Jazz Amplifiers

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Made especially for carved archtops. An upgrade of the amp that Wes used in the 60’s. Wes used a retrofit Fender 60’s Blackface Princeton Reverb with an Alnico 15, which I’ve been using for the last 2 years and this Rivera kills the Wes retrofit. Clean tube warmth and killer punch. This combo amp is a modified version of the award winning Rivera R Series channel switching chassis, with 55 watts of EL-34 power, fitted with a Jensen Alnico 15 speaker. Tons of smooth bottom end, creamy mids, and sweet highs, and tremendous killer punch! Weighs only 40 lbs for all you jazzers, who won’t carry heavy amps, but want killer punch and sound. A 7 String archtop sounds like two separate instruments through this amp. Everyone will be looking for the bass player, with no compromising on the high notes. Styled in a vintage motif with Black Tolex® and tri-tone silver/black grille cloth, or burgundy and cream as shown. Musician-friendly features include 2 fully independent preamp channels, each with it’s own distinct voicing and foot switchable boosts delivering 4 easy to dial up sounds, 6-spring Hammond Reverb, built in active effects loop with send and return level controls, line out, and 2 speaker jacks Cabinet covering: Black Tolex® Vinyl. Grille Cloth Color: Tri-Tone Silver/Black Cabinet Hardware: Chrome plated metal corners, leather handle. Dimensions: 20Hx 20Wx 9D Weight: 40lbs

Rivera Clubster 10 / Clubster 25

Built small and smart, the Rivera Clubster belts out a rich, all-tube tone that's anything but compact. With 25-watts and a 10"speaker, the Clubster offers two independent, switchable channels, genuine Accutronics® 3-spring reverb, a specially voiced speaker, and high-end features such as an effects loop and line output.

A slant-back front on the rock-solid cabinet makes it easy for guitarists to hear the Clubster without placing it on a chair or riser, simplifying setup and utilizing the natural bass-enhancing effect that comes from having the amp sitting directly on the floor. The Clubster uses an open-back design in conjunction with its special-design Rivera Vintage Gold speaker to enhance its impressive range of classic, beefy tones.

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Other fine amps by Rivera:

Rivera R-Series Amplifiers

Heavy in tone, light in weight, easy to use, and very portable, our R Series of all-tube combo amplifiers evolved from our M/S Pro Series combo amp. They are available in two sizes, with a 1-12" or 2-12" custom Celestion speaker configuration, in 30-watt and 55-watt (1-12" only) or 100-watt power (2-12" only). R Series amps feature our legendary pair of independent and differently voiced channels, with footswitchable boost on each, delivering four sounds at the tap of your toe. From British amp tones on Channel One, for those sultry crunch rhythms and leads, to the warm tweed or blackface American tones on channel two, the versatility to bring out the best in any style is there. Built-in Hammond 3-spring reverb provides a smooth and sweet fill, and a super-quiet active effects loop with level controls lets you utilize external effects quietly and allows you to mix in that extra spice you need for your individual style.

Rivera Thirty Twelve (R30-112)

Looking for that small and compact amp with great tone and features? Our Thirty Twelve (R30-112) will fit the bill. It is also our most affordable amp. With almost all of the features of its bigger brothers, it will be your sidekick upfront or backstage. It is also an awesome harmonica or lap steel amp.

Rivera Fifty Five Twelve
(R55-112)

The Fifty Five Twelve (R55-112) is used by session and stage players around the world. Easy to transport, powerful enough for most studio and casual gigs, and able to fill most small clubs, this little fire breather is used by Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, by Paul Jackson, Jr., in the studio and on his Whitney Houston Tours, and by Kenny Lewis and Steve Miller of the Steve Miller Band on all of their tours and in the studio. The Fifty Five Twelve is available in a limited quantity on special order with Rick's custom checkerboard paint job.

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Rivera Hundred Duo Twelve (R100-212)

The R100-212 has enough headroom and bottom end to play large outdoor gigs, yet fits in the trunk of a small car. Used by Grammy Award-winner Vince Gill exclusively for many years now, this workhorse can cut any size gig, night after night. Also used by James Burton, David Torn, and many others, it's also the amp of choice on the David Letterman and Jay Leno TV shows.

