Epiphone Elitist instruments also feature traditional hand rubbed nitrocellulose color finishes that enhances a guitar’s look over time with gradual shading and fading patterns that are as unique and personal as your own story. All Epiphone Elitist acoustic and electric guitars are made at our Epiphone factory in Japan that specializes in handmade, highly accurate reissues made with time honored methods and impeccable attention to vintage detail and quality, including period-correct USA pickups and electronics. Elitist “1965” Casino Vintage Outfit is an exquisite hand-made marvel that recreates one of rock and roll’s most legendary instruments. It is an upgraded version of the Elitist Casino.
The Elitist 1965 Casino is a hollowbody archtop electric guitar based on the 1965 Epiphone E230TD Casino.