any bogner fans here?

[andergtr]

just thought i'd see who the bogner guys are in this fine forum.

i have the first ecstasy 100A and a metropolis 15-watt reverb 112 combo, as well as a straight 412 and two 112 cubes (all with V30's).

of course, there are so many incredible amps being made today. my head just spins reading about the latest stuff that keeps coming out.

thanks in advance...


john ou

[highgeer]

I have had some type of Bogner for the last 10 years. I had one of the first 100b(s), various shivas, etc. and I presently have an older 2x12 30watt Metropolis. My tastes have changed over the years, but Bogner still delivers.

Mike

[andergtr]

Originally posted by highgeer
I have had some type of Bogner for the last 10 years. I had one of the first 100b(s), various shivas, etc. and I presently have an older 2x12 30watt Metropolis. My tastes have changed over the years, but Bogner still delivers.

Mike

very cool, mike. i had two 101B's in the past and lucked out with this 100A. it's a great amp, but all of them have been incredible in their own way.

i haven't had a shiva yet, but i always dug it for its round, warm, darker tone.

the metropolis is a killer AC30-ish kinda amp. i think it would be the ultimate funk amp with a strat.


john ou

[spiral out]

i'm the proud owner of an ecstacy classic. there are other "dream amps" on the list that i hope to own someday, but i already own the one at the top of the list.

[andergtr]

Originally posted by spiral out
i'm the proud owner of an ecstacy classic. there are other "dream amps" on the list that i hope to own someday, but i already own the one at the top of the list.

cool! i heard the ecstasy classic and dug that one, as well. if my 100A were ever stolen, i'd see if reinhold could build me an ecstasy classic with a 6L6 power section.


john ou

[v-verb]

Hey John!

Belated welcome to the forum!

Cheers

Nigel

[andergtr]

Originally posted by v-verb
Hey John!

Belated welcome to the forum!

Cheers

Nigel

thanks, nigel. seems like a very cool place to be.


john ou

[Steve Snider]

Hi John,

(John's 100A is very cool.) I used to own it. Was originally purchased by Cliff Cultreri at the '93 NAMM show I believe. Great amp and one that I regret selling to this day.

I currently have two bogs- Classic and Shiva, need Uber.

I love Bogners and think that Reinhold is a genius builder. I love the amps myself.

[v-verb]

OK - I have a Bogner cube - does that count?:D

[procos]

2004 Bogner Shiva EL34 head with reverb
Bogner 4 x 12 Slant Cab
Bogner 4 x 12 Straight Cab

I have also owned 3 101B's, 2 Classics and a Bogner Shiva EL34 with reverb 1 x 12 combo.

Chuck

[scottl]

I'm an Ou fan! What's up Johnny!

Scott

[andergtr]

Originally posted by scottl
I'm an Ou fan! What's up Johnny!

Scott

hey scott!

still doing the same thing, enjoying NY. i just picked up a tyler. it's a beautiful guitar...amazing vibe and tone, and it's got its own equally cool thing going on that my andersons don't have.


john ou

[andergtr]

Originally posted by Steve Snider
Hi John,

(John's 100A is very cool.) I used to own it. Was originally purchased by Cliff Cultreri at the '93 NAMM show I believe. Great amp and one that I regret selling to this day.

I currently have two bogs- Classic and Shiva, need Uber.

I love Bogners and think that Reinhold is a genius builder. I love the amps myself.

yup, steve's owned just about everything, but he knows that this particular amp is pretty magical. i love it.


john ou

[andergtr]

v-verb and procos...

very cool! the cube is a great 112--nothing else touches it, IMHO.

lots of cool stuff on your end, procos. i gotta fill out the rest of my bogner line!


john ou

[spiral out]

Originally posted by procos
2004 Bogner Shiva EL34 head with reverb
Bogner 4 x 12 Slant Cab
Bogner 4 x 12 Straight Cab

Chuck

oh yeah-- i also have a bogner straight 412, with G12H's. i'd love to get a cube with a classic 80 for studio use.

[Steve Snider]

Originally posted by andergtr
hey scott!

still doing the same thing, enjoying NY. i just picked up a tyler. it's a beautiful guitar...amazing vibe and tone, and it's got its own equally cool thing going on that my andersons don't have.


john ou


John,

I just bought a Tyler Studio Elite Burning Water. It is the first guitar ever to kick my Anderson Hollow Drop Top out of the park. Unbelieveable guitar.

[Leonc]

Love their cabs even more than their amps!

