Originally Posted by: Poleratry the rivera knucklehead. Mesa has the triple rec but its too chugga chugga for me...i like it tight.

Nice call on the Rivera.

I'd also check out a Peavey 5150. I've got the combo version and love it to bits! Between the two gain options on the rythm channel, and the hot lead channel, I can't find a tone yet that I can't achieve. You also might want to look into a Splawn, Roccaforte, Bogner, and Engl.

There's an amp out there for you. You just have to be patient, do some research, and by all means, try out as many amps as you can. Happy tone hunting!