Gibson Certified Vintage 1967 Epiphone EB-232 Rivoli Bass
Made on the same production line, the semi-hollow EB-232 Rivoli served as Epiphone’s version of the Gibson EB-2 bass and features the same specs as its counterpart with some minor aesthetic changes. The Rivoli came loaded with a Gibson Sidewinder pickup that puts out a whopping 32k ohms and a push-button “baritone” switch that cuts some of the bass frequencies.
Discovered in the Gibson Vault, this 1967 EB-232 Rivoli is in very good overall condition. There is a slight warp on the pickguard and small dings and lacquer checking throughout.
The bass has been refretted with Stewmac #149 fret wire, a medium jumbo fret wire which is very slightly narrower than the stock frets. A new bone nut was also installed, along with a new mute felt. All of this was performed by Gibson Repair and Restoration. It ships with its original gray hardshell case with blue interior. The E string looks like it may be unmatched with the other strings - we will restring this instrument prior to shipping.
Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting December 14, 2023.
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Body Style
ES
Body Shape
Rivoli Bass
Body Material
Laminated Maple
Top
Laminated Maple
Back
Laminated Maple
Side
Laminated Maple
Centerblock
Maple
Binding
Single Ply Cream, Top and Back
Body Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Profile
Rounded "C"
Scale Length
762.0 mm / 30 in
Fingerboard Material
Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
One Piece Mahogany
Fret Count
20
Frets
Original
Nut Material
Bone; New (Replaced by Gibson Repair & Restoration)
Nut Width
38.1 mm / 1.5 in
Inlays
Dot
Joint
Glued In, Set Neck
Finish
Chrome
Bridge
2-point Bridge with Replacement Mute Felt
Saddle Material
Chrome
Tuning Machines
Chrome Open Back
Pickguard
1-ply Tortoise with Foil E
Truss Rod
Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover
2-ply Black/White with Engraved E
Control Knobs
Black Witch Hat
Plastic Parts
Black
Strap Buttons
2 - Chrome
Pickup Covers
Chrome
Neck Pickup
Sidewinder, 32 k ohms
Controls
Master Volume, Master Tone, Baritone Switch; Original Potentiometers and Ceramic Disc Capacitor
Output Jack
1/4"
Strings Gauge
50-105
Case
Original Gray Epiphone Hardshell with Blue Interior
Accessories
Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal