I'm Switching To ENGL (Zim Blasphemy Content!)

[zimbloth]

Hahaha good stuff Nick!

I hope the 100 is better then the original Fireball.
Didn't really like that one too much.

Of course it is, that's been well covered I owned the FB60, this crushes it in every way imaginable. I feel like they should just discontinue the old one, I see no point in it whatsoever.

 

[7 Dying Trees]

I think i missed something, did you trade your UL for a CL at some point nick? Still, shame, but, sometimes something just comes along that really makes you spunk your pants, so I can understand.

Now. Sell me your fatbottom cab cheaply

 

[zimbloth]

I think i missed something, did you trade your UL for a CL at some point nick? Still, shame, but, sometimes something just comes along that really makes you spunk your pants, so I can understand.

Now. Sell me your fatbottom cab cheaply

James, I acquired a CLX (not the CL, the one thats even MORE expensive than the UL) as a trade-in from a customer wanting a Diezel. I became so smitten with it that I didn't bother putting it up for sale. I've been using it live with my band. The original plan was to get a new UL through my dealership but I pre-sold all the units I had on order so I just rolled with the CLX.

I will be putting up the CLX for sale, but I will just keep it if I don't get a good amount for it, as it's a really special amp. It sounds VERY similar to the UL. In fact it sounds much closer to the UL than the 100/CL. It's just not quite as dark as the UL, it's got a bit more crunch and tightness to it. It can be run in Class A mode as well which is cool.

I don't know if I'll be selling my cab, I like it more than ANY v30 cab. I do occasionally get used cabs in stock however, so if you were serious..

 

[NickB11]

Hey Nick! I think its awesome your digging the Engl so much...one question for ya. What are the lead tones like from the FB100? Can you get some solid lead sounds from it? Every video I have seen seems like its good for tight rhythms but not so good for lead, but then again its youtube, and everyone dials it in different. Thanks man!

 

[zimbloth]

Hey Nick! I think its awesome your digging the Engl so much...one question for ya. What are the lead tones like from the FB100? Can you get some solid lead sounds from it? Every video I have seen seems like its good for tight rhythms but not so good for lead, but then again its youtube, and everyone dials it in different. Thanks man!

Hell yeah dude, the FB100 I think excels at leads as much as rhythms, if not more so. That's cool because the FB60's Achilles heal was its thin lead tones. Remarkable lead tones, I was FLYING on this thing, such great responsiveness and clarity.

I can't stress this enough: 99.9% of vids/clips are worthless.

 

[Cadavuh]

Yea FB100 clips/vids online dont do it justice at all

 

[7 Dying Trees]

I do occasionally get used cabs in stock however, so if you were serious..

Seeing as they are rarer than hens teeth over here, and as new cab costs, wait for it, 1000£ (1500-1600$) I'd say a used one, even with shipping may be worth it.

If you get a used one in let me know, as I would be interested (especially if it's a slant one, weirdly enough)

 

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Trusting your description it seems they fixed everything I didn't like about the previous version (which was the only Engl I'd have got for myself). I'm really looking forward to trying one out.

I've got one odd question for you: how does the lead channel react to single coils/tapped humbuckers?

When are we getting the "this thread is worthless without clips" emoticon?

 

[blackrobedone]

"I just hope that KazE will post an honest review of the VHT one month after he owns it. Someone on this forum will owe him a sincere apology, and it won't be me. How much do you want to bet that he says the Bugera sounded better?

Please, "for the love of God, Montressor" don't talk him into buying the VHT cabinet."

And to think I got neg repped for this post along with some of my many anti-VHT rants. It is a bittersweet victory, but with Zim switching from VHT, it is clear that the final nail is in the coffin of the myth.

 

[budda]

Them Pittbull CLX's sound fantastic. Especially when you're running 2 in stereo with delay .

Still dialed them in to sound identical to my JSX though (I dial in my tone regardless of what the amp is).

I'd like to try an ENGL that's NOT whatever Art had at his place

 

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And to think I got neg repped for this post along with some of my many anti-VHT rants. It is a bittersweet victory, but with Zim switching from VHT, it is clear that the final nail is in the coffin of the myth.

I missed the point where he said he wasn't satisfied with his vht

 

[biggness]

"I just hope that KazE will post an honest review of the VHT one month after he owns it. Someone on this forum will owe him a sincere apology, and it won't be me. How much do you want to bet that he says the Bugera sounded better?

Please, "for the love of God, Montressor" don't talk him into buying the VHT cabinet."

And to think I got neg repped for this post along with some of my many anti-VHT rants. It is a bittersweet victory, but with Zim switching from VHT, it is clear that the final nail is in the coffin of the myth.

The FB100 was not out during your stretch of anti-VHT rants...

