ENGL Fireball 100 | Everything from crystal cleans to Plexi & JCM800 style crunch and modern metal.

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  • With and without JHS Bonsai (TS 808) & BOSS SD-1 and compared to a Marshall JCM800 2203 & 1987X Plexi. With passive & active pickups: LTD Phoenix & my signature ESP.
    Thanks to MusiX for the loan of the amp: bit.ly/2QBIRRc
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    Timecodes:
    - Intro: 0:00
    - 'The Song': 0:10
    - Noodling: 2:42
    - General info: 4:42
    - The amp with LTD Phoenix & compared to a JCM800 & Plexi: 8:40
    - The amp with my signature ESP & compared to a JCM800: 19:30
    - Conclusion: 22:12
    #EugeValovirta #ENGL #Fireball100
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  • @8KilgoreTrout4
    @8KilgoreTrout4 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    God DAMN that was some fine playing and satisfying tone 🤩

  • @AdamYoudell
    @AdamYoudell หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As soon as I heard that tone that AC/DC lick would have been the first thing I'd have been inspired to play too!

  • @Pitchuga
    @Pitchuga 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I thank you for the review man ;) noticed you really ''conected'' with the amp for sure, that happy face says it all.
    i'm almost pulling the trigger on one of these.
    Cheers Euge

  • @timeshock1255
    @timeshock1255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video again, mate. I had used a E670 Special Edition for a couple of years and it was the same versatile. Lots of character and power and very fast responding. There is something special with ENGL that is appealing and tight sounding. Have a nice weekend, Euge!

  • @metusaalemi
    @metusaalemi ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Fireball 100 is my amp of choice! I've had a Mesa Roadster, JVM100, Peaveys, Oranges and another Fireball 100 in the past, and Fireball 100 just makes the sound I love and for some reason the sound it makes, it makes me sound lot better as well! For some reason, Mesa Roadster was overall so tight in a way, so I had to play so precise and accurate that it just sounded so sloppy and somehow full of mistakes. Can't really describe, but immediately coming back to play with Fireball again, I just found my tone and the lead sounds I was looking for the whole time playing other amps. Thanks for the quality content, Euge!!!

  • @jean-philippemorin1176
    @jean-philippemorin1176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I agree with you! This Fireball sounds the best of all the Engl's you have demoed so far, in my opinion.

  • @baalstoneofficial748
    @baalstoneofficial748 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Using Fluence Modern into SD1, Fireball 100 and V60s. Really liking it! Thanks for the review to help me choose the OD!

  • @yeti1002
    @yeti1002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    All your amps sound kick ass .. can't go wrong with either one . Nice collection .. that phoenix ltd. Is a pretty looking guitar . Nice demo as always .

  • @Greg-rd8qr
    @Greg-rd8qr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome amps, always a pleasure to watch you play,

  • @ArtbyPaulPetro
    @ArtbyPaulPetro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man that Engl is a real smokin' amp! I especially loved the sound with the passive pickups! amazing tone! thanks man another great vid as always!

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is! 🔥Thanks!

    • @jamesfindice2871
      @jamesfindice2871 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EugeValovirta230V hei euge, saako kysyä, miten isolla pidit tässä videolla lead kanavan masteria ja lead volumea? Mulle tuli kotiin juuri toi vanhempi FB 60 kromisella paneelilla. Koitan täs opetella sen saloihin, Mut keinokuorman puuttumisen takia en voi oikeen vääntää Volumee kovin isolle. Vieläkö suosittelisit sitä bugeran Power soakkia?

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Juu toki! En muista, mutta todennäköisesti niin isolla, että pääteputket alkaa kunnolla hönkimään eli v^%#n lujalla 😁.

    • @hootowl6354
      @hootowl6354 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, I think it sounded better with the passives.