[wolfpack]

Got a 101B & a Shiva in my amp arsenal.
Excellent !!

[Steve Snider]

Originally posted by Leonc
Love their cabs even more than their amps!


To me , the Bogner cabs are the best I have ever played. I have a 4X12, 2X12, and 1X12. Really great cabs.

[andergtr]

Originally posted by Steve Snider
John,

I just bought a Tyler Studio Elite Burning Water. It is the first guitar ever to kick my Anderson Hollow Drop Top out of the park. Unbelieveable guitar.

that's cool. i know you had that anderson forever. i think anderson makes a great guitar, and they are still number one in my book, but jim tyler makes a killer instrument, and it's very different from what tom does. it's equally as cool, in a different way.

now i gotta add a suhr! :)


john ou

[andergtr]

Originally posted by Steve Snider
To me , the Bogner cabs are the best I have ever played. I have a 4X12, 2X12, and 1X12. Really great cabs.

i agree. i love their cabs and couldn't see playing anything else!


john ou

[Gary Shetler]

I run my EL34 Shiva through a Bogner 4x10 cab ... ya don't hear much about 'em, but they really let the Shiva breathe!

It's a great match ....

:dude

[Steve Snider]

Originally posted by andergtr
that's cool. i know you had that anderson forever. i think anderson makes a great guitar, and they are still number one in my book, but jim tyler makes a killer instrument, and it's very different from what tom does. it's equally as cool, in a different way.

now i gotta add a suhr! :)


john ou


The Anderson I own still may be top dog(time will tell) but I think the Tyler and Suhr I have are equal and all offer their own awesome vibe. Good to have one of each. The Tyler is a very special guitar in my book.

[andergtr]

Originally posted by Steve Snider
The Anderson I own still may be top dog(time will tell) but I think the Tyler and Suhr I have are equal and all offer their own awesome vibe. Good to have one of each. The Tyler is a very special guitar in my book.

yeah, i agree, steve. lots of guys think of them as being the same thing, but they aren't. each guy does his thing really well, and it's worth it to have one of everything! :)


john ou

[Scott Peterson]

I am not on the Bogner train now; but I have owned 3 Shiva heads, an Ecstasy Classic head, straight 412 and the big 212.

I ran Bogner for about 2-1/2 years and enjoyed every second of it.

The Shiva fits me like a glove; just on a different path now. Perhaps someday.... :D

[Blue410]

Lotsa other stuff, but...............

Also love my Bogners:

XTC Classic
Metropolis 30 1x12
Open Back 2x12 (Classic 80+Vintage 30)
1x12 Cubes (Classic 80s for me thank you)

-George

[yotamusic]

Hey John,
I got an el34 non reverb shiva head.
run it with marshall 1960 ax 4x12 cab, or with 1936 2x12 cab.
this amp ROCKS!:dude

Yotam

[sws1]

Shiva EL-34 Combo w/ Reverb
Ecstasy Classic
Big 2x12

[andergtr]

lots of bogner folk here. i feel so at home! :)


john ou

[bullfrogblues]

Shiva EL34/reverb owner here. Started out as a 112 combo, now a head with 2-Avatar 212 cabinets. Does everything I need.

Allan.

[yotamusic]

Originally posted by andergtr
lots of bogner folk here. i feel so at home! :)


john ou

BTW, I so the pic's of you'r new Tyler.
Wow!, That guitar look's amazing, like it's alive....
:dude

Yotam

[Fred McMurray]

Props to the Bogs. Many time Shiva player, not owner (as the stable is shrinking). My fave is the EL34 head sans 'verb, methinks. NICE sounding cabs, too!

[JBPlanck]

In love with my 1996 XTC 101b and Bogner 2x12. It is the amp for me.

Like the old TV add where the guy is clicking web links and reaches a page that says "You've reached the end of the internet", I've reached the end of my tone quest - Bogner.

[Bob Savage]

Originally posted by andergtr
just thought i'd see who the bogner guys are in this fine forum.

i have the first ecstasy 100A and a metropolis 15-watt reverb 112 combo, as well as a straight 412 and two 112 cubes (all with V30's).

of course, there are so many incredible amps being made today. my head just spins reading about the latest stuff that keeps coming out.

thanks in advance...


john ou

Hey John, are you still digging the metro?

Yep, Bogner fan here!

[Bob Savage]

After reading through the thread, I guess I should post what I have.

