Rivera R&D was founded by Paul Rivera in 1976. Paul started in a repair shop in New York City repairing amplifiers, and he also modified amplifiers for many famous musicians. In 1972, he moved to California where he continued to modify and started to help design new amplifiers. In 1976, Rivera Research Development & Co. was formed, and the first client of the company was Yamaha. Paul then worked with Fender in the early 1980s, trying to turn their amplifier division around. He designed the Super Champ, Concert, and Twin Reverb II for Fender.
In 1985, Paul began producing his own amplifiers, and the first design was the rack-mount TBR-1. Ever since then, amplifier production has expanded rapidly. They offer many products now, including combo amps, amp heads, and speaker cabinets. Not only does Rivera build quality components but they are built to withstand road wear. Paul's son, Paul Rivera Jr. works at Rivera now, and many members of their staff have worked there for many years. For more information, visit Rivera's website or contact them directly.
Amplfiers currently produced in Burbank, CA. Previously produced in Sun Valley, Ca, Arleta, CA and Slymar, CA. The Rivera R&D trademark was established in 1976.

RIVERA Guitar Amplifiers Models

RIVERA FANDANGO 212 SPEAKER CABINET Image

RIVERA FANDANGO 212 SPEAKER CABINET

- unknown wattage, 2-12 in. Celestion G12T-75 speakers, closed back, available in Black, Blonde, British Vintage Green, Cobalt Blue, Ruby, or Two-Tone Palomino (brown/light brown) coverings, various grille cloth colors, disc. 2008.

RIVERA "JAZZ" SUPREMA 55 115 COMBO Image

RIVERA "JAZZ" SUPREMA 55 115 COMBO

- 55W, 1-15 in. Jensen Alnico speaker, jazz guitar combo, tube chassis, preamp: 12AX7s, power: 2 X EL34, solid-state rectifier, two channels, reverb, front black control panel, two inputs, 12 knobs (Ch. 1: v, b, m, t, MV, Ch. 2: v, t, m, b,...

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RIVERA SEDONA LITE

- 55W, 1-12 in. Neodymium driver with a liquid-cooled dome tweeter, guitar combo, four-tube chassis, preamp:2 X 12AX7, power: 2 X EL34, two channels, reverb, front brown control panel, two inputs, 12 brown knobs (Ch. 1: v, t, m, b, Ch. 2: v...

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RIVERA FANDANGO 412 SPEAKER CABINET

- unknown wattage, 4-12 in. Celestion G12T-75 speakers, closed back, available in Black, Blonde, British Vintage Green, Cobalt Blue, Ruby, or Two-Tone Palomino (brown/light brown) coverings, various grille cloth colors, disc. 2008.

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RIVERA PUBSTER 25 110 COMBO

- 25W, 1-10 in. Rivera Vintage Gold speaker guitar combo, four-tube chassis, preamp: 2 X 12AX7, power: 2 X 6V6GT, two channels, reverb, front black control panel, single input, nine black knobs (v, g, b, m, t, MV1, MV2, r, p), push/pull boo...

RIVERA VENUS 6 35W TOP Image

RIVERA VENUS 6 35W TOP

- 35W, guitar head-unit, class A nine-tube chassis, preamp: 5 X 12AX7, power: 4 X 6V6GT, solid-state rectifier, two channels, reverb, front black control panel, two inputs, 13 black knobs (Ch. 1: v, b, m, t, MV, Ch. 2: v, t, m, b, MV, All:...

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RIVERA Sedona Lite 25W 110 Combo

- 25W, 1-10 in. Custom Rivera speaker with a liquid-cooled dome tweeter, guitar combo, four-tube chassis, preamp: 2 X 12AX7, power: 2 X 6V6, two channels, reverb, front brown control panel, two inputs, 12 brown knobs (Ch. 1: v, t, m, b, Ch....

RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD REVERB II 100 TOP Image

RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD REVERB II 100 TOP

- 100W, head-unit only, all tube chassis, preamp: 5 X 12AX7, power: 4 X 6L6GC or EL34, three channels, reverb, front black control panel, single input, 12 black knobs, various boosts and knobs, black covering, black metal grille, mfg. 2002-...

RIVERA S-120 TOP Image

RIVERA S-120 TOP

- 120W (2 X 60W stereo), guitar head-unit, ten-tube chassis, preamp:6 X 12AX7, power: 4 X EL34, two channels, slavemaster, reverb, chorus, front black control panel, two inputs, 15 black knobs (Ch. 1: v, b, m, t, MV, Ch. 2: v, t, m, b, MV,...

RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD K-TRÉ 55 REVERB 112 COMBO Image

RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD K-TRÉ 55 REVERB 112 COMBO

- 55W, 1-12 in. Celestion speaker guitar combo, seven-tube chassis, preamp: 5 X 12AX7, power: 2 X EL34, two channels, reverb, front black control panel, single input, 11 black knobs, various boosts and knobs, assignable effects loop, black...

RIVERA VENUS DEUX 25W TOP Image

RIVERA VENUS DEUX 25W TOP

- 25W, guitar head-unit, five-tube chassis, preamp: 3 X 12AX7, power: 2 X 6V6, one channel, reverb, front black control panel, one input, seven black knobs (v, t, m, b, reverb, focus, presence), various push/pull controls on knobs, back pan...

RIVERA Venus Deux 25W 112 Combo Image

RIVERA Venus Deux 25W 112 Combo

- 25W, 1-12 in. Eminence speaker guitar combo, five-tube chassis, preamp: 3 X 12AX7, power: 2 X 6V6, one channel, reverb, front black control panel, one input, seven black knobs (v, t, m, b, reverb, focus, presence), various push/pull contr...

RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD K-TRÉ 120 TOP Image

RIVERA KNUCKLEHEAD K-TRÉ 120 TOP

- 120W, head-unit, guitar configuration, all tube chassis, preamp: 5 X 12AX7, power: 4 X EL34, two channels, reverb, front black control panel, single input, 11 black knobs, various boosts and knobs, assignable effects loop, black covering,...

RIVERA VENUS 112 SPEAKER CABINET Image

RIVERA VENUS 112 SPEAKER CABINET

- 80W, 1-12 in. Celestion G12H, Vintage 30, or G12T-75 speaker, 8 ohm impedance, open back construction, available in standard pearl white or black covering with a vintage gold grille or optional custom color coverings and grilles, mfg. 200...

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RIVERA VENUS 212 SPEAKER CABINET

- 160W, 2-12 in. Celestion G12H, Vintage 30, or G12T-75 speakers, 4 ohm mono or 8 ohm stereo impedance, open back construction, available in standard pearl white or black covering with a vintage gold grille or optional custom color covering...