  • @electropentatonic
    @electropentatonic ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been turning on my Fireball 100 every day for 10 years. Over those years my tastes have changed a lot. I still love metal but also, I've come love beautiful cleans, light breakup and gritty overdrive. The Engl has always been able to grow with me and I'm in awe of its versatility and its abilty to do all of these beautifully. Ive never run an overdrive, just a reverb in effects loop, thats it. I run it through a Marshall 1936 2x12 with 2 v30s. It still will make me smile every time I hit that first chord. But I'd still love a 4 hole some day or maybe that new 20w studio series vintage or JCM. I love your videos, i watch all of them. You're an amazing player

  • @wendelllanders8439
    @wendelllanders8439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video review!My Powerball2 is being sold to my student at the end of July!I am definitely getting the Fireball 100 as a replacement!I had a plexi 800 reissue and this FB sounds a lot like its tone I got from it!Thanks for making my decision with this awesome video review!!!!👍👍👍.

  • @williamapolinar1018
    @williamapolinar1018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You da man!🙏 Keep up the great work eugie. Much success today and always. Peace. From AZ.

  • @darkscience1466
    @darkscience1466 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your emotional reaction to this amplifier, made me buy it! I use to have a Savage MK II, but I really got sick of all the modes and buttons, and I was only using 2 channels...simplicity wins. I hope you have a good Christmas!

  • @TomekGrzyb82
    @TomekGrzyb82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    IMHO, it's actually the first amp that gets close to JCM800 awesomeness territory. Quite impressive for an 6l6 amp :)
    Great playing as always 🤘

  • @Monsoon1973
    @Monsoon1973 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video, man! Good comparison to the classic Marshall amps! Thumbs up!!

  • @felipethirteen
    @felipethirteen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is the best Fireball 100 video on the internet. The Fireball has been a well kept secret but its starting to come out. Thank you to ESP for distributing these in the States.

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! Glad to hear! 🙏

    • @robertolsen9721
      @robertolsen9721 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It has climbed a lot at sales rankings at Thomann since I bought mine 6 years ago.

  • @alexandermsanchez
    @alexandermsanchez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My men!!! You have a killer sound with each one this baby's!!! Doesn't matters the brand!!! 🔥

  • @btu45nh
    @btu45nh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yowza Euge! that fireball 100 is a amazing amp, not far off from the bad boy, in my opinion better than the other Engls you reviewed. thanks for the awesome vid. Stay. safe and healthy Euge. Happy hump day! Take care.

  • @madddog692000
    @madddog692000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That ENGL sounded better than the Plexi in my opinion. Great playing and outstanding review covering all the tones. I could see myself buying this amp, I really liked that top end sizzle without getting fizzy. Loved this video man, great job 🤘🤘

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah it’s a really good amp indeed! I had the Plexi dialled in for really ”buttery” sound since a track I was recording, prior shooting this video, for my second solo album called for that type of tone. But anyways the Fireball is really good. Actually better than I remembered 😎👌.

  • @DenBoogieden
    @DenBoogieden 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What can I say, as always, extremely high quality review. Thanks!!!!!!!

  • @PointPanic
    @PointPanic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Fireball is awesome, I want one! Nice demo, brother

  • @Bognerman14
    @Bognerman14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hear you on less features and I've had and do have amps with lots of features and those without. I've had amazing results with both. I have a BFG modified 2002 Dual Rec that sounds incredible. I also am in love with the lead to on my Mark V.
    You have me wanting a Fireball 100.

  • @aaaargl
    @aaaargl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damn Euge, you are going to make me go broke with all those good sounding demos haha

  • @KipCount
    @KipCount ปีที่แล้ว

    Killer video. I just got a Fireball 25 and I'm having as much fun as you seem to be having with the Fireball 100 here! I love with it with an Earthquaker Plumes for a boost. Gotta pick up another SD-1 so I can give that.a try. Great amps though. Seriously blown away by this little 25 watter.

  • @thySerge
    @thySerge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve had my ENGL Fireball 60 since 2003/04. It’ll never leave my collection. It is an absolute beast of an amp.

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is indeed. And like I said on the video there’s a reason why I’ve used one on both Cyhra’s albums 👌💪😎.

