Description
The Epiphone Bonehead Riviera in Dark Tobacco Burst is a faithful tribute to the 1982 Riviera played by Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs of Oasis, especially during the early days and massive Knebworth gigs. It's designed for players who want that Britpop backbone; perfect for intermediate to advanced players looking for a rock-solid semi-hollowbody with stage-worthy tone and vintage character.
This model features a 5-ply layered maple body with a maple center block, giving it the right mix of warmth, sustain, and feedback control. The Alnico Classic PRO pickups deliver the punchy midrange and sparkle you'd expect, while the 2-volume, 2-tone setup (with CTS pots) gives you responsive control. The rosewood fingerboard adds warmth, and the parallelogram inlays nail the Riviera aesthetic. Binding all around the body and fretboard keeps it looking sharp.
It's got a SlimTaper C neck with a comfortable feel that stays quick and steady through long sessions. The Graph Tech nut and premium die-cast tuners hold tuning reliably, and the LockTone hardware keeps everything stable while adding sustain. Whether you're chasing that early '90s sound or just want a gig-ready semi-hollow that holds its own, this Riviera delivers. We've had it in hand-it's the real deal.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Riviera
- Body Material: 5-ply Layered Maple
- Centerblock: Maple
- Neck: 3-piece Maple with Volute
- Neck Profile: SlimTaper C
- Nut Width: 1.69" / 43mm
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Inlays: Pearloid Parallelogram
- Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
- Tuners: Premium Die Cast with E Logo and Oval Metal Button
- Pickguard: White Riviera 3-ply with Foil E Logo
- Control Knobs: Black Witch Hat with Silver Insert and Dial Pointer
- Plating: Nickel
- Pickups: Alnico Classic PRO (Neck & Bridge)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers
- Case: Hardshell
Sku: EOBHRDTBNH1
