Epiphone Casino, Semi-Acoustic-E-Gitarre GITARRE & BASS

I've always wanted to learn how to play a guitar and am thinking of finally taking the plunge sometime this year. I've been looking around online and found the Epiphone Casino semi-acoustic guitar which looks amazing and its price is semi-reasonable ($599).
I'm figuring this guitar is not too difficult or troublesome for beginners and can still be a great guitar once someone is a much more advanced player?

I'm in the market. Itchy feet. The new epiphone inspired by gibson line looks fantastic for the price. What is the actual difference in these products vs what they were pumping out 6+ months ago?
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What i'm realizing is that most of the line up, whether that be LP, semi hollow, etc all have the same pickups, mostly same hardware, everything. To me it just seems about what style/shape you want. Am I wrong in this?
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One caveat is that the new casino is p90, and the 335/339 are burstbucker style. I'm leaning towards one of these 3 as the first one I'll get. Really the casino vs 335. Anyone have one of these? I'm so torn as I can't play anything in person right now. Part of me says casino for 'beatles' and minimal vs 335, but the 335 will have less feedback, iconic style.
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FYI I'll mostly be playing at home and through multi fx/headphones or into computer.
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On acoustic side, I can't find any information on how the construction is for their j45/j200. Are the bodies scalloped? X Bracing? Again, how are they difference than what they were producing before?

So I've been playing for about 2 and a half years and I've decided I'm gonna buy my second guitar. I've had an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Pro (http://imgur.com/a/R6bRMQt) for about a year. I'm thinking about either selling this one and buying a used Gibson Les Paul Traditional (I found one on reverb for about 1600€), or going for something different like a hollow/semi-hollow (Epiphone Casino is a strong contender) or an acoustic guitar. Any suggestions? My budget is of about 2000€, I've been saving for a long time.

Hey guys. I've decided I'd like to purchase an Epiphone Casino, it's such a gorgeous sounding guitar and it's right up my ally. I was wondering if anyone else on this subreddit owns one and would be able to educate me as to whether or not it would be a particularly good purchase?

I've been learning guitar on acoustic for a while now and am ready to dive into electric after listening to a bunch of Beatles. I've found two guitars on Gumtree that are similar to what Lennon used. I have the budget for either one, but I'm curious which one you guys think is betteworth it.
Option 1: Epiphone Casino - P90 pickups, hardly used, never gigged, 3 years old. $605 USD https://imgur.com/a/tztEZJL
Option 2: 2018 Epiphone ES-339 PRO - semi hollow body, near new condition, only purchased a few months ago. $462 USD https://imgur.com/a/JmbxRUu

Hey y'all! A friend lent me his Martin acoustic to learn the basics and I got HOOKED. I've done my research and I'm looking for something in the realm of an Epiphone 335, Casino, or even an Ibanez Artcore. For those of y'all that play semi-hollow guitars, what would you recommend for a first guitar?

