ChrisMetal86
Experienced
The Bogner Shiva is probably in my top 3 amps for lead tones. It has the perfect amount of attack/sponginess ratio that really allows the notes to cut through, yet have the elasticity to allow the notes to sing and be more musical and expressive. I had a real Shiva once, and deeply regret having to sell it. The one I had was a 20th anniversary with EL34 power section. The rhythm tones were super nice too. The clean channel is THE best tube amp clean tone I have ever played. Really miss the amp a ton. I made a few tweaks on the one in the Axe to get it pretty damn close to the way I remember mine sounding. Also, the cab matters a lot. Vintage 30s really work with this amp. Greenbacks are a close second. I didn't really care for the real amp with a mesa oversized cab, but when it was hooked to a traditional mesa cab, it was THE perfect match IMO.
Also, not sure if its in the axe (if it is, then I overlooked it), but the Bogner Goldfinger is an amazing amp as well. Its also in the top 3 for lead tones! :encouragement:
Also, not sure if its in the axe (if it is, then I overlooked it), but the Bogner Goldfinger is an amazing amp as well. Its also in the top 3 for lead tones! :encouragement:
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