Bogner Helios

[PBGas]

I got to try one of these out today along with the Mesa JP-2C and a Friedman Browneye 100.

Needless to say, I loved the Helios the best of the bunch! Sounded fabulous!

 

[BlackRose]

Would love to try one, but cant afford brand new right now.
Used is the only option.
My concern is from all the issues I keep reading about, 1st was the transformer hum, next was the effects loop noise, then I've been told it will pick up radio stations depending on your house power.

 

[flimz]

Would love to try one, but cant afford brand new right now.
Used is the only option.
My concern is from all the issues I keep reading about, 1st was the transformer hum, next was the effects loop noise, then I've been told it will pick up radio stations depending on your house power.

I gig a Helios 100. The transformer hum is so minimal its a non-issue.
As far as the FX loop, I solved the noise issue by putting an AT7 in that slot. Totally silent now.
Ive never picked up any radio stations, anywhere. Either at home or on a gig.

 

[Deleted member 13074]

No issues with the Helios and not heard of any users having any.
'Tis perfect.

 

[tonedog]

Had mine (100 watt) since they came out. Love it!

 

[tubortski]

I can't stop this obsessing. Any you guys tracked with it and have a cool song to share? The solo stuff is fine, I'd like to hear some rock/hard rock riffs.

 

[glassjaw7]

Shot out a Helios with my XTC Classic. The Helios is pure, raw Marshall grunt with a touch of the Bogner thing thrown in. Back to back through the same Bogner OS212, the Classic sounds very similar but bit like a refined/polished recording of the Helios with a better clean.

 

[jthair1]

I wish they carried that in a store here in NYC but no one does.