NAD....Bogner 20th Anniversary XTC!

[jlbaxe]

HNAD!

Im with ya awesome amp and killed all my amp gas also. Amazing what Bogner got out of 6L6 tubes.

 

[spirit7]

HNAD!

Im with ya awesome amp and killed all my amp gas also. Amazing what Bogner got out of 6L6 tubes.

Indeed. It's phenomenal. What are your favourite settings? I haven't even started messing around with the excursion switches yet!

-C

 

[jlbaxe]

I will have to check when i get around it tonight. I use the gain knob on ch 1 as Vol and turn the Vol knob up to 3 o'clock. Helps keep it really fendery clean.

 

[spirit7]

I will have to check when i get around it tonight. I use the gain knob on ch 1 as Vol and turn the Vol knob up to 3 o'clock. Helps keep it really fendery clean.

Please do. ALL HAIL BOGNER!

-C

 

[Ventura]

So stoked for ya... Blue is off the hook. Red? Even hairier.

Did you go with a Class A/AB switch at all?

Enjoy - there's a lot of tonality this head offers - between the power modes, the new/old, vintage/modern, excursion, everything - SO many tweaks on this amp... I also love the fact it stays true to the EQ as you ramp up the volume. It really is outstanding. I too am interested in hearing an EL34 versus 6L6 platform comparo. When I bought mine, I just felt with my past experiences with 6L6 amps, I'd be better off with EL34s. I'm not at all displeased with the choice, but then, I I always think - "hey, they made this head with 6L6 as the original circuit...hmmmmmm...".

Whatever, play and play some more. That's what it's all about

 

[RSRD]

Happy new amp day- week and YEAR. you are going to be in tonal heaven for a long time! Welcome to the Bogner family

 

[spirit7]

So stoked for ya... Blue is off the hook. Red? Even hairier.

Did you go with a Class A/AB switch at all?

Enjoy - there's a lot of tonality this head offers - between the power modes, the new/old, vintage/modern, excursion, everything - SO many tweaks on this amp... I also love the fact it stays true to the EQ as you ramp up the volume. It really is outstanding. I too am interested in hearing an EL34 versus 6L6 platform comparo. When I bought mine, I just felt with my past experiences with 6L6 amps, I'd be better off with EL34s. I'm not at all displeased with the choice, but then, I I always think - "hey, they made this head with 6L6 as the original circuit...hmmmmmm...".

Whatever, play and play some more. That's what it's all about

In all honesty, if I'd got a ridiculously smokin' deal on the EL34 version I'd have gone for that (just because I'm more of an EL34 guy). However, I have to say I'm shocked at how midrange-y, crunchy and growly this amp sounds with 6L6s - totally off the charts in every way. I'll try to record some clips over the weekend

Now, the question is...will it or the Herbert get more playing time? I suspect the Herbert will remain my #1, but its supremacy is no longer total!

-C

 

[spirit7]

Happy new amp day- week and YEAR. you are going to be in tonal heaven for a long time! Welcome to the Bogner family

Cheers mate!!! This amp is UNBELIEVABLE.

-C

 

[thegame]

Congrats ! I briefly tried out a 20th XTC a few weeks ago. I could have sworn it was loaded with El34s, but when I peeked behind it was 6L6s. I liked it alot though I wish I could have turned it up more to tighten up the low end. Most Bogners come alive turned up a bit.

 

[glassjaw7]

Sum' bitch! Congrats, that's a dream-amp right there, sir!

 

[Matt7]

Congrats!!! Clips please

 

[GtarLover]

So stoked for ya... Blue is off the hook. Red? Even hairier.

Did you go with a Class A/AB switch at all?

Enjoy - there's a lot of tonality this head offers - between the power modes, the new/old, vintage/modern, excursion, everything - SO many tweaks on this amp... I also love the fact it stays true to the EQ as you ramp up the volume. It really is outstanding. I too am interested in hearing an EL34 versus 6L6 platform comparo. When I bought mine, I just felt with my past experiences with 6L6 amps, I'd be better off with EL34s. I'm not at all displeased with the choice, but then, I I always think - "hey, they made this head with 6L6 as the original circuit...hmmmmmm...".

