition, showing only light play wear and lacquer checking throughout.
There are no modifications, and the guitar was never drilled for a second strap button. Its original case is lost to time, so it includes a highly protective SKB hardshell case.
Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting December 14, 2023.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Laminated Maple
Binding Single-ply Cream, Top and Back
Body Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Laminated Maple
Body Shape Casino
Body Styles ES
Centerblock None
Side Laminated Maple
Top Laminated Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Original
Inlays Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material One Piece Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Dogear P-90 770 k ohms
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Original Pots and Black beauty Capacitors
Neck Pickup Dogear P-90 776 k ohms
Output Jack 1/4" Top-Mounted
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Knobs Gold Reflector with Silver Top
finish Nickel
Pickguard Single Ply Tortoise with Foil E Logo
Pickup Covers Black Plastic
Saddle Material Nickel
Strap Buttons 1 - Bottom
Switch Tip White
Tailpiece Trapeze
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe with Plastic Buttons
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal
Model: GCVP0021
Case SKB Hardshell
Headstock 3 Per Side
Headstock Inlay Bikini Badge
Strings Gauge 10-46
Gibson Certified Vintage 1961 Epiphone E230TD Casino, Royal Tan
Gibson Certified Vintage 1961 Epiphone E230TD Casino, Royal Tan
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Gibson Certified Vintage 1961 Epiphone E230TD Casino
The names associated with the Epiphone Casino are a who’s who of iconic players, from Howlin’ Wolf, Keith Richards, and some cats from Liverpool called The Beatles to modern luminaries like Noel Gallagher, Josh Homme, and Gary Clark, Jr. A true hollow body, the Casino’s light weight and timeless signature chime is unmistakable.
This 1961 E230TD Casino comes from the first year of production and is a true original with the “Bikini Badge” headstock plaque that was unique to 1961 production. It features all of the Casino’s earliest appointments, including black Dogear P-90 covers, a single-ply tortoise pickguard, and dot inlays. This Casino is in excellent overall condition, showing only light play wear and lacquer checking throughout.
There are no modifications, and the guitar was never drilled for a second strap button. Its original case is lost to time, so it includes a highly protective SKB hardshell case.
Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting December 14, 2023.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Laminated Maple
Binding Single-ply Cream, Top and Back
Body Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Laminated Maple
Body Shape Casino
Body Styles ES
Centerblock None
Side Laminated Maple
Top Laminated Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Original
Inlays Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material One Piece Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Dogear P-90 770 k ohms
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Original Pots and Black beauty Capacitors
Neck Pickup Dogear P-90 776 k ohms
Output Jack 1/4" Top-Mounted
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Knobs Gold Reflector with Silver Top
finish Nickel
Pickguard Single Ply Tortoise with Foil E Logo
Pickup Covers Black Plastic
Saddle Material Nickel
Strap Buttons 1 - Bottom
Switch Tip White
Tailpiece Trapeze
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe with Plastic Buttons
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal
Model: GCVP0021
Case SKB Hardshell
Headstock 3 Per Side
Headstock Inlay Bikini Badge
Strings Gauge 10-46
