Epiphone Riviera Royal Tan
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Epiphone
Riviera Royal Tan
Product Info
Article Number:
502006
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Riviera Royal Tan
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Riviera Royal Tan is a seriously cool semi-hollow that nails that vintage vibe. It's a fantastic option for players craving a warm, woody tone and comfortable neck – ideal for blues, jazz, and classic rock without the premium-priced tag. It's a great all-around instrument that’s easy to pick up and play.
Product Description
- Epiphone Riviera Royal Tan
- Electric Guitar
- Design: Semi-hollow body
- Body: Laminated maple
- Top: Laminated maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Indian Laurel
- Trapezoid fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: Rounded C
- Cream binding
- Scale length: 628 mm (24.724")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.693")
- Graphtech NuBone nut
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Epiphone Pro Mini humbuckers
- 2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Frequensator tailpiece
- Colour: Royal Tan
PROS
- • Laminated maple body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Rounded C neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
- • Epiphone Pro Mini humbuckers provide a focused, articulate sound with plenty of punch.
- • Indian Laurel fretboard provides a smooth, responsive feel and pleasing aesthetics.
CONS
- • Royal Tan finish, while attractive, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • Lighter gauge strings may be desirable for optimal playability given the semi-hollow construction.
- • While versatile, the pickups lean towards classic rock and blues; modern high-gain tones may be limited.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Laminated maple
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
2 Epiphone Pro Mini humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.724in)
Frets
22
Bridge
LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures a similar warmth and resonance but lacks the ultimate clarity and refinement of a higher-end Gibson; think of it as a very well-voiced approximation.
The frets are finished with a more modern, slightly rounded profile – not a full roll – but they’re comfortable and well-executed for playability.
Yes, the body is chambered which contributes to the guitar’s airy resonance and reduces overall weight, adding to the semi-hollow character.
