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RIVERA STAGE IV COMBO

Description

Paul Rivera Sr.’s modded American amps have become the stuff of legend since they first burst onto the burgeoning ’70s LA pop scene. One need look no further than guitarist Paul Jackson Jr.’s work on Michael Jackson’s Thriller to appreciate the versatility of Paul Rivera’s designs. From a sugar-sweetened ultra-clean scratch to a snarling, fat, compressed crunch, this is one amp that truly goes the distance.

The Rivera Stage IV combo amplifier includes all the hallmarks of Paul’s famous American amp mods: a Master Volume for increased gain control; Fat, Bright, and Boost toggles for better tonal command; a Presence knob for accessing uncharted top-end American sweetness; and an upgraded tube and speaker complement to tap into the full magic of the late-’70s circuitry. On top of that, additional features include foot-controlled, fully independent channel switching and a buffered active effects loop with level controls for greater pedalboard integration. All told, the Stage IV represents the very best of Paul Rivera’s hand-modded American classics.