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.
RIVOLI BASS. all-electric, semi-acoustic. With the ultimate bass sound
This is the great bass: the pace-maker. Light to hold, easy to play, rich in tone. This is the bass.
Seen 'em on T.V. lately?
Epiphone Rivoli catalogue appearances
The Epiphone Rivoli appeared in three 1960s US Epiphone catalogues. Click through to see all the pages
1961 Epiphone catalog
1964 Epiphone catalog
1966 Epiphone catalogEpiphone Rivoli bass for sale
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1970s BASS HUMBUCKER PICKUP JAPAN EPIPHONE RIVOLI ARIA UNIVOX MATSUMOKU ERA 9 0K
Berlin, New Hampshire, 035**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$79
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These came as standard equipment on Japan Epiphone Rivoli, Aria and Penco EB Series basses and some Univox & Greco models. It's quite hard-to-find these days as a result of limited production. This is a very strong pickup with 2-conductor wiring so it's very easy to install. It registers a very strong 9 00k on my trusty meter so you know it means business. The bezel measures 3 7 / 8" by 1 15 / 16" and the pickup itself measures 2 3 / 4" by 1 1 / 2 " . Mounting screw ... more
These came as standard equipment on Japan Epiphone Rivoli, Aria and Penco EB Series basses and some Univox & Greco models. It's quite hard-to-find these days as a result of limited production. This is a very strong pickup with 2-conductor wiring so it's very easy to install. It registers a very strong 9 00k on my trusty meter so you know it means business. The bezel measures 3 7 / 8" by 1 15 / 16" and the pickup itself measures 2 3 / 4" by 1 1 / 2 " . Mounting screw ... more
Vintage Epiphone Rivoli Bass EB232 C 1967 In Original Translucent Cherry Finish
London, SW6***, UNITED KINGDOM
£3750
Vintage Epiphone Rivoli Bass EB232 C 1967 In Original Translucent Cherry Finish.
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
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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JC Comment left 12th September 2014 06:06:04 reply
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
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