1966 Epiphone Riviera, Serial Number 010260
The Riviera was Epiphone’s answer to the Gibson ES-335™. It was built in the same Kalamazoo factory with identical materials and construction techniques, but outfitted with mini humbuckers™ and a Frequensator tailpiece for added tonal personality. By the mid-60s, it had earned its reputation as one of the most versatile and underrated guitars in the Epiphone lineup.
This Gibson Certified Vintage 1966 Epiphone Riviera is a standout example. Finished in Sparkling Burgundy, the guitar shows light playwear, even checking, and sun-fading along the back of the neck. It recently underwent a plane and re-fret at Gibson Repair & Restoration and now plays cleanly and effortlessly. A new bone nut was installed, and the 17th fret inlay appears to have been replaced—done well, with a slightly different material tone.
Loud, resonant, and visually striking, this Riviera is one of the most impressive guitars in the Certified Vintage collection.
This guitar comes with a vintage black and gray hardshell case and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Binding Single-ply, Body and Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Shape Riviera
Body Styles ES
Centerblock Maple
Side Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo (Refret)
Inlays Pearloid Trapezoid (17th Fret Inlay Appears to Have Been Replaced)
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone (Replaced)
Nut Width 40.23mm / 1.58in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Mini Humbucker 648k
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Neck Pickup Mini Humbucker 673k
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Knobs Gold Top Hat with Silver Reflector
finish Chrome
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard 4-ply White
Pickup Covers Chrome
Plastic Parts Black
Saddle Material Brass
Strap Buttons Aluminum (Custom Shop Historic)
Switch Tip Cream
Tailpiece Frequensator Trapeze
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 3-ply Epiphone
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe Double Line Metal Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0129
Case Vintage Black and Gray Hardshell
Headstock Epiphone Slim/Tall
Headstock Inlay Epiphone Logo and Cloud in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010–.046
Gibson Certified Vintage 1966 Epiphone Riviera, Sparkling Burgundy
Gibson Certified Vintage 1966 Epiphone Riviera, Sparkling Burgundy
Also available for store pickup at the Gibson Garage Nashville
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1966 Epiphone Riviera, Serial Number 010260
The Riviera was Epiphone’s answer to the Gibson ES-335™. It was built in the same Kalamazoo factory with identical materials and construction techniques, but outfitted with mini humbuckers™ and a Frequensator tailpiece for added tonal personality. By the mid-60s, it had earned its reputation as one of the most versatile and underrated guitars in the Epiphone lineup.
This Gibson Certified Vintage 1966 Epiphone Riviera is a standout example. Finished in Sparkling Burgundy, the guitar shows light playwear, even checking, and sun-fading along the back of the neck. It recently underwent a plane and re-fret at Gibson Repair & Restoration and now plays cleanly and effortlessly. A new bone nut was installed, and the 17th fret inlay appears to have been replaced—done well, with a slightly different material tone.
Loud, resonant, and visually striking, this Riviera is one of the most impressive guitars in the Certified Vintage collection.
This guitar comes with a vintage black and gray hardshell case and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Binding Single-ply, Body and Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Shape Riviera
Body Styles ES
Centerblock Maple
Side Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo (Refret)
Inlays Pearloid Trapezoid (17th Fret Inlay Appears to Have Been Replaced)
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone (Replaced)
Nut Width 40.23mm / 1.58in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Mini Humbucker 648k
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Neck Pickup Mini Humbucker 673k
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Knobs Gold Top Hat with Silver Reflector
finish Chrome
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard 4-ply White
Pickup Covers Chrome
Plastic Parts Black
Saddle Material Brass
Strap Buttons Aluminum (Custom Shop Historic)
Switch Tip Cream
Tailpiece Frequensator Trapeze
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 3-ply Epiphone
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe Double Line Metal Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0129
Case Vintage Black and Gray Hardshell
Headstock Epiphone Slim/Tall
Headstock Inlay Epiphone Logo and Cloud in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010–.046
