charlie brown Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Wow...nice guitar! And, it came very quickly...basically "over the weekened!" I'm stunned! Initial impressions are good! Will add more, and a photo...later. Made in China. Weight seems to indicate a center block, but I can't really tell if that's because of the added weight of the Bigsby, or if there really IS a center block. Will try to explore that, a bit more, as well...if I can fine a mirror small enough to look inside? All things working as they should, neck is a kind of "beefy" '60's neck, for lack of a better explanation. Fatter than my Casino, but not as heafty as my (Gibson) "Lucille." So, it's a nice compromise, that way. Fit and finish seem great! Poly finish is light (NOT heavy handed, "encased in plastic" in feeling, or look, at all). Intonation seems "right on," and it tuned up to concert pitch quite easily. Machines (Gold "e" kluson clones) are nice and smooth, and though not "Grovers," seem just fine! Again, these are very early impressions, as I just got it, literally...30 minutes ago. So, I'll write more, later...after some playing time, and "tweaking" (to my tastes), etc. But, for $499...It seems...Unbelievable!! Good show, Epi!! http://s461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/charliebrown1949/?action=view¤t=DSC_0039.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/charliebrown1949/DSC_0043.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/charliebrown1949/DSC_0045.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/charliebrown1949/DSC_0044.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/charliebrown1949/DSC_0042.jpg http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/charliebrown1949/DSC_0041.jpg CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1Picker Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Come on CB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Good grief. That's the advantage to living dead center in the USA...nothing is more than 24 hours away. Pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 HNGD CB! Need more pics, close ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 I guess??? Still in shock, as to how fast it arrived...I wasn't even looking for it, until maybe Thursday (possibly, Wednesday at the earliest!) There is an "overall" photo, via the link...'cause I can't seem to get the actual photo onto the thread, for some reason?? I'm so useless when it comes to posting photos (or anything else, that involves computers, for that matter!) LOL! The darker areas on the body are only reflections, where the white sheet I used to try to get some more color definition into the dark "wine" colored body, didn't quite cover the area. The line across the pickguard is just where the plastic covering tore off...I haven't removed it all, YET. But, you'll get an idea, what it looks like, anyway. More to come, later... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Congratulations CB! She looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1Picker Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Ahhh, I must have missed the photo link earlier. She looks great...can't wait to see more of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Very nice CB, looks like you will be busy getting to know your guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 OK...added some more photos, to the initial posting. Thanks, All...it's looks/feels like a "Great" purchase (especially at that price), at this point...but as always, "time will tell!" Will keep you posted, as I hope others, who made the same purchase, will also... Cheers, ;>) CB Edit: Another thing, this guitar's upper bout shaping (horns) seems to be closer, to the originals... as much as I can remember, that is. Not too wide-round, but more the classic "Epi" horn profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1Picker Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Thanks for the pics CB...that thing is GORGEOUS! Wow...I can't wait to get mine. What do you think of the pups? Volume/tone controls...are they responsive? And is it hollow, or semi-hollow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 CB, What is the normal price on this guitar. When I Google "Riviera P-93 LE" the first thing that pops up is this thread (you're #1). If I Google Epiphone Riviera P-93 LE I get Sweetwater but the page is a Riviera P94. Is the Riviera P-93 LE no longer being made? It seems odd that it doesn't pop up in a Google search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I just located it at GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 It is very very cherry! I like the looks, the red and gold, a lot. HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Wow with a capital W Charlie.............thats a dandy! If it sounds as good as it looks...........I may have to risk life and limb myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I like the deep red color=d> ... lots of depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booster Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 That's beautiful, congratulations. My GAS is on overload now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Thanks for the pics CB...that thing is GORGEOUS! Wow...I can't wait to get mine. What do you think of the pups? Volume/tone controls...are they responsive? And is it hollow' date=' or semi-hollow? [/quote'] The pickups seem strong, if a bit "Dark," in character. But, to be honest, I haven't really had a chance to "Crank it," so...I can't say for sure. But, they are not "muddy"...just a different character (as would be expected) from "Strat" single coils, or Humbuckers! The one thing I did notice, right away, is that it must be fairly well "sheilded" because the "Hum" is way lower (quieter), than my Casino or my Gibby LP Faded Double Cut, with P-90's. Used my little Marshall AVT-20, and put in some "Grit" and even then, the hum was minimal, compared to the others. So...I'm liking THAT, a LOT! It IS "Semi-hollow" bodied...as I had suspected, inspite of the initial description on Musician's Friend. There is a visible center (maple?) block. Weight is good...not too heavy, but "substantial" in feel. I don't want to sound too "Gushing" here...but, for that price, I'm quite astounded, really. Maybe, I'm easily pleased? LOL! But, I don't think so... Those of you, who have ordered them, I think will be quite pleased. I'm sure some will want to "Mod" their's to their specific needs/tastes, but right out of the box (mine, anyway) it's pretty amazing. Cheers, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Thanks, for all the kind comments, ALL! It's been a good "HNGD," for sure! Now, if the case will only arrive, "unscathed," we'll be in business, for sure! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 CB, Big time congrats...I'm sure it sounds as beautiful as it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 That is beautiful CB, congratulations! You simply couldn't buy that for that money in Britain. I knew the prices were cheaper in the US of A but if I could get one of them for £250 (ish) over here.... I can dream....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlagJones Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Congrats! Looks like a great guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 CB, you lucky son... HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I hear rockabilly on the horizon. Really nice guitar, CB. Wear it out well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I went over to Harmony Central and this guitar generated five pages in five days, it might get beat with this thread. CB, what is the normal price for this guitar? Is it an exclusive through GC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardog Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 My gas has been released. i wil be ordering soon. just scored a gc 10% coupon. for sale this weekend, but, i am calling tomorrow to see if they will honor before weekend. Wish me look. CB, NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE :-({|=/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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