Epiphone Casino Natural

Epiphone Casino Natural – Fully Hollow Electric Guitar with Dual PRO P-90 Pickups

The Epiphone Casino Natural is a classic fully hollow electric guitar featuring a thin archtop body, two Epiphone PRO P-90 pickups and a design that has played an important role in rock history since 1961. With its five-ply laminated maple body, mahogany neck and SlimTaper 60s C neck profile, the Casino combines acoustic resonance, dynamic response and the distinctive P-90 sound that has made it a favourite among rock, blues, pop and alternative musicians.

The Casino holds a special place in music history. Keith Richards used a Casino when recording the demo of The Rolling Stones classic Satisfaction, while John Lennon and George Harrison both chose Casinos ahead of The Beatles' 1966 world tour. Blues legend Howlin' Wolf was also associated with the model. The Casino combines timeless rock 'n' roll styling with an expressive and versatile sound.

The Natural finish highlights the maple body's wood grain through a transparent gloss finish. Classic appointments including a Diamond Trapeze tailpiece, LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge, Epiphone Vintage Deluxe tuners and nickel hardware complete the guitar's distinctive vintage appearance.

Features and Applications

Fully Hollow Archtop Construction with Five-Ply Maple Body

The Epiphone Casino features a thin, fully hollow body constructed from five layers of laminated maple. Unlike a semi-hollow guitar with a solid centre block, the Casino has a completely hollow body that produces an open, resonant and airy tonal character.

This construction creates a lively interaction between string vibration and the natural acoustic resonance of the body. When played clean or with mild overdrive, the Casino delivers a pronounced attack and dynamic response that works particularly well for blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll, indie and classic pop.

The thin body also makes the guitar more comfortable to hold and play than many traditional deep-bodied jazz guitars.

Dual Epiphone PRO P-90 Pickups

The Casino is equipped with two Epiphone PRO P-90 single-coil pickups in the classic Dogear configuration. These pickups combine a clear, direct attack with a full midrange and a raw, expressive character that differs from both traditional humbuckers and narrower single-coil pickups.

The neck pickup delivers a warm, rounded and dynamic sound suitable for everything from mellow chord work to expressive blues solos. The bridge pickup provides a more pronounced attack and focused midrange that works particularly well for rhythm guitar, rock riffs and overdriven sounds.

A three-way pickup selector and individual volume and tone controls for each pickup allow the sound to be shaped to suit different playing styles and amplifier settings.

Mahogany Neck with SlimTaper 60s C Profile

The set mahogany neck features Epiphone's SlimTaper 60s C profile, combining a comfortable shape with good access across the fingerboard. Inspired by classic guitars from the 1960s, this neck profile is suitable for both chord playing and melodic lead work.

The Indian Laurel fingerboard features 22 medium jumbo frets and a 12-inch radius. The 628.65 mm scale length provides the familiar playing feel associated with traditional Gibson and Epiphone guitars, offering a balanced combination of string tension and playing comfort.

A Graph Tech nut and 43 mm nut width complete the neck construction.

Classic Casino Hardware

The Epiphone Casino Natural features a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge, allowing precise adjustment of string height and intonation. The traditional Diamond Trapeze tailpiece is an essential part of the Casino's classic appearance and construction.

Epiphone Vintage Deluxe tuners complement the guitar's vintage styling, while nickel hardware and Gold Top Hat control knobs with silver inserts complete the traditional look.

Natural Finish with Timeless Rock 'n' Roll Styling

The gloss Natural finish showcases the appearance of the laminated maple body. Decorative single-ply binding around the front and back of the body and along the neck gives the guitar an elegant, traditional archtop character.

The iconic Casino design, with its dual f-holes, Dogear pickups and trapeze tailpiece, makes the guitar immediately recognisable on stage and in the studio.

For Studio, Stage and Classic Guitar Tones

The Casino is particularly well suited to guitarists looking for a responsive instrument with clear dynamics and natural resonance. Its P-90 pickups perform well with clean sounds, mild amplifier breakup and classic rock overdrive, while the fully hollow construction contributes a distinctive character to the playing response.

The guitar is an excellent choice for blues, rock 'n' roll, pop, jazz and alternative rock. At higher gain settings and stage volumes, the hollow body can produce acoustic feedback, which can also be used creatively as part of the instrument's sound.

Technical Specifications

General and Body

• Brand: Epiphone
• Model: Casino
• Finish: Natural
• Product type: Fully hollow electric guitar, thinline archtop
• Body shape: Casino
• Body material: Five-ply laminated maple
• Body construction: Fully hollow, without centre block
• Binding: Single-ply binding on top, back and neck
• Body finish: Gloss

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck material: Mahogany
• Neck profile: SlimTaper 60s C
• Neck joint: Set neck at the 16th fret
• Fingerboard material: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard radius: 12-inch (304.8 mm)
• Scale length: 628.65 mm
• Number of frets: 22
• Fret size: Medium Jumbo
• Nut material: Graph Tech
• Nut width: 43 mm

Electronics

• Neck pickup: Epiphone PRO P-90 Dogear
• Bridge pickup: Epiphone PRO P-90 Dogear
• Pickup configuration: SS, dual P-90 single-coil pickups
• Pickup selector: 3-way toggle switch
• Controls: 2 volume and 2 tone controls
• Output: 6.3 mm jack

Hardware

• Bridge: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Diamond Trapeze
• Tuning machines: Epiphone Vintage Deluxe
• Hardware finish: Nickel
• Control knobs: Gold Top Hat with silver inserts
• Pickup covers: Nickel, Dogear
• Pickguard: Three-ply Casino with Epiphone E emblem
• Factory string gauge: .010–.046
• Included accessories: Gig bag

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