Epiphone Riviera Royal Tan Electric Guitar with Frequensator Tailpiece

The Epiphone Riviera Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Royal Tan combines vintage-inspired styling, rich tonal versatility, and classic Epiphone craftsmanship in a beautifully designed instrument. Originally introduced in the early 1960s, the Riviera has become a favorite among players who appreciate the warmth and resonance of a semi-hollow guitar with the clarity and bite needed for blues, rock, jazz, and alternative music.

Featuring a layered maple semi-hollow body with a solid center block, the Riviera delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain and reduced feedback. Its elegant Royal Tan finish highlights the guitar’s classic double-cutaway design, while traditional F-holes and vintage-inspired appointments give it a timeless appearance. The comfortable mahogany neck with a rounded C profile and Indian laurel fingerboard provides smooth, responsive playability for both rhythm and lead guitarists.

Equipped with a pair of Epiphone PRO Mini Humbucker pickups, the Riviera produces a distinctive blend of warmth, clarity, and articulation. These pickups offer the punch and fullness of traditional humbuckers with added brightness and definition, making them ideal for everything from clean jazz chords and blues leads to gritty rock-and-roll rhythms.

One of the Riviera’s most distinctive features is its Frequensator split-trapeze tailpiece, which provides different string lengths behind the bridge for the bass and treble strings. This unique design contributes to the guitar’s vintage character and distinctive appearance while complementing its rich, expressive sound.

With its beautiful Royal Tan finish, versatile mini humbuckers, and classic Frequensator tailpiece, the Epiphone Riviera offers an outstanding combination of vintage style and modern playability.

Key Features:

• Classic Riviera semi-hollow double-cutaway body design
• Beautiful Royal Tan finish with vintage-inspired styling
• Layered maple body with solid center block
• Traditional F-holes for classic semi-hollow resonance
• Mahogany neck with comfortable rounded C profile
• Indian laurel fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
• Dual Epiphone PRO Mini Humbucker pickups
• Three-way pickup selector switch
• Individual volume and tone controls for each pickup
• Distinctive Frequensator split-trapeze tailpiece
• LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge for reliable intonation and sustain
• 24.75-inch scale length
• Versatile tone for blues, jazz, classic rock, indie, and alternative music

The Epiphone Riviera Royal Tan combines timeless semi-hollow styling, articulate mini-humbucker tone, and the distinctive Frequensator tailpiece, making it an excellent choice for guitarists seeking vintage character, expressive sound, and exceptional versatility.