Epiphone Bonehead Riviera

Few artists embody Epiphone’s “For Every Stage” spirit more than Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs of Oasis. From the band’s early London club days to their legendary 1996 Knebworth shows, Bonehead’s unmistakable rhythm tone helped define the wall of sound that made Oasis a generation-defining band. His weapon of choice was his 1982 Epiphone Riviera—heard on Definitely Maybe, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, and countless live performances.

Now, Epiphone honors that legacy with the Bonehead Riviera, a faithful recreation of Bonehead’s iconic guitar built with the same attitude, tone, and craftsmanship that made the original legendary.

Body & Neck

• Body Shape: Riviera (Semi-Hollowbody)

• Body Material: 5-Ply Layered Maple

• Centerblock: Solid Maple for improved sustain and feedback resistance

• Binding: Single-Ply Cream (Top, Back, and Fretboard)

• Neck: 3-Piece Maple with Volute

• Neck Profile: SlimTaper™ C

• Nut Width: 1.69" (43mm)

• Fingerboard: Rosewood with 22 Medium Jumbo Frets

• Inlays: Pearloid Parallelogram

• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic

• Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar

• Tuners: Premium Die-Cast with “E” Logo and Oval Metal Buttons

• Pickguard: White 3-Ply Riviera with Foil “E” Logo

• Knobs: Black Witch Hat with Silver Insert and Dial Pointer

• Plating: Nickel

Electronics

• Pickups: Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO™ (Neck & Bridge)

• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone

• Components: CTS® Potentiometers

Features at a Glance

• Modeled after Bonehead’s iconic 1982 Riviera used throughout Oasis’ early years

• Vintage-correct SlimTaper™ C neck profile with 3-piece maple construction and volute

• Gold Bonehead signature reproduction on the back of the headstock

• Inlaid Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown on headstock

• Bound rosewood fretboard with pearloid parallelogram inlays

• Includes Epiphone Hardshell Case

• 8 lbs 7 oz.