Bogner Ecstasy 101B
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The Ultimate Boutique Benchmark: In-Depth Exploration of the Bogner Ecstasy 101B Tube Head
The legacy of this iconic flagship amplifier dates back to 1992 with the launch of the original 100B. During an era when players relied on complex rack preamps or multiple amplifiers to achieve tonal variety, founder Reinhold Bogner recognized two crucial flaws: split rack setups lacked the organic touch response of a unified circuit, and the industry desperately needed an all-in-one amplifier with vintage 1960s soul. The resulting 3-channel Ecstasy virtually defined the modern "boutique amplifier" category.
Tone purist Eric Johnson was so impressed upon trying the amplifier that he immediately purchased one and took it on a joint tour with B.B. King. The Ecstasy quickly became a staple for world-class artists, including Steve Vai, George Lynch, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Walter Becker of Steely Dan, Buddy Guy, Steve Farris of Mr. Mister, Mark Goldenberg with Jackson Browne, and Christopher Cross. It also became the secret weapon for top-tier producers like Dave Jerden (The Rolling Stones, Alice in Chains), Michael Beinhorn (Korn, Red Hot Chili Peppers), Sylvia Massy (Tool), and Mike Clink (Guns N' Roses, UFO).
Introduced in 1995, the Ecstasy 101B introduced revolutionary features previously unseen in guitar amplification: an assignable speaker output switching system, a power attenuator loop, and dual Presence controls with power amp damping adjustments. The clean channel gained an extra gain stage and Boost function to capture raw 1950s combo grit, while Channels 2 and 3 received the iconic Plexi mode and a Structure switch to toggle between high-gain and low-gain voicings. The FX loop was updated to operate in series or parallel, alongside selectable Class A / Class AB operation modes.
Key Performance Features
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3-Channel Versatility: Channels 1, 2, and 3 cover everything from pristine glass cleans to searing high-gain leads.
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Plexi Mode: Selectable on Channel 2 to deliver crunch characteristics reminiscent of classic 1960s British stacks.
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Structure Switch: Allows instant reconfiguration of the gain structure between low and high gain modes.
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Advanced FX Loop: Fully assignable and switchable between series and parallel operation with a dedicated Mix control.
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Dual Presence & Excursion: Twin Presence controls accompanied by Tight/Loose Excursion switches for deep power amp damping control.
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Power Class Switching: Selectable Class A or Class AB operation plus a Half Power mode switch.
Specifications of Bogner Ecstasy 101B
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Device Type: Vacuum Tube Guitar Amplifier Head
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Format: Full-size Head
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Output Power: 120W (with Half Power mode)
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Preamp Tubes: 6 x 12AX7
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Power Tubes: 4 x EL34
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Channels: 3 Independent Channels
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Effects Loop: Assignable (Parallel / Series) with Mix Control
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Boost Function: Dedicated Boosters on Channels 1 and 2
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Presence Controls: Dual Assignable Presence with Excursion Switches (Tight/Loose)
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Voicing Switches: Plexi mode, Structure, Old/New, Half power, Pre-EQ, Class A/AB
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Speaker Outputs: 4 Ohm, 8 Ohm, 16 Ohm
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Footswitch: Original Multi-Button Footswitch Included
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Dimensions: 241 x 692 x 260 mm (9.50" x 27.25" x 10.25")
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Weight: 20.87 kg (46 lbs)
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Country of Origin: USA
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Warranty: 12 Months (3 months on vacuum tubes)
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