Which 20th XTC is right for me

[glip22]

a couple owners who had the xtc felt there was not enough gain/satuation. I have a couple killer high gain pedals i will use when needed, but require good headroom. check put some of my old tones, see sven gali, ther is a few concert clips, videos floated online.

Well, if people think the amp isn't high enough in the gain department, then perhaps they're looking at the wrong Bogner. Maybe look at the TwinJet or Rev.Blue Uberschall. The Shiva's got some serious older-school high gain on top too. The Uber is more nu-metal, but man, that amp is seriously a fine, fine amp in getting all sorts of tone - and it's BLOODY loud. I actually am a bit pissed I sold my brand new Twin Jet, it was a solid amp, I just didn't use it as much as I could have or should have.

Ya, I mean, there are some pedals that work well with the 20thA - for instance, the OCD or the BB Pre. I also use this unique little gem called the Mk.4:23Pro by Creation Audio Labs. It's a pure clean boost with, get this, 30dB of headroom. It basically drives the shit out of the front end of an amp - and the natural overdrive it creates is unlike ANYTHING I've ever had the pleasure of hearing I recommended it to a couple peeps on this forum and they've been blown away ever since getting it. Anyway, sorry for the blast - needless to say, quality amp like the 20thA needs a sweet stomp up front. And sometimes, as in the case of the Mk.4:23, it's not even dirt it wants, just awesome clean boost to create its own inherent OD.

Peace
V.

You would have loved the Twin Jet with Gold Lion KT77's. I wouldn't think to take them out of mine. Destroys the KT88's and SED EL34's. The amp was made for them. Someone should let Reinhold know. He builds a great amp but doesn't put the correct power tubes in them. Shiva 20th=6550, 20X=KT77, Twin Jet= KT77

 

[Dazza1004]

Well, deposit has been paid, just got a 3-4 month wait now but that's ok because I've just bought a Cornford MK50 to see me through (and it's freekin awesome)

 

[Ventura]

Well, deposit has been paid, just got a 3-4 month wait now but that's ok because I've just bought a Cornford MK50 to see me through (and it's freekin awesome)

Congrats!! It'll be SO worth the wait. Man, there's a lot to behold in this outstanding model. I can't ever imagine NOT having it in my line up. It's a lifer.

Peace
V.

PS - and again, sorry for the circumstances, but alas, you'll have a great amp to sit back with, throw on a 6 gun, and sonically meditate for hours on end

 

[Dazza1004]

Well, deposit has been paid, just got a 3-4 month wait now but that's ok because I've just bought a Cornford MK50 to see me through (and it's freekin awesome)

Congrats!! It'll be SO worth the wait. Man, there's a lot to behold in this outstanding model. I can't ever imagine NOT having it in my line up. It's a lifer.

Peace
V.

PS - and again, sorry for the circumstances, but alas, you'll have a great amp to sit back with, throw on a 6 gun, and sonically meditate for hours on end

thanks man,

just as a side note, I almost changed my mind and went for the 6l6 one after an email I got from Jorg but everything I have read says el34 for the high gain stuff is the way to go.

It will be the only one in the UK !!