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The Rivera Bonehead is a powerhouse in the world of guitar amplifier heads, offering musicians a versatile and robust sound that can handle any genre. Crafted with precision, this amp head is the brainchild of legendary amp designer Paul Rivera, renowned for his work with notable artists. The Bonehead is engineered to deliver exceptionally clear tones and a dynamic range that adapts seamlessly from the studio to the stage.

This amplifier head features three independent channels, each with its own distinctive voice, allowing players to switch effortlessly between clean, crunch, and high-gain settings. The ToneStack EQ provides a wide range of tonal shaping, ensuring that every note resonates with clarity and depth. The Bonehead is equipped with a high-quality effects loop that integrates smoothly with your pedalboard, providing endless options for sonic experimentation.

Built for reliability, the Rivera Bonehead is housed in a rugged chassis that withstands the rigors of touring while maintaining consistent performance. This amp head's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a favorite among both seasoned professionals and aspiring guitarists looking to elevate their sound.

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Three independent channels (Clean, Crunch, High-Gain)
ToneStack EQ for versatile tonal shaping
High-quality effects loop for seamless pedalboard integration
Designed by renowned amp engineer Paul Rivera
Rugged construction suitable for touring musicians
Intuitive control layout for easy operation

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Users note that Rivera amps provide a more open and less compressed sound compared to Mesa amps, with clarity even at high gain.
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The Clubster Royale Recording includes a built-in mini rockcrusher for direct-to-PA capability with cab simulations, praised for its live and studio versatility.
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Rivera amps come stock with significant volume capacity, and their clean channels are highly regarded, especially for handling pedals.
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Several enthusiasts appreciate Rivera amps' loudness, with some mentioning they rarely use the full volume but value the headroom.
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Owners highlight that Rivera amps handle pedals exceptionally well, making them suitable for various styles, including ambient rock.
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The Rivera Bonehead was reportedly used by Korn on the "Follow the Leader" tour, indicating its suitability for high-gain music genres.
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Rivera amplifiers are frequently described as built like tanks, indicating durability and robust construction.
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Mick Mars

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Mötley Crüe

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"The Soldanos are SLO-100 Super Lead Overdrives. And I use the Rivera Bonehead to bring out low-end. I use the heads with VHT and Crest power amps. My cabinets are Marshalls with Celestion Vintage 30s. To my ear, I put them against the greenbacks, and the old greenbacks are cool for what they are, but for what I’m doing with my rig, these sound better." - Mick Mars Vintage Guitar Magazine - Article by Lisa Sharken

This article originally appeared in VG‘s September 2009 issue. All copyrights are by the author and Vintage Guitar magazine. Unauthorized replication or use is strictly prohibited.

Steve Lukather

Guitarist, Singer

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Steve Lukather was endorsing Rivera Amplification from 1995/1996 until early to mid 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20011214065049/http://www.rivera.com/rivera.rog3.luke.html https://web.archive.org/web/20020213043630/http://rivera.com/prod_lukeseries.htm

From his website: http://www.stevelukather.com/news-articles/2000/11/willie-g-moseley-steve-lukather.aspx

Quote: Vintage Guitar: What gear did you use on Mindfields? Steve Lukather: My MusicMan, plus a few vintage things here and there, like a Les Paul on Mysterious ways, but I would also layer things with different guitars. MusicMan made me a great “bastard” guitar – it’s got an Eddie Van Halen body, a Luke neck, and DiMarzio single-coil pickups on it, Telecaster-style. My amp is one I designed with Paul Rivera, called a Bonehead. That’s the only amp I used on the whole record. It’s a three-channel amp, and we got a patent on the subwoofer system. I like a lot of low-end on a guitar. It’s really versatile; great clean sound, great mid-crunch, great full-on shred, and everything in between.