Help with Epiphone Casino

[luctom]

Hi...2 questions.....I'm trying to date mine....inside...."style" E230TD

 

No. 68238

 

also stamped on back of headstock 68238

 

 

 

and....where can i buy a scratchplate with fittings? many thanks Ian

[brianh]

Check here: http://www.epiphonew...hp?title=Casino

 

And here: http://guitardaterpr...g/epiphone.aspx

 

There are several companies that sell or will make scratchplates (or "pickguards" as we call them in the US), here are two:

 

http://pickguards.us/

 

http://www.terrapinisland.com/

[RobinTheHood]

Guitar Dater doesnt go that far back. This is a 1960's Casino. According to VintageGuitars.net, your Casino is from 1964. It should have trapezoid inlays and either the open-book or elongated headstock depending on how early in the year it was made. I'm going to take a guess and say it has the 2nd gen elongated headstock.

[luctom]

Thanks very much...what is an "open book"?

 

Edit...yes, I see...It has an open book carving to the top of the head.

 

PS Any ides where to buy scratchplate?

[naedoba]

Thanks very much...what is an "open book"?

 

Edit...yes, I see...It has an open book carving to the top of the head.

 

PS Any ides where to buy scratchplate?

 

For the scratchplate, I recommend WD Music Products. I just bought this one from them for my '66 Casino (fits perfectly and looks great): http://www.wdmusic.com/epiphone_casino_pickguard_epc_7304.html

 

I also got an "E" decal here: http://www.eyguitarmusic.com/Epiphone-E-Logo-for-Pickguard-Dot-Sheraton-Casino_p_143.html

 

For only $26, I think it looks quite nice: