hatecase":3pgi8gbh said:Is the Shiva also a suitable amp for modern rock/alternative/prog metal or is it a rather low to medium gain amp, what would you say? I've always been curious to try one out but unfortunately they are quite a rare sight where I live.
This is what makes the 20th Anniversary Shiva so special. It can do everything from searing high gain to classic crunch to a wonderful full bodied sparkling clean. The standard Shiva may not have enough gain inherently for metal but the 20th has more than enough. The 20th is one of the most versatile amps I have ever played while retaining that very cool Bogner character.hatecase":o22qxm6p said:Is the Shiva also a suitable amp for modern rock/alternative/prog metal or is it a rather low to medium gain amp, what would you say? I've always been curious to try one out but unfortunately they are quite a rare sight where I live.
MetalHeadMike":1anvgcxh said:For the short time I owned a 20th Anny Shiva, I used it for Thrash---->Death metal. It will easily do modern/alternative/prog metal from a gain/eq standpoint. Whether or not the voicing fits for those styles is up to your personal tastes.
KICK ASS AMP Only sold mine cause I got an Uber Rev blue and a Wizard MCII, and both those amps fit my style much better.
Absolutely world class amp! The 20th Shiva covers a TON of ground and does it extraordinarily well. One of my favorite amps and it can hang with anything out there.nevusofota":1anvgcxh said:This is what makes the 20th Anniversary Shiva so special. It can do everything from searing high gain to classic crunch to a wonderful full bodied sparkling clean. The standard Shiva may not have enough gain inherently for metal but the 20th has more than enough. The 20th is one of the most versatile amps I have ever played while retaining that very cool Bogner character.
I have absolutely no problem believing that, too. The 20th Sheeves covers a ton a ground and does it well. Works great with Strats, too, and P90s.Little B":zlylhjk3 said:I play a ton of modern country rock with it, then on occasion will set it up for some 80s hair metal and it really does that with ease too...and this is with a tele.yes,the 20th rips.