26 February 2011
Mick Thomson recording for Slipknot's "All Hope is Gone"
Rivera films Mick Thomson laying down guitar tracks for Slipknot's "All Hope is Gone" record while using his signature Rivera KR7 amp and the Knucklehead Tre. Location; Des Moines, Iowa. Learn more http://www.rivera.com/products/knuckl...
02 September 2010
Amplug Joe Satriani Model Intro Video
Take a first look at the newest VOX amPlug with your host, Joe Satriani! VOX amPlug Headphone Amps plug directly into your guitar and deliver killer sound, right through your headphones. This latest amPlug was designed with Joe Satriani, borrowing from his signature Satchurator distortion pedal and Time Machine delay pedal. In this video, Joe is playing along to some tracks in his computer, using just the sound of his guitar through his signature stylin' red amPlug Joe Satriani.
26 June 2010
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Guitar Tech Chinner Winstead
Hey Heartbreaker fans. Here is the follow up to DunlopTV's interview with Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's lead guitarist Mike Campbell. In this segment we talk to his tech "Chinner" and get a real close look at his board before their Oracle Pavilion show in Oakland, CA. Chinner gives a great tour of Campbell's exquisite collection of vintage guitars, amps, and his pedal board which includes the hard-to-find original Cameltoe overdrive box from Way Huge. This interview marks the first where Bryan Kehoe's beard finds its twin.
02 June 2010
Slash plays AFD100 prototype
Here it is, the video you've been waiting for - Slash finally getting his hands on the AFD100 prototype and putting the amp through its paces with some classic G'n'R riffs!
20 May 2010
John 5 and his JCM900
We were lucky enough to meet up with John 5 in Burbank, CA where he was preparing for 'The Gruesome Twosome Tour' featuring Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper. We chatted with John about his JCM900 where he divulges some of his signature settings as well as talks about his latest album The Art of Malice which is now available in the shops.
12 May 2010
24 March 2010
Rivera- Paul Rivera explains TBR history & after Fender
The history of Rivera's first products and why. Paul Rivera Sr explains why he left Fender and created the TBR's and M&S series.
16 March 2010
Rivera Venus 5 1x12 played w/ PRS, Tele, Gibson CS 336
Luke Thomas gives a nice sample of tones capable of the Venus 5 combo using a PRS custom 22, a Fender Telecaster Deluxe, and a Gibson CS 336.
25 February 2010
Rivera Clubster Royale Top & 212 cab full demo & EQ test
We show the of wide range of tones capable of the 50watt 2 channel, powered by EL-34's Rivera Clubster Royale Top & Venus 2x12 cabinet loaded with Vintage 30's. Played by Luis Maldonado with a Fender Strat and two Zemaitis guitars. Made in the US
AC-33 Acoustic Chorus Guitar Amplifier featuring Alex Hutchings
Worlds First AA Battery-Powered Acoustic Guitar Amp!
Rich, deep, stereo sound to go — introducing the AC-33, the worlds first AA battery-powered amp made specifically for acoustic guitar. Portable yet powerful, the AC-33 provides true stereo sound, Guitar and Mic/Line channels, custom-tailored effects, anti-feedback, and a Phrase Looper. But this amp was made to go places no amp has gone before. Thanks to its battery-power capability, the AC-33 lets you take your act anywhere — into the backwoods, onto the streets, or wherever your imagination leads you.
11 February 2010
Fender Introduces New G-DEC® 3 Amp
Create, connect and configure with new generation of groundbreaking practice/recording amp, with presets and loops by top artists
Using a combination of the 10 speaker with a Shure SM7B and the stereo line outs directly to the live console, musicians such as Phil Collen, Richie Kotzen, Guthrie Trapp and others demonstrate the various tones of the G-DEC 3 in a live performance setting.

Fender introduces the next step in the ongoing evolution of its acclaimed G-DEC (Guitar Digital Entertainment Center) amp series, the G-DEC 3. Available in 30-watt and 15-watt versions, the G-DEC 3 takes an exciting leap forward in technology and content, with easy computer connectivity and with many of its 100 presets and audio performance loops created by the world's top artists and session aces.
