A 60s Classic Returns!

The Epiphone Riviera, one of Epiphone’s original, most enduring classics makes a comeback! First introduced in the early ‘60s, the Epiphone Riviera’s semi-hollow design has been a favorite of players from all genres and generations including blues greats Robben Ford and Otis Rush, Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground, and The Strokes’ Nick Valensi, who have all found that the Riviera’s legendary ES™ body shape can produce great tones with any pickup variation. This Riviera features a layered maple top back and sides, a 3-layer pickguard with the classic metal Epiphone “E”, and comes equipped with Epiphone's LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™ adjustable bridge and Frequensator tailpiece. Available in Royal Tan and Sparkling Burgundy full gloss finishes.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

Body Styles : ES, Archtop
Body Shape : Riviera
Body Material : Layered Maple
Top : Layered Maple
Back : Layered Maple
Side : Layered Maple
Centerblock : Maple
Binding : Single ply cream - top, back and fretboard
Body Finish : Gloss

NECK

Profile : Rounded "C"
Scale Length : 628.0 mm / 24.724 in
Fingerboard Material ; Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius : 305.0 mm / 12.007 in
Fret Count : 22
Frets : Medium Jumbo
Nut Material : Graph Tech® NuBone®
Nut Width : 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays : Trapezoid
Joint : Glued in; Set Neck

HARDWARE

Finish : Nickel
Bridge : LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™
Tailpiece : Frequensator
Tuning Machines : Epiphone Vintage Deluxe metal button with press in bushing
Pickguard : Riviera with foil "E" logo, 3-ply
Truss Rod : Dual Action
Control Knobs : Black Top Hat knobs with metal inserts
Switch Tip : Black
Switch washer : None
Jack Plate Cover : None
Plastic Parts : Black; PVC
Strap Buttons : 2 - bottom and back of heel
Mounting Rings : Black
Pickup Covers : Nickel

ELECTRONICS

Neck Pickup : Epiphone PRO Mini Humbucker™ R
Bridge Pickup : Epiphone PRO Mini Humbucker™ T
Controls : 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS® potentiometers
Pickup Selector : 3-way Epiphone toggle
Output Jack : Heavy Duty Epiphone 1/4" Output Jack

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Gauge : .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case : Optional 335/Casino-Type Hard Case (6 & 12 string) 940-E519; Casino/ES-335 EpiLite™ Case 940-E519HG