engl invader 100

[awjb68]

Hi,

I am thinking of replacing the v5 preamp tube in my invader. It currently has the stock engl tubes all around.

Would like to retain the note articulation but breathe a little more life into the mid range if possible. To my ears the invader sounds kind of sterile as it is.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[DudeManBrother]

It’s been a while since I had one; but I remember only 4 preamp tubes. I liked Tungsol ECC803S in V1, and I probably used Shuguang’s in V2 and V3, and something balanced for the PI.
It’s probably not all that helpful, but maybe grab a 12ax7 sample pack or 2, so you can get a bunch of different brands, to try in various spots and find your favorite combo.

 

[awjb68]

Thanks. I'll grab a sample pack and try that.

 

[Zeriton]

Got an Invader100 myself. I don't think you should be trying to 'fix' that sterile sound. That's the ENGL sound. Sounds like you want a different amp

The midrange is a thing with ENGLs I have grown to love. If you want to really tailor it a bit more to give it bite or hair - stick a 7-band EQ in the loop, drop the 100hz out, play with the 200-400hz a bit and the 1.6k.

 

[rokket2005]

^+1 I also have an invader and that's how it sounds. It was my main gigging amp in a past band, but I haven't used in it like five years cause it doesn't really seem to play nice with other amps that well either.