Robert Turner founded Rhino in 2000 and was the president of the company. In 2002, Michael Spitzer started working with Rhino Amps as a technical advisor. A long time friend of Yngwie's and "gearhead guru" for his fanclub, Spitzer was also Yngwie Malmsteen's manager from 2000-02. It was during this time that plans were discussed to design a signature model amplifier based on Yngwie's specifications, which resulted in the Black Star YJM-50. Rhino produced high-wattage high-gain amplifiers that were available in either head or combo configurations. Unfortunately, broken promises and unreliable customer service ultimately led to Rhino's demise. There is no evidence that Rhino is still producing amplifiers currently, but there is no contact information. Reviews on Rhino amps detail the horror stories many users have experienced with customer service and wait times on amps. Unfortunately, no other information is available and any further info on Rhino can be submitted directly to Blue Book Publications.
Amplifiers previously produced in El Paso, Texas, between 2000 and circa 2005.

RHINO Guitar Amplifiers Models

RHINO THE BABY RHINO Image

RHINO THE BABY RHINO

-100W (switchable to 50W), head-unit only, all tube chassis, preamp: 4 X 12AX7, power: 4 X 6V6, two channels, reverb, definition, front black control panel, single input, eight black knobs, effects loop, line out, speaker impedance control,...

RHINO THE BAD BOY Image

RHINO THE BAD BOY

- 100W (switchable to 50W), head-unit only, all tube chassis, preamp: 5 X 12AX7, 1 X 12AT7, power: 4 X 6L6/EL34, two channels, reverb, definition, front black control panel, single input, nine black knobs, effects loop, line out, speaker im...

RHINO THE BEAST Image

RHINO THE BEAST

- 100W (switchable to 50W), head-unit only, all tube chassis, preamp: 5 X 12AX7, 1 X 12AT7, power: 4 X 6L6/EL34, two channels, reverb, front black control panel, single input, 13 black knobs, effects loop, line out, speaker impedance contro...

RHINO BLACK STAR YJM-50 Image

RHINO BLACK STAR YJM-50

- 50W, head-unit only, preamp: 4 X 12AX7, power: 2 X EL34, overdrive, noise reduction, and Powerator circuits, front silver control panel, single input, nine black knobs, black covering and black grille, mfg. 2002-05.

RHINO THE TEXAS TONE RANGER Image

RHINO THE TEXAS TONE RANGER

- 100W (switchable to 50W), 2-12 in. speakers, guitar combo, all tube chassis, preamp: 5 X 12AX7, 1 X 12AT7, power: 4 X 6L6/EL34, two channels, reverb, definition, front black control panel, single input, 12 black knobs, effects loop, line...