Members RipVanWinkle7 Posted August 29, 2012 Members Share Posted August 29, 2012 Up for sale is my Rivera Knucklehead Reverb Guitar Amplifier (KR55 Top). I don't use this amp to it's full potential, and because of that, I am wanting to downgrade to a smaller tube amp. I recently re-tubed the entire Pre-Amp and Power-Amp sections. The major change that was made was the addition of Genalex Gold Lion KT77's (comparable to EL34) Power-Amp Tubes, which gave the Amp a warmer and thicker tone while still retaining those Fender cleans that this amp is known for. I also put a TungSol in V1, JJ in V2, Ruby in V3/V4 (if I remember correctly), and a Sovtek in V5 (The Phase Inverter slot). All of the Pre-Amp tubes are 12AX7's. However, this amp is not only known for it's Clean Channel (Channel 1), it has a reputation for being an amplifier that has many different faces (tonally speaking). It has been said that the Rivera Knucklehead Reverb is like a Fender/Marshall/Soldano in the same amp. -Fingerstyle Blues? You got it-80's Rock? No problem-Death Metal? Absolutely This amp has unfortunately seen very little playing time because of the nature of my work/school schedule. It has spent most of it's time stored in my bedroom (Clean and Smoke-Free). I will also include the Rivera Headmaster MIDI control board, which gives you full access to all of the MIDI presets that are in this amplifier. However, the Headmaster is not limited to just Rivera products, it can be used as a general MIDI control board for other applications that are completely unrelated to Rivera. This amp is $2,400 brand new. I am asking $1,000 shipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Trem Luber Posted September 3, 2012 Members Share Posted September 3, 2012 Bump for a great amp. I own the same amp and it does everything I need. I don't have my Shiva any more; but my KHR55 is still here, and I use it as often as anything else I own (17 fine amps from Matchless, VHT, THD, Fender, Rivera, and several others)..... the KHR55 third channel, separate sub controls, full 16 ch midi capable, including a full featured programmable MIDI controller that also does mechanical switching via 1/4" jacks (like channel switching on another piece of gear)? Hard to compete with that at this price point... Yes, it was made to compete with the heavy gain metal machines, but don't forget that Paul Rivera ran Fender's amp division for a while. His job included designing/overseeing development of a great line of amps in the early 80s (including one of my favorite small gig amps, the Princeton Reverb II that I purchased new in 1984) so the KHR of course has a superb Fender-like clean channel with luscious reverb. However, the main reason he was hired was to build a line of amps to compete with this little upstart company (Mesa/Boogie) so he knows gain too. This head does nearly everything, and well. This through a good 2-12" along with a Rivera powered sub and you have a weapon of mass entertainment ! Good luck with your sale. Great amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RipVanWinkle7 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 3, 2012 Thanks for the bump man! Rivera did a phenomenal job with the KR55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members RipVanWinkle7 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 5, 2012 Alright guys, I need this Rivera and the Headmaster gone. I'm open to offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RipVanWinkle7 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 It's on the Bay for $1,200 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RipVanWinkle7 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 11, 2012 Price dropped to $1,100! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RipVanWinkle7 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 13, 2012 ttt! This amp needs a home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members RipVanWinkle7 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 22, 2012 $1,100obo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RipVanWinkle7 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 25, 2012 $1000 shipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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