The Rivera Sedona 55 and Sedona 100

The Sedona features two independent, different channels and a high-fidelity speaker system. Channel One is designed to produce optimum electric tones (clean or dirty), while Channel Two is tailored for electric or acoustic, clean or dirty. High-frequency speakers can be switched on or off to reproduce an acoustic instrument's sparkling harmonics on demand. When the high-frequency speakers are linked to Channel Two, they're automatically switched on or off when channels are changed.
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	AER Alpha The Alpha defines the starting point of serious acoustic amplification at AER. Based on the success and the experience with the Compact 60 we have developed a even smaller lightweight model that has no difficulties living up to the rigors of the road.
	AER Acousticube 3 This is where it all started. For more than 10 years this little giant has set standards. In its 3rd generation now we have implemented advanced dynamic control technology and have extended the dynamic range substantially with a new two-way speaker system. Cube 3 is a full two channel version now allowing identical features on both channels. ^ top
AER Compact 60 Developed after the Acousticube, as an all-round, small, powerful and yet simple complete solution for stage, studio and home use. It has become the standard equipment of those musicians who value sound, simplicity and independence with an 8"-twin-cone speaker-system, 60 watts of power and fully developed dynamic control within the model's small dimensions.
AER Compact Mobile Based on the Compact 60, thus identical in sound, but with adapted technology and slightly changed dimensions, you can play without electricity in for three to four hours. The sound is clear and omnipresent. In case of insufficient battery power the intelligent power control gives a warning, and prevents the batteries from being completely exhausted. Besides the features of the Compact 60, the Compact Mobile has got an AUX input which can be used to mix a battery-powered CD player to the sound. ^ top
AER Domino The Domino is the answer to demands for more… more power, more volume, more channels for bigger venues! The Domino consists of two Compacts: two 8”-twincone speakers, two 60 watts amps and ‘four’ channels (Ch3 and 4 use a combined EQ). The AER 32 bit effects-processor - 16 presets addressable by each channel by individual effect-sends - delivers a variety of very suitable effects for voice and instruments. Left and right out in combination with the pre-master out allow direct use of additional active speaker systems (AS281, Q8) to extend the Domino to a small club PA. ^ top

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	Henriksen JazzAmp 10 The JazzAmp 10 is the ideal amplifier for any jazz guitarist. It has been field tested and proven to provide a range of tonal characteristics emulating guitarists from Jim Hall to Pat Metheny. This amplifier will bring out the best in any guitar. In the hands of a competent guitarist even a Fender Stratocaster can be made to sound warm and jazzy.
	Henriksen JazzAmp 10R The JazzAmp™ 10R is equipped with a single setting digital reverb with a true hardware bypass switch. The knob controls the blend of digital reverb signal with the analog signal. Like all of our products, it is designed with the jazz musician in mind and providing "just a touch" of reverb. ^ top
	Henriksen JazzAmp 12 The JazzAmp 12 was specifically engineered for acoustic bass. Although designed for bass, this amp also sounds incredible for guitar. Due to the 12” speaker and the increased enclosure size, it might best be described as having more presence or a little natural reverb when compared to the 10” model.
	Henriksen JazzAmp Head The JazzAmp Head has all the tone and clarity of the Henriksen JazzAmp combos for those musicians who already have a cabinet they love or who just want to travel light. The head has a switchable power supply so travel abroad is not a problem. ^ top
	Henriksen JazzAmp Head-R Now with reverb! The JazzAmp™ Head-R has all the tone and clarity of the Henriksen JazzAmp™ combos for those musicians who already have a cabinet they love or who just want to travel light. The head has a switchable power supply so travel abroad is not a problem.
	Henriksen JazzAmp Convertible The Henriksen JazzAmp™ Convertible combines the best of both worlds. You get the convenience of a combo with the versatility of a separate head and speaker. The JazzAmp Convertible comes out of the box with a JazzAmp™ Head-R, a 2 foot speaker cable, and a JazzAmp™ Mini-Cabinet with a 10” Eminence Beta speaker, all packaged together in a padded gig bag. ^ top

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Acoustic Image Clarus 2R

Extended frequency range, high fidelity sound; Light weight (5 lbs.); small size (10.2 x 8.2 x 3.5); Unique, slanted front chassis with built-in handles on side rails; Combo jack input (either 1/4" or XLR); Phantom power on XLR input; Three-band EQ preamp section per channel; Input and master level controls; 400 W switch mode power amplifier; Switchable dual voltage operation (115/230V); Dual speaker outputs via Speakon connectors; Comes with padded case, 6 foot speaker cable

Acoustic Image Corus Series III

The Acoustic Image Corus Series III is a full-featured two channel amplifier designed to combine the company's Clarus head with a purpose built 3-way speaker cabinet tuned for guitar, violin, viola, mandolin and other string instruments. Compared to Acoustic Image's other combo amps, the Corus' specific crossover and woofer are engineered to provide more midrange projection while trading off bass extension below 60Hz. This more accurately reflects the sound characteristics of treble clef instruments. Housed in a compact molded enclosure with a downward firing woofer, the Acoustic Image Corus provides a more holographic and 3-D soundstage than traditional front firing speaker cabinet designs, allowing other band members to better hear the user because of the more omnidirectional sound spread.

Principal features of the Acoustic Image Corus include a user defeatable tweeter, three-band EQ, mute switch, dual-purpose inputs with notch/high pass filters, reverb, pre and post EQ choice for the Direct Out and stereo capability by slaving another amplifier.

