Yea, price gouging is to be expected. However there are 100s of amps that sound fantastic under $1k, most of the time ppl find a $500 sleeper amp that kills them all. Just don't tell the internet when you find them.
Reinhold really nailed this one. I had an old rev blue Uber, and it was pretty much a one trick pony. I LOVE the improvements on the Uber-Ultra, and it’s one of my top 5 as well. Nice video, Fluff! 🤟😎
I feel like the money really is a none issue considering this amp can do so much, so imagine you threw out 4 amps and just got this 1, 4 amps easily exceeds the cost of this 1 amp. But thats my take.
Sick amp, sick tones, sick review! The Uberschell has always been a favorite of mine. Question, no love for Hughes and Kettner? Seems like a Triamp would also be up your alley.
I never thought I’d say this but the bass in the mix is too much. It’s an incredible cool engineering accomplishment and I love it but it stole the show above the amp.
In 2011 we did a record with Josh Wilbur and we used his Uberschall and a Marshall JMP1. It was quite close to my Dual Rectifier, but just had this rip that we loved. Boosted with TS9. It was so amazing. That tone still brings me great joy.
Great adjective for both amps mentioned. owned both and they definitely have a "rip", like when you pull apart brand new velcro or something. The distortion character is very crunchy with the channel volume higher up, but you lose the fx loop balance. That was the one real weakpoint of the amp.
I dont know. IMO a good amp should be capable of "bad" tones. That just means it has a broader sweep in the EQ and everything else. What may sound bad on your setup could sound good on someone else's. I have multiple cabs with different speakers and the settings on my amps definitely need to be changed based on cab and guitar.
I really enjoy going back to the old school ways of checking out play-throughs...just the amp pictured and being able to see exactly how knobs are dialed in and what tones you are getting from that. Reminds me of the OG...Mr. Ola Englund. Thanks Fluff.
@@RiffsAndBeards this ain't a grocery page. No worries I told food lion the same thing on their TH-cam though. It's hard to justify 3-4k on amps. And yes, I'm spoiled from when I was getting things like VHT deliverance 120 shipped for $900 off reverb with gold lion kt88. And as a tone snob, I fell into it for a few years chasing tones, then bam... used prices went insane and all the fun abruptly ended. Maybe I'm a little sour about that. Still have the herbert mkiii and slx hanging out around here but the days of enjoying purchasing music gear for fair prices are done. The only ones doing us right are PRS... I loved the 100 archon.. then they hit you with new 50 models for 999. EvH iconic is another fair one. Bogner charging 4k after taxes for a tube amp is rape. There's no way the components and transformers cost that, I've been in the game a while, I know it's higher but 3500 before taxes is rape. I'm glad you got it like that, most normal players DO NOT. so... yeah.
OMGoodness!!!! It sounds sick AF. Even the first channel sounds awesome. I can only dream about getting one. Hopefully, there will be a Synergy module of this amp. Please
Had the uberschall module in my syn 50 head. The module sounded that good I needed a real one……….. I now own a rev blue uberschall and the synergy is gone. I blame synergy for me spending some hefty cash on a mint condition used bogner. BUT one thing is for certain, I do NOT regret it one bit.
@mikekashouty516 Hi Mike. Don't know what a rev blue ubershall is. I have a Synergy Syn-1 and a Syn-2 rack mount with a Fryette Pitbull and Bogner Ecstasy modules. Is the ubershall module really worth it?
You can tell the economy is messed up because this is the last video to be uploaded for this amp. You can see over the years people have uploaded similar videos of equipment so many times over but I feel this guy (the mk2) is going to be scarce because of the price. Especially because there was good hype for the mark vii and I feel a lot of people voiced their agnst with the price of that amp too. This amp is definitely a better value imo.
I sadly see these type of amps as an expensive piece of outboard gear for a studio setting (i still love them, don’t get me wrong) but there’s really no justifiable use case for it except for making a record these days. My two cents
I have the Synergy ecstasy module and that has more gain available than I thought possible and way more than I would ever use . This Ubershall has even more gain ? Wow , I find that mind blowing .
