Some Fender history.

It's weird to me that Paul Rivera is back to modding amps. He has built a very good reputation for himself since leaving Fender, so not sure where this positions the company. I have owned several Rivera's and they've been among the best amps I have ever owned, particularly in build quality. One look at their current website and product offerings gives the impression of stagnation though, and I can't help but think this is an outgrowth of that.
 
...well...thanks...now I'm Gassing again! $hit...it never gets under control.

gball said:
It's weird to me that Paul Rivera is back to modding amps. He has built a very good reputation for himself since leaving Fender, so not sure where this positions the company. I have owned several Rivera's and they've been among the best amps I have ever owned, particularly in build quality. One look at their current website and product offerings gives the impression of stagnation though, and I can't help but think this is an outgrowth of that.
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After watching the videos and reading some web sites it looks like he's just doing this as a direct request from Sweetwater. They love to sell "Exclusive" items...
 
I like that amp, too. Not surprising, once Paul Rivera gets involved with any of his products.

I'm not sure if it was mentioned at all in the video, but the speaker is upgraded to an Eminence Legend also.
 
Sp8ctre said:
After watching the videos and reading some web sites it looks like he's just doing this as a direct request from Sweetwater. They love to sell "Exclusive" items...
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Yes they do! Looks like there's a waiting list for these amps now.
 
Sp8ctre said:
...well...thanks...now I'm Gassing again! $hit...it never gets under control.



After watching the videos and reading some web sites it looks like he's just doing this as a direct request from Sweetwater. They love to sell "Exclusive" items...
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Then that's cool, but I still think for this kind of money I would just rather buy a Rivera. I know from experience they are better made than the Fender and most of what he's done to mod these are standard features in his own amps.
 
gball said:
Then that's cool, but I still think for this kind of money I would just rather buy a Rivera. I know from experience they are better made than the Fender and most of what he's done to mod these are standard features in his own amps.
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Which model Rivera would you recommend? I like Clean and maybe a little gain...nothing with heavy distortion.
 
gball said:
Then that's cool, but I still think for this kind of money I would just rather buy a Rivera. I know from experience they are better made than the Fender and most of what he's done to mod these are standard features in his own amps.
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... :iagree:

In fact, if you look at the Rivera 25 watt combos like the Clubster Royales with 6V6's, or the Venus Deux, you get the full-on Rivera quality, minus a Tremolo circuit, but much less than $2K!
 
syscokid said:
... :iagree:

In fact, if you look at the Rivera 25 watt combos like the Clubster Royales with 6V6's, or the Venus Deux, you get the full-on Rivera quality, minus a Tremolo circuit, but much less than $2K!
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He nailed it.

True Tone in Santa Monica is a Rivera dealer.
 
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