RIVERA KR7....VIDEO ADDED

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Ok, just got this amp on a trade. Wasnt sure what to expect. Didnt really know alot about them. I was looking for something to replace my ENGL FIREBALL 100 (the Brutal amp) and I already have a JCM 800 2203KK(Kerry king model)
I know alot of people are going to think "SLIPKNOT AMP" since its Mick Thompsons signature amp. But this thing is SOOO MUCH MORE!!
So...I plugged the amp in. Played the clean channel for a couple minutes. Sounded really good. Amp has Reverb on it and its been a long time since I had reverb so the Cleans were sounding really nice with a touch of reverb.
Moved on to Channel 2. WOW! :rock:
What a great all around channel that actually sounds GOOD!! Had a great 'Marshall' tone but a little thicker with some slight lower end. As much gain as any Hot rodded Modded Marhsall I have played/owned. This amp has built in channel Boosts. It smoked my JCM 800 in this department. Wasnt a honeymoon thing either. I knew right away this amp was only going to get better as I dialed it in more.
Amp has 100 knobs on it and most are push/pull with all bells and whistles.
Going to take some time but 1st impression is FANTASTIC. I was in awe.
Flicked over to the 3rd channel. SUPER HEAVY. But not the 'razor processed' sound I was getting from my ENGL but a THICK LOW END that was clear and very defined. Very crisp and articulate. You wouldnt think an amp with this much gain would handle this way but I was humbled. 120 watts of tonal Bliss. :yes:
The next day we had band practice. Everyone that was there felt the same as I do an this amp. And I have had ALOT of amps roll thru my place over the years.
Not saying its perfect for everyone.....but for what we play this amp is covering what I used to need two amps for.
So anyone looking for a Mint Marshall JCM800 2203kk?? :D

Just added this video....
Its just general wanking. Straight in. Channel 2/3.
Yes I am still wearing the HAT!! :lol: :LOL:
........and still drunk off my ass! :thumbsup:
Really cant capture how KICK ASS this amp sounds in person but its a good idea here....
Enjoy and dont laugh too hard!!

Danno
 
Nice! I've seen some clips on you-tube and thought it sounded great!
 
awesome man!
i was totally expecting you to say that it sucks and you wanna throw down on a mark iii now hahaha.

glad to hear you found something you like :thumbsup:
 
I watched the clips as well but nothing beats standing in front of this beast. We made some recordings this weekend as well. Hopefully it will do this amp justice. My bass player is a recording nut and is finalizing the tracks. Should be posting soon.
I am in love with this amp!
:thumbsup:

I know...I know.....I am the boy that cried wolf with amps. But this amp is a little different.
Have to play it to believe it. :yes:
 
Neeklaus":3kkglsr8 said:
awesome man!
i was totally expecting you to say that it sucks and you wanna throw down on a mark iii now hahaha.

glad to hear you found something you like :thumbsup:
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Well......... :lol: :LOL:
actually i am going to sell the Marshall and buy a Mark III!! :rock:

Should be in the next few weeks. ;)
 
Bronco":rzudeji0 said:
What did you trade to get the KR7?
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Elmwood M90. It was a great amp....but I was looking for something that would be BRUTAL.
The Rivera excells at everything I threw at it this weekend. :thumbsup:
 
Cool, I just traded away my KR7 to a guy here. I thought it was a great amp but yet similar to others I have so I moved it for something I needed more (like I "need" more of anything).

You can get that Slipknot tone on Channel 3, but there are many more overdrive tones in there.

Yeah, so there aren't many of these floating around and I'm sort of surprised.

Enjoy the amp.
 
Thanks Man.
I am really digging it. Wasnt sure what to expect honestly. But it has tons of tones.
Really love that Channel 2....crank the gain and then the on-board boost.....WOW!
:rock:
I have owned 2 Engls and this amp has them both beat. But thats just my opinion.
Different Strokes.....Right Willis?
"Whatchyou talking bout Mr. Drummond!!" :lol: :LOL:
 
Mailman1971":2izuhce9 said:
Bronco":2izuhce9 said:
What did you trade to get the KR7?
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Elmwood M90. It was a great amp....but I was looking for something that would be BRUTAL.
The Rivera excells at everything I threw at it this weekend. :thumbsup:
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Ha, I had one of those too, the KR7 is just a "bit" more heavy than that amp. :thumbsup:

Wait...I noticed the guy to whom I traded my KR7 is now selling an M90. I'm no Sherlock Holmes, but I would then deduce that you have "my" KR7. If so, then you definitely have an amp with zero/zilch issues. Small world I guess.
 
Yeah Adam is trading off the Elmwood right now.
I liked that amp but it didnt blow me away.
So is that who got your Rivera?
If so....thats my old Elmwood. :lol: :LOL:
 
:lol: :LOL:
If I have something longer than a few months.....I must not be feeling well. :D
Already plotting out that next score....Mark III baby!! :thumbsup:
 
Mailman1971":tkl56bmu said:
Yeah Adam is trading off the Elmwood right now.
I liked that amp but it didnt blow me away.
So is that who got your Rivera?
If so....thats my old Elmwood. :lol: :LOL:
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Yeah I traded him the Rivera.

I hear you - there's maybe one guitar and one amp that I've kept for longer than a couple of years, everything else seems to be in rotation.

:lol: :LOL:
 
Rayneman":39dty7aw said:
Mailman1971":39dty7aw said:
Yeah Adam is trading off the Elmwood right now.
I liked that amp but it didnt blow me away.
So is that who got your Rivera?
If so....thats my old Elmwood. :lol: :LOL:
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Yeah I traded him the Rivera.

I hear you - there's maybe one guitar and one amp that I've kept for longer than a couple of years, everything else seems to be in rotation.

:lol: :LOL:
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But its a HELLUVA ride isnt it?? :thumbsup:
 
The KR7 is epic, my favorite Rivera by far. Congrats \m/

My favorite metal tones on the amp come from using channel 2 with a boost in front rather than channel 3 straight. I just love channel 2 on that amp, so brutal yet articulate.
 
The Axe Palace":1p4x4fjo said:
The KR7 is epic, my favorite Rivera by far. Congrats \m/

My favorite metal tones on the amp come from using channel 2 with a boost in front rather than channel 3 straight. I just love channel 2 on that amp, so brutal yet articulate.
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I think I might of read this suggestion someplace else and thats what I was using this weekend. That clean boost makes this amp just JUMP! It just killed my JCM800 that I had.
Cant believe more people arent using these amps?? What an incredible find. Everyone that heard it this weekend was blown away. And I have had ALOT of amps come into my hands. This one is unique and I am smiling ear to ear just thinking about how damn good this amp sounds! :rock:

Channel two is my Fave!
 
That means you guys have my KR 7 then :lol: :LOL: I traded it to Rayneman awhile back.
 
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