Venus 5
A 35-watt Class A 6L6 combo pairing an extra-high-gain lead channel with what Rivera calls its sweetest clean tone to date.
About this amp
A Class A, dual-6L6 combo built for players who want ultra-high lead gain that still sounds “pretty and sweet” rather than harsh, alongside a clean channel Rivera considers its best yet. Includes a Vintage-Modern switch to drop power to 15 watts for recording or practice, dual speaker jacks with an impedance selector, a line out for slaving another amp, and an active effects loop. Ships with a 3-function footswitch; also available as a head (Venus 5 Top).
Specs
| Class | Class A |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 35W (switchable to 15W via Vintage-Modern switch) |
| Power Tubes | 2x 6L6 |
| Preamp Tubes | 5x 12AX7 |
| Channels | 2, footswitchable boost on lead channel |
| Reverb | Footswitchable/assignable Accutronics spring |
| Effects Loop | Active, send/return level controls |
| Dimensions | 24"W x 12"D x 18.75"H |
| Weight | 57 lbs |
Quick answers
- How much does the Venus 5 cost?
- Rivera Amplifiers sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price.
- Is the Venus 5 still available?
- Yes. Rivera Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Venus 5?
- Rivera Amplifiers, building gear since 1976. Where it's built: Hand-built in the USA. It's listed here as a tube combo amp.