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A Legendary ENGL Prototype Returns for Full Production





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An ENGL with a truly storied history, the ENGL Artist Edition 100 E651 was inspired by a prototype modified Ritchie Blackmore E650 that made its rounds through the studio scene in the hands of legendary guitarists such as Jimmy Page, Paul Stanley, Scott Gorham, and Vivian Campbell. Now, ENGL is proud to introduce that lauded one-off prototype as a full production model, packing two channels and 100 watts of tube power. This amp’s four ECC83/12AX7 preamp tubes and four EL34 power section supply everything from ultra-clean chime to chugging modern metal mayhem. You also get a tube-buffered FX loop, built-in noise gate, and a versatile smattering of tone controls to shape your sound. From a long-lost prototype to full-scale production, the Artist Edition 100 E651 rightfully takes its place as one of the most hard-hitting amps in ENGL’s history!





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In typical ENGL fashion, the Artist Edition 100 E651 is superb for laying down rock riffs or bringing metal brutality. However, this amp’s two channels (Clean and Lead) offer a tone that truly runs the gamut. Even Sweetwater’s pickiest clean players couldn’t help but admire the warmth and depth of the ENGL Artist Edition 100 E651 clean tones, while a duo of master volume controls makes it a breeze to conjure up edge-of-breakup grit. Flip to the Lead channel to access a much more extreme level of saturation that’s more than ready to rip out liquid-like leads, searing crunch rhythms, and even brutal down-tuned djent.





A champion of the stage and studio





The original prototype amp that inspired the ENGL Artist Edition 100 series cut its teeth laying down tracks in some of the world’s most famous studios. Thus, its no surprise that this amp is packed to the brim with versatile features. Flip around to the amp’s back panel to be greeted by a built-in noise gate for the Lead channel, allowing you to crank up even the most extreme levels of gain without any squeal or hiss. Plus, a tube-buffered FX loop (complete with Balance control) makes it a breeze to cleanly integrate all your favorite reverb, modulation, and other time-based pedals. Finally, not only does the ENGL Artist Edition 100 E651 grant you access to a full-band EQ, but you also get bright, shape, Gain Lo-Hi, and Clean Lead switches to further tune your tone.





ENGL Artist Edition 100 E651 100-watt Tube Amplifier 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