Riccardo Riva

Riccardo Riva can be seen using the YAMAHA ERG121 GP II BL guitar in an Instagram post by therix, where he performed live in Rome. Before acquiring his Gibson Melody Maker, Riccardo used this guitar, which features a natural finish and was set up in standard tuning with Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings (09-42).

This is Riccardo main source of sound for modulation effects and distortions.

Riccardo Riva frequently uses the Gibson Melody Maker Electric Guitar during Hometown Heroes shows. This guitar is tuned to standard tuning with Ernie Ball Power Slinky (11-48) strings. The Instagram post by therix humorously acknowledges this instrument.

Riccardo Riva used the Fender 212R as his primary amplifier for most of his performances. This amp, previously owned by his father, is now alternated with a Red Knob model from Fender, designed by Leo Fender. The usage is documented in a photo shared by Hometown Heroes on Facebook.

Riccardo Riva uses a Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion pedal as an alternative distortion source alongside his Digitech multieffect pedalboard, as shown in a Facebook post by Hometown Heroes.

One of the most used mic in Riccardo's live vocal performances.