 

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Them Pittbull CLX's sound fantastic. Especially when you're running 2 in stereo with delay .

You teasing mf

 

[CentaurPorn]

So I am still going with that the UL is the most amazing head I have ever played. I gotta try the fireball 100 someday but I doubt it would be versatile enough for me..hence me switching to the axe for a bit. I will probably end up with another UL or CLX in the future.

"I just hope that KazE will post an honest review of the VHT one month after he owns it. Someone on this forum will owe him a sincere apology, and it won't be me. How much do you want to bet that he says the Bugera sounded better?

Please, "for the love of God, Montressor" don't talk him into buying the VHT cabinet."

And to think I got neg repped for this post along with some of my many anti-VHT rants. It is a bittersweet victory, but with Zim switching from VHT, it is clear that the final nail is in the coffin of the myth.

I think I remember you saying it was not a good Metal amp or something along those lines.

The Guy I sold it to has had more high gain high end amps than I can count.

His email after plugging straight in for the first time.

"
OOHHHH MAAANNN!

ITs fucking insane, non sense.

ITs really the perfect amp. It sounds so huge so tight the gain is so clear and usable. I tought my sig x was sounding not so bad for high gain but damn not comparable at all. I tought it would be a better deliverance but its even 2x mroe agressive than my deliverance lol Enough gain to power up a house lol.

Im in love with her now, the giri ls gonna be jealous lol

I cant beleive people boost that amp, ill try it prolly one day or the other but faaaucck no need i think haha."



I just wanted to share.

 

[Rogueleader]

Welcome to the family!

I've had a blackmore and now the e530 and I can honestly say that I don't think I'll ever go back to another brand for (pre)amps.

Have you tried out all of engl's pre/poweramp offerings? Which on do you like best?

Any news from engl on new/updated rack gear? I love my e530 but I'm always interested in exploring new horizons.

 

[JJ Rodriguez]

"I just hope that KazE will post an honest review of the VHT one month after he owns it. Someone on this forum will owe him a sincere apology, and it won't be me. How much do you want to bet that he says the Bugera sounded better?

Please, "for the love of God, Montressor" don't talk him into buying the VHT cabinet."

And to think I got neg repped for this post along with some of my many anti-VHT rants. It is a bittersweet victory, but with Zim switching from VHT, it is clear that the final nail is in the coffin of the myth.

There's no VHT myth He said himself he still loves the shit out of VHT and would keep it if it wouldn't be an extremely expensive backup amp

The UL is still my favorite head that I've tried, and while I haven't had a chance to try Engl's, every one I've heard in person (bands using them at shows) must have been set up like shit because they sounded fizzy and like garbage, and that includes an Invader. I equate that more to a shitty setup though than a shitty amp.

I'll be taking a trip down to the Axe Palace this weekend so I'll get to try some out finally.

Since I'm a rack guy now I doubt I'd buy any Engl stuff anyways, since the SE pre-amp is supremely expensive, and people say the SE is compressed sounding like the Powerball, which I doubt I'd be into.

 

[Rogueleader]

There's no VHT myth He said himself he still loves the shit out of VHT and would keep it if it wouldn't be an extremely expensive backup amp

The UL is still my favorite head that I've tried, and while I haven't had a chance to try Engl's, every one I've heard in person (bands using them at shows) must have been set up like shit because they sounded fizzy and like garbage, and that includes an Invader. I equate that more to a shitty setup though than a shitty amp.

I'll be taking a trip down to the Axe Palace this weekend so I'll get to try some out finally.

Since I'm a rack guy now I doubt I'd buy any Engl stuff anyways, since the SE pre-amp is supremely expensive, and people say the SE is compressed sounding like the Powerball, which I doubt I'd be into.

Try the e530 in my experience its less compressed than other ENGLs. Then again the only other ENGL I've had experience with is the Blackmore which is also supposed to be one of their less compressed amps.

 

[JJ Rodriguez]

Only problem is that the E530 is only 2 channel (with 2 different modes each) but I need at a minimum 3 separate channels, clean, rhythm, and lead. I EQ my rhythm and lead tones vastly differently so shared EQ's are a no no. The only thing I would consider stepping up to is the E570, although the E580 looks mighty tempting, I imagine it costs a fucking truck load of money

 

[Rogueleader]

Only problem is that the E530 is only 2 channel (with 2 different modes each) but I need at a minimum 3 separate channels, clean, rhythm, and lead. I EQ my rhythm and lead tones vastly differently so shared EQ's are a no no. The only thing I would consider stepping up to is the E570, although the E580 looks mighty tempting, I imagine it costs a fucking truck load of money

2 e530s would be cheaper

 

[JJ Rodriguez]

That's a good point But then I need to get a MIDI A/B switcher like the Lehle, velcro it in my rack, etc. Would probably still be cheaper though