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Epiphone Casino Arch Top Electric Guitar

The Epiphone Casino Arch Top Guitar features two P90 pickups and chrome hardware. The scale is 24.75 in. and the nut width is 1.68 in. It has a set neck joint and neck material made of Mahogany. The fingerboard is Rosewood/ Parallelogram and the body material is made of laminated Maple. Natural finish. Learn More...

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  • Installment Plan:4 payments of $149.75
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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Simple and straight forward.

Quality:
Almost flawless. I got the natural.

Value:
Better sound than a strat. The stock pick ups are great. I have an original P-90 from a late 50's junior and thought I might put it in the bridge. No need. You cant get a better value.

Desirability:
Everybody who sees this guitar wants it.

Sound:
I needed single coils and hated the thought of another Strat. I am glad I went with this instead. It looks great and it sounds great. No feed back problems.

Ease of Use:
This thing came out of the box with butter like action. Nicer than my Les Paul hands down. The other great thing about it is it's very light.

Support:
Dunno

Overall:
I would replace my Casino in an instant.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
It is pretty standard in terms of materials when it comes to Epiphones. The best feature is the metal brace that runs from the bridge to the tail piece. It gives it a very unique look.

Quality:
Well every time someone sees me playing an Epiphone they tell me, "well it's not a Gibson". If you mean that it's not overpriced, your right. I have never played a guitar that was perfect. The only thing that I could see someone replacing on this guitar, would be the tuners. They are not bad, just not perfect. I'll keep mine stock. I got the Vintage Sunburst, and the paint job is far better than anything I was anticipating.

Value:
I cannot stress enough how much of a value this is. Great buy

Desirability:
Chicks dig this guitar ;) It is a very old'school design, and it stands out in the pack of LP style guitars.

Sound:
I went from playing a Gibson Les Paul, to playing this. I love this guitars sound. It has a lot more innotation do to the P90's. It has a very classic sound that you just can't dial in on a Les Paul.

Ease of Use:
I like using vintage distortion, similar to Rolling Stones or The Beatles. So for me this guitar is very easy to use in terms of tone. The action on it might be a little high for some players, but adjusting the truss rod or bridge is easy.

Overall:
Do to it's unique design and sound, I cannot see myself replacing this guitar anytime soon, and I don't believe that I would ever sell it. It is exactly what I am looking for. The ability to play jazz, blues, and vintage rock makes this guitar a collection piece.

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Overall:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10

Feature:
Materials are not as good as equivalent US guitars.

Quality:
This is why I returned my Casino. The first one I got had scratches, probably from the store or it had been previously returned, and they ordered a second one from the factory. Too bad, the first one had great action and a sweet sound, but I couldn't live with a new guitar with scratches. The second one had poor action and the strings buzzed when the store lowered it. It also had some junk stuck to the wood just inside the f-hole, and the volume and tone knobs did not align with the (ugly) metal pointer next to each know - 0 volume read 3 at the marker. All in all, I felt the quality on the second guitar was not what I expected for $600 and I returned it. Too bad, the first one was perfect, but scratched. A third one came into the store and it looked ok, although the action seemed higher than the first, but at that point I was cured on epiphone and I'm now looking at other hollow bodies - gibson, ibanez, and gretsch.

Value:
Great guitar if it is manufactured and set-up right, but clearly some poorer ones makes it through inspection, or perhaps are pushed through by the manufacturer. For $600 I don't expect a Gibson (even though epiphone is owned by Gibson), but I certainly expect better than I got.

Desirability:
I did want it, but now I don't. Maybe when I find a store that has several to choose from, and I can pick a good one from the bunch, and after I get over my current disappointment with the brand, I might consider buying one in the future. But I'll probably buy an Ibanez or Gretch hollow-body in the near future.

Sound:
The only thin full hollow body guitar with P-90 pick-ups. A very unique, bright sound.

Ease of Use:
It plays easily, as long as the action is set right.

Support:
N/A, I did not need to contact epiphone, but the store provided outstanding support. I would suggest, however, not to purchase an epiphone guitar that was inspected by inspector #14.

Overall:
I cannot be satisfied with a defective or inferior product, despite the good sound.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
The individual tone and vol controls for each pickup make adjusting the sound easy and precise.

Quality:
There is a minor gap between the neck pickup cover and the body of the guitar. It is so small that a medium pick won't fit in there, but it is there none the less. The "perloid" inlays in the neck don't resemble pearl very much, but look "plasticy", but then, it isn't an expensive guitar, so I neither of these comments should be understood as a complaint.

Value:
For the price this is one great guitar.

Desirability:
It's a beautiful guitar. I didn't like the white pickguard so I replaced it with a black one and also replaced the gold knobs with black witchhat knobs, now it looks great.

Sound:
The P90 pickups can sound sweet, clear as a bell, or can cut like a knife. I have a 40 year old Gibson E-330 (basically the same guitar) and while the acoustic tone of the Gibson is better, the newer Casino sounds better plugged in. The Epi ads continue to advertise the "Beatle" sound, but the guitar is capable of doing much more than that. It will do rock (and rock-a-billy), C&W and Jazz with no problem (depending on amp/effects)

Ease of Use:
The neck is great (touch and go) and as I mentioned above, the individual tone and volume controls make adjusting the sound intuitive, plus they are easy to reach. An added bonus, the guitar only weighs 6 pounds!!! Easy on the shoulder.

