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Post subject: Twin Reverb II vs '94 Twin
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 8:25 am
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I have a couple local choices, similar prices, in my range, I was hoping this forum could possibly help me in choosing between the Rivera-era Twin Reverb II or the '94 Twin. I know that they are similar amps, yet from different eras. I was wondering if possibly someone could better note the differences between the two and which amp I'd be better off with. I do gig, Undertones style late 70's punk, very slight overdrive, frequent use of reverb, so the gain stage will come in handy for me. Also, since 5881's are interchangeable with the stock 6L6's, what would be the difference if I were to put 5881's in their place?
Btw, I usually play a Hallmark II (Ventures Model 2 RI) so, that's what sounds goin in, to give you an idea.


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Post subject: Re: Twin Reverb II vs '94 Twin
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 12:07 pm
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FWIW....if it was me I would go with the Twin II. They are Rivera designed and built like Fender used to build em, finger jointed pine cabs, point to point wired, and a very useable and adjustable effects loop. I own a Concert II from the same era (bought it new) and gigged with if throughout the mid to late 80's and it never once let me down. All of these amps have great tone.

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Post subject: Re: Twin Reverb II vs '94 Twin
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:38 pm
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Thanks for that! The Concert is basically the same amp with 6o watts and 10" speakers instead of 12" and 105 watts, from what I've read. I'd be happy to hear someone else's POV as well.






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Post subject: Re: Twin Reverb II vs '94 Twin
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:05 pm
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Btw, I failed to mention earlier that the '94 Twin I referenced is indeed the 1st run, with 2 input jacks and no tremolo, USA made rather than Mexico and no push buttons on the face, it has the OG-style slider Twin buttons. Also, the '94 Twin comes with a footswitch, whereas the Twin Reverb II does not come with one, which can be problematic from what I've read... Anyways, I'd love to hear some opinions out there to help me decide.



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Post subject: Re: Twin Reverb II vs '94 Twin
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 3:52 pm
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They are both great amps if it you are looking for a twin. The RI predates the ROHS compliant solder by more than a decade, which was/is a major QC problem for today's RI's. I have no experience with the Rivera but have only heard positives regarding amps of that era. Neither should give you a problem.


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Post subject: Re: Twin Reverb II vs '94 Twin
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 5:07 pm
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Tornado makes a good point about the solder. As for the footswitch, they are available for the II model but not as cheap as most. The footswitch has led lights signaling what is on, and they have sturdy DPDT switch buttons and are as well built as the amp.

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