Bogner Überschall
Bogner Shiva
Bogner Überkabinet
Bogner 4x12 w/G12H-30's
Bogner OS 2x12 with greenbacks

My Shiva is extra purdy. :)

http://members.cox.net/bsavage/images/shiva_and_cab2.jpg

[Berlin Chris]

wow, that Paisley Shiva stack is simply amazing!!! :dude
.
.
.
.

I am playing through a Shiva plus big 2x12 and a Caveman, my favourite amp to date...

[TNJ]

I've owned a Shiva EL34 w/ verb combo.
And a Shiva EL34 w/verb head/Bogner Cube cab with a V30.
Loved 'em both!
I think Bogner rules, especially in the channel switcher dept.!
I'll probably own another someday.
S.
j

edit- I DO own another...someday is today! :D
Bogner Metropolis 30 watt 212 combo. A bit heavy to carry, but so rewarding on the gig! One that will never depart from Chez Jato (along with my Two Rock Custom).
Thanks HighGeer!
:cool:

[andergtr]

Originally posted by yotamusic
BTW, I so the pic's of you'r new Tyler.
Wow!, That guitar look's amazing, like it's alive....
:dude

Yotam

yotam:

yeah, it's just amazing. i'm counting down the hours till i get to go home and play it some more!


john ou

[Ken]

Shiva EL34 head with the big Bogner 2x12 cab which I made into an open backed cab.

[andergtr]

Originally posted by Bob Savage
Hey John, are you still digging the metro?

Yep, Bogner fan here!

hey bob:

yeah, i love the metro. it would be THE perfect funk amp. i can't wait to start gigging with that one around NYC.


john ou

[Play by Tone]

Heres mine, '00-01 6L6 verb Shiva:

http://www.joshallman.com/gear/bogner061204.jpg

And the pedalboard that goes with it:

http://www.joshallman.com/gear/joshapb063004.jpg

And a link to a page that detailed it:

My Rig (http://musictoyz.infopop.cc/eve/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=6476029571&f=4066066091&m=5871024701)

Unfortunately I'm going down a different path so the rig could be yours! It will be going up for sale...

BTW, it started as a 2x12 combo with reverb, now its a head and 2x12 big closed back cab. I love it. Awesome amp.

[NAV1147]

Hey Guys

I started with a modified Fish and graduated to the 100A and 100B. I had my 100B modified to a Classic. I owned the Shiva 6l6 1x12. I have 2 Bogner 2 x12's. I have a Shiva EL 34 head and a Uberschall on order. I havent owned a amp from another company in ten years.

The Bogner Classic through a TC 2290 is a beautifull thing.

Robert

[sws1]

BTW

Anyone interested in buying an original Fish Pre-amp should check out Bogner's website.

http://www.bogneramplification.com

Check 'For Sale'.

Owned by Queensryche guitarist.

[slipbeer]

Add another 15 watt reverb Metro to the list.

Yup, it gets funky but it does all sorts of other stuff really well too.

I've used it for some great greasy slide stuff too.

I've actually been contemplating trying to find a 30 watter too, maybe with 4 10's.

[Bartok55]

And yet another Metropolis!

30 watt 1-12 combo.

[MikeyG]

I'm hunting for an XTC Classic right now, if anyone knows of one for sale.....

[PUMAMAN]

Another happy Shiva owner here. Everytime I think about another amp there's compromises to what the Shiva does.
For me it will be a tough amp to top.


Kevin

[cg]

Hey John!

Good to hear from you.

Chance

[Brian H]

I've had so many....but the Shiva is still my favorite.
I'm putting away the Opal, and bringing out the Shiva head for live gigs again.
Also have another 6L6 XTC head on the way.
Give me a buzz sometime John, we'll catch up.

[andergtr]

Originally posted by Chance Garrity
Hey John!

Good to hear from you.

Chance

chance:

good to see you here. long time no talk. i see you are going back to a les paul and a good boutique strat along with some nice boutique amps.

here are some pics of my rig:

http://community.webshots.com/album/132507024TJfIvI

there are some more photos which webshots has not yet uploaded, but i'm hearing that their uploads take forever now. i also picked up a new tyler studio elite HD that i just received yesterday. go here for pics:

http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?showSlide=true&Uc=ersevf1.7pvowgtl&Uy=ht4po1&Ux=0


john ou

[andergtr]

Originally posted by Brian H
I've had so many....but the Shiva is still my favorite.
I'm putting away the Opal, and bringing out the Shiva head for live gigs again.
Also have another 6L6 XTC head on the way.
Give me a buzz sometime John, we'll catch up.

brian:

good to see you on the board, too!

i picked up a tyler to go with my two andersons. i got another anderson coming in december--a hollow T classic contoured in a sparkle amber!


john ou

[cg]

Originally posted by andergtr
chance:

good to see you here. long time no talk. i see you are going back to a les paul and a good boutique strat along with some nice boutique amps.

here are some pics of my rig:

http://community.webshots.com/album/132507024TJfIvI

there are some more photos which webshots has not yet uploaded, but i'm hearing that their uploads take forever now. i also picked up a new tyler studio elite HD that i just received yesterday. go here for pics:

http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?showSlide=true&Uc=ersevf1.7pvowgtl&Uy=ht4po1&Ux=0




john ou

Cool pics! When did you move to NY? How do you like it?

