Hollowbody Electric Guitar · United States / International · Introduced 1961
The Epiphone Casino is a historically monumental fully hollowbody electric guitar that achieved legendary status as the instrument of choice for John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison during the peak years of the Beatles. Unlike semi-hollow guitars that feature a solid internal center block, the Casino possesses a completely hollow laminate maple body without any internal sustain block, giving it an intensely resonant, woody acoustic character even when unamplified. This fully hollow design interacts dynamically with high-gain amplifier settings, producing a uniquely organic, singing sustain and controlled, musical feedback that indie rock and alternative guitarists adore. It is equipped with dual vintage-voiced Dogear P-90 single-coil pickups, which sit right between the chime of a single-coil and the thickness of a humbucking pickup, delivering a raw, mid-rich punch that handles overdrive brilliantly. Its neck joins the body at the 16th fret rather than the 19th, offering a slightly vintage-styled reach that encourages traditional chordal comping and melodic riffing. It is the quintessential guitar for artists seeking retro charm, raw organic tone, and deep historical resonance.