sam-davies

This is my 1964 Epiphone Rivoli (EB-232). I bought it from Chandler Guitars in Kew in August 2012. I don't have the original hard case, just a gig bag unfortunately.

Here's the original spec from the Epiphone catalogue:

[b]Body dimensions: 16"x19"x1[sup]3[/sup]/[sub]4[/sub]"[/b]
[b]Double cutaway[/b]
[b]Scale: 30[sup]1[/sup]/[sub]2[/sub]"[/b]

[b]Frets: 20[/b]
[b]Body joins neck at: 18th[/b]
[b]Pickup: single (Alnico magnetic, according to catalogue) [/b]
[b]Switch: 'Presence Switch' (switches between a baritone and bass characteristic)[/b]

[b]Bridge: metalbar[/b]
[b]Wood: maple[/b]
[b]Fretboard: rosewood[/b]

Information is a bit scarcer than the EB-2 but it's pretty much the same bass. The Rivoli had a choice of a black pickguard with the Epiphone 'E' on it or a tortoise one without the logo. As you can see from the photos there has been an access panel added in the back. This is likely to be because of needing the wiring sorted at some point.

I don't know huge amounts about the bass, I'm no expert by any means just know when something sounds good. As soon as I tried it in the shop I knew it was a good tone and good instrument to play. It has obviously been played a lot over the years which adds to its charm in my opinion.

[color=#ff0000][b]Looking for £1400. (Can't change the listing price). [/b][/color]It's up for sale because I can't afford to keep both this and my Stingray 5 so whichever goes first. Any questions welcome. Possibly open to trade offers.

I will ship if necessary but would rather a collection/local delivery as it doesn't have a hard case. I live near Hammersmith in London.

Bump!

Bump number 10...

Big bump!

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Great looking bass! Would love one of these but can't seem to sell my Musicman to cover the cost. Jealous of whoever buys it.

Anybody?

BUMP!

Another price drop everyone! This is a steal at £850.

Price drop...

[quote name='iiipopes' timestamp='1379427580' post='2212558']
Indeed! One of the foundational instruments of the "British Invasion." I hope you keep the stock wiring, which is a bit more complex, seeing the "baritone switch" is still there. Great bass! Here is the wiring: [url="http://www.flyguitars.com/epiphone/bass/Rivoli_circuit.php"]http://www.flyguitar...oli_circuit.php[/url]
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Legend! Thanks so much. I'm going to get it set up again soon so will get them to take a look at the wiring.

[quote name='incubass' timestamp='1379326065' post='2211185']
Wow!! What a beautiful bass, congrats! I'd love to see a review or a video of the bass rocking out, if you do it someday let me know
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Working on a new project in the next few weeks so might be able to video it then, need a good amp set up to get the most out of it.

[quote name='1970' timestamp='1379347368' post='2211543']
slick.

are these generally less expensive than EB-2s?
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I think the EB-2s are similarly priced. A friend of mine has a mint EB-2 from 1966 but I prefer that the Rivoli is a bit more worn and used. The only thing missing is the original scratchplate and hardcase.

Bought this from Chandler Guitars in Kew Gardens last summer. Fell in love with it straight away. Just thought I'd share it with you...

Bumpety Bump!

PM'd

Anybody?

A bump for the price drop. Hope it's not overpriced...

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Glad you all enjoyed it. The fact it has no two bars alike but flows so well amazes me! Best get practising.

[quote name='jc_riffs' timestamp='1377867443' post='2192983']
Would be north west mate. Southport near Liverpool
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That's fine with me. I can arrange a courier for about £7.99 +VAT through Interparcel?

Not sure whether this has been posted before, I hope not. But this video was sent to me last night by a guitarist buddy of mine.

[url="http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2013/08/24/for-once-in-my-life-james-jamersons-bass-line-visualized/"]http://www.notreble....ine-visualized/[/url]

That's all folks! Interested to know what you think. I am a newbie so trying to get myself involved in this quickly.

[quote name='jc_riffs' timestamp='1377766964' post='2191433']
would you not ship?
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I forgot to write that in the post. I will ship UK and possibly Europe. Where abouts would that be to?

[quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1377720941' post='2190950']
I hope it's you that has this listed on eBay or else someone has nicked your pics!
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It is me! Haha. Thanks for checking with me though.

[quote name='binky_bass' timestamp='1377703217' post='2190579']
Trade for a custom ACG Finn 4 string?
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Unfortunately that's not my kind of guitar.

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3][b]Musicman Stringray 5 - £780 [color=#ff0000]SOLD[/color][/b]

[color=#000000]This is my Musicman Stingray 5 bass in gloss black with a maple neck. It's an easy playing bass and comes with an official hardcase. I bought it in 2007, but the date of birth is 18th August 2005 I think. It's got a factory[/color][/size][/font][color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]humbucker (ceramic).[/size][/font][/color]

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3][color=#000000]I recently re-strung her with Ernie Ball coated regular slinky strings, and had a service at Chandler Guitars in London. I bought a '64 Epiphone Rivoli last year and can't keep both unfortunately.[/color]

[color=#000000]I'm based near Hammersmith, London (SW13) so you can either pick the bass up, I can deliver the bass within a 5-10 mile radius too. I will ship the bass too (UK and mainland Europe).[/color][/size][/font]