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Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: plexi50 on November 07, 2016, 06:53:00 am

Title: 1982 Rivera Super Champ Reverb Tank?
Post by: plexi50 on November 07, 2016, 06:53:00 am
What type reverb tank goes in a 1982 Rivera Super Champ? I know it is a 3 spring but not the number.
I have a John Mergili 12" cab the amp is now mounted in with a Weber Blue Dog 12" Alnico speaker.
Title: Re: 1982 Rivera Super Champ Reverb Tank?
Post by: sluckey on November 07, 2016, 07:01:08 am
4AB3C1B, same as all the other Fender tube driven tanks. This tank is 16-3/4" long. If your cab is too narrow use a short tank.
Title: Re: 1982 Rivera Super Champ Reverb Tank?
Post by: plexi50 on November 07, 2016, 07:29:16 am
4AB3C1B, same as all the other Fender tube driven tanks. This tank is 16-3/4" long. If your cab is too narrow use a short tank.


Thankyou Steve! My cab is a bit to small for the bigger tank.
Title: Re: 1982 Rivera Super Champ Reverb Tank?
Post by: sluckey on November 07, 2016, 08:05:09 am
Then use 8AB3C1B  or any of the other 10Ω input, 2500Ω output tanks. There are several to choose from. Tank differences mainly deal with mounting orientation and/or isolated versus non isolated input/output jacks.
Title: Re: 1982 Rivera Super Champ Reverb Tank?
Post by: plexi50 on November 07, 2016, 10:30:43 am
Then use 8AB3C1B  or any of the other 10Ω input, 2500Ω output tanks. There are several to choose from. Tank differences mainly deal with mounting orientation and/or isolated versus non isolated input/output jacks.

Just what i ordered. The 8AB3C1B. Cant wait to hear the Alnico Blue Dog 30 watt speaker.
Title: Re: 1982 Rivera Super Champ Reverb Tank?
Post by: mrobbins on April 01, 2024, 10:07:49 am
I just got one in for service, 1982 Rivera-era Super Champ, with an 8E tank, not 8A, different input impedance, and not working. Trying to identify / confirm the correct tank.  Uses a 12AT7 to drive it but a 6C10 for recovery.  Any advice greatly appreciated!