    • @thySerge
      @thySerge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EugeValovirta230V Would you ever try Mesa Boogies? I know you said that you like simple / straight-forward amps but the Mark V is a monster and so versatile.

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe someday if I get my hands on one 👌.

    • @thySerge
      @thySerge 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EugeValovirta230V haha. Next time you’re in the NYC neighborhood you’re welcome to use my Mesas for videos.

  • @runander
    @runander 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I used to have the original Fireball 60 and it was a monster of an amp. Hurting your back moving around that half stack was worth it on stage when you cranked it :)

  • @asianaxeman
    @asianaxeman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome review.. Completely understand what you mean about the openness of the amp. It's also got good punch and harmonic content, I've got the fireball 60 with ehx 6l6 tubes and it sounds warmer and less harsh than the original tubes. The amps indeed have the mojo but so do you bro! 🤟😎👌

  • @jamboden1
    @jamboden1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic! Sounds reeeeeaaallllyyyyy good.

  • @ravenblackfeather4028
    @ravenblackfeather4028 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow I need a stack of all the ENGL you have recently reviewed😂✌️🇨🇦

  • @TheCyberMantis
    @TheCyberMantis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WOW. I was not expecting this amp to sound so close to your Plexi and your bad-boy, but it DID! The ENGL sounded damn near perfect with the 808! The SD-1 sounds better with your Marshalls, but the 808 sounds better with the ENGL! You really put it through it's paces with all the different styles you played! You played a mix of high-gain, low-gain, chords, leads, with boost, with no boost, and everything in-between! You are pretty much the best amp demo guy on TH-cam! FUN FACT: Michael ROMEO used the ENGL Fireball 100 on tour with his band Symphony-X. So you know that sucker is LEGIT! I used to like the ENGL Savage 120 best, but I think I like the Fireball 100 best, after hearing this demo! I can't believe how close it sounds to your bad-boy 800! Thanks for the great demo, see you on the next one!

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah! Thanks man!

    • @picksalot1
      @picksalot1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree 100% about the Amp and Euge! 😎

    • @aryinc
      @aryinc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      it sound very focused. Wich is great for certain types of metal.

  • @JonDeth
    @JonDeth 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Modern metal needs valves to be able to generate some higher even order harmonics and at least some audible odd order harmonics to produce the mean, raunchy, sleazy and evil sounds that comes out of solid-state equipment for the reasons I loosely mentioned. With valves, this is why we traverse the mountain of analog stomp boxes.
    I am still testing equipment on the 3 tube amps I own but the most recent is a Bugera clone of the Peavey XXX, and with this amp I'm finally getting some of the sleaze, raunch and meanness with my GP200 plugged straight into it because although it's digital, it's still loaded with semiconductors.
    I love valves, but there are characteristics of solid-state I value a lot more. The downfall is with solid-state, you hear *EVERYTHING!* Transient noise, what sounds like white noise due to ultra high, even order harmonics that get into 100Khz, and this is the root of why they sound meaner, harsher and sleazy. *Nobody likes being told their tube amps are processing your sound quite heavily and what comes out of your speaker is almost exclusively a copy lol.* (you're oscillating a high voltage D.C. and blending it with the A.C. pattern) Very little of your guitar's true electron signal is getting into the signal that reaches the speaker.
    *I'm an amateur electrical/electronics engineer phrased this way simply because I didn't complete my degree, but I did more than enough to be designing my own semiconductor based amp without valves but sealing the gaps between the 2 technologies.* The solutions are absurdly simple and slipped through the cracks in our industry's technology because how everything has been developed and by who has developed it. Those of us that shred and sweep through all types of clean and dirty tones imaginable simply have more knowledge and insight on what needs corrected, but there's never been anyone interested in the right way to create a recipe for the how.*
    In that, I have always said semiconductors can do exactly what tubes are used for and do it phenomenally better, there's just never been a *financial incentive* for franchised brands to do it, *but in this they have finally just started in digital.* The software solutions bypassed the more complex required architecture from analog, *but I am still saying on record analog semiconductors will still to it much better.*

  • @BNNinja20
    @BNNinja20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This amp just sounds so sick 🤘

  • @joeri666
    @joeri666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great demo I have the 25 watt version and can tell it’s a very versatile amp.

