Bogner Shiva 20th anniversary Kt88's Vs El34 power tubes

[@joewyatt8371]

I have owned both. I still own the EL34 head.

[@Bognerman14]

Thanks for this video demo. I am with you and prefer EL34s. It's a feel and creaminess in the midst that I do not like with the KT88s. Have you tried 6CA7 tubes which supposedly blend the EL34 and 6L6 characteristics. I'm a big Cantrell fan like you and have this amp. I prefer the EL34 or 6CA7, KT88s work better in a metal band but I still miss the creamy mids when it;s time to play leads or any single note lines. Check out the Revv Generator Mark III. I love it as much, if not more than my Shiva 20th.

[@Guitarliano]

Great demo and excellent playing bro. They both sounded awesome. I’m considering buying a bigger and will most likely choose the KT88 version

[@chasingtone2022]

Thanks for the kind words man. The KT88 is a beast. It is one hell of an amp.

[@notasilicaanimus]

The KT88's sound fuller to my ears, but perhaps the EL34's would cut better in a live context.

[@pauldkellett]

What mods / adjustments did u need to do to allow you to change tubes? I didn’t realise the 20th could take EL34’s!

[@chasingtone2022]

Hi Paul, thanks for checking out the video. I took the amp to an amp tech as I'm not savvy enough to do it. The tech did say there was a few component changes that were needed for him to bias it but I so not know the specifics, sorry. Sounds killer with EL34s though.

[@dynkle]

34s cut through more

[@chasingtone5748]

34s

[@chasingtone2022]

Thanks for checking out the video. I am with you👍