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Jimmy Vivino Talks Epiphone

Jimmy Vivino Talks Epiphone

Epiphone

Description

The warm, clear tone of the Riviera electric guitar makes it a perfect instrument for jazz, blues, or country. Its semi-hollow body is crafted of laminated maple. A set mahogany C-shaped neck provides sustain and playing comfort. The 3 Alnico V P-90s produce a fatter, warmer single-coil tone for extra sass while a Bigsby vibrato tailpiece delivers the twang that has been a favorite for decades. Case sold separately.

Pickup switching
Up: neck-middle
Center: neck-middle-bridge
Down: middle-bridge

Individual volume controls let you isolate each P-90.

Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.
Epiphone Riviera Custom P93 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar Wine Red
Epiphone Riviera Custom P93 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar Wine Red
Epiphone Riviera Custom P93 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar Wine Red

Features

Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Semi-hollow or chambered body
  • Body material: Laminated
  • Top wood: Laminated Maple
  • Body wood: Laminated Maple
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C standard
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Parallelogram
  • Nut width: 1.68" (42.67mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: SSS
  • Neck: Dogear P-90
  • Middle: Dogear P-90
  • Bridge: Dogear P-90
  • Brand: Epiphone
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: None
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, volume 3, master tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: Bigsby
  • Tuning machines: Wilkinson
  • Color: Gold
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Pickups
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China

Specs

Pickup switching
Up: neck-middle
Center: neck-middle-bridge
Donw: middle-bridge

Reviews

4.37

60 Reviews

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great guitar
Almost Great
Love, love my Epiphone Rivera.
Substandard tuners

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Wow...

This guitar is AMAZING for the price! My brother just got it yesterday and I never thought epiphone would make such a nice guitar. This guitar has a thick warm tone on clean, great for blues. But when distorted, it can play from classic rock to punk. For me, this guitar looks really nice, but it's not comfortable to hold on the lap (remember this is my opinion). I have a gibson SG and that feels way better. But, the sound that comes from this guitar is ALOT better than my SG. Sadly, after playing this guitar, my SG sounds thin and whimpy...but it's all in those P-90s! I think I'm going to have to modify my guitar to put in P-90's or at least Duncan P-rails cuz the sound it produces is what I'd LOVE to have. Now as for the bigsby...If you move it just a little bit, the whole guitar would get out of tune. I'd recommend a roller bridge and trem-nut and possibly locking tuners if it continues to get out of tune. But all in all, this guitar is worth the money!

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Substandard tuners

Epiphone tuners are substandard. Epiphone claims that the gold tuners are Wilkinson but the gold flaked and wore off my 2011 in a couple of years. None of the gold on the Bigsby or pickups has worn off. Every Wilkinson tuner that I've ever seen had "Wilkinson" stamped on it. Epiphone will not replace as that is "normal wear".

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing16
  2. Jamming14
  3. Recording11
  4. Small Venues6
  5. Rock Concerts2
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz3
  2. Craftsmanship2
  3. Minor Finish Issues1
  4. weak neck construction1
  5. Loose electronics, please tighten before shippin1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced14
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Fun To Play18
  2. Good Feel16
  3. Good Tone15
  4. Solid Electronics11
  5. Good Pick Up10

Reviewed by 60 customers

  • A resounding yes!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byWillie

    fromSan Francisco

    Other than a few minor adjustments, action a little high for my liking, plays and sounds great. The controls take some getting used to between 3 way switch, 3 vol and 1 tone, many style combinations available.

  • Great guitar

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byRobt

    fromConcord,CA

    I have always been a Les Paul guy since I was young. Bought this because I've never played this type of guitar. The neck was perfect, the action is fast and smooth. I have fallen in love with this guitar. Such great tone! Stays in tune, body is flawless. Just everything anyone wants in an excellent guitar.

  • I've got a buzz on the lower strings that I can't get out!

    1

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    bykimwardfred

    fromEvansville, IN 47713

    I want to take this thing back and get it set up correctly.

  • Yes

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byO.F. Musicman

    fromDenver,Co

    Pickups are voiced darker than my Elitest Casino. It requires some experimentation and some Eq adjustments but the P90 tones are there. Just ask Mr Sipp. This is a blues machine.

  • Almost Great

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byJhabi

    fromMinnesota

    I read the reviews on this guitar before I bought it and a few people complained about bridge and possible tuning and intonation issues. I found no such problems. The setup out of the box was nearly correct. The guitar looks and sounds great . The only issue I had was the fretboard needed to be cleaned . The finish between the f-holes and 3 way switch and knobs had a few problems. It's an awesome guitar for $$$

  • Yes

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byMark

    fromUndisclosed

    Great sounding well built for the money! I enjoy playing it!

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byBrian

    fromundisclosed

    Is it a bigsby b70 or b700

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Bigsby® B700.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byFred

    fromEvansville, Indiana 47713

    Is the fretboard wide enough for finger style plating?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, the fret board is wide enough to play with your fingers

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byRecreational Artist

    fromGeorgia

    Are the pickups reverse wound RWRP for hum cancelling in any of the positions?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    They are not - Pickups Configuration: SSS Neck: Dogear P-90 Middle: Dogear P-90 Bridge: Dogear P-90 Brand: Epiphone Active or passive pickups: Passive Series or parallel: Series Piezo: No Active EQ: No Special electronics: None

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byEd

    fromSchenectady new york

    Does this come with a case

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does not come with a case included.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byGodwono

    fromundisclosed

    How much does it weigh

    Open Reply - Beau
    Weight: 8.61 lbs.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byKennzee

    fromCentral New Jersey

    Will any of the masterbilt cases fit the Riviera custom p93?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    The case for the 335 will fit.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byBill

    fromMillsap Texas

    Can you rework the plug connector on the guitar so it won't get loose and fall out?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    We do not recommend modifying your guitar. We suggest taking it to your local Guitar Center for repair/modification

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byCab

    fromundisclosed

    Does it come set up

    Open Reply - Charles
    This will have a factory setup. Any customization you will need to do or have a guitar tech do.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked bycaharjr

    from92056

    what hard shell epiphone case fits this guitar

    Open Reply -
    The Epiphone 335 hardshell case is the recommended case for this guitar.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byJonathan

    fromKY - Kentucky

    Is this a good guitar to play Beatles music on?

    Open Reply -
    It's very similar to the casino which was a guitar that they used on a lot of their albums, so I would say it's a very good option if you're looking to go for a similar sound but also want more options as far as tone goes.
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