I have the 6L6 version of this amp. Best high gainer I have owned hands down. The boost adds another tube gain stage for each channel. Also, the Density control is a variable negative feedback control. Clockwise is more NFB, counter clockwise is less NFB.
Hello sir, I've been watching your channel for years now and I have to say that amp is your sound. It's just a great fit for your sound. Party on Fluff.
Should have bought one two days ago..for me personally it’s not my type it’s a little too gainy ….im more a jcm800 guy but it’s killer if that the sound you want
The tone is obviously killer but for my taste there are too many toggles and modes. I get that's kinda Bogner's thing most of the time but a glaring exception has been the Uberschall, which was just two channels and extremely straighforward to use (the Twin Jet version was an exception since the presence and gain knobs reacted in unusual ways to normal twisting, this is the classic "set with your ears not with your eyes" amp, kinda like what you mentioned on this one). I'm lucky enough to own a Rev Green Uber and it's my all-time favorite amp not just for how good it sounds but for how easy it is to use.
If they did a smaller 50 watt version, like they did with the Ecstasy, I'd be all-in. Love Uberschalls, I'm just done with full-size rigs until it makes sense for me to go that route again.
Bro you are righthanded correct? Why not turn the knobs with your left hand while still playing something with your right. For me i can hear the differences much better this way 🙌🏻
Ive got the synergy module which is supposed to be models after this is the rumor, if they do drop this is a 50w I'll be buying... for now my synergy 50w with the uber module is magic
Have you tried the Laney Ironheart yet? That could be a cool vid especially since Laney recently updated it as well, not sure if there’s any tonal changes though.
I love bogner. I’ve never gotten along with Uberschalls but other people make them sound amazing. It’s a total me problem. lol. At some point I want a bogner shiva. The different versions of the ecstasy are amazing too. I just prefer pedals into a cool clean channel.
Hey Fluff Am I wrong in saying I get an MLC VOGG vibe from this beast ? $3,300 American…..had a look at a store here in Australia if you want one in this part of the world your looking at $7,999😮
As someone who previously owned this amp, be advised that this amp is best suited for extreme music styles and super-modern tones using downtuned and extended range instruments. Despite all the options (and what I'm sure others will say in response to this comment), it's not a very versatile amplifier. The clean channel is very nice but the mid-gain tones from the amp leave a lot to be desired. However, if you're using downtuned 7-string guitars for crushing modern metal riffs, you will probably like it. P.S. - Bring a noise gate, this amp is noisy AF.
I love the idea of Bogner stuff, but when I had an Ecstasy, it kept breaking down. Sold it, got a 6505, pocketed the leftover money. no more reliability issues. one day I'll try another Bogner
The prices of amps is kind of crazy now. lol. I was never one to complain about the prices of things but jeez. Bidenomics is great for amp builders. At some point, it’ll be cheaper to learn how to build your own amp. lol.
@@RiffsAndBeards you posted that video about the over saturation of pay to play TH-cam channels releasing videos at the same time, and I thought, "oh maybe fluff is becoming self aware and he will realize how far his channel has fallen" but nope. A few people call you out on being part of the problem and instead of pledging to be better in the future, you delete the video. Haha come on man. I liked it better when you were primarily a musician who liked testing gear rather than now, how you're basically a salesman who also plays music. I'm not trying to be inflammatory or troll you. It's just my perspective of how far away from the quality content and the attitude you had before youtube became your primary job and you had to pander to brands rather than your fans.
@@kelsodelroy while I understand what you are saying, Ryan also isn't wrong. You do sell your labor for money. He is too. He clearly is excited about this amp. His previous video was more about when everyone puts out essentially the same video at the same time so you get 32 notifications about the (insert brand here) "who gives a crap" gear. The Ubershall Ultra didn't come out today. You didn't see 13 other channels releasing a video on it today... So how is it different than when he was reviewing gear he liked and showing it off a decade ago? What kind of content would you like to see instead?
