Rivera Pubster 25

Rivera Pubster 25

The Rivera Pubster 25 watt amp offers all tube tone via two 6v6GT power tubes and two 12AX7A preamp tubes. It is loaded with one 10″ Rivera Vintage Gold Speaker. Notable features include: 2 channels (boost mode), Accutronics 3Spring-Reverb, and an effects-loop.

The tone of the Pubster is a rich overdrive. If you are looking for lots of clear headroom or crystal clear clean tone – look elsewhere. This amp is exceptional when paired with a transparent overdrive, such as the Timmy Pedal. The boost mode helps drive the gain even further into crunch territory.

Reverb is nice, although a bit heavy if dialed in too much. Preference always kept it at bay around 3 to 4. Footswitch is included for reverb on/off.

This an ideal amp for the budding musician looking to take their setup to the next level. It is loud enough for band gigs and pubs – hence the name! On the used market expect to pay around 600$ for a well-cared for example.

Article by: Andrew Hardel