It is possible that it is from 1986 but generally all the 86 casinos I have seen have been Matsumoku which have a look of their own or they are proper 60s spec and that pickguard looks too modern. This is neither so probably this guitar was made by a Japanese factory for the Japanese market sometime in the 90s.Ĭonclusion: I would say it is a 1996 Epiphone Casino Made in Japan at the Terada factory for the japanese domestic market. Made in Japan Casinos available to USA and UK markets are 80s Matsumoku or Elitist/Elite. The hardware looks like it is Nickel and not Chrome, again another sign of it being MIJ.ĥ. Korean or Chinese Casinos don't come with a 6 digit serial number or 'Casino Vintage' so it's Made In Japan.Ĥ. The Orange label and modern pickguard means it is definitely late 80s at the earliest so made in Japan, Korea or China.ģ. From a first glance the guitar looks like most modern Casinos made in Korea or China in terms of wood, finish, parts etc.Ģ. Lovely guitar! Assuming it is in original condition.ġ.