The Epiphone Casino Coupe in Ebony finish packs classic hollow-body tone into a smaller, travel-friendly body. Weighing just under six pounds, it appeals to players who want ES-330 style without the bulk.
Equipped with dual P-90 pickups and a mahogany center block, the Coupe delivers acoustic resonance with reduced feedback at stage volumes.
Build and Hardware
The laminated maple top, back and sides keep weight low while the solid mahogany center block adds sustain. Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece maintain intonation across the 24.75-inch scale.
Pickup and Control Layout
Two Epiphone P-90 Dogear pickups feed a three-way toggle, independent volume and tone knobs. The neck pickup excels at warm jazz tones, while the bridge unit cuts through gain stages.
Stage and Recording Tips
Run the Coupe through a low-watt tube amp at edge-of-breakup settings for authentic 1960s chime. For studio work, a ribbon microphone placed 15 cm from the grille captures natural body resonance.