For Sale: 2010 Epiphone Elitist 1965 Casino – Vintage Sunburst w/ OHSC

Up for sale is a 2010 Epiphone Elitist 1965 Casino in Vintage Sunburst, complete with its original hard-shell case.

This is a very high-end Japanese-made reissue of one of Epiphone’s most iconic hollowbody models. The Elitist series is widely respected for its premium build quality, excellent components, and overall feel, and this ’65 Casino is a great example of that. Built with a 5-ply maple hollowbody, nitrocellulose finish, and Gibson USA P-90 pickups, it delivers the vintage-inspired character players love, paired with the precision and craftsmanship that made these Japanese-made Elitist models so desirable.

Condition

This guitar is in excellent condition (9/10). It shows only light scratches, a few small dings, and some tarnish to the hardware from normal use.

There are no cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues. The neck is straight, the frets are in excellent condition, and the guitar plays cleanly up and down the neck with no buzzing or dead spots. It has also been recently professionally set up and is ready to go.

The original hard-shell case is included and shows minor wear but functions perfectly.

Specifications

• Serial Number: T107496
• Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz
• Nut Width: 1.64"
• Neck Depth: .85" (1st fret), 1.00" (12th fret)
• Neck Profile: ’60s SlimTaper D
• Body: 5-Ply Laminated Maple, Hollowbody
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Vintage Sunburst
• Neck: One-Piece Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Pearloid Parallelograms
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Radius: 12"
• Pickups: Gibson USA P-90R (Neck), P-90T (Bridge)
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with Delrin Saddles
• Tailpiece: Trapeze
• Tuners: Gotoh Deluxe with Metal Buttons
• Electronics: Switchcraft 3-Way Toggle, CTS 250K Audio Pots, Orange Drop Capacitors
• Hardware: Nickel
• Case: Original Hard-Shell Case

Electronics & Features

One of the biggest draws of the Elitist 1965 Casino is how far above standard Epiphone production these guitars feel. With Gibson USA P-90 pickups, premium electronics, a nitro finish, and top-tier Japanese craftsmanship, they land much closer to Gibson-level instruments than typical Epiphone models.

This example also captures the classic Casino formula perfectly, with fully hollow construction, trapeze tailpiece, and vintage-correct styling. It’s an excellent option for players who want authentic Casino tone and feel in a more refined, high-quality build.

Tone & Feel

This guitar has the airy, open, and lively response that makes a great Casino so special. The fully hollow body provides warmth and resonance, while the Gibson USA P-90s add bite, chime, and clarity.

It excels at clean rhythm tones, roots rock, blues, indie, and expressive lead playing.

At just 6 lbs 4 oz, it is lightweight, resonant, and very comfortable in hand. The SlimTaper D neck feels fast and easy to play, and the overall build gives the instrument a very responsive, high-end feel.

Transparency & Photos

As with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the actual instrument. At the end of the photo set, you’ll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to highlight any wear. We don’t just describe the condition — we show it in detail so there are no surprises.

Why Buy From Guitar Chimp?

With over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide for high-quality, player-ready instruments. Every guitar is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier.

We are experts at shipping and have safely shipped thousands of guitars all over the world. Every instrument is professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation.

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This 2010 Epiphone Elitist 1965 Casino is a clean, Japanese-made hollowbody with premium components, classic P-90 tone, and its original hard-shell case.

🎸 Jerald – Guitar Chimp
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