Thinking about a bogner

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So I've always wanted an Ecstasy, since Vai used one on ALS. I've had a chance to play one only once and it was wonderful. Well, fast forward to now, I'm married and my funds are tied to what I have into my existing gear. The good news is that I have an Engl SE that will pretty much cover any Bogner that I want to try. So for my question, I had always wanted an Ecstasy, but now I've seen a handful of Shiva videos and I'm a bit torn. I love Marshall and modded Marshall tones. I already own a Cameron modded 800 and a Surreal Atomica, in addition to a Carvin Legacy. I really like all three for various reasons and the Engl was there to cover the heavier spectrum's. I'm primarily a solo player at this point, where my influences range from hair metal, to Shrapnel guys, to hot country guys like Paisley, Lee and the Hellecasters.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
Both 20th Shiva and the Ecstasy can do it - Shiva a bit more modern and Ecstasy a bit more vintage.
 
I love my Rev.2, hands down my gawd, holy shiznit that thing slays.
I love my TJ Purple, daaaaayuuum, that thing is nuclear, and holds a bottom end like a jet engine in takeoff made.
You ALL know I love my 20thA EL34 XTC, who wouldn't? It's a Swiss Army knife amp and does everything incredibly well.
And damn straight that 20thA KT88 Sheevs is a wicked lil' piece of kit. Kicks all kinds of ass and has a magical clean to boot.

Amps on my radar? 100B and a 100W Helios incoming :D :thumbsup:

I think about Bogners too. A lot.
 
Ventura":1y0mjx37 said:
Amps on my radar? 100B and a 100W Helios incoming :D :thumbsup:

I think about Bogners too. A lot.

Make sure and post clips of the Helios when you get it. Can't wait to hear the comparison with the 100B.
 
Ventura":1kqipggl said:
I love my Rev.2, hands down my gawd, holy shiznit that thing slays.
I love my TJ Purple, daaaaayuuum, that thing is nuclear, and holds a bottom end like a jet engine in takeoff made.
You ALL know I love my 20thA EL34 XTC, who wouldn't? It's a Swiss Army knife amp and does everything incredibly well.
And damn straight that 20thA KT88 Sheevs is a wicked lil' piece of kit. Kicks all kinds of ass and has a magical clean to boot.

Amps on my radar? 100B and a 100W Helios incoming :D :thumbsup:

I think about Bogners too. A lot.
Have you bought a 100B?
 
Rdodson":218w2duz said:
Both 20th Shiva and the Ecstasy can do it - Shiva a bit more modern and Ecstasy a bit more vintage.

I guess i equate gain with being modern which is why i am confused by this. I have played through a few Shivas. None of them had nearly as much gain as the Ecstasy.
 
If we're talking about the standard el34 Shiva then yes, the Ecstasy has more gain on tap. But while the Ecstasy has more gain, it has a less "hard" voicing. It's very smooth with a little white hot sizzle while the Shiva is more JCM brash and in your face. That's my take after playing several of each and having a 101b in the house for awhile.
 
I know what you mean. To me the Shiva is Bogners take on the JCM800 with a great clean channel. The XTC is their high gain channel switcher. All Bogners are great. The XTC is simply better for the stuff i like. Can't blame anyone for liking something different. You gotta play what does it for you
 
I own a 101B w/Bogner 4x12 and love it. I also loved with a 6L6 Shiva combo I tried. With the amps you currently have you cover a good tonal ground covered but if you want to ad a Bogner I havent heard an Ecstasy or Shiva I didnt like ;)
 
If you can come up with the funds I say grab an Ecstacy all the way !!!
One of the most versatile amps around !!
 
Kidkramer71":f4pce6ve said:
If you can come up with the funds I say grab an Ecstacy all the way !!!
One of the most versatile amps around !!
This.
 
Hi Guys,

First I was deciding between the XTC and the CAA OD100 SE+. Digging the reviews and sound clips the XTC won. The question now is which XTC to choose?
Unfortunately in that part of Europe, where I live there is no real chance of testing and real comparison and I'm looking for used amps.
I have the opportunity to get a Classic version , which I could pick up with 2 x 5 hours of driving (and later install the marvel mod), or should I take a risk of a oversea transport to get a 20th version? The overall costs would be more or less the same...
I'm in a cover band, playing various styles from Rolling Stones to Faith No More...
The common sense says take the CAA as it comes with a CAA 2x12 included and the price is still lower then the XTC amp only. But I also tried a CAA standard + some month ago and I was not really confused.

I'm interested in any advice and opinion.
 
I think I would grab the one that's close to you .
I would also personally use v30's or something close with an Ecstacy I think they spud best with them .
Cabs make a huge difference as well as speakers .
Once you she'll out for the head if you don't have the right cab it won't sound as good .
For my Ecstacy the best match I have found is my matching Bogner 4x12 with all celestion vintage 30's.
I have an Uberschall and an ubercab with 2 gt75's and 2 v30's
And I think the bogner cab with all 4 v30's sounds better with that as well .
Best of luck !!
Let us know how it turns out ?
Jim
 
Ventura":11im5px6 said:
I love my Rev.2, hands down my gawd, holy shiznit that thing slays.

This is really all you need. :D
 
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