**Brand** – CASIO **Type of instrument/accessories** – EG-5 electric guitar with built-in speaker, cassette recorder/player and distortion effect **Where it is made (country)** – Japan **Serial number** – No serial number visible **Colour** – Metallic grey / black **Type of wood body/neck** – Body: die-cast aluminium inner structure with high-impact PS resin outer shell / Neck: hard maple with maple fingerboard **Type of tuners** – Chrome geared tuners, 3-a-side **Type of pickups** – CASIO original humbucking pickup **Type of neck joint** – Bolt-on / detachable neck **Whether parts have been replaced** – No obvious replacement parts have been identified from visual inspection. The guitar appears consistent with the original EG-5 configuration, although the originality of every internal electronic component cannot be guaranteed. **Whether there is any damage** – The guitar shows normal age-related cosmetic wear, including scratches and scuffs, particularly on the black front panel. The original-style protective film remains attached to the front panel and shows scratches, wear and some deterioration. The bridge shows tarnishing and oxidation. There is also minor localized corrosion/rust inside the battery compartment. The body and rear housing remain in comparatively good overall condition, with no major cracks or structural damage visible. **Whether repairs are needed** – No immediate electrical repair appears necessary for the functions tested. The built-in speaker, built-in distortion effect, cassette playback and cassette recording functions have all been tested and are working correctly. The controls have also been tested, and operation has been confirmed using both battery power and an external AC adapter. The neck has a slight forward bow, so a setup may be beneficial depending on the player's preference. The frets show moderate wear and are estimated to have approximately 70% remaining. **Shipping method** – Shipped via DHL. Estimated delivery approx. 10 days after auction close. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. ### Condition Description The **CASIO EG-5** is an unusual Japanese electric guitar combining a conventional six-string guitar with its own built-in amplifier/speaker, distortion effect and cassette recorder/player. The original EG-5 specification includes a 10 cm built-in speaker, cassette recording and playback system, tape pitch adjustment, distortion controls and connections for external output, headphones and a 9V AC adapter. Unlike a conventional wooden solid-body electric guitar, the EG-5 uses a **die-cast aluminium inner body structure with a high-impact PS resin outer shell**, combined with a hard maple neck. **Physical condition: Good** The instrument shows normal cosmetic wear consistent with age and use. There are scratches and scuffs on the front, particularly across the black panel. The protective film remains attached to this panel and itself shows considerable scratching and age-related wear. The bridge and some other metal parts show tarnishing and light oxidation. The tuning machines remain comparatively clean for their age. The battery compartment is complete but shows a small amount of localized rust/corrosion. Despite this, battery-powered operation has been tested successfully. No major cracks, broken body sections or other obvious structural damage are visible. **Neck & frets** The maple fingerboard is in generally good cosmetic condition. The frets show moderate age-related wear and some flattening but no severe divots are visible. Approximately **70% fret life** is estimated to remain; this is a visual estimate rather than a measured percentage. The neck has a slight forward bow. The instrument remains usable, although a professional setup may be beneficial depending on the player's preferred action and playing style. **Electronics & cassette system** The following functions have been tested and are working: Built-in speaker Guitar sound output Built-in distortion effect Cassette tape playback Cassette tape recording Control knobs and switches Battery-powered operation Operation using an external AC adapter The integrated cassette system has been tested for both playback and recording, and both functions are operating correctly. Functional condition: Tested and working **Overall condition** This is a well-preserved example of CASIO's unconventional EG-5 electronic guitar. It has visible age-related cosmetic wear, some bridge tarnishing, minor corrosion in the battery compartment and moderate fret wear, but the key electronic features tested — including the internal speaker, distortion circuit and cassette playback — are functioning. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.