Epiphone Noel Gallagher Riviera - has anyone played one?

GazAus · February 2023

Hi guys,

Im very interested in the new Epiphone Noel Gallagher Riviera, as the reviews seem quite positive on the build quality, playability and sound.

Keen to hear if anyone has played one?

stickyfiddle · February 2023

I haven't played that specific model but I demoed a non-NG Riviera last year and I was very impressed with it

lustycourtier · February 2023

Yeah, they are decent enough. typical epi quality, just dont overpay for one. People will list high, but they dont sell over £900, and theres another load due anytime in near future.. Im Noel in a few Oasis tributes so tried one, but wasnt what I wanted.

AMCDON27 · February 2023

I got one on release day back in August.

Nice enough guitar in it's own right and if you are a Oasis fan (like me) then you would most likely be very happy with it.

For me they are not a patch on the originals, but those are difficult to find and are priced at a premium so this could be a more affordable alternative.

They are not limited (despite the initial run selling out quick), so bide your time and get one for retail price when back in stock. No real value in overpaying in the 2nd hand market unless you are not prepared to wait until they are back in stock.

chrisj1602 · February 2023

I’ve got the regular frequensator Rivera and it’s very well made, well worth the £549.

I’d be happy to pay the online new price for the Noel Gallagher model but I wouldn’t pay the extra that some eBay arseholes have been after. They are not a limited edition so there will be plenty around in time.

WBT2079 · February 2023

Richtone are advertising on their home page they are taking preorders for the Apr23 - Sep 23 production dates. They are £899

GAK are expecting Stock Mar 23 and are £779

darthed1981 · February 2023

Totally buying one, not from some prick on eBay though.

GazAus · February 2023

Thanks guys - Im in no rush, so will definitely make sure i play one first!

mark123 · February 2023

lustycourtier said:

Yeah, they are decent enough. typical epi quality, just dont overpay for one. People will list high, but they dont sell over £900, and theres another load due anytime in near future.. Im Noel in a few Oasis tributes so tried one, but wasnt what I wanted.

If you don't mind me asking what put you off it ? bearing in mind you play in a few Oasis tribute bands i thought this would be right up your street.

badlydrawnbanjo · February 2023

I snagged one on release day from Peach. I’m an Oasis fan boy so biased, but I’ve played enough guitars to know a good one from a bad one and this is a good one.

ALR · February 2023

I'd be interested to try one, I bought a cherry red 97 new in January 1998 as a Noel inspired purchase and still love to play it now although it's had everything changed except the frequensator (which was changed for a Bigsby for a while). Pencil thin neck on mine. Best upgrade was the mojo humbuckers I put in there back in 2015. I hope the current ones are as good, although I owned a 2016 Gary Clarke casino for a few years and wasn't impressed mainly because of the way it felt - didn't seem as good as the Riviera.

Kylef · February 2023

I’ve had both - an original Matsomoku and the new signature - and I’m impressed. I initially bought it so I had something when I didn’t want to take the big guns out, but I can see this getting alot of use. Plays great, pickups are well up to the job.

Should be said that I’ve had a couple of the recent mini-hum Rivieras and I’m a fan of those too. Sold the sparkling burgundy version I kept over the royal tan once I received the NG signature.

lustycourtier · February 2023

mark123 said:

lustycourtier said:

Yeah, they are decent enough. typical epi quality, just dont overpay for one. People will list high, but they dont sell over £900, and theres another load due anytime in near future.. Im Noel in a few Oasis tributes so tried one, but wasnt what I wanted.

If you don't mind me asking what put you off it ? bearing in mind you play in a few Oasis tribute bands i thought this would be right up your street.

The same boring neck every epiphone has despite them claiming different shapes. Ive a big red historic 335, so the image thing is covered.

JerkMoans · February 2023

My mate James has an original one, from a run several years ago *edit: c.1998. Barring the fact it's in Man City blue, rather a tasty bit of kit...

mark123 · February 2023

lustycourtier said:

mark123 said:

lustycourtier said:

Yeah, they are decent enough. typical epi quality, just dont overpay for one. People will list high, but they dont sell over £900, and theres another load due anytime in near future.. Im Noel in a few Oasis tributes so tried one, but wasnt what I wanted.

If you don't mind me asking what put you off it ? bearing in mind you play in a few Oasis tribute bands i thought this would be right up your street.

The same boring neck every epiphone has despite them claiming different shapes. Ive a big red historic 335, so the image thing is covered.

I owned a 80s matsumoko Riviera , the neck had a bit chunk to it , Maxon pick ups were ok , guitar was ok best bit was the neck , sold it and thought i would regret/miss it but never have.A good Korean Sheraton would be as good with a good set of pick ups thrown in.

MikeS · February 2023

I have one of these new ones. Lovely guitar, I just never touch it as other things always get my attention. If anyone that missed out on one wants it, they're welcome to it at cost. PM me

mo6020 · February 2023

JerkMoans said:

My mate James has an original one, from a run several years ago *edit: c.1998. Barring the fact it's in Man City blue, rather a tasty bit of kit...