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

    • @dannyboyblue1111
      @dannyboyblue1111 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, I you still using the fireball 25? I’d be interested to hear how you find it after having for over a year. I’m looking into getting one, it just seems so versatile!
      How is it at practice/low volume?
      Thank
      Dan

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh I just borrowed it from a local music store to do the video.
      My main amps are my old Marshall JCM800 2203s from the 80s I’ve been using since 90s 💪😎.

  • @rickycompton2610
    @rickycompton2610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man that ENGL has that grind I see why you like it I would love to see you try a VHT pittbull 100 watt head or the Fryette pittbull 100 I think those amp will be on my wish list. Great Video

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed 😎. Would be cool to try those out ’cos it’s been many years since I’ve played with the Pitbull 💪.

  • @dnhrage1
    @dnhrage1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absoultly balls to the wall sound great video !

  • @toonz9971
    @toonz9971 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    5:27 I can't agree more! This is why the 2203 is such a great amp. Too many options seems to make an amp less versatile. So many great bands have used Engl and I'd love to try one out. I've heard people say they tend to be muddy or don't cut through the mix well, but it sounded amazing in your demonstration here.

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks!

    • @ordohereticus3427
      @ordohereticus3427 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      People say a lot of stupid things. Almost every complaint about the Powerball V2, and then the new Powerball II and Fireball 100 are misapplied and based off an issue with the very first, 2005 edition Powerball and the Fireball 60 - they had small transformers and slightly scooped EQ curves, which made them struggle in the volume department against similar spec’d amps. This was entirely corrected with the new versions, but people kept repeating the old myth and passing it along so others would repeat it as well. It’s classic internet nonsense talk just going in circles.
      Then we get into their next versions, which were designed in 2010: the Powerball II, Fireball 100 & Fireball 25. With these, not only did the heavy transformers capable of heavy volume remain, but even the midrange was changed to favour a more mid forward sound, as you note from this video. And if that’s not enough, they were also given a switch for a second midvoicing and boost so one could make lead parts stand out from the rest.
      So this myth about them not cutting in the mix is just that: a very misinformed myth, and what’s worse, it’s more than 13 years out of date. Guarantee you if ENGL renamed these new amps after 2009, the myth would’ve faded into obscurity.
      All in all, the Fireball 100 is a beast of an amp and there’s a reason why it is more than good enough for many pros who use it in studio and live settings without any issue. Same deal with the Powerball II, which is also a great amp, though different in the gain department.

    • @hootowl6354
      @hootowl6354 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are the opposite of muddy. Clear and brash. Haven't tried mine in a band, but I think it should cut through nicely. There are always EQ pedals to change it if you don't like it.

  • @gokhanelmas2820
    @gokhanelmas2820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good man as i think.I will buy it when i have the money enough.

  • @WelderMetal
    @WelderMetal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, this is very interesting amp

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome and it’s also a really good amp 🔥👌😎.

  • @jamesfindice2871
    @jamesfindice2871 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This really is the best fireball review on the internet’s. You should get your hand on an oldschool 60w and review it, to compare. As you have used it on a record.

  • @chrisyoung1807
    @chrisyoung1807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think your video's are fantastic. Great reviews and holy fuck dude you've got serious chops.....wow...

  • @monstruonegro05
    @monstruonegro05 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds huge!!