The G-DEC 3's wealth of backing tracks consist not of generic presets and loops, but rather a stylistically diverse sonic smorgasbord of tracks created specially for Fender by top rock, blues, metal and country artists and session players. These include Eric Johnson, Charlie Benante and Frank Bello (Anthrax), Phil Collen (Def Leppard), Joe Trohman (Fall Out Boy), Brad Paisley, Dweezil Zappa, Jim "Rev. Horton Heat" Heath, Keith Urban, Hatebreed, Nils Lofgren, Gary Hoey, Crooked X, Strung Out and many others.
Consequently, the G-DEC 3 can be easily configured as an "all rock," "all metal," "all blues," "all country," etc., amp personally tailored to the user's own musical tastes.
The G-DEC 3 also includes the exclusive Fender FUSE™ software interface, which lets the amp connect to a computer as easily as a digital camera, without need for any special adaptors or hardware. Fender FUSE lets the user download and upload backing tracks, edit performance parameters and swap files with a worldwide community of players.
Other versatile G-DEC 3 features include:
Using a combination of the 10 speaker with a Shure SM7B and the stereo line outs directly to the live console, musicians such as Phil Collen, Richie Kotzen, Guthrie Trapp and others demonstrate the various tones of the G-DEC 3 in a live performance setting.

Fender introduces the next step in the ongoing evolution of its acclaimed G-DEC (Guitar Digital Entertainment Center) amp series, the G-DEC 3. Available in 30-watt and 15-watt versions, the G-DEC 3 takes an exciting leap forward in technology and content, with easy computer connectivity and with many of its 100 presets and audio performance loops created by the world's top artists and session aces.
The G-DEC 3's wealth of backing tracks consist not of generic presets and loops, but rather a stylistically diverse sonic smorgasbord of tracks created specially for Fender by top rock, blues, metal and country artists and session players. These include Eric Johnson, Charlie Benante and Frank Bello (Anthrax), Phil Collen (Def Leppard), Joe Trohman (Fall Out Boy), Brad Paisley, Dweezil Zappa, Jim "Rev. Horton Heat" Heath, Keith Urban, Hatebreed, Nils Lofgren, Gary Hoey, Crooked X, Strung Out and many others.
Consequently, the G-DEC 3 can be easily configured as an "all rock," "all metal," "all blues," "all country," etc., amp personally tailored to the user's own musical tastes.
The G-DEC 3 also includes the exclusive Fender FUSE™ software interface, which lets the amp connect to a computer as easily as a digital camera, without need for any special adaptors or hardware. Fender FUSE lets the user download and upload backing tracks, edit performance parameters and swap files with a worldwide community of players.
Other versatile G-DEC 3 features include:
- Digital amp and effects models that let the user create a personalized arsenal of guitar tones suited to every style of playing.
- Onboard mp3 and wav file storage and playback.
- Ableton® Live Lite 8 Fender Edition studio-quality recording and editing software.
- AmpliTube® Fender LE modeling software, which recreates classic Fender amp tones and delivers ultra-realistic speaker, mic and effects models.
- Multi-function SD card slot for unlimited storage of presets and audio content.
- Rugged Fender Special Design speaker (plus high-frequency tweeter on 30-watt model).
- Onboard phrase sampler with overdub and export functions.
- Onboard chromatic tuner.
08 February 2010
Rivera Clubster Royale 112
We demo the new Rivera Clubster Royale combo with a Les Paul, SG and a LSL made tele and strat. Played by Luis Maldonado.
See more at Riveratv.com and Rivera.com
06 February 2010
04 February 2010
04 January 2010
17 December 2009
Battles Speakers
15 Speakers compared Celestion vs E.V. vs Eminence vs JBL vs Jensen vs Tone Tubby
This is a comparison for ear education. We compare a Celestion Vintage 30, G12-H30, K100, M70, Seventy 80, Gold Tone, Greenback, G12T-75, Jensen Alnico 12, JBL M222, EVM12L, Tone Tubby 40/40, Tone Tubby San Rafael 25, Eminence Tonker and Eminence Swamp Thang. All speakers were used with a Rivera Venus 6 and Gibson Les Paul.
15 December 2009
02 December 2009
16 November 2009
30 October 2009
Dave Martone with VOX VT100
Join Dave Martone as he lets loose with the VOX VT100 tube-driven modeling amp!
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