The Internet seems divided on this topic and I can't find many used 2nds for sale. But I'm getting close to 20 guitars now, and I have to accept that they can't all be keepers, so I have to consider this kind of thing. How much would you say the resale value of a guitar - an Epiphone, specifically - is affected by a '2' or 'second' (ie 'factory second') stamp on the back of the headstock? Personally, I don't mind owning a factory second, even if it's a visible defect (and I understand most 2nds don't have any noticable problems). They come with the regular accessories, warranty registration card, etc. Epiphone states that factory 2nds are identical to regular guitars apart from having some minor cosmetic defect that doesn't affect playability. It's a factory second with the '2nd' stamp on the back of the headstock. I'm not dead set on the 1961 reissue over the regular one, but I do quite like the look of it (headstock, scratch plate, old-style logo), the Gibson USA pickups & tremotone are nice, and it seems to be better-regarded than the regular Casinos. It's one of the 50th anniversary 1961 reissues, with the tremotone option. I've been looking at this one for the past few days: All of our orders are shipped using reused/recycled packaging materials, boxes constructed with recycled cardboard and biodegradable, plant derived packaging tape! Rest assured that your order will make as small of a footprint as possible.I have a serious hankering for a Casio lately.

*Here at Bucket List Guitars, we strive to reduce our environmental impact. If any of the previously mentioned items are not viewable in the photos, they are not included with the advertised product. Please note that all accessories including cables, boxes and power supplies will be accurately photographed in our listings. Not necessarily a bad thing if you know how to make it work for you to get some truly snarling tone. Hard rockers, beware - that fully hollow body will feedback. Great for country, blues, jazz and lighter indie. With a fully hollow thinline body and punchy P-90s, the current reissue gets all the twang and scream of the original.

A favorite of Gary Clark, Jr., Dwight Trash and, most famously, John Lennon, the Epiphone Casino is a true classic.

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