New amp day: BOGNER SHIVA combo EL34 1X12

[tonemonster]

well, after my exhuasting search for an SL2H, I scrapped that plan and went for an amp instead. I picked up a nice Bogner Shiva EL34 combo, the newer version. Damn nice amp. extremely well built. high quality. its a tone machine. Its got its own thing goin on, but its basically a modded marshall sound. its along the lines of a splawn QR. channel 3 of my Mesa roadking also shares some tonal territory with it too. Very cool amp. its heavier than a bastard though. I need to get a friggin hand truck dollly to move it around as its so damn bulky. its 71 lbs, but big and bulky. If your in the market for a damn nice combo amp, its one you should check out. I took a chance and bought it on ebay used, and I scored well. this baby is super minty clean, and its a tone machine supreme.

[wilkinsi]

Congrats. I think the same thing is about to happen with me - given up looking for another Warrior, and I'm now looking into buying an amp too.

[Hellbat]

What do these retail for? I like the idea of a ported 12" combo.

[tonemonster]

What do these retail for? I like the idea of a ported 12" combo.

New ones go for around $2700 I think. I paid $1400 for this one.

[tonemonster]

and I need to correct myself, its 78 lbs. not 71.

and this one has the Vintage 30 speaker. the standard speaker is the classic 80, but Bogner will install a vintage 30 upon special request when you order it. this amp was special ordered with it by the original owner.

[Hellbat]

Good score for 1400 damn, it looks pretty minty.

[tonemonster]

Good score for 1400 damn, it looks pretty minty.

thanks. I looked alot before I bought. I found a seller that I was comfortable with after talking to him and it really was mint so I made an offer on it.

[daisp]

Killer amps...nice score!

[chimaira]

Very killer amp. What is the total power output on this amp? I bought a Soldano Astroverb 1x12 and have been very happy with it. I was skeptical of the 20 watts, but it gets plenty loud.

[Larz]

Is that the 80W amp? Love the almost vintage look on those.

[tonemonster]

Yes, this is the EL34 version, its 80 watts. friggin loud. it will melt your ears off if you want it to.

the 6L6 is 60 watts.

damn nice amp, I played it more last night, I dialed it in really quickly. its really got alot of modded marshall character. only drawback is, its 78 lbs. I need to buy a hand cart to move it.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

That's why I got rid of my Mark V... Too fucking heavy.

Now I have... Another Mark V. But it's a head and a 2x12". The recto 2x12 is still a good deal lighter than the Mark V combo was.

Glad you are digging your new amp, though, nothing like a great amp to give your playing a kick in the ass.

[jgcable]

Thats a damn fine amp bro but entirely too heavy unless you intend on leaving it home.
Amps that heavy should come with roadies.

[tonemonster]

I just got done playing the Shiva some more. damn.....its a great amp. was playing some Whitesnake stuff and some ZZ Top. its got the goods for both of those style tones.

I agree on the weight. I dont gig, so I am OK with it. I rarely play live, so when I do I have friends help haul my stuff. but a hand truck for $60 would be a damn nice tool for hauling it up the basement stairs. My mesa roadking is 106 lbs, and the roadcase I have for it is 55 lbs, so that is a major move when you have to haul a 161 lb case up the stairs. without a doubt its a 2 man project. the 4 in casters are my friend.

I have always wanted a Mark I or now a mark V. perhaps some day in the future. not in a hurry to get one.

[Shawn Lutz]

congratulations...I love the Shiva, great combo. A friend of mine has an older 6L6 version, sweet amp. I'd liek to have a Shiva some day but 101B covers my Bogner stuff