The single-bound body is fully hollow, unlike the semi-hollow 335-355 series, and the neck joins the body farther in at the 16th fret. Only 153 vibrato-equipped Casinos were shipped out in 1961. In 1962 the model was fitted with pearloid block inlay and nickel-plated metal pickup covers, making this first version a rather rare example. There is dot inlay on the bound rosewood fingerboard, and 1950s-style black plastic covers on the P-90 pickups. The finish is a beautiful subtly blended light sunburst, quite different from the darker Gibson 'bursts of the time.
This guitar remains in very fine condition, showing all the earliest features of the Casino.
This is a very nice all-original example of an Epiphone Casino Model ES-230TDV from 1961, the first year of issue for this classic model. Epiphone Casino Model Thinline Hollow Body Electric Guitar (1961), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # 35766, sunburst lacquer finish, laminated maple body, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, original tan hard shell case.
