Epiphone Noel Gallagher Riveiera with Hardcase

The Epiphone Noel Gallagher Riviera in Dark Wine Red (often simply called "Dark Wine Red" or similar, not typically specified as a "burst") is a highly anticipated and popular signature semi-hollow electric guitar, designed in collaboration with the legendary Oasis guitarist. This model meticulously recreates the look and feel of Noel Gallagher's iconic vintage Riviera, including specific aesthetic and functional details. It is always sold with a hardshell case.

Key Features:

• Semi-Hollow Body Construction:

  • Body Type: Classic Epiphone Riviera semi-hollow with a double-cutaway.

  • Body Material: 5-ply Layered Maple, providing a resonant, airy tone while offering good feedback resistance thanks to the center block.

  • Center Block: Features a solid Maple center block, which enhances sustain, adds clarity, and significantly reduces feedback, making it suitable for both clean and overdriven tones.

• Neck & Fingerboard:

  • Neck Material: 3-piece SlimTaper "C" profile Mahogany neck, often featuring a volute for added strength (a nod to vintage designs). This neck profile is comfortable for both rhythm and lead playing.

  • Scale Length: 24.75" (a classic Gibson short scale length), contributing to a warmer tone and easier string bending.

  • Fingerboard: Indian Laurel, with a 12" radius and 22 Medium Jumbo frets.

  • Nut: Graph Tech NuBone, enhancing tuning stability and sustain.

  • Inlays: Pearloid Trapezoid inlays, a signature Epiphone detail for the Riviera.

• Pickups:

  • Equipped with two Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO Humbuckers (Neck and Bridge). These pickups are designed to deliver a warm, rich, and versatile tone, capable of producing everything from smooth jazz and blues to articulate rock crunch, with good clarity and dynamic response, faithfully recreating the vintage Riviera sound.

• Hardware:

  • Bridge: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge for stable intonation and efficient transfer of string vibration.

  • Tailpiece: A Frequensator Tremolo Tailpiece. This unique trapeze-style tailpiece (not a Bigsby) is a signature feature of many vintage Rivieras and provides a subtle, unique vibrato effect.

  • Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe Vintage-style tuners with a 15:1 ratio (often with white buttons), providing classic looks and reliable tuning stability.

  • Hardware Finish: Nickel, for a classic, understated appearance.

• Electronics:

  • Standard control layout with 2 Volume knobs (one for each pickup) and 2 Tone knobs (one for each pickup), utilizing CTS potentiometers for reliable operation and smooth taper.

  • 3-way Epiphone toggle pickup selector switch for easy switching between neck, bridge, or both pickups.

• Aesthetics and Signature Details:

  • Finish: Dark Wine Red gloss finish, meticulously chosen to match Noel Gallagher's original guitar.

  • Headstock: Features the classic Epiphone "Kalamazoo" headstock shape, a desirable detail for vintage accuracy.

  • Truss Rod Cover: A specific "Noel Gallagher" signature decal or replica signature on the truss rod cover.

  • Noel Gallagher Sticker: Often includes a replica "handwritten" sticker on the back of the headstock, similar to what Gallagher applied to his original.

  • Pickguard: 3-ply White/Black/White pickguard.

  • Control Knobs: Black Top Hat knobs with metal inserts.

• Included Accessory:

  • Comes with an Epiphone Hardshell Case that often features a "Noel Gallagher" stencil or logo, providing excellent protection and collector's value.

The Epiphone Noel Gallagher Riviera is a highly sought-after model for fans of Oasis and players who appreciate a vintage-accurate semi-hollowbody with a unique tremolo, rich tone, and iconic rock-and-roll heritage.