The following 134 guitars and amps have been stolen from Fretted Americana in California. If you have any information about the crime, or if someone tries to sell you one of these instruments, please call (818) 222-4113:
Rating Year Make Model serial# Color
9.00 1974 Alembic Series 1 Stereo Bass Waylon Jennings - Jerry 74/73 Natural
9.50 2000 Andreas Fierce Shark 2000 1053 Burned Western Larch
9.50 1999 Breedlove Master Class Grand Concert C25 5975 King Koa
9.50 2001 Carvin Swallowtail AC375 by T. Breeze VerDant 65466 Hawaiian Curly Koa/Mahogany
8.50 2006 Clive Brown '54 Blackguard Telecaster 0472 Butterscotch Blond
9.50 1964 Danelectro Short Horn Standard Model 3022 Bronze over white vinyl
9.25 1966 Danelectro Convertible Model 5005 2126 Woodgrain over white vinyl
9.25 1963 Epiphone Broadway E252N 120765 Natural
9.25 1958 Epiphone Broadway E252 A 1497 Sunburst
8.25 1961 Epiphone Casino E230-T Oliveburst
9.25 1966 Epiphone Casino E230-TD 380003 Sparkling Burgundy Metallic
9.25 1959 Epiphone Century E422T A-2576 Sunburst
9.25 1966 Epiphone Coronet "Dwight" SB-533 Silver Fox 570326 Silver Fox (translucent green with
8.75 1961 Epiphone B4B Newport Bass 36335 Cherry
9.00 1965 Epiphone Olympic SB 722D 254592 Sunburst
2009 Fender Bassman 250 Type PR597 09004865
9.00 1969 Fender Champ A 17091 Black with silver face
9.00 1966 Fender Coronado ll 249762 Antigua
9.25 1967 Fender Coronado ll 199474 Cherry Red
9.25 1967 Fender Coronado ll 502538 Cherry Sunburst
9.25 1967 Fender Coronado ll 503025 Lake Placid Blue
8.75 1954 Fender Deluxe (Wide-Panel) Amp Model 5B3 6685 Tweed
9.50 1995 Fender Esquire "Snakehead" Prototype Prototype #1 White
9.50 1968 Fender Jaguar 229804 Candy Apple Red
9.25 1991 Fender '62 Re-Issue Stack-Knob, Slab-Board Jazz Bass V 057239 Olympic White
9.00 1962 Fender Electric Mandolin 01534 Sunburst Three-tone
9.00 1966 Fender Mustang 124581 Daphne Blue
9.25 1972 Fender Mustang 413063 Three-Tone Sunburst
9.00 1971 Fender Competition Mustang 305537 Competition Red with cream
9.25 1966 Fender Mustang 186854 Dakota Red
9.25 1966 Fender Mustang 186031 Dakota Red
9.50 2002 Fender Precision Bass 1968 Reissue (MIJ) P 098184 Blue Floral
9.50 1995 Fender Precision Bass (Fender Custom Shop for Dick CN401515 Chartreuse Sparkle
9.25 1978 Fender Precision Bass S 867926 Antigua
9.50 2005 Fender Stratocaster Custom Shop 1956 Relic R15743 See-Through Blond
9.50 2000 Fender Stratocaster (Hardtail) Fred Stuart 0777 Sunburst Two-tone
9.50 2002 Fender Squier, 20th Anniversary Stratocaster CY02027410 Olympic White
9.50 1992 Fender "Pearl Jam" Custom Shop Stratocaster V059055 Burgundy Mist
9.25 1972 Fender Stratocaster 354653 Olympic White
9.25 1973 Fender Stratocaster (Hardtail) 524290 Natural
9.50 1979 Fender Stratocaster S 937364 Antigua
9.00 1971 Fender Telecaster 300280 Blond
9.50 1999 Fender Telecaster (Nashville B Bender) N9413028 Candy Apple Red
9.00 1978 Fender Telecaster Deluxe S 807814 Antigua
9.00 1978 Fender Telecaster Custom S 816948 Antigua
9.25 1978 Fender Twin Reverb Amplifier A 970731 Silver face
9.00 1972 Fender Twin Reverb Amplifier A 431287 Silver face
9.50 1986 Fender (Japan) Telecaster Custom '62 A024818 Sunburst Three-tone
9.00 1934 Gibson L-Century (Century of Progress) 897 Sunburst
9.25 1940 Gibson Kalamazoo KGN-12 Flat Top - 14 fret neck 5132G 37 Natural with faux tortoise-shell
9.25 1940 Gibson Kalamazoo KGN-12 Flat Top - 14 fret neck 3220G 18 Natural with faux tortoise-shell
9.50 1982 Gibson Map Guitar 83582001 Natural Mahogany
8.75 1939 Gibson ES-150 CC (first variant) FGE 2208 Chocolate brown with golden
9.25 1962 Gibson ES-120T 50525 Teaburst
8.75 1956 Gibson ES-175N A 22487 Natural
9.25 1968 Gibson Firebird I "Non-Reverse" 947896 Sunburst
8.75 1935 Gibson L-10 Sunburst
9.00 1957 Gibson L-48 U 2745 33 Tobacco Sunburst
8.75 1960 Gibson Les Paul Junior 3/4 0 3492 Cherry
9.00 1963 Gibson Melody Maker 133536 Sunburst
9.00 1966 Gibson Melody Maker 900231 Pelham Blue with Mahogany Neck
9.00 1960 Gibson Melody Maker 0 7111 Sunburst
9.00 1967 Gibson Melody Maker D 320678 Sparkling Burgundy with Mahogany
9.00 1966 Gibson Melody Maker D 800362 Pelham Blue with Mahogany Neck
9.00 1952 Gibson Super 300 A 10160 Cremona brown
9.25 1964 Gretsch 6125 Anniversary Model 74580 Two-Tone Jaguar Tan and Ivory
9.25 1959 Gretsch 6125 Anniversary Model 31392 Two-Tone Smoke Green
9.25 1962 Gretsch 6117 Double Anniversary Model 50565 Sunburst
