Merry Xmas to me: Bogner Metropolis

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Nothing like starting out the fresh, new year $1300 in debt to yourself. :doh:

Well, after finding out that the Bogner Metropolis is/will be discontinued, I had the opportunity to snag this MINTY fresh one from a great shop in upstate NY. There's not a scratch on this thing. The owner of the shop told me that he got this from a Bogner dealer that closed, and the amp was sold to a collector-type who probably put 10 hours total on the amp. Then the buyer traded it back shortly after that.

I'm a Bogner fan, and the Metropolis has ALWAYS been on my "one day I'll get it" wish list. But after finding out that news, I knew it was now or never to grab this thing.

Class A. 30W. 4xEL84 tubes. Rectifier. Single channel, dual voiced inputs, 5 position rotary "Schizo" knob to adjust EQ voicing. I can't wait to bring this home and rip it up.

Now I've got all the amp tones I could really want covered, and they're all Bogner-flavored.
High Gain Hard rock and big cleans: Shiva 20th
Classic rock Marshall plexi and swampy Fender Deluxe Blues: Duende
Class A Voxy Matchless sizzle and chime: Metropolis

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I think it'll be right at home next to these guys: Oversize 212, Shiva size 112, and 20th Shiva EL34 mod.
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And my little 15W Duende: (scored this for under $1500 used, mint condition, KILLER little amp.
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Congrats man, I played a Metropolis combo once and fell in love. Best sounding combo amp I've ever played I believe.
 
Devin":2w9cm3kd said:
Congrats man, I played a Metropolis combo once and fell in love. Best sounding combo amp I've ever played I believe.
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This is good news! I bought this thing never having even played one, just hearing clips.

Now I really need to score a used, unloaded Bogner open back 212, so I can throw some alnico speakers in there.
 
there was one of these on Chrisguitars.com not sure if it's still available, but I always eyed it while browsing that site, seems like a very cool piece of gear.
congrats!
 
Neeklaus":myudobdn said:
there was one of these on Chrisguitars.com not sure if it's still available, but I always eyed it while browsing that site, seems like a very cool piece of gear.
congrats!
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That's exactly who I got it from. Excellent guy to deal with. Super nice, great service, fast shipping, packs like a pro.

I fired this thing up lastnight at band practice. First of all, like others have said, it's the LOUDEST friggin' 30 watt amp that I've ever played. Absolutely monstrous volume from the EL84s. The Schizo switch is really versatile - takes it from jangly vox, to really thick almost Orange type tones. Between the two inputs, you can really go from sweet and clean, to high gain and sizzly. Sits in the mix SO well, and is just fun to play. A totally, totally different feel from my Shiva and Duende.

A++++ amp.
 
AWESOME!!!!


Yeah man, I've bought from, sold to and traded with Chris. great guy.
 
jmgman69":1d6dqb8r said:
Bogner whore :lol: :LOL: Nice score Nick :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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I totally am... it's getting out of control.

Next stop - XTC 101B!!!!!!!!
 
RockStarNick":1h4k26sj said:
jmgman69":1h4k26sj said:
Bogner whore :lol: :LOL: Nice score Nick :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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I totally am... it's getting out of control.

Next stop - XTC 101B!!!!!!!!
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Dude they sounded really good at the amp fest,in the room that is :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 
Nick you sooo silly boy!! You gotta give a nice tone report on that little muncher@@
 
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