  • @Turbo-D
    @Turbo-D 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    have you ever tried the ENGL E636 Mille Petrozza`s Signature Amp "EXTREME AGGRESSION"? it is limited to 150 pcs and an heavily modified fireball 100 amp. most insane amp that engl have ever build so far. i got one and will just never sell it. cheers 🎸🎸

  • @andrewhouse3246
    @andrewhouse3246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Agreed, Engl shines with this amp. Simplicity wins. It sounds better than Plexi- in all fairness...it would be a stretch for you to make anything sound bad. Ha- Again you've slayed it. Just hoping for a US date..just m as maybe..🤞

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is really good indeed 👌. Hopefully sooner than later!🙏

  • @crustophiles
    @crustophiles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great review! I actually own this amp, and love it. It's a total monster. The only thing I disagree with is the boost. Of course, it comes down to personal preference, but in my experience the FB100 doesn't need any additional compression or tightening, and has more mojo with the gain opened up a little more. If you like the way your boost pedal EQs your signal, then great. But I've always gotten better results from this amp by feeding it an unboosted signal.

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks!
      Can’t argue about personal preferences 👌😎.

    • @theironsheik6322
      @theironsheik6322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's already saturated enough without the boost. This is coming from a guy who dimes every amp.

    • @crustophiles
      @crustophiles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theironsheik6322 Agreed 100%!

  • @RapttorX
    @RapttorX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i didnt expect a plexi sound on the clean channel. They did a good job with this amp. The Powerball might have too many shared components between those 4 channels and compromises were made i guess.

  • @joselozano7585
    @joselozano7585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is my favorite Engl...I also have the Victor Smolski at the moment, also killer but less capable of the organic feel of the F100. Also the F100 takes boost pedals better. I have also owned the Engl SE and the Savage, in the end the Fireball stayed and those were sold.

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      💪👌

    • @v.a.m.p6548
      @v.a.m.p6548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What didn't you like about the SE? Was it the EL-34 version?

  • @Moirchester
    @Moirchester 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These videos must be really useful for musicians!

  • @FarBeyondMetalz
    @FarBeyondMetalz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now that's an amp!

  • @stevestarr6395
    @stevestarr6395 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome amp that ENGL Euge and yes, less is better!

  • @MrJk5150
    @MrJk5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Paras engl mitä oot testannut 👌🏻Ehkä vähän vähemmän gainia riittäisi. Nyt gaini taso hyppää samantien liian ylös. Musix:lla on näköjään hyvä valikoima vahvistimia, cool!

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Näin on 👌. Joo siinä ei hirveesti säätövaraa ole 😎.

  • @ConradMH
    @ConradMH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing bro!!!!

  • @jamescarpenter4777
    @jamescarpenter4777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds like a Marshall boosted with a boss ge7. You should try that for a boost Euge. Great video!

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kinda. Yeah I have one and have used it every now & then live, in the studio and on some of my videos 👌.

  • @CiaranEllis7
    @CiaranEllis7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome 🔥🔥🔥

  • @gkol69
    @gkol69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very good sounding amp! The advantages over Marshalls is that you can sound massive without cranking it on full and have a good sounding clean channel, too! Marshalls need to be full volume to sound good, not practical without an attenuator.

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Indeed 👌💪.

    • @hootowl6354
      @hootowl6354 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I like the clean on the Fireball better. More chimey. Almost needs to be dulled down, if you want to.

  • @brown.dogmcgee
    @brown.dogmcgee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    again killer playing - the amp sounds good but i like your badboy

  • @markn4526
    @markn4526 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this Engl edges out the Powerball. Neither really sound like 6L6 tube amps typically sound....more EL34-ish (I think). I totally agree that simplicity of the amp rules supreme. The more electronics (options) you add to an amp, the more it messes with the tone and the more fiddling around you end up doing rather than actually playing. So the Fireball...simplicity, most Marshall-like, less pricey...for the win (of the Engl amps, of course). Killer playing as always Euge!

  • @jaredriley4071
    @jaredriley4071 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sounds like Engl created their own JCM800.

  • @maximilianertl2312
    @maximilianertl2312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    testing Engl Fireball 25 would be also interesting!

    • @joeri666
      @joeri666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a great amp good bang for your buck

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah! Maybe some day in the future 😉.