Whatever, play and play some more. That's what it's all about

In all honesty, if I'd got a ridiculously smokin' deal on the EL34 version I'd have gone for that (just because I'm more of an EL34 guy). However, I have to say I'm shocked at how midrange-y, crunchy and growly this amp sounds with 6L6s - totally off the charts in every way. I'll try to record some clips over the weekend

Now, the question is...will it or the Herbert get more playing time? I suspect the Herbert will remain my #1, but its supremacy is no longer total!

-C

I hear the dilemma regarding the 6L6 vs the EL34 versions. The has beea lot of talk and I decided that I actually HAD to try both. I got decent deals and bought each so I could try both.

Long story short, I just traded to EL34 away and I am keeping the 6L6 version, even though it doesn't have the a/ab switch and the other one did.

I have other EL34 amps and as spirit7 mentioned, Herbert just crushes, it's EL34. However, as V mentioned, the 6L6 was the intended tube version for the XTC. That said, the real test was playing both back to back. I was liking the sound of the both, yet the 6L6 had the edge for my ears, with similar knob, switch and power settings.

I feel like I spent enough time with both to feel completely happy with my choice. I played a Suhr Modern LE 2009 guitar (alder body) straight in to both amps for testing. The cab was a Marshall 1960 classic with Celestion 25's (I am pretty sure on the speakers, it's been a long time since I cracked it open to look).

Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised by the 6L6's crunchy tones. The blue channel is simply sublime!! Red channel has gain for days...can't imagine needing more. Bottom line, the 6L6 version was winning me over, but I still couldn't decide.

Then, knowing I couldn't keep both, I ended up setting up a trade for a Soldano. The buyer said he wanted the EL34 XTC. I was literally relieved that I didn't have to choose.

I sent the traded amp out Monday and the test was, did I miss it...I have not missed it. I am totally psyched about the 20th that I kept.

In the end, both are exquisite amplifiers!! Nobody is unhappy with an XTC 20th, nobody that I have heard from anywhere!!

Enjoy what you have, it will continue to blow your mind daily

 

[spirit7]

So stoked for ya... Blue is off the hook. Red? Even hairier.

Did you go with a Class A/AB switch at all?

Enjoy - there's a lot of tonality this head offers - between the power modes, the new/old, vintage/modern, excursion, everything - SO many tweaks on this amp... I also love the fact it stays true to the EQ as you ramp up the volume. It really is outstanding. I too am interested in hearing an EL34 versus 6L6 platform comparo. When I bought mine, I just felt with my past experiences with 6L6 amps, I'd be better off with EL34s. I'm not at all displeased with the choice, but then, I I always think - "hey, they made this head with 6L6 as the original circuit...hmmmmmm...".

Whatever, play and play some more. That's what it's all about

In all honesty, if I'd got a ridiculously smokin' deal on the EL34 version I'd have gone for that (just because I'm more of an EL34 guy). However, I have to say I'm shocked at how midrange-y, crunchy and growly this amp sounds with 6L6s - totally off the charts in every way. I'll try to record some clips over the weekend

Now, the question is...will it or the Herbert get more playing time? I suspect the Herbert will remain my #1, but its supremacy is no longer total!

-C

I hear the dilemma regarding the 6L6 vs the EL34 versions. The has beea lot of talk and I decided that I actually HAD to try both. I got decent deals and bought each so I could try both.

Long story short, I just traded to EL34 away and I am keeping the 6L6 version, even though it doesn't have the a/ab switch and the other one did.

I have other EL34 amps and as spirit7 mentioned, Herbert just crushes, it's EL34. However, as V mentioned, the 6L6 was the intended tube version for the XTC. That said, the real test was playing both back to back. I was liking the sound of the both, yet the 6L6 had the edge for my ears, with similar knob, switch and power settings.