@@kelsodelroy Well, first Im not pandering to brands. I asked for this amp. Also, my video was about NEW product roll outs, not amps that have been out for a year and a half. Third, am I supposed to buy all this stuff? Cause I cant. This video is me testing cool gear. Sweetwater sent it to me to do whatever I want with it. My quality is sky high. Lastly, at no time have I ever said YOU SHOULD BUY THIS, and even if I did, you are an adult. Im not forcing you to buy anything. And even then, Sweetwater has a 30 day return policy. So. If you dont like it, dont watch. It's that simple. But dont act like you own this channel or its content. I know the videos I used to make my guy. I hope you have a great weekend
Great review and yes it is one of the best amps available. Top 5 for sure and for me top 2. I have the 6l6 version and it is a monster. Used to own and favor the Rev 2 but this one is much better. Also want to say a good friend has a stealth and swears by it. The first time I plugged in my Ultra was at his house and he said he wants to sell the Stealth now. I haven't tried every amp in the world but I've tried a lot and this is definitely one to try for brutal metal tones.
Sounds expensive
Why? Did you pay to listen first? 😂
Everything here is expensive. This is not a poor man’s channel.
Your ears are correct. Lol
The question is, does the market deem the price to be worth it?
Yea, price gouging is to be expected. However there are 100s of amps that sound fantastic under $1k, most of the time ppl find a $500 sleeper amp that kills them all. Just don't tell the internet when you find them.
@@JohnWiku LMAO
This is the best sound I’ve ever heard on your channel. That thing fucking rules
Was thinking the same thing.
Damn Fluff that tone was you man. That was killer. Need a full song on that bad boy.
Reinhold really nailed this one. I had an old rev blue Uber, and it was pretty much a one trick pony. I LOVE the improvements on the Uber-Ultra, and it’s one of my top 5 as well. Nice video, Fluff! 🤟😎
that is why I want to trade up my Uberschall TJ for either the new Uberschall Ultra or a Diezel Herbert MK3
@@GuitarsAndSynths Oh yeah. When I got my Herbert, I sold the Uber soon after.
all your demos sound the same since 2010 or whenever I heard you last time, I just don get why you continue making all mixes sound equal
I feel like the money really is a none issue considering this amp can do so much, so imagine you threw out 4 amps and just got this 1, 4 amps easily exceeds the cost of this 1 amp. But thats my take.
Love my Bogner Uberschall such a crushing massive tone for metal chugging to liquid sweet lead solos. Unique tone. I love mine and need to retube it.
Sick amp, sick tones, sick review! The Uberschell has always been a favorite of mine. Question, no love for Hughes and Kettner? Seems like a Triamp would also be up your alley.
Love the TriAmp! Did a video a few years ago!
@@RiffsAndBeards you’re becoming the St. Augustine of guitar gear
I never thought I’d say this but the bass in the mix is too much. It’s an incredible cool engineering accomplishment and I love it but it stole the show above the amp.
Ola is gunna love this amp
This video literally made me buy one yesterday. I am SO SORRY, I didn't use the affiliate link...I had to call my sales engineer to put one on order.
In 2011 we did a record with Josh Wilbur and we used his Uberschall and a Marshall JMP1. It was quite close to my Dual Rectifier, but just had this rip that we loved. Boosted with TS9. It was so amazing. That tone still brings me great joy.
Very cool dude. Pretty sure I had some friends that worked with him way back.
@@blacklion401 he’s an absolute king
Great adjective for both amps mentioned. owned both and they definitely have a "rip", like when you pull apart brand new velcro or something. The distortion character is very crunchy with the channel volume higher up, but you lose the fx loop balance. That was the one real weakpoint of the amp.
DAD WAKE UP FLUFF POSTED A NEW AMP VID
I dont know. IMO a good amp should be capable of "bad" tones. That just means it has a broader sweep in the EQ and everything else. What may sound bad on your setup could sound good on someone else's. I have multiple cabs with different speakers and the settings on my amps definitely need to be changed based on cab and guitar.
I really enjoy going back to the old school ways of checking out play-throughs...just the amp pictured and being able to see exactly how knobs are dialed in and what tones you are getting from that. Reminds me of the OG...Mr. Ola Englund. Thanks Fluff.