Support:
Haven't needed support - and hope I don't. The guitar is well made (it was made in the Peerless factory in Korea)

Overall:
I still like my Gibson ES-330 almost 40 years later, and I expect to like the Casino at least that long (providing I live that long). I bought the Casino because the ES-330 has become a collectors item, and I didn't want to get it any more beat up on stage. The Casino is the closed thing to it currently in production. I was surprised when the Casino sounds a little better than the Gibson plugged in. Someone told me that the ES-330 pickups were underwound because Gibson was afraid of feedback - I don't know if that is true or not, but the newer Casino P90s are definitely hotter and have more sustain.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
For what it is, it's all there. Very nice case, too.

Quality:
My 3-way works fine, if a little cheesy. I took the pick guard off as soon as I got it, don't care about the Epi logo. Pots are smooth and noiseless, holds a tune forever. All in all, very nice finish etc. I will replace my PU covers, tail piece and bridge with nickel as soon as I can, but that's only cosmetic. Seems to be built very well.

Value:
Excellent value for the money.

Desirability:
It's a gorgeous guitar. Almost voluptuous. It's got "the skin you love to touch". Feels great, well balanced, light yet substantial. I had to have one, saved my pennies and got it. I would replace it in a minute if lost or stolen. Aside from looks, John, Paul and Geroge couldn't all be wrong, and they weren't.

Sound:
There is no "best " sound, so a nine is as good as it gets. Very versatile , use the pots. Great with and without an amp. Generally I use an LP Pro Deluxe for some stuff (nastier leads especially) and the Casino for bluesier things. My amp is an AC30. With the top end up and the neck PU on the Casino it's Revolution all over.

Ease of Use:
Except for the narrowness of the neck at the first fret, it couldn't be better. But that's not the guitar's fault - my fingers are just a little too big for easy chording that includes the first fret (like a D7). Plays like butter.

Support:
No need yet. I'm optomistic.

Overall:
I will never get rid of this guitar, short of needing food money. It helps complete the sounds I'm looking for in blues and electric/acoustic sounds. I wouldn't hesitate to push it beyond these areas though. Juat give me a little time.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10

Feature:
The toggle swith buzzes!!!! It is not loose but it buzzes! needs work

Quality:
Except for the toggle buzzing I would given it a 10. the body is so nice and after removing that pickguard it is a very nice axe. Need to get someone to place a new quality toggle in it

Value:
Worth every penny I paid

Desirability:
I have the natural finish, Sexy?? man this is like a naked woman, so smooth and fine makes your mouth water!

Sound:
The P90's were why i got this axe. Just don't be anyhwere near Flo Lights, man that just makes so much noise. when the lights are out and no other electricals are on, the sound is so sweet!

Ease of Use:
Guitar plays like some smooth butter for sure

Support:
NA

Overall:
Still had the cheap toggle issue or I would easily give it a 10+

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Quality:
HARDWARES ARE NOT SO GOOD.MY "E" ON THE PICKGUARD FELL OFF TOO !! AND THE SWITCH MADE SOME NOISE```

Value:
GREAT VALUE !!!!

Desirability:
I'VE ALREADY OWN IT .

Sound:
VERY GREAT GUITAR FOR BLUES.

Support:
NO NEED.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
the pickups are perfect for this guitar. the sound is incredible. the tuners keep it in tune FOREVER! it has good sustain and excellent action.mine came with a case that is awsome too. its very durable and nice and padded on the inside.

Quality:
best guitar i bought for the price i paid. excellent...everything!

Value:
once again, best guitar i bought for the money. it's awsome.

Desirability:
the color was not my first choice-i have the vintage sunburst and wanted natural. but after i saw a picture of me playing the guitar i was no longer upset. it looks amazing, sounds amazing, and plays amazing. i wanted it and so should you.

Sound:
the only thing keeping me from rating this guitar a 10 for sound is the fact i use a mesa/boogie amp, and hollowbody guitars are nitorious for getting feedback with mesa amps. in a fender or marshall amp, this guitar sounds perfect, without an amp it sounds awsome, and even with my mesa (when i'm not getting feedback) it sounds great.

Support:
haven't had any problems with my guitar!

Overall:
the only thing i don't like about the guitar is that it's hard to use with a wireless system. you get a lot of interference and exterior noise. other than that it's awsome.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
It's a great guitar. Period, end of story. Do not buy the Revolution re-issue. It's the same guitar mechanically, you're just paying for the "Lennon" name....

Quality:
My only complaint is the pickup switch: It's not that well made, compared to the quality put into the rest of the instrument.

Desirability:
I own it, and it's really freakin' sexy!

Sound:
The Casino is simply the bewst sounding guitar I have ever heard. There is a very good reason for it being a mainstay in The Beatles arsenal of axes they brought into the studio from about 1965-1970. This guitar sounds great, is easy to play, & is quite expressive. It's a fantastic recording guitar, and sounds: From the bassy sounds through the trebly leads.

Support:
Epiphone's customer service is great. They were very easy to reach and did solve my (minor) problem, which was a broken tone control knob.

Overall:
Throw out your Strat. If this product were stolen, I'd replace it.

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