Rivera

USA, est. 1988 · 6 products across 1 categories

6
Total Products
1
Categories
$2,470
Avg Price
$802
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About Rivera

Rivera, founded in the late 1980s, quickly established itself as a premium amplifier manufacturer known for its innovative approach to tube amp design, often incorporating features found in high-end studio equipment. Initially focused on rackmount amplifiers, Rivera gained a strong following among professional musicians and recording engineers seeking clean, articulate tones and flexible routing options. The brand's reputation rests on delivering studio-quality sound in a performance-ready package.

Founded
1988
Country
USA
Segment
Premium
Target
Rivera is ideally suited for professional guitarists and studio musicians demand
Known For
RockCrusher Series Suprema Series Clean, studio-grade tones Flexible routing and effects loops Innovative attenuator designs
PROS
  • • Exceptional clean headroom and clarity
  • • Highly versatile routing and effects options
  • • Robust build quality and reliability
  • • Studio-grade sound for live performance
CONS
  • • Can be premium-priced compared to competitors
  • • Some models may lack aggressive high-gain tones
  • • Limited availability compared to larger brands
  • • Complex features can require a learning curve

Rivera Products

Rivera Stage IV Combo - Tube Guitar Combos

Rivera Stage IV Combo

Tube Guitar Combos

$3,298
Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar, An amplifier that defined the LA and Nashville studio...
5 Expert Rating
Rivera RockCrusher Recording - Guitar Amp Attenuators

Rivera RockCrusher Recording

Guitar Amp Attenuators

$1,154
Attenuator and Load Box for Tube Amps, Load Box and attenuation for amplifying power up...
4.8 Expert Rating
Rivera KR7 Mick Thomson Sign. Head - Tube Guitar Heads

Rivera KR7 Mick Thomson Sign. Head

Tube Guitar Heads

$4,178
*Controls in channel 2:*, Gain (Push for Channel Select), Master (Push for Boost)
4.8 Expert Rating
Rivera Sedona Lite 55 Combo BK - Acoustic Guitar Amps

Rivera Sedona Lite 55 Combo BK

Acoustic Guitar Amps

$2,859
Rivera Sedona Lite 25 Combo BK, All-Tube Acoustic and Electric Guitar Combo, Power: 55 Watts, Two independent channels,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Rivera Suprema Jazz Recording - Tube Guitar Combos

Rivera Suprema Jazz Recording

Tube Guitar Combos

$2,529
Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar, One channel, Power: 25 watts, Preamp tubes:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Rivera RockCrusher - Guitar Amp Attenuators

Rivera RockCrusher

Guitar Amp Attenuators

$802
Attenuator and Load Box for Tube Amps, Load Box and attenuation for amplifying power up to 120 W...
4.4 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions About Rivera

Rivera amplifiers are primarily manufactured in the USA, with a focus on hand-built construction and quality control.

Rivera amps, while robust, utilize complex circuitry, so repairs often require a skilled technician familiar with their designs.

Rivera emphasizes clean, balanced tones as a foundation, providing extensive routing and effects loop options for shaping the sound further.

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