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JazzKat - Jazzkat 8 "

The new Jazzkat 8". Built on their experience with the original Jazzkat, they wanted to improve the sound, weight and feature set of the new amp, and boy, did they! The amp is smaller and lighter than the original Jazzkat but with a bigger warmer sound. Now 75 watts, the new Jazzakat still uses an 8" speaker but of a new design that gives a fuller, bigger and warmer sound. Artists who have played the pre-production models were amazed at the bigness of the sound along with the warm and clear tone. Click here for specs on the JazzKat website.

JazzKat - TomKat™ 10 "

New for this year is the TomKat™ 10" tube amplifier. After many hours of discussions with a wide variety of musicians it became evident that the tube amplifier is anything but dead. The TomKat™ is the perfect mix between tube and non tube amplifier. With an amazing 125 Watts of power, the TomKat™ allows the player to take on even the most demanding gigs. The TomKat™ comes with an extension speaker jack giving the player the opportunity to widen their sound by adding an extension cabinet.

Utilizing a larger 10" speaker for a bigger sound while maintaining that same clean, warm tone that is Jazzkat, the TomKat adds another dimension, a TUBE! The beautiful aspect of this amplifier is that there is a switch that allows the user to switch between either using the tube or playing without it. Upkeep worries are eliminated with our special advanced tube circuitry that allows the tube to run cooler for longer life. Click here for specs on the JazzKat website.

JazzKat - BluesKat™ 10"

Whether you play Delta, Slide, Texas or Fusion, the BluesKat™ can provide you with the power and sound that the artist and audience will love. With a redesigned cabinet and advanced tube circuitry on channel one, you can design the sound that best fits your music style. Whether it is a single coil pickup or the hottest in humbuckers, dialing in the sound is a dream with the BluesKat™ EQ. Using a high efficiency Eminence speaker, voiced for Blues, allows the amp to fully utilize its over 100 watts of power. The advanced ported tuned cabinet allows for full frequency range. An added extension speaker jack gives the player the opportunity to add speakers to the main combo cabinet, increasing the sound field so you can be heard all over the stage. Need to practice at home without disturbing the rest of the family? Just plug in you headphones and the main speaker is turned off so you can practice for hours with that great sound in your ears. Click here for specs on the JazzKat website.

JazzKat - BassKat™ 10""

Redesigned for 2008, the new BassKat™ is smaller and lighter than the previous version, so it is the perfect amp for small to medium venues. Whether you play upright or electric bass this amplifier can deliver the sound. With a hot highly efficient Eminence speaker, you will get a full sound that can blend in or punch it out. Playing low or loud this speaker will deliver the perfect sound. The addition of a 12AX7 Tube and our advanced tube circuitry enhances the versatility of this great amp. Never worry about power again, with over 100 watts of RMS power, real usable power; your sound will always be there, even at low volumes.

More than just a bass amp, the BassKat™ is right for any instrument, including keyboard, steal pedal guitar, violin, mandolin or anything that needs to be amplified. Using the Advanced Sound Engineering Ported Tuned Cabinet, the amplifier produces a sound that is bigger than any amp its size. Now available with our famed tube front end on channel one you can, with the push of a button, switch from the great traditional JazzKat™ sound to the traditional sound a tube brings. Click here for specs on the JazzKat website.

JazzKat - PhatKat™ 12"

Definition Phat: excellent, sexy, rich in texture, prominent.

Yes, the name says it all! The PhatKat™ is what you play through when you want a single speaker that has a huge, warm, clear sound. Bass, Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals, Yep, you can play it all through this amplifier. Originally the BassKat™, renamed the PhatKatTM because of the wide variety of instruments played through it. The original BassKat™ was a 10" speaker but through our extensive market research it became apparent that more people preferred a 12" speaker to a 10" speaker. The name was changed to PhatKat™ due to the many requests we are getting from keyboard players, guitar players, steel guitar and many other types of instruments. The name best describes the sound, Phat! If your instrument needs and amplifier the PhatKatTM can handle it. Click here for specs on the JazzKat website.

JazzKat - TwinKat™ 2 x 10"

The Twinkat™ has 2 10" Celestion speakers and a tube available to the first channel. Providing a BIG WARM sound while lightweight to carry, two speakers provide a wider sound field. The amplifier section self-adjusts power as extension cabinets are added. When no extension cabinets are plugged in the amplifier pushes an enormous 150 watts of power. Pushing this power through two speakers provides any artist with enough sound for almost any venue. When you need more sound, extension cabinets can be added either by stacking them under the combo unit or spread out to provide a huge sound across the stage. Up to 3 extension cabinets can be added for a total of 8 speakers including the combo unit. The amplifier will automatically adjust the power and with 8 speakers you will have a blistering 250 watts that will carry your sound in any environment.

Tested in Jazz, Blues & Rock venues, the TwinKat™, was a enormous success, with artists claiming they loved the bigness, warmth and clear tone of the sound. Turning the drive up on the tube, artists were able to play anything from ZZ Top to Country, providing the perfect sound for their style! Using the same advanced circuit design as the TomKat™ will provide years of great trouble free sound. All of this sound, power and perfection in a lightweight durable 28lb package. Click here for specs on the JazzKat website.

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