[Slaphappy]

Originally posted by andergtr
chance:

good to see you here. long time no talk. i see you are going back to a les paul and a good boutique strat along with some nice boutique amps.

here are some pics of my rig:

http://community.webshots.com/album/132507024TJfIvI

there are some more photos which webshots has not yet uploaded, but i'm hearing that their uploads take forever now. i also picked up a new tyler studio elite HD that i just received yesterday. go here for pics:

http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?showSlide=true&Uc=ersevf1.7pvowgtl&Uy=ht4po1&Ux=0


john ou

Wow nice rig :AOK

[Probos]

Originally posted by Ken
Shiva EL34 head with the big Bogner 2x12 cab which I made into an open backed cab.

Same here, Shiva EL34 non-reverb head and oversized Bogner 2x12 (closed back) owner. I've considered selling/trading it a few times but I just can't bring myself to do it,....if you give it time the Shiva will "grow" on you.

Long time no hear from John, welcome.

[andergtr]

Originally posted by Chance Garrity
Cool pics! When did you move to NY? How do you like it?

chance:

i moved to NY six months ago and love it. i basically got an offer i couldn't refuse, and it's been amazing.

here are some updated photos of the full rig. go towards the end of the pics to see the most recent stuff:

http://community.webshots.com/album/132507024TJfIvI


john ou

[Gary Shetler]

I had my Shiva combo (EL-34 w/reverb) for over two years. I decided it was just too heavy, so I traded it to a buddy. I missed it so much that I bought a Shiva head and a pair of Cubes within a WEEK !!!

Then, a Forum member was selling a Bogner 4x10 cab (didn't even know they made one), so I bought it.

I learned my lesson, and I don't think I'll let this one go any time soon ......

:D

[andergtr]

Originally posted by Probos
Same here, Shiva EL34 non-reverb head and oversized Bogner 2x12 (closed back) owner. I've considered selling/trading it a few times but I just can't bring myself to do it,....if you give it time the Shiva will "grow" on you.

Long time no hear from John, welcome.

thanks. i've been hanging over at the hugesracksinc.com forum, and that's a cool place, as well.


john ou

[Randy]

Originally posted by andergtr
thanks. i've been hanging over at the hugesracksinc.com forum, and that's a cool place, as well.


john ou

Is HRI still alive? Are they coming back do you know?

[carlygtr56]

Originally posted by Randy
Is HRI still alive? Are they coming back do you know?



http://www.hugeracksinc.com/board/viewforum.php?f=1

[Randy]

Originally posted by carlygtr56
http://www.hugeracksinc.com/board/viewforum.php?f=1

Thanks Carl!

[wyldefan]

Here are my two XTC's.


http://216.46.248.210/pixt/tkrueger/dsc00890.jpg

[PhilcoFord]

Count me in. Old white-chassis XTC 101b + oversized 2x12 cab.

[andergtr]

nice stuff, guys!


john ou

[Urkoman]

Hey John! Nice to see you here!
On the Bogner question, i have a fish preamp, and will have an xtacy or shiva in a future. Bogners are the amps that sound nearer to the tone that is on my head. :dude

[Vlad]

Got a Bogner XTC Classic...

Absolutely killer amp...

[lhallam]

Dig my Bogner Shiva EL34 combo with reverb because it sounds good no matter what you dial in and can do singing OD at bedroom volume.

[nashvillerocker]

I have a bogner XTC 101b head and love it.

I had a problem with the relays poping when I used the foot controller but Bogner told me how to fix the problem I had my tech Todd Sharp do it. Bogner told us to put a 2.2 megaohm resistor on Clean boost relay and todd put (4) 10uf/35v Radial caps on certian Relays. No more poping silent switching didn't hurt the tone at all. I also ask Bogner if this would Void the lifetime warranty they said no.

I love this head just killer tones and has it's own voice.