9.50 2005 Gretsch G6134 Black Penguin Solid Body (Japan) JT05129199 Black
9.50 2005 Gretsch G6121 Nashville Solid Body (Japan) JD05 011332 Western Orange
9.50 2005 Gretsch G 6120 SSLVO with two original 1960 JT05074509 Western orange
9.25 1961 Gretsch 6132 Corvette Solid Body 44859 Cherry
9.50 2005 Gretsch G6128TCG Duo Jet Solid Body (Japan) JD05 031630 Cadillac Green
9.00 1957 Gretsch 6161 Electromatic Dual Twin Amplifier X 72478 Two-Tone Gray
9.50 2005 Gretsch G6136 Black Falcon (Japan) JT05118317 Black
9.50 2005 Gretsch G6136 White Falcon (Japan) JT05118300 White
9.00 1957 Gretsch 6131 Jet Firebird 21146 Red Top with Black Back and Sides
9.50 2005 Gretsch G6121W Roundup Solid Body (Japan) JT05 010570 Orange
9.50 2006 Gretsch G6121W Roundup Solid Body (Japan) Orange
8.75 1957 Gretsch 6189 Streamliner 23689 Copper Mist with Bamboo Yellow
9.50 2005 Gretsch G6134 White Penguin Solid Body (Japan) JT05106964 White
9.25 1954 Guild MasterAmp 60 2022
9.50 2010 Henman Mod MOD-002XG Xenia Black Stain (glossy finish)
9.25 1974 Hofner 500/1 "Violin" Bar-Blade Pickup Bass Sunburst
9.25 1954 Hofner Model 463 Acoustic Archtop 27.9.54 Tan spruce with mahogany back
9.25 1958 Hofner Model 457/S/E2 Electro-Acoustic 714 Tobacco sunburst
9.00 1959 Hofner Club 60 Brunette (Selmer) 670 Sunburst
8.75 1960 Hofner 456/S/b Acoustic (fitted with Schaller pickup) 2531 Natural
9.00 1969 Hofner 457/S n/a Sunburst
9.25 1983 Ibanez (Japan) AM-205 Stagemaster I 830130 Burl Mahogany
9.25 1978 Ibanez (Japan) Bob Weir Professional Model 2681NT D 787913 Natural
9.50 1997 Jackson Roswell Randy Rhoads Aircraft Aluminium Guitar RSW 106 Aluminium
9.50 2005 James Trussart Steelcaster - Holey Back - Rusty Steel 05 098 Rust
9.50 2006 James Trussart Steeltop Antique Silver Chinese Dragon 0317 Mahogany/Brushed Silver
9.50 2006 James Trussart Steeltop Antique Silver Chinese Dragon 06 215 Mahogany/Brushed Silver
9.50 2006 James Trussart Antique Silver Chinese Dragon 06 211 Mahogany
9.50 2010 James Trussart Holey-Steelcaster Rastafari Colors 'Ziggy Marley' 10 245 Three-Tone 'Ganja' (Yellow, Green &
9.50 2007 Lentz HSL Buddy Whittington Model Lentz/DB Fiesta Red
9.25 2002 Lentz "T" Style Signed '52 Blackguard "Lentz 7/29/02" Blond
9.25 1987 Marshall JCM 25/50 Silver Jubilee Model 2554 12" 02908 Silver Vinyl
9.25 1989 Marshall 4001 Studio 15, 15W 1 x 12" combo X10780 Black Tolex
9.50 2009 Martin D-28 Museum Edition 1941 Guitar & Case 1350038 Mahogany Mesa/Boogie Combo Mk 1
9.00 1973 Mosrite 350 Mono Bass AB 0072 Semi-transparent Wine Red
9.25 1967 Mosrite Melobar Nine String 055 Sunburst Three-tone
9.00 1966 Mosrite Joe Maphis Mark 1 D 381 Natural
9.50 1967 Mosrite Combo Mark 1 H 1147 Translucent red
9.00 1976 Mosrite Bi-Centennial Archtop (Stereo) Natural
9.50 1965 Mosrite The Ventures Mark 1 Double-Neck 6/12 String 2J 309 Sunburst Three-tone
9.25 1986 Mosrite Joe Maphis Double Six string+Octave Guitar PRO 001 Sunburst Two-tone
9.00 1965 Mosrite Joe Maphis Model Double-Neck 6/12 String 2J 359 Natural
9.25 1987 Mosrite The Ventures Model (Hard-Tail) 1X Storm Gray
9.25 1970 Mosrite The Ventures ll Red
9.50 1983 Mosrite The Ventures (Triple-Bound Body Re-Issue) 64010 Sunburst Three-tone
9.50 1961 National Glenwood 95 'Map' T 68492 Vermillion Red
9.25 1975 Ovation Deacon 12-String 1253 E 10290 Mahogany burst
9.50 1997 Paul Reed Smith Artist Series lll (Amber Flame Top) 7 33461 #295 Violin Amber
9.50 1999 Paul Reed Smith McCarty HollowBody Turquoise Maple 10 Top 9 42311 Turquoise with Translucent Sides
9.25 1987 Paul Reed Smith PRS Standard 7 2412 Dark Blue Metallic
9.00 1957 Rickenbacker Model 1000 C150-18 (3/4 size) V 7107 Jet Black
9.00 1966 Rickenbacker 330/12 (two pickups, no vibrato) FL 4231 Mapleglo (Natural)
9.00 1954 Silvertone 1359 Standard "Peanut" Style Body / Coke XXXX Tan and Ginger Simulated Leather
10.00 Tone Americana EVIL*ROBOT 18/30 Watt Head CLASSIC Vintage brown
10.00 Tone Americana EVIL ROBOT Extension 2 x 12 Cabinet CLASSIC Vintage Brown
10.00 Tone Americana EVIL*ROBOT 2/5/18/30 watt Combo CLASSIC Vintage brown
10.00 Tone Americana EVIL*ROBOT 2/5/18/30 watt Combo CLASSIC Vintage brown 1995 Trace Elliot V-Type V8 400 Head + 2 x 15 500W Bass
9.00 1964 Vox Kent 543877 Red
9.00 1966 Vox Phantom Xll Stereo 300380 Black
9.00 1965 Vox Mark Vl 'Teardrop' (V222) no serial # England White
9.25 1966 Vox Bulldog 267110 Sunburst Three-tone
9.50 2013 Yamaha (Japan) Phil X SG1801PX H1Y506E Piano White

