Synergy Bogner Ecstasy Preamp Module

Synergy preamp modules are unique little ‘tone pods’ used to tap into your favourite amp sounds. Slide a preamp into your Synergy hardware of choice; either the classic amp, desktop or rackmount configurations and dial in the legendary valve characteristics squeezed into the module.

Every Synergy preamp module contains two classic amp channels powered by two 12AX7 tubes. Installation is extremely simple and does not require any amp building knowledge. All that’s left is to let your imagination run wild in your quest for great guitar tone. Collect more modules to expand your tonal possibilities.

Here’s what Synergy say about the Bogner Ecstasy Preamp Module:

Reinhold Bogner is a king in the world of boutique high gain. You can  find his amps backing up a wide range of A-list players, such as Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell, Alter Bridge’s Mark Tremonti, Steve Lukather, George Lynch, Eric Johnson and even the late, great Walter Becker. Much of Bogner’s appeal comes from his legendary Ecstasy 100-watt head. 

Blue and Red Channels

The Ecstasy is so popular that players demanded Synergy work with Reinhold to distill it down into this preamp module which is two years in the making. The Blue channel – based on the Ecstasy’s rock ‘n’ roll-approved second channel – offers shades of gain that, when combined with two, 3-position Pre-EQ and Schizo switches, cover everything from blues to hard rock.

Switch over to the Red channel, and the same control layout brings in layer after layer of harmonically rich gain, perfect for wide-open leads and metal. With the Synergy Ecstasy module you can now have all of the harmonically rich overtones, searing high gain, plexi-style punch, and note definition of the original amp at a fraction of the cost. 

Cathode Select Switch

The Bogner Ecstasy module features a three-position switch on the PCB which allows you to configure the input tube bass response to match the original circuit of the selected module. This will affect the feel and tightness. Each amp designer has a specific combination of components that makes up their input tube circuit. We have selected the three most popular combinations which you can access with this switch.

Key Features

• Built in U.S.A.
• All-tube preamp module custom designed by Reinhold Bogner and the Synergy designers
• Two channels offer switching between Overdrive and Distortion tones
• 2 x 12AX7 preamp tubes ensure rich harmonic performance
• Dual/Single switch allows the module to be used with older Egnater and Randall hardware
• Three-position cathode select switch allows you to configure the input tube bias setting