I can get Holdsworth, Clapton, Dan Huff, Jay Gradon, Hendrix, Jeff beck, Mark Knopfler and get Robben ford thing and carlton thing not exact you know the XTC is more Marshall thing.


I have a Bradshaw rack and was looking for a head that had the horse power for it I tried alot of heads but for my style and tones I need the Bogner XTC fit the bill. And is the loudest amp I have ever owned which is a good thing I love a amp with lost of head room. :dude

If you live in nashville,TN or are in town needing your amp repaired Todd Sharp is killer!
http://www.amprepair.com

[watupchreese]

hey mikey g,

if you are still interested in buying an xtc i am selling my gear. i have an xtc 101b in excellent condition i would even say mint condition, and i also have a 4x12 straight cab v30s, and an oversized 2x12 v30s both bogner. they all come with tuki covers

let me know if you are interested.

or if anyone else is interested also


thanks,

chris

[RSRD]

I've been extremely pleased with my EL34 w/ reverb Shiva. Though I may eventually switch to the non verb head. It really shined in the studio too! Gets great tone thru both channels and with my recent Anderson Cobra purchase I have been putting her thru some long noodling sessions! I'll have to look into the Bogner cabs. I am currently playing thru a THD 2X12 and a Marshall 4x12 with 75s. If anyone in the DC area is selling their Bogner cab give me a hollar!

Thomas

[watupchreese]

hey big country,

i am selling my bogner 4x12 straight cab, you wanna buy it

chris

[JDJ]

Shiva 6L6 Reverb 212 combo. :D

[Shawn Lutz]

Oh yeah,

Bogner Slant 4x12 with V30' is what I have right now.

I really like the XTC and Shiva heads and eventually will end up there. Since in my mind those are the creme de le creme I'm going through other stuff like Mesa, VHT, Soldano but I have the feeling I'm gonna end up with a 101b. I have a problem in that even if I only like one trait of gear, I keep it. I don't move stuff around like some folks, I get it and if I like it I keep it. Also even though I can afford what I want I still have to justify it as I'm not a giging musician anymore. I also always think to myself "what else could I get for the price of the Shiva head" My last thing was a VHT 50CL head and a Bogner 4x12 so a 1/2 stack vs a head and the 1/2 stack won :D But the voice in the back of my head is now telling me that since I have a Bogner cab, may as well get a matching head for it :D :D

[watupchreese]

hey shawn,

if you are looking for an xtc 101b head with the metal grill front and back, im selling mine. it is in excellent condition no tears or scuffs, and i just retubed and rebiased it, tubes are gt svetlanas el34's and i also put all new preamp tubes in it gt mullards these sound sweet, kind of expensive but sweet ($25 per) and there is 8 preamp tubes total i think.

if you are interested drop me a line

thanks

chris
watupchreese@hawaii.rr.com

[TNJ]

Well,
here we go again... :D
I picked up a Bogner Metropolis 30W 212 w/ verb combo from our own HighGeer this past friday night. Me being me...I took it staight to the club for a gig with our funk fusion quartet. Alot of amp here...30watts, and weighs a bit. ;) But, wow...that tone!!! :cool:
With my Baker RF, and my Suhr Classic...c'est magnifique!
Thanks Mike!
S.
j

[highgeer]

I'm glad you are enjoying it, Steve. I will forever be a BIG bogner fan.

Mike

[NAV1147]

Hello

im just updating my post on page three. since then Ive aquired a 15 watt 1X12 Metropolis and a Uberschall that I just picked up last thursday. both amps are amazing.

thanx

Robert

[Urkoman]

An XTC 101B with metal grill here...i love it. Completely

[watupchreese]

just updating my earlier post

i am still trying to sell my bogner 101b head and bogner 4x12 straight cab loaded with v30's. i am asking $2600 for both the head and cab.

is this too much to ask, i bought it for way more and the amp is practically brand new because it stays indoors and covered most of the time (only uncovered when played), plus i just retubed it with (4)GT EL34-R2 (power tubes), and (6)GT 12AX7M (preamp tubes), these are the new mullard reissues from Groove tube, really sweet sounding tube. All this and the amp and cab is in excellent condition, ie, no tears, rips, dents, stains what so ever on the head or cab. pics posted at bottome of post

any takers can either post a reply here or drop me a line at:

watupchreese@hawaii.rr.com

sorry tried to post pics but i don't know how if someone can help i can post the pics

thanks,
chris
watupchreese@hawaii.rr.com

[infragreen]

Shiva head with a 2-12 open back. Love it. I'm actually thinking about getting a Uberkab for it. I tried it on one and it really made it growl. The clean wasn't the same as the open back, but still pretty cool in its own way. Awesome bass response. I want to get a Barber Tone Press for it also. Anybody else try a Tone press on their Shiva?

