Well im set on the guitar (i think), now the amp....

[varkunus]

because it determines what sort of job i need etc. So your all saying there very trebly amps? And does it have seperate EQs for each channel?

[varkunus]

guys? so can the ENGL do good overdriven tone. Not just full on metal kinda thing

[varkunus]

ahh i just remember my teacher highly recommend VHT. What do you think of them? Are they versatile i really like there sound. And what models should i check out and what prices

[sambo]

Well a quick google search on the Blackmore tells me it doesn't have separate EQ for each channel.

Is there any particular reason you are looking strictly at just the Mesa and Blackmore?


The ENGL Screamer I had didn't have too much treble. Granted, it was quite bright, but not uncontrollably bright by any means.


And yes, using a £10 Marshall/Laney/e.t.c. footswitch with the ENGLs works fine, so that's not really an issue.


As for VHT- "are they versatile" is a very broad question. Obviously it depends on the individual model, and how many sounds you are hoping to get. A VHT Pitbull might suit you -  (Never tried one myself though unfortunately!)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=sBK__6AgDr8

[sambo]

The people who demo/endorse ENGL amps are all, to my knowledge, humbucker users. This may be to counteract the highs.

One notable exception would be Ritchie Blackmore himself!  :D

[maverickf1jockey]

The people who demo/endorse ENGL amps are all, to my knowledge, humbucker users. This may be to counteract the highs.

One notable exception would be Ritchie Blackmore himself!  :D

Yes but since Deep Purple has he really done anything important recently besides whinge about Ian Gillian and take royalties from those amps and his records?

I set myself up for that one, eh!

[sambo]

:lol:

Yeah I'm not a big fan or follower of him really (except for being a fan of Deep Purple).

But yeah, considering the thread is largely concerning the Blackmore amp I couldn't let than one go.  

[varkunus]

well although its really outa my pricerange what about the vht sig x, its a new model

[varkunus]

anyway in vids like this the ENGL dont sound to trebly http://youtube.com/watch?v=qyA_vwYixyU

and couldnt you just EQ the treble?

Although though in this http://youtube.com/watch?v=GHfucVUzlh4 it does sound trebly. But is that just been EQed wrong? And how does it cut above in a band situation? I am in a band with me on lead, another rhythm guitarist and a drummer. We are looking for vocals and bass in the future. So how would it cope?

[Modular1]

And can it get a deep purple sound?

i demo'ed the marshall vintage modern series the other week (50w head/4x12 cab) with a stock usa strat. i thought it was Deep Purple in sound as well as the colour.

[crimesofpassionandy]

I've got a pair of Blackmore heads as part of an endorsement deal, and I've previously owned Mesa Rec's too, and Soldano's. I personally prefer the ENGL tone over all of them. It's a very straight ahead amp too and roadworthy. I use a G System for switching the amps now, but I also rewired a Marshall footswitch using a stereo lead to switch channels and master A/B's. No need to spend £100 if you do it that way. You could buy a pair of ENGL's for the price of a recto. Stereo rig...........yeah!!

[varkunus]

to treberly?

[varkunus]

crime could you add me on msn lord_varkunus@hotmail.com

[crimesofpassionandy]

The youtube clip is a poor representation of how the amps sound in the flesh. The amps cut, but they are not a toppy amp if you eq the high and presence controls moderately.

[varkunus]

add me or gimi ur MSN