The Rivoli was in production in 1963 and 1964 (see shipping stats), but it was not listed in US price lists for these years. Presumably the bulk of early production was for the export market - the Rivoli was certainly more widely advertised by UK distributors Rosetti than it was in the US, and the instrument seems to have been more widely adopted by British acts than American.
Epiphone Rivoli pricing
USA zone 1 pricing
Price list date |
Rivoli EB-232 |
Rivoli EB-232N |
Rivoli EB-232C |
July 1st 1965 Oct 1st 1966 Sept 1st 1967 June 1st 1968 |
$310 $360 $375 $425 |
$325 |
$375 $375 $425 |
UK pricing
Price list date |
Rivoli EB-232 |
Rivoli EB-232N |
July 1963 advert Nov. 1964 advert 1966 Rosetti catalogue Aug. 1967 advert |
157 gns. 172 gns. 185 gns. 210 gns. |
194 gns. |
Original Advertising for the Rivoli Bass
Original advertisements featuring the Rivoli bass from 1963, '64, '66 and '67 respectively. All of these advertisements were published in UK music magazines, nothing (so far) from the United States. Click on them for a closer look.
Epiphone Rivoli catalogue appearances
The Epiphone Rivoli appeared in three 1960s US Epiphone catalogues. Click through to see all the pages
Epiphone Rivoli bass for sale
1964 Epiphone Rivoli Bass in Cherry Sunburst
London, SW6***, UNITED KINGDOM
£3800
1964 EPIPHONE RIVOLI - CHERRY SUNBURST
A Gibson EB2 in all but name, headstock and inlays this semi hollow bodied Rivoli has a laminated maple top and solid maple centre block. The pickup is the famous EB pickup also used on the Gibson EB series. Feature the Baritone switch this has that sound these basses are renowned for. The tortoiseshell Pickguard is, as usual with these missing its silver E badge. ... more
Vintage Epiphone Rivoli Bass EB232 C 1967 In Original Translucent Cherry Finish
London, SW6***, UNITED KINGDOM
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An outstanding extremely rare original in Collector??s Grade Condition vintage model bass guitar
The original 1960s Rivoli was available in Sunburst and Natural finishes, with Cherry added in 1966. Just 312 instruments (out of a total US production of 1864) shipped in Cherry between 1966 and 1968. This only amounted to 17% of the total US production. The vast majority of Rivolis had the ... more
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Great Site and not sure if you may be interested. However, I own an Epiphone Rivoli (I think)bass guitar circa 59/62 totally unrestored and for it's age in reasonable condition. Any interest please get back to me. Regards John