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Caution: GAS inducing Content!

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Oct 17, 2008 12:01 p.m. jetbunny:

They're crap!

Ok. I feel better.
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Oct 17, 2008 12:27 p.m. Jimbodiddley:

I suppose one could always remove the middle pickup if it offended. Cover the hole somehow.
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Oct 17, 2008 12:31 p.m. GearJunky:

looks so cool, kinda like a big epi alleykat. i'm thinking:

"Fat Cat of Wall St."
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Oct 17, 2008 12:42 p.m. Parabar:

Gibson/Epiphone has several three-pickup guitars with a 3-way toggle and four controls. (SG & LP custom, Firebird VII) I think the way they work is the 3-way switch selects neck pickup only, all three, or bridge only. The knobs on the ones I've seen are 3 volumes and a master tone, so in the middle position all combinations are possible.
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Oct 17, 2008 12:44 p.m. bobbyrivera:

jimbodiddley said: I suppose one could always remove the middle pickup if it offended. Cover the hole somehow.

Then you might as well buy a used Casino.
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Oct 17, 2008 12:49 p.m. GentlBen:

I would replace the three way with a rotary switch and basically wire it like a strat.
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Oct 17, 2008 12:52 p.m. Catdaddy1967:

Is this on the Epi website? I couldn't find it, and I really wouldn't mind trying one over here in the UK...
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Oct 17, 2008 1:02 p.m. Jimbodiddley:

Gibson/Epiphone has several three-pickup guitars with a 3-way toggle and four controls. (SG & LP custom, Firebird VII) I think the way they work is the 3-way switch selects neck pickup only, all three, or bridge only. The knobs on the ones I've seen are 3 volumes and a master tone, so in the middle position all combinations are possible.
Ah, I see. That would make more sense. Although MF replied to me: "Unfortunately, the switch is only a three way toggle. Only one pickup can be selected at a time." Funny why they wouldn't wire this one the same. Or maybe their CS rep has it wrong.
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Oct 17, 2008 1:06 p.m. Walter Broes:

Actually, the classic wiring scheme for a three pickup Gibson with a three way toggle is lead pickup, lead and middle pickup out of phase, or neck pickup.

A pre-switch (-master) Gibson ES-5 has the pots wired decoupled, and you're supposed to control pickup selection with the individual pickup volumes.
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Oct 17, 2008 2:25 p.m. gresco:

My Epi Dot Studio is a lesser guitar, by far, and I love it! In fact, I struggle in deciding whether to play it or one of my Gretsch's. Granted, I updated mine with GFS P90's, fret markers, a Les Paul pickguard, and a Les Trem whammy. But even that doesn't bring it up to the Riviera's level, although the craftsmanship and finish are excellent. Even the tuners and electronics (which have a bad rap) are excellent. The playability is great (action, neck relief,etc) and I haven't had to make any neck adjustments since I got it three years ago. Admittedly, the original humbuckers were way too muddy, but the P90's took care of that.

I think this Riviera is a quality guitar and somebody's going to get a great deal! It's higher quality, and has many more features than my Dot Studio, for only $200.00 more. To me it's a no-brainer. The middle p/up would probably be in the way for thumb/fingerpicking, and the 3-way switch might limit some selection, but there are ways around that.

Just me, sayin'......
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Oct 17, 2008 4:53 p.m. BuddyMercury:

I'm gonna go with "it's crap"
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Oct 17, 2008 4:56 p.m. billydlight:

Super Crap
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Oct 17, 2008 4:56 p.m. billydlight:

Crapiphone
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Oct 17, 2008 6:08 p.m. RhythmMax:

Hey Jimbodiddley - I've got a Black Riv with mini hums. It's a GREAT guitar. Once I got it, I retired three vintage 335s. It's a pretty versatile axe to have in the arsenal. If you can get the one you are looking at, definitely go for it. Of course, it's still a backup to my Country Club.
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Oct 19, 2008 8:06 a.m. mad dog:

I'd rather have the original Riviera design meself. This one looks like a smaller-body version of the Peerless Wizard, which has pre Switchmaster ES5 controlas, i.e, 3 volumes, one master tone, no switches. If it's as good as the Peerless, it'll be a good one.
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Oct 19, 2008 8:21 a.m. Timthom62:

You could put three P-90s and a set of strings on a two-by-four and you'd have me reaching for my wallet.