HarpBoy Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Hi gang I've been a lurker here for a while, but with my new purchase I thought I'd introduce myself. Yesterday I purchased a shiny new Nick Valensi Riviera P94. What a sweet instrument. I've been jonesing for another hollowbody since I sold my Rickenbacker 330. I hadn't really done any research on this model, but have been watching the Epi hollowbodies for a few years. I love P-90s and have been thinking about the Casinos. I took the Valensi into the guitar room at the local Long & McQuade, plugged it into a Bassman reissue and was immediately smitten. The resonance of the body and the harmonics are truly amazing. I didn't realize until I got home with my new guitar that the pickups in it were Gibson USA P94s. In fact, I was unaware there was such a pickup. All I knew was that I loved the sound of them. I think I have now found the guitar I've always been dreaming of. I have to say that, while the Ric was a beautiful guitar to look at and hold, it didn't hold a candle to this new Riviera as far as sound and playability go. I sold it because I felt I had too much money tied up in a guitar that I didn't find myself drawn to play that much. That won't be the case with my new best friend. I've been enjoying my '56 goldtop for the P90s, but I think I may sell it now that I am in single coil, hollowbodied heaven. I am not really interested in collecting guitars; I like to play 'em. I'd post a picture, but I'm not sure how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiPunk101 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Congrats on the new guitar! When you geta chance lets see some pics of your new best friend there :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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