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Epiphone Riviera 1966 Custom Elitist

Estimated price for orientation: 2 549 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition  


Ltd. Ed. Elitist “1966” Custom Riviera Outfit. Beautiful condition. Comes with tags and original hardcase
Introducing the new Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Elitist “1966” Custom Riviera Outfit with a Nitrocellulose Lacquer Honeyburst finish, made in Japan at the world famous Elitist factory. The “1966” Custom Riviera merges some of our favorite vintage Riviera mods with the world famous Elitist series for an instrument that might make you fall in love with guitar buying all over again. The Epiphone Riviera is one of Epiphone’s most enduring classics. First introduced in the early ‘60s, the Epiphone Riviera’s semi-hollow design has been a favorite of players from all genres and generations including blues great Robben Ford, Otis Rush, Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground, and The Strokes’ Nick Valensi, who have all found that the Riviera’s legendary ES-body shape could produce great tones with any pickup variation. The Riviera is the kind of versatile axe that is not only great off-the-shelf but is also a great canvas for modifications. The Riviera has been seen with humbuckers, mini-humbuckers, and P-90s and Stopbar, tremolo, and Trapeze tailpieces.The new Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Elitist “1966” Custom Riviera Outfit is an exquisite hand-made marvel that recreates one of rock and roll’s most legendary instruments. All Epiphone Elitist acoustic and electric guitars are built at our Epiphone factory in Japan that specializes in hand made, highly accurate reissues made with time honored methods and impeccable attention to vintage detail and quality, including period-correct USA pickups and electronics. Epiphone Elitist instruments also feature traditional hand rubbed nitrocellulose color finishes that enhances a guitar’s look over time with gradual shading and fading patterns that are as unique and personal as your own story. Today, Epiphone’s Elitist Series instruments are some of the most sought after by players of all styles, and the Elitist factory in Japan is considered to be one of the premier instrument factories in the world. The new Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Elitist “1966” Custom Riviera Outfit is part alternative history and part modern classic, all rolled into one incredible—and affordable, instrument. The new Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Elitist “1966” Custom Riviera Outfit features a 3-ply laminated body and Maple Top with a Honeyburst finish in Nitrocellulose Lacquer that will age with the same subtle shading seen on priceless vintage instruments. The stylish white 3-layer pickguard has the classic metal Epiphone “E”, and inside the upper f hole is a reproduction of the Epi classic blue rectangle model-label found in all 60s Epiphone acoustic and electric guitars.And like all Elitist instruments, the Elitist “1966” Custom Riviera Outfit comes with a 1960s style Hard Case, Epiphone’s hassle-free Lifetime Guarantee, and Gibson 24/7/365 Customer Service. Visit your Authorized Epiphone Dealer today and relive the past with while turning to the future with the Ltd. Ed. Elitist “1966” Custom Riviera Outfit.”
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