1965 Epiphone E230TD Casino, Serial Number 317310
This 1965 Epiphone Casino™ E230TD is an exceptionally clean and original example from one of the most celebrated periods in the model's history. Produced on October 19, 1965, it pairs the fully hollow thinline body and dual P-90 pickups that define the Casino with a beautiful, cherry-rich Royal Tan finish, nickel hardware, and an Epiphone Tremotone vibrato. It also comes from the same year as the Casinos famously adopted by John Lennon and George Harrison, helping cement the model's place in the sound and imagery of The Beatles. A factory black stinger on the back of the headstock makes this particular example even more striking.
The original Royal Tan finish is exceptionally well preserved, with lots of cherry remaining in the sunburst and moderate, even checking throughout. Beyond that, there is remarkably little wear to speak of. The original nickel hardware shows light tarnishing, the headstock remains very clean, and there are no breaks or structural repairs. The original factory stinger on the back of the headstock is an uncommon but very cool addition to this Casino.
The mahogany neck has a very comfortable Medium C profile measuring .82" at the 1st fret and 1.02" at the 12th. Its 1 5/8" nut width reflects the narrower dimensions appearing during this transitional period, but the substantial neck depth gives it plenty to hold onto and makes for a surprisingly full, comfortable feel. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard is especially dark, and following a trip to Gibson Repair & Restoration for a refret and replacement bone nut, this is an exceptionally easy and enjoyable guitar to play.
The original electronics remain untouched with clean solder throughout. Both original dogear P-90 pickups remain in place, measuring 8.32k ohms in the neck and 8.85k ohms in the bridge. The original CTS potentiometers carry 1376525 date codes from the 25th week of 1965 and are paired with their original Sprague Black Beauty capacitors and Switchcraft® components. The original gold reflector knobs also remain, with gold inserts on the volume controls and silver inserts on the tone controls. While mismatched, their condition and wear lead us to believe they have been together on the guitar for a very long time and are likely original.
The original Epiphone Tremotone remains in place, although its arm and mounting bracket were missing when the guitar arrived. We sourced a period-correct arm and bracket, along with a reproduction screw, nut, and nylon washers, returning the assembly to its original configuration. The Tremotone is not the most precise vibrato system ever devised, but it looks exactly right back on the guitar and functions as intended. The original Kluson® Deluxe double-line tuners with metal buttons function well and are in good condition. The original wired ABR-1 bridge with nylon saddles remains in place, and an aged-to-match Gibson Custom ABR-1 bridge with nylon saddles is included in the case.
At just 6.43 pounds, this Casino is lightweight, loud, and resonant acoustically. The fresh fretwork and full-feeling neck make it effortless to play, and plugged in, the two original P-90s deliver exactly the open, lively response we want from a great fully hollow Casino. This is a tremendously clean, honest guitar that feels every bit as good as it looks and is simply a lot of fun to play.
The guitar includes a non-original but vintage-correct Epiphone five-latch gray and blue hardshell case that is an exceptional match for the instrument. Inside the case is a Jack's Music badge from Scottsbluff, Nebraska, along with a non-original but vintage-correct Epiphone hangtag stamped “SPECIAL, E230TD, CASINO DBL.” and a non-original vintage black leather guitar strap. Together, they make for a particularly fitting group of period accessories.
This instrument has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty, and exclusive Gibson Certified Vintage accessories including a leather guitar strap, matching leather luggage tag, and vintage-style Gibson pick container.
Guitar Specifications
Cuerpo
Cuerpo
Fondo Laminated maple
Binding Single-ply cream top, back, and fretboard
Acabado del cuerpo Nitrocellulose lacquer
Cuerpo Laminated maple
Forma del cuerpo Casino
Estilos de cuerpo Hollowbody
Lado Laminated maple
Tapa Laminated maple
Mastil
Mastil
Material del diapasón Brazilian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Recuento de trastes 22
Trastes Medium Jumbo
Incrustaciones Celluloid parallelogram
Union Glued-in, set neck
Material del mastil Mahogany
Material de la cejilla Bone
Ancho de la cejilla 41.6mm / 1.64in
Perfil Medium C
Longitud de la escala 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electrónica
Electrónica
Pastilla de puente P-90 (8.85k)
Controles 2 volume, 2 tone CTS potentiometers with Sprague Black Beauty capacitors
Pastilla de mástil P-90 (8.32k)
Conector de salida Switchcraft 1/4" mono output jack
Pastilla de diapasón Switchcraft 3-way selector switch
Hardware
Hardware
Puentes ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Controles Gold Top Hats with gold-washed metal inserts on volume knobs and metal inserts on tone knobs (tall wall)
finish Nickel
Golpeadores Multi-ply white E
Cubierta de pastilla Nickel dogear
Partes plásticas White
Material de la selleta Nylon
Botones de correa Aluminum
Selector de pastillas White
Cordales Epiphone Tremotone
Alma Adjustable
Cubierta del alma 2-ply black E
Revestimiento del afinador Nickel
Clavijeros Kluson Deluxe double line with metal buttons
Miscelánea
Miscelánea
Accesorios COA, LOA, Limited Lifetime Warranty Card, GCV leather guitar strap, GCV leather luggage tag, GCV vintage-style picks and pick container, vintage Epiphone hangtag
Model: GCVP0206
Estuche Era-correct Epiphone 5-latch gray/blue hardshell case
Headstock Long Epiphone
Incrustación en la pala Mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo
Fuerza cuerdas 10-46
Gibson Certified Vintage 1965 Epiphone E230TD Casino, Royal Tan
Gibson Certified Vintage 1965 Epiphone E230TD Casino, Royal Tan
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1965 Epiphone E230TD Casino, Serial Number 317310
This 1965 Epiphone Casino™ E230TD is an exceptionally clean and original example from one of the most celebrated periods in the model's history. Produced on October 19, 1965, it pairs the fully hollow thinline body and dual P-90 pickups that define the Casino with a beautiful, cherry-rich Royal Tan finish, nickel hardware, and an Epiphone Tremotone vibrato. It also comes from the same year as the Casinos famously adopted by John Lennon and George Harrison, helping cement the model's place in the sound and imagery of The Beatles. A factory black stinger on the back of the headstock makes this particular example even more striking.