I feel like I spent enough time with both to feel completely happy with my choice. I played a Suhr Modern LE 2009 guitar (alder body) straight in to both amps for testing. The cab was a Marshall 1960 classic with Celestion 25's (I am pretty sure on the speakers, it's been a long time since I cracked it open to look).

Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised by the 6L6's crunchy tones. The blue channel is simply sublime!! Red channel has gain for days...can't imagine needing more. Bottom line, the 6L6 version was winning me over, but I still couldn't decide.

Then, knowing I couldn't keep both, I ended up setting up a trade for a Soldano. The buyer said he wanted the EL34 XTC. I was literally relieved that I didn't have to choose.

I sent the traded amp out Monday and the test was, did I miss it...I have not missed it. I am totally psyched about the 20th that I kept.

In the end, both are exquisite amplifiers!! Nobody is unhappy with an XTC 20th, nobody that I have heard from anywhere!!

Enjoy what you have, it will continue to blow your mind daily

Couldn't have put it at all better myself. I've also played the EL34 version and, well, both are absolutely killer. I simply cannot think of a better amp than this. Tonight: Ch. 1, gain on max with boost and a tele: blues heaven! Then switched to Ch. 3, excursion on loose, gain at 2 o'clock, presence and treble up, boost on, PRS with Nailbombs: crunchy metal mayhem. Oh, and the blue channel: what an absolute MASTERPIECE.

LOVE IT!

-C

 

[jlbaxe]

I will have to check when i get around it tonight. I use the gain knob on ch 1 as Vol and turn the Vol knob up to 3 o'clock. Helps keep it really fendery clean.

Please do. ALL HAIL BOGNER!

-C

vol 3 oclock
trb 1:30
mid 2:15
bass 10:00
gain as vol knob
excur A T
excur B T
pres B sélect 0
gain boost L
pre eq B1

 

[spirit7]

I will have to check when i get around it tonight. I use the gain knob on ch 1 as Vol and turn the Vol knob up to 3 o'clock. Helps keep it really fendery clean.

Please do. ALL HAIL BOGNER!

-C

vol 3 oclock
trb 1:30
mid 2:15
bass 10:00
gain as vol knob
excur A T
excur B T
pres B sélect 0
gain boost L
pre eq B1

Cheers - will try those out later on. Interestingly I (so far) like the excursion best on loose mode...perhaps that's to give more of a contrast with the Herbert (which has that Diezel tightness). What about the rest of you?

-C

 

[Ventura]

So?

How goes the honeymoon stage

 

[spirit7]

So?

How goes the honeymoon stage

Put it this way...she's a keeper

Just a phenomenal amp in every way. I've been experimenting a bit - the amp is so sensitive to different guitars (which I love). The Suhr needs more bass and loose excursion to sound really meaty, whereas my LPC gets such a JUICY tone on Ch. 3 with the excursion on tight, vintage mode, and boost.

Played it alongside the Diezel tonight and just can't get enough of both. Amp search is done! (Ahem, until the 1w JCM800 comes out...)

-C

 

[Ippon]

Congrats! This is going to be my next amp.

 

[spirit7]

So...had her a couple of weeks; honeymoon period still firmly here. I just keep discovering new, AMAZING tones on this amp and I haven't even fiddled with the power options yet. Simply the best all-round amp I've ever played. And so much growl for 6L6s!

I'm in love.

-C

 

[spirit7]

I LOVE the 20thA X's man!!! MEGA MEGA CONGRATS!!!!!! It's over the top, pure tonal bliss, and offers oodles of terrain to work with from both sides of the sonic spectrum. Love the tolex, love the vibe, dude - again - I know what it's like to get one of these into one's hands, and I know you'll be busy for a long long while...congratulations!!!

Now, here's a project for ya, try as hard as you can to make it sound like shit

Impossible.

ENJOY!!!!!
Mojo

FFS WHY CAN'T I MAKE THIS AMP SOUND LIKE SHIT!