  • @robertolsen9721
    @robertolsen9721 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It sounds Heuge! I must try a ts in mine instead of sd1. It was surprisingly close to the Marshall, I was using my eyes to much while setting the gain on 9 o'clock, maybe less is needed and a ts style OD. It could have a lower tapering on the gain, really ridiculous amount🤣

  • @abcd-fs2de
    @abcd-fs2de 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I actually like Fireball more with SD than with TS. With TS it is too hard, with SD it is open and softer. I must admit that I like Fireball more than the Bad Boy. It sounds more clean, tight and polished. Great job, Euge!

  • @goldeagle6447
    @goldeagle6447 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Privet! Need more high gain video settings :D

  • @hootowl6354
    @hootowl6354 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mine arrived a few weeks ago. Got a 'returned item' and paid only $1,675. These things have great value. Sounds like it should be $3,000. I too like them simple. Can't see myself needed any other high-gain amp. I have a 1986 JCM 800 too. Both rawk 😉. True about the gain. Too much on channel two, but the low setting is great. It might be worth modding it to bring more sweep into the dial. You didn't mention it, but there is a noise gate on the back.

  • @polviggen
    @polviggen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I clicked like without even watching the video. :)

  • @maartenbrain01
    @maartenbrain01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn that engl kicks ass 👍👍👍👍

  • @Traski
    @Traski 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you can get your hands on one, try out Laney Ironheart.
    Think you might like it. Played one for years and never quite got the same out of other amps.

  • @Moirchester
    @Moirchester 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pepita was getting ready to go to bed... but he can't resist the appeal of good music and he wants to dance :)

  • @aryinc
    @aryinc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amp with less features. Cheaper mostly and quicker to get a good sound out of. The more features, more expensive and sometimes way more difficult to get a good sound out off. I've also got the engl se. Great amp....once you understand it. If you don't. well then it's a pain in the ass. I don't really use it allot. But it served me well tough. It's a great amp also.

  • @majorlee1
    @majorlee1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man it sounds great! I better start saving for an ENGL 😎💪

  • @thijmendenhartigh5759
    @thijmendenhartigh5759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make sound everything good. Like you said: tone is in you fingers. What I want to know is what kind of picks you use, because in my opinion picks are just as important as your hands.

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Dunlop Tortex 1,14mm. Those purple ones 👌.

  • @MoreMeRecording
    @MoreMeRecording 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This one sounds like what the Blackmore Model should have been closer to ;) lol..Well props to ENGL, because both these poweful amps clearly have circuits 180° of each other.

  • @YsAbTones
    @YsAbTones ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fireball + SD1 = yes please

  • @jonasirw1
    @jonasirw1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There is absolutely no substitute for German engineering

  • @paulusoftheshadows158
    @paulusoftheshadows158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @Euge Valovirta HI!!!! Greetings from CHILE mah frend!!! i shared your video into my twitter acount like always!! i hope supporting you by this way!!!, Great video!! and i hope you make videos with fasters songs soon!!! i love that.

  • @scottmurphy4719
    @scottmurphy4719 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's what makes the PT 20 so good, less frills, more growl.

  • @Sylvain44
    @Sylvain44 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, did you try the Fireball 25? It's fantastic as well!

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I think so and if I did it’s on my TUBE AMPS - playlist.

  • @crustophiles
    @crustophiles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most people don't know it, but in German, "fire" means "enormous." German also has no plurals. So the proper name of the amp is the Enormous Balls 100. One-hundred being the balls measurement in metric testaculons.

  • @genelynch3235
    @genelynch3235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Euge great playing!!! I see those heads pretty cheap on Reverb used. Hey I was wondering if you could demo a Orange solid state head and compare. You know alot of old school bands are using them. Pepper from Corrosion of Conformity switched to them from mesa. To be honest I really think Marshall is the best sound you can get. I mean look at Judas priest, iron maidon, acdc. Marshall is the Boss. I like mesa as well. Metallica went mesa and the sound was.nuts. I'm stuck between a mesa and a Mashall 800

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!
      That’s the plan in the future 👌😎.

  • @AleandFire
    @AleandFire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video brother. Have you ever got to try the Soldano amps of old? Heard they were good.

