Description
This is where it all started. During the early Oasis tours, Noel Gallagher played various Gibson and Epiphone guitars, but the early 80s Epiphone Rivieras really stood out. The look and sound of these instruments gave the ultimate live experience to those seeing the ultimate live rock ’n’ roll band. Epiphone is honored to welcome Noel Gallagher back to the core lineup with the Epiphone Noel Gallagher Riviera in stunning Dark Wine Red finish. With the original still in the artist’s collection, Epiphone was granted access and, as a result, has included many historical elements with this new model. The color and finish are a close match to original models from that era, while Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO™ pickups ensure the sound matches the looks. A SlimTaper™ neck is completed by the inclusion of a volute. Extra touches such as historically accurate “E” appointments on the pickguard and truss rod cover and a brown sound hole label give this guitar a vintage feel. Complete with an Epiphone hardshell case, the guitar is finished off with a replica artist signature on the back of the headstock.
Body
Body Style: ES
Body Shape: Riviera
Body Material: 5-ply Layered Maple
Top: 5-ply Layered Maple
Back: 5-ply Layered Maple
Side: 5-ply Layered Maple
Centerblock: 5-ply Layered Maple
Binding: Single Ply Top, Back, and Fretboard
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck
Profile: SlimTaper C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays: Pearloid Trapezoid
Joint: Glued In, Set Neck
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
Bridge: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Epiphone Premium Die Cast with Oval Metal Buttons
Pickguard: Riviera with Foil "E" Logo, 3-ply
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Crescent Bullet with "E" logo
Control Knobs: Black Witch Hat with Silver Insert
Switch Tip: Ivory
Strap Buttons: 2 - Bottom and Back of Heel
Mounting Rings: Black
Pickup Covers: Nickel
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Alnico Classic PRO
Bridge Pickup: Alnico Classic PRO
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS Potentiometers, .02 uF Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-way Epiphone Toggle
Output Jack: 1/4" Epiphone
Miscellaneous
String Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Epiphone Hardshell