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  • Pulled the trigger on a RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD

    Just bought a Rivera Knucklehead that was listed on ebay. I went to the shop selling it and just bought it outright. The price was right for me. after speaking to Rivera I found that the Series II I had used in the studio was not considered as open as the First Series or Reverb Series with EL34s. (I had recorded with the 6L6 model)

    I normally don't buy online BUT Riveras are hard to find used. Esp these models. They have a lot of gain and this one has Reverb built in. It also cleans up well and has a sparkling clean channel.

    My main love was the FS7 footswitch. It's almost like having 4 channels. Being a singer, I need a simple and effective setup that has NO tap dancing. The Fs7 allows me to dirt up either channel at the touch of my foot. I have played the EL34 model combos and they sound beautiful for country and r&b.

    I am pretty EXCITED! I sold a Carvin 5 string Bass, and may even sell my Mesa MKIIB (OHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOO!). I do need to keep at least one combo, but I may just go for a Twin 65 RI. They come cheap used and sound HUUUUGE!

    ANY THOUGHTS?
    1973 Les Paul Standard
    1973 Marshall Super Lead 100

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    Re: Pulled the trigger on a RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD

    sweet on the rivera!
    Gibson Les Paul Custom
    Jackson RR5
    Fender Strat MIM
    Marshall DSL 50
    Marshall 1960A 4x12

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    • #3
      Re: Pulled the trigger on a RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD

      Is this the 55 with reverb or the 100? I've got the K-55R and it's quite simply a great amplifier. Enjoy!
      PRS McCarty Korina loaded w/Godwoods
      PRS Custom 22 loaded w/Dragon IIs
      GJ2 Shredder loaded w/Habaneros
      Rivera Knucklehead 55 Reverb/Blackstar HT-1/VHT Special Ultra 6
      Avatar 2X12 loaded with V30 & G12H30
      various pedals

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      • #4
        Re: Pulled the trigger on a RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD

        Monstrous amp! I'm sure you'll love it!
        Why don't you take your little Cobra Kais and get outta here?!
        My collaborative PROGRESSIVE ROCK PROJECT, As Follows.

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        • #5
          Re: Pulled the trigger on a RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD

          I hear those kill. Congrats!
          Seymour Duncans I've owned: Dimebucker, '59n, '59b, PG+n, JB, Phat Cat, PGn, Custom, Seth Lover, '78.

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          • #6
            Re: Pulled the trigger on a RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD

            Good for you, I dislike them at best

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            • #7
              Re: Pulled the trigger on a RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD

              Originally posted by Rid
              Good for you, I dislike them at best
              Ouch!!!!
              GUITARS
              STRATS: Custom Strat - Lil 59/Classic Stack/Hot Stack, Jackson Fusion - C5/JB Jr/JB Jr, Kramer Pacer Custom - CC/SSL-1/SSL-1, Schecter V-1 Plus - C5/SSL-6/SSL-6, VH1 Strat - 59, Fender Partsocaster - C/PG hybrids

              LESTERS: Edwards Sykes Custom - DD/DD, Edwards Custom V/white - JB/59, Burny Floyd Rose Les Paul
              AMPS
              Engl Screamer 50 combo + V112 Cab, Splawn Competition, Marshall 1982A & 1982B, Marshall 1960A.

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              • #8
                Re: Pulled the trigger on a RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD

                Man I have tried everything from souped up Fender amps done by Rivera, then from the TBR-1, everykind of Knucklehead, Rakes, M series stuff, R-55 and R-30 or what ever the name is, plus the R-100, Chubsters, Flubsters, Clubsters, Duarte combo and so on....I can honstely say I do not like any of them, the only one I liked just some was the M-60 top.

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                • #9
                  Re: Pulled the trigger on a RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD

                  I'm a Rivera fan (owned a couple of Rakes). The KHs I've played haven't been voiced so much their well-built amps with great features.
                  Originally posted by LesStrat
                  make sure that you own the gear, not vice versa.
                  My Music

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                  • #10
                    Re: Pulled the trigger on a RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD

                    it's the 100 with EL34s and it has verb

                    ARRIVES TUE

                    hmmmm I can honestly say I never liked rivera in the past. I have no clue how to set them to make them sound good. Then my friend bought one and I recorded with it (KH series 2). That changed my mind. It was so versatile and the clean was good for R&B and funk, and you can NINJA it on the fly - so I was sold.
                    1973 Les Paul Standard
                    1973 Marshall Super Lead 100

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