The original Royal Tan finish is exceptionally well preserved, with lots of cherry remaining in the sunburst and moderate, even checking throughout. Beyond that, there is remarkably little wear to speak of. The original nickel hardware shows light tarnishing, the headstock remains very clean, and there are no breaks or structural repairs. The original factory stinger on the back of the headstock is an uncommon but very cool addition to this Casino.
The mahogany neck has a very comfortable Medium C profile measuring .82" at the 1st fret and 1.02" at the 12th. Its 1 5/8" nut width reflects the narrower dimensions appearing during this transitional period, but the substantial neck depth gives it plenty to hold onto and makes for a surprisingly full, comfortable feel. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard is especially dark, and following a trip to Gibson Repair & Restoration for a refret and replacement bone nut, this is an exceptionally easy and enjoyable guitar to play.
The original electronics remain untouched with clean solder throughout. Both original dogear P-90 pickups remain in place, measuring 8.32k ohms in the neck and 8.85k ohms in the bridge. The original CTS potentiometers carry 1376525 date codes from the 25th week of 1965 and are paired with their original Sprague Black Beauty capacitors and Switchcraft® components. The original gold reflector knobs also remain, with gold inserts on the volume controls and silver inserts on the tone controls. While mismatched, their condition and wear lead us to believe they have been together on the guitar for a very long time and are likely original.
The original Epiphone Tremotone remains in place, although its arm and mounting bracket were missing when the guitar arrived. We sourced a period-correct arm and bracket, along with a reproduction screw, nut, and nylon washers, returning the assembly to its original configuration. The Tremotone is not the most precise vibrato system ever devised, but it looks exactly right back on the guitar and functions as intended. The original Kluson® Deluxe double-line tuners with metal buttons function well and are in good condition. The original wired ABR-1 bridge with nylon saddles remains in place, and an aged-to-match Gibson Custom ABR-1 bridge with nylon saddles is included in the case.
At just 6.43 pounds, this Casino is lightweight, loud, and resonant acoustically. The fresh fretwork and full-feeling neck make it effortless to play, and plugged in, the two original P-90s deliver exactly the open, lively response we want from a great fully hollow Casino. This is a tremendously clean, honest guitar that feels every bit as good as it looks and is simply a lot of fun to play.
The guitar includes a non-original but vintage-correct Epiphone five-latch gray and blue hardshell case that is an exceptional match for the instrument. Inside the case is a Jack's Music badge from Scottsbluff, Nebraska, along with a non-original but vintage-correct Epiphone hangtag stamped “SPECIAL, E230TD, CASINO DBL.” and a non-original vintage black leather guitar strap. Together, they make for a particularly fitting group of period accessories.
This instrument has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty, and exclusive Gibson Certified Vintage accessories including a leather guitar strap, matching leather luggage tag, and vintage-style Gibson pick container.
Guitar Specifications
Cuerpo
Cuerpo
Fondo Laminated maple
Binding Single-ply cream top, back, and fretboard
Acabado del cuerpo Nitrocellulose lacquer
Cuerpo Laminated maple
Forma del cuerpo Casino
Estilos de cuerpo Hollowbody
Lado Laminated maple
Tapa Laminated maple
Mastil
Mastil
Material del diapasón Brazilian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Recuento de trastes 22
Trastes Medium Jumbo
Incrustaciones Celluloid parallelogram
Union Glued-in, set neck
Material del mastil Mahogany
Material de la cejilla Bone
Ancho de la cejilla 41.6mm / 1.64in
Perfil Medium C
Longitud de la escala 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electrónica
Electrónica
Pastilla de puente P-90 (8.85k)
Controles 2 volume, 2 tone CTS potentiometers with Sprague Black Beauty capacitors
Pastilla de mástil P-90 (8.32k)
Conector de salida Switchcraft 1/4" mono output jack
Pastilla de diapasón Switchcraft 3-way selector switch
Hardware
Hardware
Puentes ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Controles Gold Top Hats with gold-washed metal inserts on volume knobs and metal inserts on tone knobs (tall wall)
finish Nickel
Golpeadores Multi-ply white E
Cubierta de pastilla Nickel dogear
Partes plásticas White
Material de la selleta Nylon
Botones de correa Aluminum
Selector de pastillas White
Cordales Epiphone Tremotone
Alma Adjustable
Cubierta del alma 2-ply black E
Revestimiento del afinador Nickel
Clavijeros Kluson Deluxe double line with metal buttons
Miscelánea
Miscelánea
Accesorios COA, LOA, Limited Lifetime Warranty Card, GCV leather guitar strap, GCV leather luggage tag, GCV vintage-style picks and pick container, vintage Epiphone hangtag
Model: GCVP0206
Estuche Era-correct Epiphone 5-latch gray/blue hardshell case
Headstock Long Epiphone
Incrustación en la pala Mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo
Fuerza cuerdas 10-46