Now that you own it. I can hope for ML Sound Lab Ultra Fluff.
Sounds great. Which power tube version is this one?
Should be $1999 these amp conpanies are raping everyone. Lets go chinese clone companies, hop on these also, not just pedals 😂😂
Amp companies? Brother EVERY damn thing is more expensive these days. You buy groceries, right?
@@RiffsAndBeards this ain't a grocery page. No worries I told food lion the same thing on their TH-cam though. It's hard to justify 3-4k on amps. And yes, I'm spoiled from when I was getting things like VHT deliverance 120 shipped for $900 off reverb with gold lion kt88.
And as a tone snob, I fell into it for a few years chasing tones, then bam... used prices went insane and all the fun abruptly ended. Maybe I'm a little sour about that. Still have the herbert mkiii and slx hanging out around here but the days of enjoying purchasing music gear for fair prices are done.
The only ones doing us right are PRS... I loved the 100 archon.. then they hit you with new 50 models for 999. EvH iconic is another fair one. Bogner charging 4k after taxes for a tube amp is rape. There's no way the components and transformers cost that, I've been in the game a while, I know it's higher but 3500 before taxes is rape. I'm glad you got it like that, most normal players DO NOT. so... yeah.
OMGoodness!!!! It sounds sick AF. Even the first channel sounds awesome. I can only dream about getting one. Hopefully, there will be a Synergy module of this amp. Please
Had the uberschall module in my syn 50 head. The module sounded that good I needed a real one……….. I now own a rev blue uberschall and the synergy is gone. I blame synergy for me spending some hefty cash on a mint condition used bogner. BUT one thing is for certain, I do NOT regret it one bit.
@mikekashouty516
Hi Mike. Don't know what a rev blue ubershall is. I have a Synergy Syn-1 and a Syn-2 rack mount with a Fryette Pitbull and Bogner Ecstasy modules. Is the ubershall module really worth it?
You can tell the economy is messed up because this is the last video to be uploaded for this amp. You can see over the years people have uploaded similar videos of equipment so many times over but I feel this guy (the mk2) is going to be scarce because of the price. Especially because there was good hype for the mark vii and I feel a lot of people voiced their agnst with the price of that amp too. This amp is definitely a better value imo.
Just the first time I heard this amp sound it blows me away. Quite expensive, but the sounds are incredible. What a wonderful monster.
Modern day amps' most common problem - "you can't make it sound bad, but you can't make it sound non-generic either."
Pretty sure Silent Planets When The End Began was an Uberschall. Lowkey curious which other Will Putney records he used his on
Between my Herbert mk3, ENGL SEFE, EVH5153, uber ultra, or Savage120...if I could only keep one it would be the uber
Ultra > VH2?
The Uber has been on my grail list for about 10 years. I'm still hopeful.
You could get a synergy set up? Might be a cheaper option
Just the next evolution of an already sick amp!!!! Me want, me want!!!! Well done Fluff!!!
I sadly see these type of amps as an expensive piece of outboard gear for a studio setting (i still love them, don’t get me wrong) but there’s really no justifiable use case for it except for making a record these days. My two cents
I feel that for sure
Seems like the perfect mix between Marshall and recto. Kind of in the diezel vh4 realm
Only my opinion but I feel like the uberschall is everything a recto wished it was. And I do like rectos.
@@mikekashouty516 love mark tremonti tone and Jerry Cantrell can definitely tell why they used the ubershall
Thick! What is that black Axis tuned to?
I have the Synergy ecstasy module and that has more gain available than I thought possible and way more than I would ever use . This Ubershall has even more gain ? Wow , I find that mind blowing .
How do you like your module system? I have one, but yet to use it...
Sounds Great .Which model is it though?
6L6? EL34? or KT88 version?
EL34
damn that sounds so great
I also believe Thy Art's Holy War was a Uberschall (with a 5150 blended) aswell
Oh whattttttt I did not know that
I have the 6L6 version of this amp. Best high gainer I have owned hands down. The boost adds another tube gain stage for each channel. Also, the Density control is a variable negative feedback control. Clockwise is more NFB, counter clockwise is less NFB.
