Really digging Bogner 100B for live

[halebox]

Its so easy to dial in and always delivers solid tone. So many in between sounds to choose from. Its really working for me. I eliminated my pedalboard too just delay on top of amp through loop, wah on floor and clip on polytune very liberating. Its my 3rd 100B. Never even tried a 101b or 20th but curious

 

[mooncobra]

I prefer the 20th over a 101b, but the 100b is amazing. You are stoked man!! The 20th is really bad ass with some great tones.

 

[FourT6and2]

I've never tried an XTC. I'd like to. But I still haven't quite figured out the differences between the various models (100B, 101B, 20th, Classic, etc.).

 

[JerEvil]

I've never tried an XTC. I'd like to. But I still haven't quite figured out the differences between the various models (100B, 101B, 20th, Classic, etc.).

I played a 101B for the first time last week and it is pretty stellar. I just did;t have enough time or knowledge on ow to set all the little dip switches. It was easy to get 3 great usable tones though. I keep wanting to go back and buy it! LOL!

 

[peckhart]

I've never tried an XTC. I'd like to. But I still haven't quite figured out the differences between the various models (100B, 101B, 20th, Classic, etc.).

I played a 101B for the first time last week and it is pretty stellar. I just did;t have enough time or knowledge on ow to set all the little dip switches. It was easy to get 3 great usable tones though. I keep wanting to go back and buy it! LOL!

As a fellow current Splawn player I have been very interested in the XTC amps lately as well. I like the tight and fast repose of the Splawns and worry I won't like the XTCs low end. How did you find it?

 

[JerEvil]

I've never tried an XTC. I'd like to. But I still haven't quite figured out the differences between the various models (100B, 101B, 20th, Classic, etc.).

I played a 101B for the first time last week and it is pretty stellar. I just did;t have enough time or knowledge on ow to set all the little dip switches. It was easy to get 3 great usable tones though. I keep wanting to go back and buy it! LOL!

As a fellow current Splawn player I have been very interested in the XTC amps lately as well. I like the tight and fast repose of the Splawns and worry I won't like the XTCs low end. How did you find it?

I liked it a lot actually. I do think it is a little "buzzier" gain structure than the Splawn. Definitely different enough to warrant owning it along WITH the Quick Rod. Honestly, the Clean tone was my least favorite but I really only had 2 bouts of about 15 minutes at slightly louder than TV volume! LOL!

 

[skoora]

The Ecstasy clean channel is pretty hopeless. Also sounds like crap if you get the gain up and have it drive a little for a "dirty" clean. Very harsh and brittle overdrive. It's all about CH2 and CH 3 on those amps.

 

[Jdub]

The Ecstasy clean channel is pretty hopeless. Also sounds like crap if you get the gain up and have it drive a little for a "dirty" clean. Very harsh and brittle overdrive. It's all about CH2 and CH 3 on those amps.

100b has good cleans and 101b are ok but have a bit less headroom. The key is to wind up the clean channel volume near full tilt and bring the gain up a little to reach the desired volume. Makes a HUGE difference and will yield decent or better cleans! loud and clean. Otherwise yes, the cleans are pretty flat.

 

[glassjaw7]

Clean is very nice on my Classic.

 

[Rdodson]

Clean/Green channel on the 101b: Presence OFF (unless you are running Greenbacks then set to noon or so), B2, Channel volume cranked, Gain at 9:00, Bass at 1:00, Mids at 11:00, Treble at 1-2:00. "T" on the resonance. This will get you in the ballpark depending on speakers/cab. If you run G12 H30s in an open back, it will be VERY good. Scumback H55/H75 mix in a partially open-back is GLORIOUS.

 

[Rdodson]

One more thing...XTCs come usually with short-plate Chinese 12ax7s. These are fine for high-gain. Not great, but fine. If you can find a really nice long-plate NOS for V1 the change it will make on the Green channel will be pronounced.

 

[sahlomonic]

The Ecstasy clean channel is pretty hopeless. Also sounds like crap if you get the gain up and have it drive a little for a "dirty" clean. Very harsh and brittle overdrive. It's all about CH2 and CH 3 on those amps.

100b has good cleans and 101b are ok but have a bit less headroom. The key is to wind up the clean channel volume near full tilt and bring the gain up a little to reach the desired volume. Makes a HUGE difference and will yield decent or better cleans! loud and clean. Otherwise yes, the cleans are pretty flat.

This. Run the clean channel like a non master Fender and you'll hear how great it sounds.

If you're really using all 3 channels, set the Green channel up first, and use the Master Volume to get that all set up, then set up your Blue and Red channel volumes.

 

[krueger]

The tone of the Red Channel on the 100B is the tone I have had in my head all along. Such a great amp!!!!!

 

[cecilbag]

I owned a 101b and found it to be a disappointing amp purchase. It was all hype to me. I owned it the same time as I originally got my Splawn. I felt the Quickrod had a much better tone and was so simple to setup. I've played a 100b and thought it sounded much better than my bogner. It really depends on what you want out of it.

 

[Chubtone]

Isn't the title of this thread kinda like...

My Ferrari F430 is one heck of a weekend cruiser.

 

[supersonic]

Its so easy to dial in and always delivers solid tone. So many in between sounds to choose from. Its really working for me. I eliminated my pedalboard too just delay on top of amp through loop, wah on floor and clip on polytune very liberating. Its my 3rd 100B. Never even tried a 101b or 20th but curious

I've owned my 100B for 10 years (among others), best live amp for sure. I've tried a 20th , 101B and Classic. I like the 100B the most. I use an ARC klone in the clean chanel to give it some hair.

 

[Rdodson]

Isn't the title of this thread kinda like...

My Ferrari F430 is one heck of a weekend cruiser.

Good point.

 

[PBGas]

Would love to try a 100B! Love my 101B though, no complaints!

 

[Scallywag666]

Hell yeah, 100b is amazing!

 

[Hardvalve]

Good tones