[robbieboyette]

Ecstasy Classic Head and Bogner 4X12 cab loaded with Greenbacks. Have a Duende on reserve as soon as they ship in March. Been playing since I was 8 years old in 1969. Been playing pro since 1978.
And my Bogner Ecstasy has opened a whole new world of tone for me.

[TNJ]

Well,
The Metropolis is gone (up to Canada), and now I have a Shiva EL34 head w/verb, with 212 cab coming soon from a NYC GP brother.
Practiced yesterday with the rock band...PRS Cu24 20th annie, the usual Boss ME50, and used a Tone King 212 open back cab. The results...spectacular!

Confirmed Bogner freak here...oh, the Metro was/is a killer amp, just too big and heavy.
S>
j

[grism]

Big Bogner fan here as well. I've owned and sold a 101b, a XTC classic and all I have right now to keep me in the Bogner club is a OS 2x12. I love the XTC classic for what it does but I just need something different and heavier sounding for right now. I do miss my XTC classic and I WILL own another one day!

On the radar for me is a Bogner 4x12 and an Uberschall. Wife is trying to jam my radar signal though....

[frankencat]

Shiva Head 6L6/verb and Marshall 1936 JCM800 cab (V30/CL80). My main gigging amp.

[Killcrop]

I got my first Bogner in '98. It was a 6l6 Shiva and it was one of the best amps I ever owned. I had Bogner Mod a 74 100W Marshall with the Blue channel. That was cool but jet engine loud.

Had a couple of Shivas since then, an XTC Classic, 2 different 4x12's and a 2x12.

The guys at Bogner are all first class dudes. I'm getting some serious vibes on that Duende. God help me if I play one.

[Steve Snider]

Bogner lover. Currently own an Uberschall blue revision that is a great amp. Have owned the 100s, 101s, Classics, Shivas and have never played a Bogner I did not like. Some guys definitely don't like them but I am a fan of Reinhold's voicing. Great stuff in my opinion.

[thegame]

Bogner lover. Currently own an Uberschall blue revision that is a great amp. Have owned the 100s, 101s, Classics, Shivas and have never played a Bogner I did not like. Some guys definitely don't like them but I am a fan of Reinhold's voicing. Great stuff in my opinion.

Steve, you like the Uber blue revision more than the older ones? More articulate? A little Marshallier perhaps?
thanks

[Steve Snider]

Steve, you like the Uber blue revision more than the older ones? More articulate? A little Marshallier perhaps?
thanks


Yes on both counts. I also loaded mine with 80s chinese pre's and it sounds awesome. Another cool trick is to put a 5751 in V1.

[the_Chris]

It's amazing to see this many Bogner fans here. It seems with all the other hot topic amps out there that Bogners would be forgotten, but it seems like Bogner still has a cult following.

I think one of the best purchases I have ever made was a Bogner EL-34 head w/ reverb. I've owned amps that people said were "better" than the Bogner and was completely disappointed (*cough* Bad Cat Hot Cat *cough*). I wish I had played one of these earlier, as it fits the style of music I do perfectly (melodic acoustic/electric rock).

I love my red Shiva EL-34 head, but now I need an OS red 2x12 to match it (the black Shiva 2x12 is cool, but I've already seen in this thread just how badass a red Bogner halfstack can look ;) ).

Bogners have such a unique tone. The cleans are something that take some time getting adjusted to after playing Vox and Fenders, but it is fantastic in its own way. The overdrive is just so huge sounding... it sends chills down my spine every time. It's got that perfect mix of compression, crunch and gain with all the articulation you would expect from a highend amp.

[Plan9FOS]

Bogner heaven ...

3 Shiva EL34 Reverbs
2 XTC 101bs

All sold to finance my last car :(

However, I am restocked with a Shiva EL34 non-reverb, and once again the crunch has returned to my neck of the woods. :BEER

[hw2nw]

had a bogner shiva EL-34 w/ reverb, and a matching 4x12 cab


awesome awesome amp. Just a tad dark on the OD channel, and with my ever-changing taste, I was displeased with only being able to get one tone out of it. But it was a good tone. Maybe someday I'll get another. In the meantime, I'll check out the Metropolis. I miss EL-84s.