How’s the clean?
@@jasonwebbguitar Very clean. This amp can do Fender, Marshal, and everything. Most versatile amp you can own
Dude! Love Bogner.
Hello sir, I've been watching your channel for years now and I have to say that amp is your sound. It's just a great fit for your sound. Party on Fluff.
Should have bought one two days ago..for me personally it’s not my type it’s a little too gainy ….im more a jcm800 guy but it’s killer if that the sound you want
The tone is obviously killer but for my taste there are too many toggles and modes. I get that's kinda Bogner's thing most of the time but a glaring exception has been the Uberschall, which was just two channels and extremely straighforward to use (the Twin Jet version was an exception since the presence and gain knobs reacted in unusual ways to normal twisting, this is the classic "set with your ears not with your eyes" amp, kinda like what you mentioned on this one). I'm lucky enough to own a Rev Green Uber and it's my all-time favorite amp not just for how good it sounds but for how easy it is to use.
If they did a smaller 50 watt version, like they did with the Ecstasy, I'd be all-in. Love Uberschalls, I'm just done with full-size rigs until it makes sense for me to go that route again.
Like a modded Marshall and a recto had a baby. If I could bring myself to spend the $$$ I’m sure I’d be crazy happy but I just can’t do it
Bro you are righthanded correct? Why not turn the knobs with your left hand while still playing something with your right. For me i can hear the differences much better this way 🙌🏻
maybe because i had the kt88? idk but i found a weird cocked wah sound i couldn't get rid off, or definitely wasn't easy to get rid of,
The title of this channel is called Riffs, beards and gear.
Not once have you talked about beards.
Ive got the synergy module which is supposed to be models after this is the rumor, if they do drop this is a 50w I'll be buying... for now my synergy 50w with the uber module is magic
Feels like the quest for more aggression is coming at the expense of axtually unique tone these days....
Have you tried the Laney Ironheart yet? That could be a cool vid especially since Laney recently updated it as well, not sure if there’s any tonal changes though.
The amp sounds amazing.
Also, have you ever done a video or video series on your style of rhythm playing and your riffing technique?
I love bogner. I’ve never gotten along with Uberschalls but other people make them sound amazing. It’s a total me problem. lol. At some point I want a bogner shiva. The different versions of the ecstasy are amazing too. I just prefer pedals into a cool clean channel.
OMG, every tweak sounded equally good. I hope it sounds this good in person.
That amp and prior Ubers sound as if there’s a wah causing the ability to set unique bands of distortion.
I believe the first Hawthorne Heights record was a Bogner too.
Always wanted one but they Uber expensive 😂
Thats ma baby! (Incarnate) I have one :D)
Oof, those chugs just made me go from 6 to midnight
BS prices as always.
I wanna see some whacky speaker videos!
Holy F***king tone Batman!
Amp sounds f'ing amazing !
Wow, it sounds like a beast.
that is sick! I want one like right now!
2:19 that thing chuggs HEAVILY
Daaamn that sounds GOOD.
Sounds killer! No boost bro!
Did Fluff ever demo the twin jet ? I always thought it sounded cool
Never played the Twin Jet always wanted to tho!
Vh2 sound better🎉
This amp sounds amazing !
That's a tasty tone, bro!
Hey Fluff
Am I wrong in saying I get an MLC VOGG vibe from this beast ?
$3,300 American…..had a look at a store here in Australia if you want one in this part of the world your looking at $7,999😮
Def similarities in the gain structure yeah
The Vogg is a great amp, the Uber ultra sent mine packing though.
I saw your signal chain listed in the video, you’re not using a noise gate?
No gate (the rest of the mix covers up the amp noise tbh)
It’s on my to buy list also.
Thats very tight for no overdrive. Idk if i'd like that
Can def make it not tight
Nice! Great job.
Better than a recto…hands down
About any other high gain amps is better than a recto 😂😂
Fantastic!