I had one of these in the 90s. I remember it being pretty decent.

StefB · February 2023

Sound Affects had a used current example in at £649 delivered earlier this week, but it sold quite quickly.

lustycourtier · March 2023

Ive just got one from BAX for £779, they have a few so I assume thats the new ones starting to arrive.

chrisj1602 · March 2023

Peach have them too

lustycourtier · March 2023

chrisj1602 said:

Peach have them too

New shipment mustve arrived yesterday. Mine arrives today. I didnt need one, but a few 'pretending to be Noel' shows coming up from next week, so figured itd be fun to rest the big guns.

chrisj1602 · March 2023

lustycourtier said:

chrisj1602 said:

Peach have them too

New shipment mustve arrived yesterday. Mine arrives today. I didnt need one, but a few 'pretending to be Noel' shows coming up from next week, so figured itd be fun to rest the big guns.

How is it?

lustycourtier · March 2023

chrisj1602 said:

lustycourtier said:

chrisj1602 said:

Peach have them too

New shipment mustve arrived yesterday. Mine arrives today. I didnt need one, but a few 'pretending to be Noel' shows coming up from next week, so figured itd be fun to rest the big guns.

How is it?

I wish I could tell you. See my Bax music post

keir · March 2023

JerkMoans said:

My mate James has an original one, from a run several years ago *edit: c.1998. Barring the fact it's in Man City blue, rather a tasty bit of kit...

I gigged my one of these, it has upgraded tuners and pickups and no pickguard, case is scratched and tatty as well. My mum and dad bought it for me back in the day so I don’t think I could ever sell it.

Really nice guitar. You see mint ones on reverb for £1700!

lustycourtier · April 2023

keir said:

JerkMoans said:

My mate James has an original one, from a run several years ago *edit: c.1998. Barring the fact it's in Man City blue, rather a tasty bit of kit...

I gigged my one of these, it has upgraded tuners and pickups and no pickguard, case is scratched and tatty as well. My mum and dad bought it for me back in the day so I don’t think I could ever sell it.

Really nice guitar. You see mint ones on reverb for £1700!

I know one that’s been sat in a shop for £650 for 6 months so that’s comical!

Teyeplayer · April 2023

lustycourtier said:

keir said:

JerkMoans said:

My mate James has an original one, from a run several years ago *edit: c.1998. Barring the fact it's in Man City blue, rather a tasty bit of kit...

I gigged my one of these, it has upgraded tuners and pickups and no pickguard, case is scratched and tatty as well. My mum and dad bought it for me back in the day so I don’t think I could ever sell it.

Really nice guitar. You see mint ones on reverb for £1700!

I know one that’s been sat in a shop for £650 for 6 months so that’s comical!

If you could just post which store it is, there are a number of bedroom dealers getting excited.

lustycourtier · April 2023

chrisj1602 said:

lustycourtier said:

chrisj1602 said:

Peach have them too

New shipment mustve arrived yesterday. Mine arrives today. I didnt need one, but a few 'pretending to be Noel' shows coming up from next week, so figured itd be fun to rest the big guns.

How is it?

Finally arrived. Bit weighty (8.4Lb) but can’t find a fault on it, build or finish wise. Spent an hour oiling board, polishing scratchy frets and restringing. There was no tension on Rod at all so now all set up it plays fantastic. Nice 60s shape neck, big volute. Winner.

lustycourtier · April 2023

Teyeplayer said:

lustycourtier said:

keir said:

JerkMoans said:

My mate James has an original one, from a run several years ago *edit: c.1998. Barring the fact it's in Man City blue, rather a tasty bit of kit...

I gigged my one of these, it has upgraded tuners and pickups and no pickguard, case is scratched and tatty as well. My mum and dad bought it for me back in the day so I don’t think I could ever sell it.

Really nice guitar. You see mint ones on reverb for £1700!

I know one that’s been sat in a shop for £650 for 6 months so that’s comical!

If you could just post which store it is, there are a number of bedroom dealers getting excited.

Back alley in Mold.

lustycourtier · April 2023

lustycourtier said:

chrisj1602 said:

lustycourtier said:

chrisj1602 said:

Peach have them too

New shipment mustve arrived yesterday. Mine arrives today. I didnt need one, but a few 'pretending to be Noel' shows coming up from next week, so figured itd be fun to rest the big guns.

How is it?

Finally arrived. Bit weighty (8.4Lb) but can’t find a fault on it, build or finish wise. Spent an hour oiling board, polishing scratchy frets and restringing. There was no tension on Rod at all so now all set up it plays fantastic. Nice 60s shape neck, big volute. Winner.

Quick update after 4 gigs. What a brilliant guitar. Genuinely up there with my 63ri ES335, obs disregarding finish differences.

Koa · July 2023

The new ones look really great but there’s something about Man City Blue, great colour. I take it neither are nitro finishes, poly?

GazAus · August 2023

Just picked up the new Riveria NG, and its amazing quality and sounds brilliant. It's the kind of guitar that makes you want to play, its effortless!

Every bit as good quality as my Gibson SG, zero compromise.

Guitar for life!

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