basstone Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) Original Epiphone Rivoli bass , made in Kalamazoo. The serial number dates it from 1964 or 1965. I'm putting it out there for sale to see if there is any interest in this highly collectable and playable bass. It's in great condition considering its age with some belt rash marks on the back as shown in the photo below and the occasional ding elsewhere. The neck is very straight and playable and all electrics work as they should. It comes with a period Baldwin hard case, also in very good condition. Edited May 9 by basstone now sold 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Nice, my first Bass was a 62 Gibson EB2, almost the same guitar though mine was sunburst. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I bought one of these in 1971 from Manchester, for not a lot, borrowed the cash from my wife at the time, a lovely looking and sounding bass. GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Beautiful. Someone will surely snap this one up. Best of luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbiffa Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Still have my 67 EB2 which sees occasional gig action but the Epiphones were equally good, GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 The true sound of the British Invasion! That looks like a beautiful fading to the burst. I too have owned an EB2 but would have preferred the Rivoli. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basstone Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 I've now taken the pots out to confirm the age as 1964. With the pots and scratch plate removed the original sunburst paint finish can be seen, which was much more extensive than the present faded effect. I much prefer how it looks now! I'll probably let this go to a dealer if I don't get any interest soon, so go on - make me an offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basstone Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 (edited) I've now put this up for sale on commission at Vintage and Rare Guitars in Bath if anyone is interested. It is also listed on their web site. The shop is always worth a visit if visiting Bath even though they mainly have guitars and valve amps these days Edited October 23, 2023 by basstone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson,Guy Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 I get the impression this bass is still available, is that correct? Can I still buy it from you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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