Product: Rivera K412T 412 Cabinet
Price Paid: USD 450 USED
Submitted
01/06/2008
at
01:25am
by
Ritch
Features
:
9
As far as features go it has everything a cabinet needs. The stereo inputs are nice and the input jacks are high quality switchcraft jacks and it's a metal plate instead of plastic that comes on some cheaper cabs. It has removeable casters making it a breeze to move. Handles are also made of metal and held on with enough screws to keep a car together. It's super durable and will last as long as you take good care of it. Only thing keeping it from a 10 is the lack of ohm switching like some marshall cabs. That would top this thing off as perfect.
Sound Quality
:
10
The sound is amazing. The choice of Vintage 30s for this is excellent. Before this cab I had a cab with Lead 80s and it was excellent but these 30s are much better for the high gain Rivera TBR head I'm running. The 80's just didn't have the sweeter tone of these. Low end is tight and the mids and highs sing without being overpowering. A 10 all the way.
Reliability
:
10
I would bet this thing could survive a hurricane. It's built very well and with great parts. Everything is metal and should last the life of the cab. It's not too heavy but you can tell it's made of sturdy components. A 10 for being as good as a cab can be.
Customer Support
:
10
I haven't had to deal with Rivera for this piece but my prior experiences give them a 10.
Overall Rating
:
10
Overall it's as high quality as a 4x12 cab can be. Great speakers, great construction, stereo inputs, classy looks, and wheels to boot. These cabs can be had cheaper than most boutique cabs and are well worth the price.
Product: Rivera K412T 412 Cabinet
Price Paid: US $900
Submitted
03/22/2004
at
05:19pm
by
Jake
Features
:
9
I belive this was made in 2002. 16 ohm cab with Celestian Vintage 30s. Basically like a Marshall 1960av, but VERY sturdy and extremely well-built.
Sound Quality
:
10
I have a 100 watt Knucklehead Reverb and this cab was definately built for this amp. I play a Mexi-Strat with a Lil 59 in the bridge, and a USA Fat Strat Texas Special with a Duncan Custom in the bridge. Both guitars sound incredible. The Duncan Custom is a little harsh and I will be replacing it soon. The '59 sounds great. The sound is HUGE and very bubbly. The cleans are amazing, of course, and the crunch and lead sounds are incredibly multi-dimentional. I play kind of a punk style, and the gain channels are very rich and warm. This cab can handle a ton of bass, and the mids and highs are very smooth.
Reliability
:
9
This thing seems extremely tough. Nothing cheap or cheesy. Typical Rivera quality. Still new, but I never worry.
Customer Support
:
10
Paul Jr seems very busy, but he always answered my questions...sometimes without making me feel like a complete tool. He has always been great to me and has been extremely helpful. Finding this cab was a little difficult, but an internet search led me to Toneworks, and they were very easy to deal with. I don't know about the warranty, but I'm not too concerned.
Overall Rating
:
10
I love this rig. It's the best for me. I strongly urge everyone to test everything before they purchase, but I did not test this cab before I bought it. I got lucky, but I did test a lot of other amps/cabs and this one just seemed to be the one for me. If you own a Rivera head, this is the perfect match. I'd assume it would be great with any high-quality amp.