For Sale: 2019 Epiphone Elitist 1965 Casino – Vintage Sunburst w/ OHSC

Up for sale is a 2019 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 1965 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, but with the precision and craftsmanship that made these Japanese-made Elitist models so desirable.

Condition

This guitar is in mint condition. Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.

There are no cracks, breaks, repairs, or 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.

Specifications

Serial Number: T190849
Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz
Nut Width: 1.63"
Neck Depth: .81" at the 1st fret, .96" at the 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 major appeals of the Elitist 1965 Casino is how far above standard Epiphone production these guitars tend to feel. With Gibson USA P-90 pickups, premium electronics, nitro finish, and excellent Japanese craftsmanship, they are much closer to a boutique or Gibson-level instrument than a typical Epiphone.

This model also captures the classic Casino formula beautifully, with fully hollow construction, trapeze tailpiece, and vintage-correct styling. It is a great option for players who want authentic Casino tone and feel in a very refined, high-quality package.

Tone & Feel

This guitar has the airy, open, and lively response that makes a great Casino so special. The fully hollow body gives it warmth and resonance, while the Gibson USA P-90s add bite, chime, and clarity. It works beautifully for clean rhythm tones, roots rock, blues, indie, and dynamic lead playing.

At just 6 lbs 2 oz, it is lightweight, resonant, and very comfortable in hand. The SlimTaper D neck feels fast and easy to play, while the overall build gives the guitar a very refined and responsive 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. Many customers tell us our guitars often arrive in better condition than expected.

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, so there is no risk to you as the buyer. We know how to pack and ship guitars so it arrives safely.

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This 2019 Epiphone Elitist 1965 Casino in Vintage Sunburst is a mint, Japanese-made hollowbody with premium components, classic P-90 tone, and its original hard-shell case.

🎸 Jerald – Guitar Chimp
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