Bogner Helios Hot Input channel 1.

[Green72]

I didn’t like this channel when I first got the amp, but now I REALLY dig it, especially with singles. It’s got so much kerrang and feel. Really makes you want to dig in.

I almost brought it to a tech to have it modded to make it like the Plexi clean as others have, but thankfully changed my mind.

I didn’t like the 11 mode at first either, but I’m really into that now too, especially when LOUD. It’s so raw and just barks.

This amp is just a beast. Very happy with it.

 

[ddeolive]

I totally agree. I was exclusively using the Plexi input but sometimes thought the clean was too clean in live situations. I also didn't like the Hot channel 1 either when I first got the amp but now warming up to it. Seems with the bright switch off and presesnse down at like 9 o'clock nice breakup with my bridge humbucker and just roll the volume off for cleans. Depending on pick attack cleans up or has more breakup when hitting it hard - very dynamic. I also keep the Bottom control backed down almost off.

Channel 1 even sounds good with a Boost/Klone or TS for a little more breakup.