[infragreen]

Anybody out there done some serious mods to their Shiva's? I live in Minneapolis. Savage Audio is here, which, you might know, makes some pretty serious stuff themselves. I had talked to them about maybe doing a mod to increase the gain, and the boost volume. They said that could probably be done. I'm going to try a Barber Tone Press first. All I want is a little more of a lead thing happening with it. More sustain and fluidness if you will. I don't think I absolutely have to get more gain to make this happen. We'll see. Any input would be great.

[avenerjimmie]

Bogner does a boost mod. Dunno if it'll get you what you want in a lead tone. You should call them. They are great, great people to talk to.

I used to think the Shiva was a pretty dark amp. Now I think differently. i guess the character of it still leans a little darker, but that presence knob does more than any presence knob I've ever used. I get quite a bright tone out of it w/ my SG, but I guess "bright" is very subjective.

[Plan9FOS]

Anybody out there done some serious mods to their Shiva's? I live in Minneapolis. Savage Audio is here, which, you might know, makes some pretty serious stuff themselves. I had talked to them about maybe doing a mod to increase the gain, and the boost volume. They said that could probably be done. I'm going to try a Barber Tone Press first. All I want is a little more of a lead thing happening with it. More sustain and fluidness if you will. I don't think I absolutely have to get more gain to make this happen. We'll see. Any input would be great.

I have the boost mod ... I need to be able to control my lead volume .. I play in bands that don't mic the guitars ... so it was something I had to have. The volume knob of the boost is related to the master volume, in that it will go up and down with that setting too. But you can get screaming loud lead sounds and it makes the amp function like it has 3 channels.

I don't know how lead players could do without this ... I play on the gain channel a lot, and there is no way you can jump that much in volume for a killer lead by just turning your volume knob. Pedals just add gain, not much volume. The boost mod is volume increase, not gain increase... you still get more gain like the normal boost would add, but the mod is for controling the volume of that boost.

Highly, highly recommended ...

[infragreen]

I've heard of the volume knob boost Bogner does. The Barber Tone Press is supposed give you volume and sustain. I should be getting it today as they just came in. I will let you know how it works. I may consider that mod if the Barber doesn't quite do it for me. Thanx!

[daneswede1]

I had a Bogner 101b on loan for a couple months that had a Classic mod done to it to make it a Ecstacy Classic. I used my TC Electronic G Force through it and dialed in the G Force through the SWeries loop. I used 2x12 1980s Marshall combo 12" speakers which were G12T75s. Wired at 8 ohms which in turn gave the amp some of that damping factpor wehich in turn gave the amp a looser and more resonant tone. That and the fact I was using G12T75s I got the amp to sound almost excatly like my 1981 Marshall JCM800/Klon/Ubercab setup. It was a bit more chewy and more consistent. Marshal lstil lhas something I cant explain. Something very special that I have alwayus loved.

I was close to buying the Ecstacy classic off of my Friend and then I heard the new Hand Wired Plexi by Marshall which is based off of a speciafic 1969 circuit .OH MY GO~!!!!It blew my wd. I bought it YESTERDAY and its on its way. I am going to run it with either the Matching hand wired cab with G12H30s which got very rave reviews on Legendarytones.com and HC as well as the Marshall Hand Wired plexi which got all 10s across the board many times over. I used a Vlavedriver and jumped the channels on a buddies of mine and it was THEE most amazing tone I have ever heard. It will go well with my 1981 Marshall JCM800/Klon/Ubercab and TC G Force which I run into the JCM800s tube buffered fx loop.

My next amp will probably be the Ecstacy however anyway and ill have the three.

[flyangus]

101B metal grill, Uber and 2 Bogner 4x12's.:BEER

Just been playing my 101B this afternoon on the Red Channel. Just with the guitars volume control it's amazing the range of tones and dynamics that can be had. With the volume rolled down there is a fantastic, dynamic and gritty mild overdrive with great feel and expressiveness, roll the volume up and the amp really sings with loads of fat harmonics and the perfect amount of sag - perfect for saturated high gain lead. Pinch harmonics are a breeze too.

I think I had owned a Herbert longer than anyone else (2 1/2 years+), and the longer I have the 101B the more pleased I am that I sold it for the Bogner.

[shblay]

Got a Shiva 6L6 and a 2x12. Great stuff. I'm very interested in that new Duende coming out. Or possibly a Metro.

[bluessyndicate]

Nice to see lot's of Bogner love...hopefully all you guys know about the Bogner users group, on Yahoo Groups. If not, please join up. We have a steadily growing group of Bogner enthusiasts.

The link in down below in my signature.

Scott....

