Riversong
Since 2012
Founded in 2012 in Kamloops, British Columbia by master builder and acoustic innovator Mike Miltimore, Riversong Guitars revolutionized global guitar engineering with its patented Free-Floating Neck-Thru Acoustic System. By running the neck through the entire body without gluing the fingerboard to the top soundboard, Riversong relieves acoustic tension, allows the solid top to vibrate freely without heavy bracing, and enables micro-adjustable string action in seconds using a single Allen key. Winner of multiple MMR Dealers' Choice Awards and international patents, Riversong guitars are prized by touring musicians, studio recording artists, and modern fingerstyle virtuosos.
14
Years in Business
25K+
Guitars Sold
$4M+
Annual Revenue
Complete Riversong Guitar Price & Valuation Guide (2026)
Comprehensive market valuation ranges, mint vs used condition pricing, tonewood specs, and historical price trends for Riversong guitars.
Riversong Price Overview
Riversong covers a wide range of instruments from entry-level to professional models. Typical used prices vary by condition, series and year. Higher-end USA models and limited editions retain value better than mass-market lines, while rare or vintage pieces often command significant premiums.
When evaluating value, consider originality (pickups, hardware), structural condition (neck, frets, finish) and documentation (serials, receipts, setup reports). Price dispersion across platforms is common; local stores offer service and inspection, whereas online marketplaces provide broader selection and price transparency.
For detailed buying advice, model comparisons and condition-based pricing, read the full guide linked above.
Market Overview
Average Price
$1,250
+5.1% vs last year
eBay Listings
120
Active listings
Sold This Month
28
+4.5% vs last month
Price Range
$650-$3,200
Current market range
Data sourced from eBay, Reverb, and Guitar Center used listings
Riversong Timeline
Company Founded in Kamloops, BC
Mike Miltimore created Riversong Guitars to fix century-old acoustic guitar structural tension problems.
Free-Floating Neck-Thru System Patented
Patented the revolutionary neck-thru design where the neck runs along the back of the guitar, allowing full soundboard resonance.
MMR Dealers' Choice Award Winner
Won the global Musical Merchandise Review (MMR) Acoustic Guitar of the Year, competing against centuries-old industry giants.
Dual Soundport Acoustic Architecture
Integrated side-soundports into the upper bout, allowing players to hear personal acoustic foldback monitoring naturally.
Graduated Scale & Ergonomic Innovations
Introduced multiscale and ergonomic armrest bevel lines alongside ultra-stable domestic Canadian maple and walnut builds.
Acoustic Engineering Benchmark
Celebrated worldwide as one of the most mechanically advanced, road-stable acoustic guitars ever engineered.
Complete Riversong Product Lineup
By liberating the guitar soundboard from string tension, Riversong unlocked an unprecedented dynamic range and made neck resets obsolete.
Tradition Canadian Series
Handcrafted in Kamloops, BC from 100% domestic Canadian tone woods, featuring the flagship full neck-thru construction.
Solid Canadian Sitka spruce top, solid Canadian wild maple back and sides, walnut fingerboard, patented neck-thru system.
Ergonomic auditorium body with upper bout soundport, balanced mids, and instantaneous action adjustability.
Master-grade bearclaw spruce paired with select solid East Indian rosewood for deep, thunderous bass.
Soulstice & Touring Series
Engineered for international touring stability, high-gain stage feedback resistance, and acoustic precision.
Cutaway body with integrated Fishman/LR Baggs electronics, side soundport, and zero soundboard bridge tension.
Lightweight, feedback-resistant stage acoustic designed to withstand extreme hotel and airplane humidity swings.
Graduated Scale & Custom Shop
Forward-thinking fanned-fret multiscale and custom luthier commissions for fingerstyle virtuosos.
Fanned frets optimizing low-string tension in drop tunings while retaining sweet high-string flexibility.
Bespoke one-off master instruments featuring 100-year-old reclaimed BC forest timber and abalone appointments.
"By liberating the guitar soundboard from string tension, Riversong unlocked an unprecedented dynamic range and made neck resets obsolete."
Model-Specific Buying Guide
Each model has unique characteristics that affect both tone and value. Here's what to look for when buying specific models.
The Master-Grade Canadian Innovation Flagship
Neck Action Adjust Mechanism
Inspect the rear strap button neck-adjust screw; confirm it turns smoothly with the factory Allen key to alter string action without buzzing.
Soundboard Fingerboard Gap
Verify the patented floating fretboard extension hovers evenly above the top without making accidental physical contact.
Check Side Soundport Trim
Inspect the laser-cut or wooden side soundport in the upper bout for smooth edges and zero interior wood splintering.
The Stage & Studio Fingerstyle Performer
Onboard Electronics Integration
Plug into an acoustic amp; test that the under-saddle pickup and preamp correctly convey the massive harmonic sustain of the free top.
Check Intonation Across Frets
Because of the neck-thru truss system, check octave harmonic intonation at the 12th and 19th frets to ensure optimal neck relief.
Body Joint Screw Torque
Inspect the internal chassis bolts accessible through the soundhole to ensure no unauthorized amateur disassembly took place.
The Modern Acoustic Virtuoso Tool
Fanned-Fret Nut Angle
Check the angled bone nut slots for smooth string glide during aggressive alternate-tuning changes (DADGAD, Open C).
Low End String Tension
Verify that the extended bass scale (typically 25.75" to 25.0") produces tight, un-flabby 6th-string fundamental resonance.
Original Hard Case Verification
Because of the unique headstock and body geometry, ensure the custom-molded Riversong hardshell case is included with purchase.