Epiphone Rivoli - Original or Reissue?

[Hydraskull]

I just ran into a Rivoli in great condition, for $300. I'm 99% sure it's a reissue model from the 90s, but how can I tell for sure?

If it is a reissue, does anybody know how I'd be able to distinguish a Korean model from a Japanese model?

 

[aquateen]

look at the sticker inside the body. the letter indicates the factory where it was made and the first two numbers indicate the year it was made. due to the price, I suspect it's a reissue.

 

[EricF]

look at the sticker inside the body. the letter indicates the factory where it was made and the first two numbers indicate the year it was made. due to the price, I suspect it's a reissue.

Yep - unless the owner has no idea about the value. Original Rivolis/EB-2s will set you back $1000-ish. The originals are also a lot better sounding.

 

[Hydraskull]

look at the sticker inside the body. the letter indicates the factory where it was made and the first two numbers indicate the year it was made. due to the price, I suspect it's a reissue.

Thanks guys. R95A3554 so it's a 95. Now to figure out what factory "R" is. Even tho it's a reissue, it still sounds like I got a pretty good deal seeing as how it's in great condition and these sound pretty rare.

 

[godofthunder59]

For 3 bills it is a very nice bass ! Ya did good! I find these play better than the originals.