Bogner Alchemist Vs ... |
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Feb 9 2010, 03:15 AM |
That's true zakk, a cab is always better than a combo.
BUT, i do like better the sound of some combos, specially fenders. I got a marshall valvestate too, if i can remember it right it's a 8080 stereo chorus, and i like a lot too. My point is, i had a jmc 800 head + cab which i love, and now i got this valvestate combo which i love too! Find the combo sound a little bit more "manageable", not sure why. Trust your ears, but if you are not sure about it, go for the head + cab . -------------------- Check my Instructor Profile Rockers! Got a Blog too!, www.adriantracks.com Follow me on facebook and youtube! -Youtube |
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Feb 9 2010, 11:50 AM |
I like the bogner alchemist but i heard it had a serial effects loop? that put me off it. Dunno why tho, serial FX loop is not that bad solution, specially on lower priced tube amps. Regarding Alchemist, I tried the combo version in the store, and didn't liked it that much, it sounded thin, harsh and grainy. Could be the tubes dunno, and my personal preference, so I advise you test it thoroughly in the store with your guitar. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Feb 10 2010, 12:11 PM |
Would you say that i makes a big diffrence which cab you combine with the head? Is the bogner 2x12 cab for the alchemist really worth 400€? Very nooby question: Why is a serial FX loop bad (compared to a paralell)? It makes a world difference. This is because guitar speaker is not at all like a regular audio speaker. The sound that comes out of a head is very harsh and trebly, and the speaker plays important role in shaping that tone. It produces the tone instead of reproducing it, thus adding a lot of it's character to the sound. This is just the speaker of course, but well made quality cabinet is important as well. You won't have the same sound in MDF cab, oposite to marine-grade ply for example. Serial FX Loop can be regarded as bad because the "signal path is going directly through the loop" , as oposed to parallel one where the signal path splits and goes side-chained with the dry one. Usually people tend to believe that the serial is worse cause you don't have any flexibility/transparency, but this is not true. Poor design is poor design, regardless if it is serial or parallel. In fact, parallel is more complicated and needs big attention in order to keep the signal path non-affected in lower priced amps. With serial loop, things are more simple and less things to go wrong. For higher priced models, any loop is good and will not affect the tone if properly designed. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Feb 11 2010, 07:14 PM |
It comes down to testing the amps in a store, we can only suggest some amps...
DON'T BUY AN AMP YOU HAVEN'T PLAYED BEFORE! Orange: http://www.thomann.de/de/orange_rocker_30_gitarrencombo.htm Marshall: http://www.thomann.de/de/marshall_jvm215c.htm (Mein Geheimtipp!) Egnater: http://www.thomann.de/de/egnater_rebel30_112.htm Engl: http://www.thomann.de/de/engl_screamer_50_...ncombo_e330.htm -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster |
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Feb 12 2010, 12:03 PM |
I recommend that you try Blackstat HT Stage 60 Combo, here's a review:
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Feb 12 2010, 06:23 PM |
You might like to look at the Ashton Blue Tongue 50W Combo:-
It is also available as a separate 100W Head and Cab (A matched Celestion Vintage 30 loaded 4x12). I've played through this set-up and was really impressed by it!!! HEAD CAB This post has been edited by Sensible Jones: Feb 12 2010, 06:25 PM -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!
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Feb 12 2010, 06:39 PM |
That's a really nice sound Jones!
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Feb 12 2010, 07:15 PM |
The Head/Cab version was the one I played when I went to 'research' the Bugera's a few weeks back!
That combo is available HERE for the really low price of £299!!!! This post has been edited by Sensible Jones: Feb 12 2010, 07:22 PM -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!
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Feb 18 2010, 03:14 AM |
Is that the head? the head might be different but im sure the combo has a serial effects loop? The pictures I posted previously are taken from the 212 version of the amp. The combo and the head are identical feature-wise (except for the speaker(s) of course). But on bogneramplification.com i found this picture of the back of the amp. It says "FX loop" instead of "Parallel FX Loop". Maybe this is what created the confusion ... |
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Feb 20 2010, 05:49 PM |
well, I know Behemoth have use Bogner (not the alchemist tho.) in his last album, result is so good for me. in combination with other amps it could be amazing. but, at the end, the style you play will determinate what amp is good for you. yeah I agree, in Behemoth's case it seems to fit perfectly for their style... -------------------- Visit my:
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