Few guitarists embody Epiphone’s For Every Stage philosophy quite like Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs. From intimate early gigs at The Water Rats to the historic Knebworth concerts, Bonehead’s Epiphone Riviera was a constant companion—delivering the driving, textured rhythm work that helped define Oasis’s unmistakable sound. His most legendary instrument, a 1984 Riviera, was front and center during the recording of Definitely Maybe, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory, and throughout the band’s m. . . Read More
Few guitarists embody Epiphone’s For Every Stage philosophy quite like Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs. From intimate early gigs at The Water Rats to the historic Knebworth concerts, Bonehead’s Epiphone Riviera was a constant companion—delivering the driving, textured rhythm work that helped define Oasis’s unmistakable sound. His most legendary instrument, a 1984 Riviera, was front and center during the recording of Definitely Maybe, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory, and throughout the band’s meteoric rise in the 1990s. Now, Epiphone is proud to offer a faithful recreation of that iconic guitar.
The new Epiphone Bonehead Riviera features a five-ply maple body with a solid maple centerblock, designed to enhance sustain and reduce unwanted feedback. Cream binding outlines the top and back, while the three-piece maple neck sports a SlimTaper™ C profile and volute, topped with a bound rosewood fingerboard fitted with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid parallelogram inlays. The Sloped Dovewing headstock includes premium die cast tuners with oval metal buttons, a Graph Tech® nut for smooth tuning, and a two-ply crescent bullet truss rod cover with the Epiphone “E” logo. The headstock also showcases a mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown, along with Bonehead’s signature reproduced in gold on the back.
Equipped with a pair of Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers, the Bonehead Riviera delivers rich, vintage-inspired tone. Each pickup is controlled by individual volume and tone knobs with CTS® potentiometers, black witch hat knobs with silver inserts, and dial pointers for quick visual reference. A hardshell case is included, making it easy to protect your gear whether you’re heading to rehearsal, a recording session, or your next tour stop.
Highlighted Features:
- Authentic construction for classic tone
The five-ply maple body with a solid maple centerblock delivers enhanced sustain and minimizes feedback, staying true to the sound that defined Oasis’s early records.
- Premium neck and fretboard details
A three-piece maple neck with a SlimTaper™ C profile and volute offers smooth playability, while the bound rosewood fretboard features 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid parallelogram inlays for a vintage look and feel. - Signature headstock appointments
The Sloped Dovewing headstock includes Epiphone’s die cast tuners, a Graph Tech® nut, and mother-of-pearl inlays of the Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown—plus Bonehead’s signature in gold on the back for a personal touch. - Versatile electronics and stage-ready hardware
Powered by Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers and CTS® potentiometers, the Riviera offers rich, dynamic tone control. Black witch hat knobs with silver inserts and dial pointers add both style and functionality, and a hardshell case is included for reliable protection on the road.
Specifications
Body Specs
Binding – Single-ply Cream, Top, Back, and Fretboard
Body Finish – Gloss
Body Material – 5-ply Layered Maple
Body Shape – Riviera
Body Styles – ES
Centerblock – Maple
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material – Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius – 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count – 22
Frets – Medium Jumbo
Inlays – Pearloid Parallelogram
Joint – Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material – 3-piece Maple with Volute
Nut Material – Graph Tech
Nut Width – 43.0mm / 1.69in
Profile – SlimTaper C
Scale Length – 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup – Alnico Classic PRO
Controls – 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers
Neck Pickup – Alnico Classic PRO
Output Jack – Top-mounted Standard Epiphone 1/4″
Pickup Selector – 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Bridge – LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs – Black Witch Hat with Silver Insert and Dial Pointer
finish – Nickel
Mounting Rings – Black
Pickguard – White Riviera 3-ply with Foil E Logo
Pickup Covers – Nickel
Strap Buttons – 2 – Bottom and Back of Heel
Switch Tip – Ivory
Tailpiece – LockTone Stop Bar
Truss Rod – Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover – 2-ply White Crescent Bullet with E Logo
Tuner Plating – Nickel
Tuning Machines – Premium Die Cast with E Logo and Oval Metal Button
Misc Specs
Case – Hardshell
Model: EOBHRDTBNH1
Headstock – Sloped Dovewing
Headstock Inlay – Epiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge – .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
