From what I gather, they are basically the same guitar. SO, I've always wanted to find a nice old USA made Epiphone Casino, and am always on the lookout for one locally - but in my research, I came across the Gibson ES 330. I then picked up a killer '69 Guild Starfire IV on Saturday. It started with revamping my MIK Epiphone Casino (new bridge should be here tomorrow, sent the stock pups to WB for a rewind and new magnets). I'm on a bit of a hollowbody kick lately.