Set in mortise & tenon joint connects the body and neck. 1960s Slim taper contour is featured in the back of the mahgoany neck. Split volume and tone knobs with CTS 500K Audio pots, Orange Drop 473 capacitors and a Switchcraft three-way toggle pickup switch complete the electronics.
Minibuckers installed in the front are made in the U.S. Bridge section is fit with a tune-o-matic bridge with Delrin saddles and a Gotoh stoptail bar. White binding, elevated plastic pickguard, dual 'f' holes and vintage-styled hardware are all featured on this beauty. It is fit with all of the hallmarks of the Riviera tradition. It is a semi-hollow guitar with a double-cut and carved top body. This limited edition ES is made in Epiphone`s factory in Japan, where the original 1966 Riviera used to be made to reinforce the legacy vibe on this 2015 model.
It is a semi-hollow ES guitar made in Japan and fit with US electronics.
It is a limited edition model, but nonetheless, it is bound to make a permanent impact onto the few lucky players it manages to reach. Epiphone`s Limited Edition Elitist 1966 Custom Riviera Outfit is one of the most interesting entries into the emerging 2015 lineup of the catalog.