👊🏽
there's great uberschall tone in the coheed and Cambria live video "welcome home" featuring warren Haynes
It's cool learning insights like Coheed and Parkways Drive use of this amp for several reasons. P a r t y • o n
As someone who previously owned this amp, be advised that this amp is best suited for extreme music styles and super-modern tones using downtuned and extended range instruments. Despite all the options (and what I'm sure others will say in response to this comment), it's not a very versatile amplifier. The clean channel is very nice but the mid-gain tones from the amp leave a lot to be desired. However, if you're using downtuned 7-string guitars for crushing modern metal riffs, you will probably like it.
P.S. - Bring a noise gate, this amp is noisy AF.
As another guy who owned one, I concur 100%. It absolutely excels at the modern, super tight and kinda clanky high gain tones.
What Cab did you choose in the test? 😊
OwnHammer V30 impulse!
@@RiffsAndBeardsare you using a load box? If so, which one?
What cabinet and speakers did you use in this video?
OwnHammer V30 Mesa impulse
@@RiffsAndBeards Thanks!=)
@@RiffsAndBeardsare you using a load box? If so, which one?
sounds like a 5150 stealth
I'm not gonna climb the remaining trees to do the bear with the neighbours. Namastè.
I love the idea of Bogner stuff, but when I had an Ecstasy, it kept breaking down. Sold it, got a 6505, pocketed the leftover money. no more reliability issues. one day I'll try another Bogner
First!
Reminds me a lot of my Randall Diavlo
Adam Jones's secret ingredient! (or Joe Barresi)
The prices of amps is kind of crazy now. lol. I was never one to complain about the prices of things but jeez. Bidenomics is great for amp builders. At some point, it’ll be cheaper to learn how to build your own amp. lol.
Riffs, Beards & Shills
I don’t understand. You sell your labor to your job in exchange for money.
@@RiffsAndBeardsdon’t even bother responding to crap like this 💩
@@RiffsAndBeards you posted that video about the over saturation of pay to play TH-cam channels releasing videos at the same time, and I thought, "oh maybe fluff is becoming self aware and he will realize how far his channel has fallen" but nope. A few people call you out on being part of the problem and instead of pledging to be better in the future, you delete the video. Haha come on man. I liked it better when you were primarily a musician who liked testing gear rather than now, how you're basically a salesman who also plays music. I'm not trying to be inflammatory or troll you. It's just my perspective of how far away from the quality content and the attitude you had before youtube became your primary job and you had to pander to brands rather than your fans.
@@kelsodelroy while I understand what you are saying, Ryan also isn't wrong. You do sell your labor for money. He is too. He clearly is excited about this amp.
His previous video was more about when everyone puts out essentially the same video at the same time so you get 32 notifications about the (insert brand here) "who gives a crap" gear. The Ubershall Ultra didn't come out today. You didn't see 13 other channels releasing a video on it today... So how is it different than when he was reviewing gear he liked and showing it off a decade ago? What kind of content would you like to see instead?
@@kelsodelroy Well, first Im not pandering to brands. I asked for this amp. Also, my video was about NEW product roll outs, not amps that have been out for a year and a half. Third, am I supposed to buy all this stuff? Cause I cant. This video is me testing cool gear. Sweetwater sent it to me to do whatever I want with it. My quality is sky high. Lastly, at no time have I ever said YOU SHOULD BUY THIS, and even if I did, you are an adult. Im not forcing you to buy anything. And even then, Sweetwater has a 30 day return policy. So. If you dont like it, dont watch. It's that simple. But dont act like you own this channel or its content. I know the videos I used to make my guy. I hope you have a great weekend
Expensive, but far less expensive than I had assumed.
Great review and yes it is one of the best amps available. Top 5 for sure and for me top 2.
I have the 6l6 version and it is a monster. Used to own and favor the Rev 2 but this one is much better.
Also want to say a good friend has a stealth and swears by it. The first time I plugged in my Ultra was at his house and he said he wants to sell the Stealth now.
I haven't tried every amp in the world but I've tried a lot and this is definitely one to try for brutal metal tones.
👍🏼🤘🏼
Great tone!!