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! I’ve played one once and boy that was good indeed. The original Peavey 5150 is kinda based on that. It’d be cool to compare them since I have the OG block letter 5150 😎.

    • @AleandFire
      @AleandFire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EugeValovirta230V yes it would. I once owned a 5150 half stack. Never got to enjoy it. Too much for a bedroom player. That’s why I never got an all tube until that 20 watt DSL. That thing is perfect for me. Thanks to you sir. 🤘🏻

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to hear than man!

  • @austinfailz
    @austinfailz หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would something like a 12AU7 or 12AT7 be useful to knock the lead gain down a bit so it breathes a touch more?

  • @Bognerman14
    @Bognerman14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your Marshall's and Engl sound great. What speakers you using?

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      St. Rock or Suhr Reactive Loads and Jens Bogren’s IRs. Mainly my signature one ’Valovirtuous’ 👌😎. It’s based on an oversized Mesa w/ V30s.

  • @aryinc
    @aryinc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you know there also is a kreator version of this amp engl extreme agression or something,very very sick amp??. very limited. Also with this amp i saw. pressence pretty low, trble up. then this engl sings. Sonic drive studios tested this amp also. straight in without overdrive pedals or something.

  • @TheMetalLife666
    @TheMetalLife666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know I asked you about the Savage 120 Mark 2 and the Friedman signature, but out those to and this one, which would you choose? I love having the idea of separate clean and distorted eq channels. I also don’t really see myself needing 4 channels. Does the shared eq with dialing in a good distortion equal a crappy clean? Or does it not change too much?

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Marty Friedman since it’s the closest to a good ol’ Marshall JCM800 😎🤟.

  • @mattloughran9817
    @mattloughran9817 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got a Silver Jubilee to replace my old JCM 800, not really doing the trick. Is the Fireball a better replacement for the 800 than a silver jubilee? Thanks! and very informative as always Mr. Valovirta!

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope. Another JCM800 is 💪. I mean it depends what you’re looking for but if it’s 800 crunch you’re looking for just get an 800. Simple as that 😎.

  • @danthrax7407
    @danthrax7407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All right man, I know It´s really difficult to stop playing to talk about the amp when you are enjoying like a kid!!!!! ;) Yeeeeeeeeees man, you have make a really GASy video, what a sound, tone, and playing!! without boosting sounds like being in heaven surrounded by virgins...(sorry the comparison...)

  • @greatlegioncommander
    @greatlegioncommander ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheers Euge! I own the fireball 100 but haven't played any other ENGL amps. From all the ENGLS you've played, is the fireball your 3rd favorite? (I've seen your other videos were you say Savage and MFriedman are your top favorites. Best regards!!!

  • @v.a.m.p6548
    @v.a.m.p6548 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you tried the ENGL Retro 50/100? I"m considering either the Fireball 100 or the Retro for that "vintage" high gain tone.

  • @duck2587
    @duck2587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is ENGL best amp. Along with the inferno. The inferno is a brighter fireball. Can’t go wrong with either.

  • @AimiliosM
    @AimiliosM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    instreresting that you find it less compressed than the blackmore !

  • @aryinc
    @aryinc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    difference between engl and bad boy is. Bad boy is more darker sounding maybe, the engl cuts like a knife. Both really good, different flavours.

  • @dickieradd
    @dickieradd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you done ENGL vs 6505 or Mesa? The reason I leave Marshall out is because I already have a JCM2000 but want something more dark/modern

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve done quite a few tube amp videos so, if I’m honest, I don’t remember 😎. But please check out my Tube Amps - playlist 👌.

  • @juventinos81
    @juventinos81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    agree with you.i liked the fireball more than any other engl amp you have tested.one question,what cabinet are you using?

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah!
      None; Suhr Reactive Load & my signature IR ’Valovirtuous’ from Jens Bogren 👌.