Hi there,
I'm about to purchase my first electric guitar (I do own an acoustic one and can play it at a quite basic level), and I'm thorn between a couple options:
The first one is the SX GG5 Semi-Acoustic Hollow Body (230 euros) . I've always wanted a semi acoustic guitar as I grew up listening to Tim Armstrong rocking his. This one comes into black or cherry and both are beautiful.
The second one is a Epiphone SG-310 (250 euros). I do like the sg style as well, specially in full black as the one I'm looking at, but not as much as the semi hollows.
Now, as far as I can see in the reviews, people say that the epiphones are made with much higher quality parts in general. So, besides preferring the looks of the SX, would the SG be a better buy? As in a guitar I will have less problems or "last" for longer in terms of when I'll feel the need to upgrade, and that feels nicer.
I'd be playing mostly rock in general, punk, alternative, psychedelic, whatever I can get the grasp on the guitar! I'm kinda stuck into buying in local shops as I'm using a gift card thingy so I can't really go wider into options by shopping online. Also getting a semi hollow epiphone would put me a bit out of budget (casino is going for 400e which would be a bit of a stretch for a fun thing considering I'd also need an amp.)
Sorry for the complete newbie question, and thanks in advance for any inputs on this!
Cheers!

I have a small Fender 25DSP. I started plugging my brother's semi-acoustic guitar (Epiphone casino) in it and was grasping some basic terms like gain, and understanding what the difference between amp type and effect, like generally how an electric guitar worked.
After 15 minutes or so, I noticed that my guitar amp would have random effects like flanger or reverb even though the effect knob was turned to "bypass." I would mess around with the knobs and eventually it'd go back to sounding normal.
I googled for info and couldn't find a topic about amps that would randomly have the wrong effect, and went to my local music store and the guy there wasn't too sure on what to do either.
I started snooping around the back and found that there was a fork that was magnetized to the speaker! I peeled it off and so far no sounds random extra sounds!

