Epiphone Riviera Signature Bonehead LH Dark Tobacco Burst Original

A Signature Riviera Born from the Britpop Sound

This Epiphone Riviera Signature "Bonehead" is inspired by the 1982 instrument associated with Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, a sound that has become a benchmark for British pop-rock textures. It retains the Riviera spirit with its vintage aesthetics (Riviera pickguard, cream binding, Dark Tobacco Sunburst finish), while benefiting from a modern platform designed to play loud, long, and reliably. A semi-hollow with a strong character, crafted for demanding left-handed guitarists.

For Which Musician and Styles

Designed for left-handed players of intermediate to professional level, this Riviera shines when wide chords, detailed arpeggios, and expressive crunches are needed. It naturally excels in British rock, alternative pop, indie, and blues, while remaining relevant in classic rock or funk depending on settings. The SlimTaper C profile promotes a relaxed left hand, suitable for tight rhythms as well as melodic phrases up to the 22nd fret.

Sound Characteristics

The 5-ply laminated maple body provides clarity and attack, while the solid maple center block stabilizes sustain and limits feedback even with a generous amplifier. The Alnico Classic PRO pickups deliver present mids, clear highs, and well-controlled lows: perfect for maintaining definition in open chords and responsiveness in palm-muting. With 2 volume and 2 tone controls (CTS potentiometers), the tonal spectrum is easily sculpted from textured clean to punchy vintage crunch, then to a denser drive without losing pick articulation.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully exploit its potential, prioritize a set of electric guitar strings (chosen according to your playing style), a sturdy and comfortable strap for long sets, and a high-quality 6.35 mm instrument cable. The included hard case remains the best option to protect the semi-hollow during transport.

Technical specifications

Left handed	Yes	Nbr of strings	6
Strings	Steel

Shape	Left-handed Riviera	Tuners	oil-bath, "E" logo, oval metal buttons
Material	5-ply laminated maple	Finish	nickel
Center block	solid maple	Neck pickup	Alnico Classic PRO
Binding	single cream (top, back, and fingerboard)	Bridge pickup	Alnico Classic PRO
Profile	SlimTaper C	Controls	2 volume, 2 tone; CTS potentiometers
Nut width	1.69" / 43 mm	Pickguard	3-ply white Riviera with aluminum "E" logo
Fingerboard	rosewood	Control knobs	black "Witch Hat" with silver insert and position indicator
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Signature	gold reproduction of "Bonehead" signature on the back of the headstock
Number of frets	22 medium jumbo frets	Case	hard case included
Nut	low-friction Graph Tech	Semi-hollow	semi-open body with center block offering resonance and feedback control.
Inlays	mother-of-pearl parallelograms	Humbucker	dual-coil pickup, thicker sound and less background noise than a single coil.
Bridge	LockTone Tune-O-Matic	Tune-O-Matic / Stop Bar	bridge/tailpiece combination ensuring intonation, sustain, and string anchoring.
Tailpiece	LockTone Stop Bar