Epiphone Casino E230TD Electric Guitar | 1964 Sunburst Made in USA
Epiphone Casino 1964 Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Fully hollow maple body. Single middle-mounted P-90 pickup. Original Tremotone vibrato. 2.7kg. Includes non-original hard case.
Available now is a rare and highly specific configuration of a vintage icon: a 1964 Epiphone Casino. Produced in the legendary Kalamazoo, Michigan factory alongside Gibson's finest thinline hollow-bodies, this E230TD is a "sleeper" vintage gem. Unlike standard neck-mount models, this guitar features a factory-spec middle-position pickup, offering a unique tonal balance not found on more common versions.
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $8,600
Key Features
Year: 1964
Made in: USA (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
Model: Epiphone Casino E230TD (rare middle-pickup variant)
Finish: Sunburst, nitrocellulose lacquer
Body: Fully hollow, 5-ply laminated maple
Neck: Mahogany with bound rosewood fingerboard and parallelogram inlays
Nut Width: 1.68 inches (pre-1965 wide nut)
Pickup: 1 x original nickel-covered P-90 (middle position)
Bridge: Original ABR-1 Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece: Original Epiphone Tremotone vibrato (original arm included)
Tuners: Upgraded Schaller machine heads (period-favored professional upgrade)
Weight: 2.7 kg
Case: Non-original hardshell case included
Sound and Tone
The single P-90 "dog-ear" pickup is factory-mounted in the middle position, capturing a perfect blend of warmth and snap. The middle placement is cleaner than a neck pickup but more present than a bridge unit, making it a standout studio tool for jazz, blues, and indie rock. With only one pickup, there is less magnetic pull on the strings, allowing the hollow body to resonate more freely.
Feel and Playability
The 1964 neck features the sought-after 1.68-inch nut width, providing a comfortable, substantial profile that fills the hand perfectly. This is a stark contrast to the narrower "pencil" necks of 1965 and beyond. With only one pickup, players rely on their hands and technique to shape the tone rather than flicking a switch.
Condition
Very good vintage condition. This 60-year-old instrument shows honest finish checking and play wear that serves as a testament to its quality. All electronics are original and functioning perfectly. The professional Schaller tuner upgrade makes this a reliable, stage-ready investment piece. Includes the original tremolo arm and a non-original hardshell case.
Background
The Epiphone Casino was produced in the legendary Kalamazoo, Michigan factory alongside Gibson's finest thinline hollow-bodies. Mid-60s Casinos are "blue-chip" vintage investments. Because this model features the rare combination of a factory middle-pickup, the 1964 wide-nut profile, and the original Tremotone arm, it stands out as a unique piece of Kalamazoo history.