    • @juventinos81
      @juventinos81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EugeValovirta230V i am completely noob when it comes to this stuff.i am a bedroom hobby guitarist and i played in a band during my college years.i always used combo amp in my bedroom and amp/head when i was in the band.so i plug and play,sometimes i use(last time was years ago) a cheap multieffect pedalboard(korg ax1500g) that i got almost 20 years ago so my question is...from where do you hear what you play?what about in live shows,you dont use cabinet there?

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😎
      From my studio monitors 👌.
      Here’s a video if you’re interested: th-cam.com/video/_2N-GEjzJVk/w-d-xo.html
      I use in-ear monitors live and haven’t used real amps live since 2017 but this:
      th-cam.com/video/B0A6s9M-fPQ/w-d-xo.html

  • @Patrick-rf7vx
    @Patrick-rf7vx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    would you say the fireball opens up more if you dial in more presence or didn't you like it? On my Powerball I run presence usually around 7-8. I am really interested if that would sound more open and even closer to the 800.

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I had it pretty much cranked 😎. Around 8 if I remember correct. It was as close to my 800 as I could get it and spent only a few minutes dialing it 👌.

  • @amoruzz
    @amoruzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've always wanted to try one of those ENGL amplifiers out, but I never see them in the USA.
    I'm not a fan of amps with lots of knobs or channels, etc.
    However, over the internet it sounds worth checking out.
    I wonder what speaker's and tubes they use in them?

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Different cabs with different speakers and many different amps with different tubes. They have a good & informative website so please check it out for details: www.engl-amps.com/

    • @OfRiffAndMan
      @OfRiffAndMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EugeValovirta230V Great playing! My friends in other band have this engl fireball 60 and evh 5150 50w heads. Live, evh cuts much better because it has much more mids, do you have any experience how would marshall amps compare to evh or peavey in the mids department?

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They cut better and there’s a reason why I have several Marshalls. My JCM800 2203 from 1984 aka The Bad Boy has been my main amp since 90s 💪😎👌.

  • @Krankenstein
    @Krankenstein ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm keeping eye on the fireball 25, really good price to get if you're in Finland, I mean made in Germany... this chip shortages are making it bit hard to reach nowadays but still. Please reply if there is any store I can order to Helsinki other than thomann.

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven’t lived in Finland in over 10 years so I have no idea 😎.

    • @Krankenstein
      @Krankenstein ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@EugeValovirta230V 2 months update; sir you sold me the 100 watt one, I ordered it today

  • @firststep7750
    @firststep7750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Fireball 100....rips! Have you found the "one"?

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It does indeed. Yeah I founded the one about 25 years ago; my Marshall JCM800 2203 aka ’The Bad Boy’ 💪.
      I just borrowed the ENGL to do the video. It’s a great amp but Marshall is always a Marshall 💪👌😎.

    • @lydfar2392
      @lydfar2392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EugeValovirta230V sorry, if this has been covered already. The 2203 "bad boy": any mods you have done to it? Quite some nice gain in that one. I just wondered if, it's a special version of the JCM 800? I would like to track down the best one, ever build and get one for myself. But used market is a jungle. Some warnings of the newer, late 80's versions. I like the sounds you get from your 800! Very close to what I consider the right Marshall sound: open dynamic and articulated. 😃👍

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries man 😎. It’s pretty much stock. Here’s a few videos about it:
      th-cam.com/video/5s-Dd9C-tno/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/5I6nTYCEpVs/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/_OSB1TkIx3o/w-d-xo.html

  • @liys540
    @liys540 ปีที่แล้ว

    tony iommi's amp in the devil you know by heaven and hell

  • @kjylha
    @kjylha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i use my 60w gain on 9 o'clock and sometime i feel its too distortions sound😅

  • @aquilarossa5191
    @aquilarossa5191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't use a wah like that. The treadle takes control of my mouth and makes it move all by itself not matter how hard I try to stop it.

  • @keyzorro5253
    @keyzorro5253 ปีที่แล้ว

    May I ask why you chose the 60w model instead of the 100w model?

    • @EugeValovirta230V
      @EugeValovirta230V  ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess you’re referring to the Cyhra recordings? The studio had only 60watt model and it did the job so that’s why 😎.