Rivera amp (why do i have to pay in euros anyway? :\)

TG-da-JF · 01-19-2006, 04:18 PM

hey i just played a Rivera amp at my guitar store. its a real tube one with 50 watts and 2 channels: clean and distorted or whatever. the guy said its 1750 euros new but its second-hand so its just 800 euros. just want to know what you think of it and if Rivera is a good brand and if this is a good deal(wich is actually self explanatory).

**thesteve** · 01-19-2006, 04:38 PM

i have no idea if it's a good deal, but I know that Rivera is Rainer's dream brand. haha.

they make an excellent amp. aye.

**Rainer.** · 01-20-2006, 12:12 AM

Riveras = <3

Good amp? YES! Good deal, depends on the condition and such. If it's essentially in good wroking order, going from 1750 to 800 on pretty much anything is a good deal.

TG-da-JF · 01-20-2006, 11:26 AM

the only thing i dont like is that there isnt a knob for setting the distortion.

omensixaxe · 01-20-2006, 11:32 AM

riveras are indeed excellent amps and if i were you, i would grab that one ASAP. im doubtful of the possiblity of this opportunity arising again, and for such a price as that, you wouldnt want to regret not taking advantage of it now.

TG-da-JF · 01-20-2006, 04:14 PM

the only problem of "asap" is that i just spent my whole money for the new guitar and it would take at least 7 months, more like 9 months till i have that amount of money again.

**Rainer.** · 01-21-2006, 06:16 PM

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the only thing i dont like is that there isnt a knob for setting the distortion.

What model is it? I didn't think there were any single-channel Riveras out there for electrics...

**thesteve** · 01-21-2006, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TG-da-JF

the only thing i dont like is that there isnt a knob for setting the distortion.

i'm confused...in the first post you said it was a two channel...what's the second channel?

TG-da-JF · 01-22-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by thesteve

i'm confused...in the first post you said it was a two channel...what's the second channel?

well theres clean and distortion but theres just eq, volume and master on both channels... thus no distortion knob. thats what i meant

tht00 · 01-22-2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TG-da-JF

well theres clean and distortion but theres just eq, volume and master on both channels... thus no distortion knob. thats what i meant

The volume should do it.

TG-da-JF · 01-22-2006, 11:28 AM

NOW I get it

. the master volume is for getting the distortion from the volume knob down

. ty

**Rainer.** · 01-22-2006, 11:35 AM

Yes, higher-end amp tend to call the gain knob the "preamp" or "volume". It's the same as a gain. I still want to know what model this is...

TG-da-JF · 01-22-2006, 11:39 AM

in 2 days the shop is open... in 4 days i might be able to go to it...

. patience.
my peavey "transtube series"(wich is actually solid state with an effect on it) amp has pre gain and post gain too.

**Rainer.** · 01-22-2006, 11:54 AM

A Rivera will definitely be a HUGE upgrade. Going from a cheap practice amp to a boutique tube combo.

TG-da-JF · 01-22-2006, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainer.

A Rivera will definitely be a HUGE upgrade. Going from a cheap practice amp to a boutique tube combo.

not gonna waste money on steps in-between. except for lil things andso... i planned on buying a good distortion pedal with a tube in it or so. anyway a GOOD distortion pedal since i know my boss ds-2 just sounds like a bull pooping on a teachers head

(just kiddin but the pedal just sounds awful). anyways... im not gonna make steps of 10 watt every new amp.