[reformathard]

i have had an uberschall for about a year now and i love it. im about to get an uberkab to match it!

[keano]

Is the XTC 101b tone voicnig that dark? Can it get bright? And do any of you have clips. I know theres clips on Bogner site but would nice to hear something else? Curous to hear blue channel ramped up and red channel dimed to blusey and cleans?

[se7en]

bump for information about previous post

[cheesey]

I just got an EL 34 shiva and Avatar 2x12 open back w/ hellatone 60's.
Like it alot! Any Shiva owners like to share their gain channel settings?

[picnic]

I'm very lateto the party. I just got a Metropolis 15. I stumbled upon it in Florida in a store where it had been for a long time. It has some minor issues, but I think they can be resolved. It's moving into #1 position in the amp harem.

How is Bogner's service work? He seems to get a lot of love around here.

[Last Nerve]

I sold my 6L6 NK Shiva 1x12 combo to pick up a Duende combo (living in a townhouse now).
I just scored a new job, so I'm going to call around and place a special order on a new 6L6 1x12! :D

[se7en]

Can the Bogner XTC get brighter tones by cranking the presence and flipping a bright switch, or is pretty much voiced around darker tones?

[Lution]

My 101B can get pretty bright with the right speakers. I have a 2x12 with a V30/G12H30 combo and with it I have to turn down my treble and presence to keep it from getting too bright..... so yeah.

[se7en]

Kool. I was thinking about getting an XTC 101B and have the same speaker combo you mentioned in an Avatar Premier Vintage 212, except they are Hellatones. I am currently playing a Soldano SLO and would like to add another amp. Most of the recordings I've heard of the XTC sound kinda dark, but I love the tone. Have you played an SLO? I don't have any Bogner dealers in the area, so I have to go on sound samples and reccomendations.

[Lution]

Kool. I was thinking about getting an XTC 101B and have the same speaker combo you mentioned in an Avatar Premier Vintage 212, except they are Hellatones. I am currently playing a Soldano SLO and would like to add another amp. Most of the recordings I've heard of the XTC sound kinda dark, but I love the tone. Have you played an SLO? I don't have any Bogner dealers in the area, so I have to go on sound samples and reccomendations.

Be careful if you do with that cab, it might blow that g12h30 if you run it hard. For that reason I have an Avatar Vintage 2x12 with 2 Hellatone 60s coming in this week. THat way I can run full power and not have to worry about blowing speakers!


I have not played a SLO. There are sound clips comparing the XTC, SLO, and Rectumfryer here. They same to be a very accurate representation from those who've played all three.

[se7en]

Be careful if you do with that cab, it might blow that g12h30 if you run it hard. For that reason I have an Avatar Vintage 2x12 with 2 Hellatone 60s coming in this week. THat way I can run full power and not have to worry about blowing speakers!


I have not played a SLO. There are sound clips comparing the XTC, SLO, and Rectumfryer here. They same to be a very accurate representation from those who've played all three.

Yeah, I never run the amp that loud where it could blow the speaker. 2 or 3 is plenty loud for most of my needs. I like the added low mids of the G12h30 (the SLO specializes in high mids). I've heard that clip comparison you were talking about of those 3 amps and guessed right. I really want to like the Bogner, it just always sounds congested and distant...not sure if this is just how it's EQ'ed or what. I do like the rich, liquidy sound and nice harmonic overtones, though.

[Lution]

Yeah, I never run the amp that loud where it could blow the speaker. 2 or 3 is plenty loud for most of my needs. I like the added low mids of the G12h30 (the SLO specializes in high mids). I've heard that clip comparison you were talking about of those 3 amps and guessed right. I really want to like the Bogner, it just always sounds congested and distant...not sure if this is just how it's EQ'ed or what. I do like the rich, liquidy sound and nice harmonic overtones, though.

It's the low-mids on the XTC that really did it for me. Thats the secret to a nice woody organic tone, which was what I was looking for, and it's overall smoothness helps my legato technique out a ton.

[picnic]

My tech found the problem with my Metropolis pretty quickly. A preamp pin wasn't getting tight with the receiving socket. He pinched it tighter and the amp has been working fine since. He also put in some new JJ's in the preamp side.

The amp has got the fat el84 tones I like, enough juice to keep up with the bands I play with and a wide variety of tones to cover all of what I need.

I was late to the Bogner party. Almost had a 6L6 Shiva from here last year, but the deal fell through. I'm glad I found this amp.

[joolzriff]

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man o man....been through 20 heads in 12 months and this is the daddy