I've had a growing hankering to own a semi-acoustic and an Epiphone Casino has always been 'on the table' after watching every bit of old Beatles footage I can find on Youtube.
I don't have a guitar store nearby that has any Epiphones in stock to try out, so before I drive for 90minutes to give one a go, has anyone got any experience with the current guitars rolling off the Epiphone assembly line in the last few years? Can you give me the highlights and lowlights?
I keep thinking 'Epiphone were good enough for the Beatles, they'll be good enough for me', but then, 60's Epiphones weren't built in China. I've heard good things in general over the last few years about the quality of far eastern guitars but I've not actually played anything other than my American Strat for the last twelve.
Are modern Casinos up to their namesake's reputation?

Hey there,
I currently have an Epiphone LP standard and an Epiphone SG. I have always thought hollow body guitars were cool, and really want to get one. I was hoping some people might share their opinions on where I should start. I have really been getting into learning blues lately, and think a HB would sound great. I went to guitar center today to window shop and play a few, but they had a surprisingly limited selection, and I couldn't really hear myself think over the teenagers shredding next to me, let alone hear the acoustics of a the guitars.
price range is <$600 preferred louder acoustic (I often am too lazy to plug in, and really like the thought of a semi acoustic) I already have a few Epiphones, so I thought about the Casino Coupe (which guitar center didn't have), but I didn't know if people had other recommendations, as I really have only ever played Epiphones.
Thank you for anyone taking the time to respond, I appreciate it!
[EDIT] sorry, forgot how to do math symbols.

Hello guitar!
I'm considering picking up a hollow body, and I was looking for suggestions. I played an Epiphone Casino and fell in love with it. Is there any other ones I should consider? While at GC, I also tried a few Gretsch, D'Angelico, and Ibanez semi hollow/hollow body guitars, and none of them sang to me acoustically like that Epiphone did. After plugging it into the same amp that I have, it made it even harder for me because it sounded really good.
Should I consider others or just pull the trigger on the Epiphone?

I recently got new items so I figured I'd show off my family.
Group Shot
Epiphone Sheraton II-This is my main(and newest) axe. I have wanted it for years and finally had enough to get her. I was heavily inspired to get the Natural body by John Lennon's Casino. I spent some time debating whether to get a new or used one. After reading the pro's and con's of new vs. old and Chinese vs. Korean, I decided to get a new one(Chinese). She is my first Semi-Hollow guitar and I'm completely in love. I love the tone she gives out, I love the nice fat neck, I love the beautiful headstock inlay.
The only thing I found not-so-great is the neck pickup. I heard that Epiphone's weakest components are their pickups, so I wasn't surprised. I want to eventually get Gibson '57s installed. But for now, I am satisfied with the purchase 100%.
Squier Strat-This was given to me by my ex back when I first started playing. I am pretty sure it came out of one of the 'Affinity' bundles. It isn't the best, but it was enough to practice and teach myself how to play.
Maestro by Gibson Acoustic-This was more of an impulse buy because I wanted an acoustic. It was from one of those cheap bundles you'd get from F.Y.E. for ~$100. Just like the Strat, it's not the best by any means, but it works as an acoustic until I can get a nice one.
Uke-A cheap ukelele to fool around with, also from a bundle.
Peavey Vypyr 15w Amp-This was a gift from my uncle. It's a great little amp with loads of different effects and combinations to mess with. It has 3 banks with 4 slots each for different effects and tones. I have a use for each of them. It has a separate pedal system it can use which can use these saved tones. I'd like to get it eventually.
Boss BD-2 & Boss RC-2-These are my first pedals. I got them from eBay for half their usual price and still in perfect working condition. I got the Looper pedal mostly to teach myself how to improv over backing tracks and chord progressions. The BD-2 Blues pedal is an excellent little guy that can go from just-gritty to full distortion with the turn of a dial. It sounds excellent for playing blues(duh).
Accessories-Bundle o' picks, Fast Fret, Super Slinky Replacement Strings, Tascam Solar Powered Tuner, Apogee Jam iPad/iPhone/iPod/Mac/PC USB recording interface.
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