Vintage Riviera Lap Steel Guitar – Made in Japan Circa 1960s
Vintage Riviera Lap Steel Guitar – Made in Japan Circa 1960s
SKU:RIV-LS-1960
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Vintage 1960s Riviera Lap Steel – 100% Original, Clean, Ready to Play!
Vintage Japanese Craftsmanship
Experience vintage tone and timeless design with this Riviera Lap Steel Guitar, crafted in Japan circa the early 1960s. This model showcases classic mid-century Japanese craftsmanship, likely built by renowned OEM manufacturers such as Matsumoku.
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Original and Well-Preserved
This lap steel is 100% original and in excellent condition, retaining its unique vintage character with only minor finish checking to the rear of the headstock. It features a solid wood body in a striking cream enamel finish, complemented by a painted fingerboard with Roman numeral markers.
Smooth, Singing Tone
Fitted with two bright and articulate single-coil pickups, this guitar delivers a smooth, expressive tone ideal for country, Hawaiian, blues, and ambient slide work. The original electronics—including dual volume/tone controls and a 3-way selector switch—are all fully operational and perform flawlessly.
Original Case Included
The instrument comes complete with its original vintage hard case, lined in distinctive green felt—an increasingly rare find and a great bonus for collectors or touring players alike.
A Piece of Playable History
Whether you're a lap steel enthusiast, vintage guitar collector, or studio musician seeking a distinct sound, this Riviera is a charming and playable piece of Japanese guitar history.
Key Features:
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Circa 1960s, made in Japan
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100% original with no mods
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Solid wood construction, cream finish
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Dual single-coil pickups with volume, tone, and selector switch
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“Made in Japan” stamped tuners and hardware
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Includes original vintage hard case
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Fully functional, great sounding, and ready to play
- Some Finish Checking to rear of Headstock
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