ENGL E651 Artist Edition EL34 100w Tube Head – Black

Description

This amp has a very special history! It is our hidden gem, the secret prototype that became legendary as it passed between the iconic studios of Los Angeles. Based on the E650 Ritchie Blackmore amps, we designed an amp for Doug Aldrich back in 2005. It was supposed to feature a few modifications, such as EL34 tubes in the power amp stage; increased dynamics and unmatched tone was the mission. The concept was clear: easy handling, practical features and peak performance. But somehow, this amp never saw the light of day, and never get released.

Instead, it ended up in our showroom in Los Angeles. From there, it made the rounds through various studios in the music metropolis, and was played by renowned greats like Jimmy Page, Ken Hammer, Vivian Campbell, Paul Stanley and Scott Gorham. Mr G. M. himself put the amp in his studio in the last few years before his death. And, finally, and due to the great response from these world-class players, we have decided to raise this model from the prototype stage to the status of an official ENGL amp! Now it’s yours to enjoy.

ENGL E651 Artist Edition EL34 100w Tube Head Features:

• Based on a long-lost ENGL prototype amp that famously made its way through the studio scene before returning to ENGL as a full-scale production model
• 4 ECC83/12AX7 preamp tubes and 4 EL34 power tubes result in a whopping 100W of ENGL might
• 2 footswitchable channels (Clean and Lead) take you from ultra-clean chime to gain-drenched chug
• 2 master volumes, 3-band EQ, Lead Presence, and switchable Bright/Shape/Gain Lo-Hi/Clean Lead buttons offer an endless assortment of tonal possibilities
• Built-in noise gate to kill any unwanted squeal and hum when venturing into ultra-high gain territory
• Tube-buffered FX loop with a balance control to cleanly integrate reverb, modulation, and other effects
• S.A.C. port for connecting remote ENGL control units