Any Rivera Knucklehead 55 head owners here?

[Bob Zaod]

I have a line on one for pretty cheap. I remember I had a Chubster 40 and loved the clean channel. Looking for real world user experiences. Not a lot on youtube really.

 

[la szum]

Following Bob's ongoing amp safari and sage be like:

 

[Bob Zaod]

Following Bob's ongoing amp safari and sage be like:

it's a wild ride for sure

 

[spawnofthesith]

I like Riveras. Excellent value on the used market too. That is a double edged sword if you plan on eventually selling tho

 

[JiveTurkey]

ChubsterTM

 

[paisleywookiee]

Those are sweet, and by sweet I mean totally awesome.

No really, it's a damn good head.

 

[GTR37]

I had one it was a very cool kind of jack of all trades amp , I used it for classic rock stuff , the metal guys would say it needs more gain likely it’s about a cranked JCM800 level
Fender clean channel is great
There are 2 model silver grill and all black the black version has a bit more gain IIRC
Then there is a Knucklehead rev 55 but that has a lot more gain

 

[Bob Zaod]

Those are sweet, and by sweet I mean totally awesome.

No really, it's a damn good head.

I had one it was a very cool kind of jack of all trades amp , I used it for classic rock stuff , the metal guys would say it needs more gain likely it’s about a cranked JCM800 level
Fender clean channel is great
There are 2 model silver grill and all black the black version has a bit more gain IIRC
Then there is a Knucklehead rev 55 but that has a lot more gain

Good to know thanks. This one has the silver grille/black control panel.

 

[TSJMajesty]

Is it a good bass amp though?

 

[Bob Zaod]

Is it a good bass amp though?

I already have a great one in the Helix LT.

 

[GTR37]

You should be able to get some authentic jazz tones

 

[metropolis_4]

I had one a long time ago, it was one of my first serious amps. I remember loving it, but it’s been a really long time

 

[Bob Zaod]

You should be able to get some authentic jazz tones

Me play rock music.

 

[Bob Zaod]

Well the purchase has been agreed upon. CL deal so we shall see if it actually happens. The price is pretty damn good and I cant get to him til Friday night or Saturday. I've lost stuff that way before.

 

[spawnofthesith]

That Ninja boost will kick ya in the balls in the best way possible

 

[Bob Zaod]

That Ninja boost will kick ya in the balls in the best way possible

Awesome. I cant wait to try this thing out. Seller says he will hold it til I can get to him. I hope he's being honest. Me when I sell something it's first come first served unless it's a friend or family member. it's my B-Day week so wifey is making an exception. We are going to be moving to NC so I have been on a strict budget.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Well the purchase has been agreed upon. CL deal so we shall see if it actually happens. The price is pretty damn good and I cant get to him til Friday night or Saturday. I've lost stuff that way before.


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I'm super excited! Always wondered about Riveras!

 

[Baba]

I had one about 20 years ago, LOVED it.

 

[Bob Zaod]

I'm super excited! Always wondered about Riveras!

the guy ghosted me. Dunno if he changed his mind or sold it to someone else.

 

[Coalface1971]

the guy ghosted me. Dunno if he changed his mind or sold it to someone else.

Shame, mate.

Good friend has owned his since the mid-nineties. Not super high gain, more like a classic Marshall (very dynamic) plus the Fender clean. Good loop, flexible.

Don't know why Rivera's don't get more love.