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Summary
Finish: Original finish on back, sides and neck. The top of the body has been fully refinished.
Body Material: Maple
Top Material: Maple
Body Details: Maple top, back, and sides.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st – .80″ & 12th – .86″
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″
Nut Width: 1-9/16″
Scale Length: 24 3/4″
Neck Details: One-piece Mahogany neck with a bound Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and parallelogram inlays.
Electronics: Original patent numbered mini humbuckers, pots, and wiring.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 6.89kΩ Neck: 7.05kΩ
Hardware: Non-original Grover tuners, nut, bridge, and tail-piece.
Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar has aged nicely with checking, dings, scratches, and play wear throughout the guitar. The binding has yellowed and the hardware is tarnished.
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been reset.
-Top has been refinished There are filled holes in the top under the refin from a Bigby as well as an aftermarket pick guard. These parts have been removed and are not included.
-The headstock has been broken and repaired, the finish has not been touched up but the repair is stable.
-Neck has been re-fretted.
-Non-original nut.
-Non-original tuners.
-Non-original pickup covers.
-Non-original tail-piece.
-Non-original bridge. (original in case)
-Pick guard and pick guard bracket are missing (there are extra holes in the treble side waist of the body where the pick guard bracket was moved several times).
Tech Notes: This Riviera plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are tall and show light play wear. It has been properly setup and intonated with 10 gauge strings in standard tuning. The serial number dates to 1965.
Case Details: Non-original Gibson hard shell case.