Bogner Ecstasy Comparison: 104BV vs. Pandora

[mwc]

In depth comparison of 104BV vs. Pandora

Details:

• Amp 1: Bogner Ecstasy 104BV (KT88 140W) with gain mod switch (only on red mode), depth mod (enhanced low end / low mids on Left Position Depth)
• Amp 2: Bogner Pandora (EL34)
• Cab: Mesa OS (V30s) IR, amps through Fryette Power Load IR
• Guitar: PRS Tremonti (Drop C#)
• Comparing only Red/Blue Channels

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[TheGreatGreen]

They're both awesome sounding amps. Very close.

I think the Pandora just barely comes out on top here for me, and honestly not even because of the tones, which while not identical are both excellent. But the workflow and options on the Pandora seem better to me, like how it has a Presence control on the front, plus a Presence frequency switch, and a Depth knob (also on the front panel) instead of a switch.

Does Bogner still make the Pandora now that the 101B has been discontinued?

 

[mwc]

They're both awesome sounding amps. Very close.

I think the Pandora just comes out on top here for me, and honestly not even because of the tones, which while not identical are both excellent. But the workflow and options on the Pandora seem better to me, like how it has a Presence control on the front, plus a Presence frequency switch, and a Depth knob (also on the front panel) instead of a switch.

Does Bogner still make the Pandora now that the 101B has been discontinued?

From what I understand the Pandora has been completely discontinued. It was always a direct order only amp and the 104BV / GV has replaced all Ecstasys.