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I expected it to be good, but not this good
A great semi-hollow-body guitar. Sound, looks, playability and craftsmanship are all top notch, this Riviera really proves that you don't need to spend Gibson money or even Epiphone IGC money to get a fantastic instrument. It's also very lightweight! A lot lighter than most 335-style guitars with a centre block I've tried over the years.
Sound:
The mini humbuckers are brighter than normal humbuckers, but not considerably thinner. These really take the best qualities of both humbuckers and single coils and leave out the non-desirable qualities. There's plenty of sustain, upper mids and zing in the bridge pickup, and great bell-like tones from the middle position. The neck position is way nicer than on a regular hb-guitar, because of the added treble.
Looks:
The sparkling burgundy finish looks amazing. It's only slightly sparkly, but very classy looking. It's kinda timeless; not too modern but not too vintage either; it's not tied strictly into a specific era.
Playability:
After changing the strings into my preferred gauge (9-46 hybrid) and slightly turning the flathead screws on the bridge to lower the action, it played incredibly smoothly. The neck was smooth and there was not a single sharp fret end.
Functionality:
Adjusting the action was super easy, but changing the strings was not, because there's nothing to hold the frequensator tailpiece in place. Next time I'll secure it with some painter's tape. This is my only complaint about this guitar honestly, and it's a very manageable thing. Tuners, switch and knobs all work perfectly and turn smoothly.
Craftsmanship:
The guitar appears to be built very well. There are no functional issues with craftsmanship, but also no cosmetic issues. Even the inside edges of the f-holes have been painted carefully, which is rare in this price range.
I would highly recommend this guitar to anyone who wants a nice semi-hollow guitar and maybe wants something a bit different than the traditional ES-335. Soundwise, the sounds you get from a Riviera are the sounds you get from an ES-335, just more.
Sound:
The mini humbuckers are brighter than normal humbuckers, but not considerably thinner. These really take the best qualities of both humbuckers and single coils and leave out the non-desirable qualities. There's plenty of sustain, upper mids and zing in the bridge pickup, and great bell-like tones from the middle position. The neck position is way nicer than on a regular hb-guitar, because of the added treble.
Looks:
The sparkling burgundy finish looks amazing. It's only slightly sparkly, but very classy looking. It's kinda timeless; not too modern but not too vintage either; it's not tied strictly into a specific era.
Playability:
After changing the strings into my preferred gauge (9-46 hybrid) and slightly turning the flathead screws on the bridge to lower the action, it played incredibly smoothly. The neck was smooth and there was not a single sharp fret end.
Functionality:
Adjusting the action was super easy, but changing the strings was not, because there's nothing to hold the frequensator tailpiece in place. Next time I'll secure it with some painter's tape. This is my only complaint about this guitar honestly, and it's a very manageable thing. Tuners, switch and knobs all work perfectly and turn smoothly.
Craftsmanship:
The guitar appears to be built very well. There are no functional issues with craftsmanship, but also no cosmetic issues. Even the inside edges of the f-holes have been painted carefully, which is rare in this price range.
I would highly recommend this guitar to anyone who wants a nice semi-hollow guitar and maybe wants something a bit different than the traditional ES-335. Soundwise, the sounds you get from a Riviera are the sounds you get from an ES-335, just more.
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