Epiphone EB 232 C Rivoli 1966 Cherry Red. Iconic Bass. Rare.

EPIPHONE

“Rivoli”

EB-232C

1964

BASS GUITAR

The 2nd most ICONIC bass guitar of the “English invasion” in the early 1960’s. Without argument, the most iconic bass guitar of that time period was the HOFNER 500/1 “Violin” shaped played by Paul McCartney. But then the Animals came along with Chas Chandler playing some of the most recognizable bass lines of all times on the Epiphone “Rivoli” acoustic electric bass guitar (Model RB232).

This guitar is from my personal collection. It is the bass guitar that I yearned to possess but could not afford to own at the age of 14 based on summer income from working on a tobacco farm. In 1965, I had saved up enough money to buy a bass guitar but it was a “Dolphin nose” bass by Danelectro labelled Silvertone and sold by Sears. But it was the “Rivoli” that I always wanted to own. And own it I did many years ago when I started to collect guitars. In fact, it was the second piece I bought. It is magical.

Watch and listen to Chas playing his Rivoli on the attached video clip. Yes, it is magical.

About the Model EB-232 “Rivoli”

The Rivoli, with a thin-line, semi-hollow body, was introduced in 1959, two years after Epiphone was bought by Chicago Musical Instrument Company (CMI), also the owner of Gibson. The Rivoli went in and out of production during the next decade until it was permanently discontinued in 1970. The Rivoli was Epiphone's most expensive electric bass in 1968, offered at $425

 

Body: Archtop

Finish: Cherry

Neck: Thru body

Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearl dot inlays

Frets: 20

Headstock: Black

Tuners: Gibson EB right-angled

Hardware: Chrome

Pickguard: Black Florentine

Pickups: Gibson P-90

Controls: Volume and Tone knobs & tone selector switch

Comes with OHSC.

 

CONDITION.

This vintage guitar is in “Fair” condition with lots of finish checking and several dents (see front just above pickup area), scratches, etc. Frets are in very good condition and electronics work great.

 

TERMS OF THE SALE:

For buyers outside the continental USA, please ask for shipping quote before buying this item. Thank you.

Please remember to read our policies and procedures listed below.

The guarantee.

1.                The guitar is in FAIR cosmetic condition and is as described in this ad.

2.               The guitar is in fully operational condition.

3.               Buyer has 48 hrs. to inspect the guitar or have it inspected. Any defects, damage, misrepresentations or other problems must be reported within that time period in writing to the Seller.

4.               In the case of damage during shipment, Buyer shall immediately inform seller of such damage and will maintain all original packing materials and box for inspection by the transportation company.

5.               If other problems are discovered, Seller will either arrange for repair etc. at a location near the Buyer or request that the Buyer return the guitar to the Seller (Seller will reimburse Buyer for cost of shipment of guitar back to Seller).

6.               Seller will correct indicated problems and ship the guitar back to the Buyer within 7-14  days of receiving it.

7.               In the event that the guitar cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from Seller’s inventory, the Seller will give the Buyer Credit toward current or future purchases from inventory of Seller.

8.               No refunds or returns for Buyer Remorse or Buyer Mind Changing.

If there are any undisclosed physical attributes of this guitar that will prevent buyer from playing it successfully, e.g., neck to wide to be played with arthritic hands, guitar too heavy to be played due to back, shoulder, etc. problems, then we will, upon return of the guitar, issue a Credit Memo to Buyer in the amount paid for the guitar plus the cost of shipment paid by the Buyer against the future purchase of a guitar from us.