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orwells57
Published on 06/24/09 at 08:57
Amp complete hyper (See note above)
The switch modern / vintage is rear to tilt the lamp operation pentode or triode mode.
You can activate a "notch" which is equivalent to the bright high frequencies (useful for casseroles funky).
2 fuses on the back (a "hand" to 250V and a "HT" to 500V)
UTILIZATION
Then there attention it rocks! It is a 55W amp to forget right away for the game apart. This amp is designed for group play and after testing it on stage, I noticed that it is too powerful for small rooms.
Like all Rivera, Channel 1 is saturated and 2 on clean. In addition, the EQ knobs are reversed on both channels (the bass is on the left 1 and right on the 2) is a bit confusing at first.
It takes some time to adjust before finding her killer. But the first use by putting everything at 5 was already a good idea of what the beast can give.
As stated in previous reviews the knobs are very sensitive, which leaves a good headlock hours before finding the ultimate sound. More knobs push / pull bright and notch changed radically rendering frequency channel clear.
2 small flaws: the reverb is foot switchable boost and especially the "Ninja" on Channel 2 is accompanied by a significant jump in volume.
The manual downloaded from the site Rivera is common with his "brother" the Quiana (in English). No type settings (it depends too much on the guitar is plugged), but a fairly comprehensive technical doc.
SOUNDS
In a word: BEAUTIFUL!
Following cramage a lamp power during the 2nd rehearsal (aarrgghhh!!) Probably because of transportation, I replaced the 2 EL34 power + the first 3 lights preamp. The sound is thereby changed, especially on clean that extra shine.
This amp is extremely versatile. In addition to my PRS I tried it with several guitars (Telecaster, Strato, an old Epiphone Hollow Body) and the color of the instruments is really respected (I might even say transcendent).
Channel 2 (clean) and is less brilliant than slamming on a Fender Hot Rod style, even after changing lamps. It has a round and warm ideal for jazz and blues. The "ninja" is terrific boost for solos blues once you have mastered the jump in volume and in rhythm I have not yet managed to find what suits me. Cons by the OD or distortion pedals to go nickel on this channel.
But it is on channel 1 (full) we will take the slap. Unlike Quiana rather dedicated to blues, the Fandango has a pure heart of rock and even metal! Whether in the Angus Young crunch, to extreme saturation (Mick Thomson of Slipknot performs on a KR7 Rivera), the amp delivers huge bass while keeping the heat in the midrange frequencies (ideal for solos). More grain is always tight, it remains clean even with the gain at the bottom (watch out for errors of play!).
OVERALL OPINION
I've since March 2009 and I will take time before we can give a truly objective opinion, as the range of settings is large and the possibilities of this amp are great. Its main drawback is its power that provides high volume even mini. It can cause problems when playing in small venues (the port of protections repeats is strongly recommended).
Very versatile, each with a sound that rips, we are in the high end and it shows. Although Rivera sells his amps as being the Fender clean and a drive to Marshall, I find that in one case as in the other a ring before Rivera as a Rivera ...!
Considering the price I would advise prospective purchasers of this jewel to think about changing the first 3 lights preamp, it's really worth it for 60 € more.
€ 1500 secondhand with the fly, it's still expensive. The purchase of this amp must be well thought out investment. This is pure mass murder which I think I can separate the later. It is suitable for all styles possible (with a predilection for the Rock and the Hard Rock).
I play mostly stoner rock band and do it again if I would have probably chosen a cheaper amp and less powerful (like the Bogner Alchemist 112, not out yet when I bought the Fandango).
The switch modern / vintage is rear to tilt the lamp operation pentode or triode mode.
You can activate a "notch" which is equivalent to the bright high frequencies (useful for casseroles funky).
2 fuses on the back (a "hand" to 250V and a "HT" to 500V)
UTILIZATION
Then there attention it rocks! It is a 55W amp to forget right away for the game apart. This amp is designed for group play and after testing it on stage, I noticed that it is too powerful for small rooms.
Like all Rivera, Channel 1 is saturated and 2 on clean. In addition, the EQ knobs are reversed on both channels (the bass is on the left 1 and right on the 2) is a bit confusing at first.
It takes some time to adjust before finding her killer. But the first use by putting everything at 5 was already a good idea of what the beast can give.
As stated in previous reviews the knobs are very sensitive, which leaves a good headlock hours before finding the ultimate sound. More knobs push / pull bright and notch changed radically rendering frequency channel clear.
2 small flaws: the reverb is foot switchable boost and especially the "Ninja" on Channel 2 is accompanied by a significant jump in volume.
The manual downloaded from the site Rivera is common with his "brother" the Quiana (in English). No type settings (it depends too much on the guitar is plugged), but a fairly comprehensive technical doc.
SOUNDS
In a word: BEAUTIFUL!
Following cramage a lamp power during the 2nd rehearsal (aarrgghhh!!) Probably because of transportation, I replaced the 2 EL34 power + the first 3 lights preamp. The sound is thereby changed, especially on clean that extra shine.
This amp is extremely versatile. In addition to my PRS I tried it with several guitars (Telecaster, Strato, an old Epiphone Hollow Body) and the color of the instruments is really respected (I might even say transcendent).
Channel 2 (clean) and is less brilliant than slamming on a Fender Hot Rod style, even after changing lamps. It has a round and warm ideal for jazz and blues. The "ninja" is terrific boost for solos blues once you have mastered the jump in volume and in rhythm I have not yet managed to find what suits me. Cons by the OD or distortion pedals to go nickel on this channel.
But it is on channel 1 (full) we will take the slap. Unlike Quiana rather dedicated to blues, the Fandango has a pure heart of rock and even metal! Whether in the Angus Young crunch, to extreme saturation (Mick Thomson of Slipknot performs on a KR7 Rivera), the amp delivers huge bass while keeping the heat in the midrange frequencies (ideal for solos). More grain is always tight, it remains clean even with the gain at the bottom (watch out for errors of play!).
OVERALL OPINION
I've since March 2009 and I will take time before we can give a truly objective opinion, as the range of settings is large and the possibilities of this amp are great. Its main drawback is its power that provides high volume even mini. It can cause problems when playing in small venues (the port of protections repeats is strongly recommended).
Very versatile, each with a sound that rips, we are in the high end and it shows. Although Rivera sells his amps as being the Fender clean and a drive to Marshall, I find that in one case as in the other a ring before Rivera as a Rivera ...!
Considering the price I would advise prospective purchasers of this jewel to think about changing the first 3 lights preamp, it's really worth it for 60 € more.
€ 1500 secondhand with the fly, it's still expensive. The purchase of this amp must be well thought out investment. This is pure mass murder which I think I can separate the later. It is suitable for all styles possible (with a predilection for the Rock and the Hard Rock).
I play mostly stoner rock band and do it again if I would have probably chosen a cheaper amp and less powerful (like the Bogner Alchemist 112, not out yet when I bought the Fandango).