Northsider Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Have a chance at a Chubster 40 at a good price. Anyone have experience with these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I’ve twiddled around on a few. Versatile, 2ch combo, good Reverb, loud. Would be a good gigging amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 They are very similar to the R-Series amps, like the Fifty-Five twelve. Very well designed amps. Top quality build construction. The chubster has a bigger cabinet than the R-55 12, though I don't know what the other changes are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankb Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I've got one- purchased new years ago. Great clean, distortion channel needs to be loud w/ boost engaged for optimal sound imo. Great build quality. Would not be my first choice for a bedroom/ quiet practice amp. Shines when you can open it up but I find that's the case with most amps. They all have a sweet spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I would definitely say that the "lead" channel, which is more UK style, sound best when relatively loud. The clean is great, but can get a bit of bite as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSII x 2 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 No experience with Rivera amps, but I've got a smokin' Rivera-era Fender Super Champ. If the one you're looking at is anything close, grab it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Also, if it still has the original tubes, and it sounds good, just keep em, at least the power tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamerDave Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I own one and I love it. I’ve had it about 6 years now and have had zero problems with it. It’s got a sweet top end and the deeper cabinet gives it a nice bass voice. It lacks a bit of clean headroom. The “American” voiced channel, even set as clean as possible is always right on the edge of breakup. Blackface-ish sound profile. With a pull bright and a notch it’s very Blackface Deluxe Reverb. Drive channel is mucho Marshall. Nice grab and go. The only negative for me is the absence of an extension speaker output. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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