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.
This is the great bass: the pace-maker. Light to hold, easy to play, rich in tone. This is the bass.
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
1967 Epiphone EB-232 Rivoli Short Scale Electric Bass Sunburst !
Peckville, Pennsylvania, 184**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3395
1967 EPIPHONE RIVOLI Bass Guitar - EB 232C in CHERRY with hard shell case
London, SW6***, UNITED KINGDOM
£4650
1967 EPIPHONE RIVOLI Bass - EB 232C CHERRY
Incredibly clean, this exceptional condition Epiphone Rivoli was produced by Gibson in their Kalamazoo plant, after Gibson bought the brand in the late 1950s. Identical construction to a Gibson EB2, the only difference being the headstock design and inlays. In a solid 9 out of 10 condition, has a few tiny dings but overall it's in wonderful condition This Rivoli,... more
Epiphone Rivoli EBV232 Vintage 1963 Semi-Acoustic Bass Kalamazoo(Gibson) '63+OHC
Milano, 20***, ITALY
€2950
Suono notevole, vero vintage sound!!
Custodia rigida originale compresa
Vendita tra privati con formula AS / IS senza alcun diritto di ... more
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

RIVOLI BASS. all-electric, semi-acoustic. With the ultimate bass sound
Seen 'em on T.V. lately?
1961 Epiphone catalog
1964 Epiphone catalog
1966 Epiphone catalog

