Rivera Suprema Jazz Combo - USA 2012

Here is a 2012 Rivera Suprema Jazz Combo, a high-end clean amplifier designed for players who demand exceptional clarity, dynamic response, and extensive tonal shaping. Built by Paul Rivera, whose legacy includes influential work with Fender and a long history of boutique-level amplifier design, the Suprema Jazz represents one of Rivera’s most refined clean platforms, tailored specifically for jazz, studio, and high-fidelity clean applications.

This example is finished in black tolex and presents in excellent condition, remaining fully original. The Suprema Jazz is designed to deliver a wide, expressive clean foundation reminiscent of a high-headroom blackface-style amplifier, but with added refinement, control, and articulation. Build quality is exceptional throughout, with a robust cabinet construction, high-grade components, and meticulous internal layout designed for long-term reliability.

The control layout provides an unusually flexible single-channel architecture. It features both high and low gain inputs, followed by a full EQ section with Treble, Middle, Bass, and Reverb controls. Each EQ band includes additional voicing options, with pull bright on Treble and pull notch on Middle for further tonal shaping. The amp then moves into Master, Focus, and Presence controls, with a pull fat function on Focus to add warmth and low-mid density. This level of control allows for precise tailoring of clean tones, from warm and rounded comping sounds through to bright, detailed articulation.

Tonally, the Suprema Jazz delivers a smooth, highly detailed clean voice with outstanding note separation and balance across the frequency range. The low end is full but controlled, the midrange is naturally warm, and the top end remains clear and musical without harshness. It sits sonically between a classic Fender Twin-style openness and a more modern boutique jazz voicing, making it extremely versatile for complex chord work, fusion playing, and studio recording.

Condition is excellent with everything functioning as intended. A premium clean amplifier from one of the most respected names in modern boutique amp design, offering exceptional clarity, flexibility, and musical response.

Specifications: 

Year: 2012
Country: Not specified
Model: Rivera Suprema Jazz Combo
Finish: Black tolex
Power: Approx. 50 watts
Power Tubes: 6L6
Preamp Tubes: 12AX7
Inputs: High gain, Low gain
Speaker: Celestion G12T-75
Controls: Volume, treble, middle, bass, reverb, master, focus, presence
Features: Footswitch jack, extensive tone shaping, high headroom clean platform
Cabinet: Open back combo