FT/FS Feeler: Epiphone Rivoli

[Il Capo]

This is a very tentative trade feeler for my Epiphone Rivoli II late 90s reissue in sunburst. I think this one is Korean. She's a beauty and in great shape. Everything (truss included) works and it's currently strung with a well-worn set of EB flats; frets are fine and meaty. Some folks don't dig the stock pups on these, but I think they sound amazing. You can get a wide range of tones from the deep woof to the barky baritone. The only issues are: 4 screws on the big mudbucker aren't original (but perfectly functional), the bottom strap button has some wear around it (but it sits in its hole nice and tight), there is some discoloration on the headstock face (see pic), and a similar streak of discoloration near the bass-side nut from where it hung on the wall (not very severe at all). otherwise, she's very clean and very cool. I have a good gigbag for it. It's pretty damn light; can't be more than 8lbs or so. It's a rare and beautiful bird with tone to match. Nothing sounds quite like it, IMO.

Sale: For an outright sale, a local vendor/luthier suggested the value to be somewhere between $600 and $800. So, Asking price is $500 + Shipping OBO. I think it's a fair price, but if you have a different opinion, let me know. I'm not looking to gouge anyone. I paid little less than that several years ago and I believe the value of these has been increasing..

Trade: Looking mainly to trade up or down for the right P-bass: 50s reissues in Sunburst, American standards in white w/maple neck, or some vintage P's.

[Il Capo]

Here's the manufacture info:

Guitar Info
Your guitar was made at the
Peerless Plant, Korea
June 1999
Production Number: 1577


Peerless Korea Co., Ltd.

Peerless Korea Co., Ltd. is a Korean-Japanese joint venture company headquartered in South Korea and has been in the guitar-manufacturing industry since 1970. With the core expertise in guitar manufacturing initiated from Japan, Peerless has provided 2.9 million pieces of guitars in the worldwide market so far. Peerless had once manufactured 30,000 pieces of guitars per month in the past in order to meet the order quantity, however have gradually changed their focus from quantity quality. With this in mind they have cut down their manufacturing capacity to 2,000 pieces per month just to ensure the high quality of our products. Peerless produces guitars via OEM for brands such as Epiphone by Gibson, Alvarez, Hoyer and Gretsch by Fender. Note: While not explicitly stated it is believed that Peerless is part owned by Aria of Japan.

[Il Capo]

FS and FT and more pics


Will include a newer set of D'addario Short Scale Half-rounds along with the flats on the bass..

[Il Capo]

Pics of wear..

[Il Capo]

Still available..

[Lalo]

How about trade for an American Fender Jazz 2008 plus money on your end?

[Johnny Alien]

What's the story on the extra pickup? Rivolis are single pickup correct? What brand is the bridge pickup and was it professionally installed?

[Il Capo]

The bridge pickup, as far I have been told, is stock. So, I guess that makes this bass a Rivoli II

[ledyard]

I used to use one of these in a very Gov't Mule type thing. Awsome Basses when plugged into an Ampeg.

[loend68]

Originally Posted by Il Capo

The bridge pickup, as far I have been told, is stock. So, I guess that makes this bass a Rivoli II

Yup.. Rivoli II had two pickups.....I had one. Nice basses.

[Il Capo]

Agreed...really unique tone and lots of usable options therein. The bridge pickup barks like a mutha and, when blended with the neck, really does the trick. The baritone switch provides a subtle and interesting change in the voice: more woof and growl that you can't quite get anywhere else, IMO.

And it looks sexy too. Why am I selling it?

[Johnny Alien]

I learn something new every day. I am not sure I knew there WAS a Rivoli II.

[Il Capo]

On Hold Pending Payment.

[Lalo]

hmm well hope you got my mssg and if you decide let me know, tnx

[midichlorine]

Come to papa!!!

[Il Capo]

Done and done.