I absolutely love this Amp! I've got the red one, sounds and look beautiful. Very good with a lower gain (at 11:00) and a TS in front. Also with mid boost switch engaged and scooped in the eq. Very large range of sounds and possibilities.
Hell yeah! Love this thing. It's so much more than just a "metal" amp, versatile and truly powerful. Some people say it sounds harsh, but it's actually warmer and fuller-sounding than most other small amps. And it has that nice signature Engl kind of breathiness and shriek in the high mids/ top end. Great review! You've done it the justice it deserves.
It's my #1 amp. I am not a metal player. This amp works for everything I've thrown at it: jazz, blues, rock, funk, fusion. It's a great amp period. They cost a bit more over here in the U.S. To me, it's still worth it. Great video as always! Appreciate your videos.
If you just order the European version off Thomann you can save like $700 over buying in the US. Even accounting for shipping and a transformer to use it in the US it's still like a $5-600 difference. $1350 USD is a little much for a 25W I think, though these are amazing.
@@magneto9210😲 Wow! As someone potentially considering the ENGL Fireball 25, thanks! I did not even think of this, but even though it's a massive price savings, do you have to know what you're doing with a transformer, or is it just plug and play?
One of the many benefits of this channel is, you exactly know what you get when you buy gear. Jon shows what an amp is able to sound for every classic genre. It is not necessary just to buy things and send them back, you really can hear what you get. Many years ago i´ve got a Ritchie Blackmore which sounded absolutely amazing, nowadays i think, ENGL makes people addicted with their classy but aggressive sound that easily cuts through the mix without hours of tweaking. Thanks for so much power, really appreciate your ideas and the work behind!
I just recently got this, was looking into it since it first came out but your videos gave me the confidence to take the plunge and this amp is Amazing! Thanks for those comparison videos…
It's always so fun. On ENGL videos, Americans complain about the price of them. On Mesa videos, Europeans complain about the price of them :D This amp is in Europe, half the price of Mesa Rectifier Mini. It's amazing! This was my first tube amp and I still have it :) Would love a Rec Mini too though, but .. price! :'D
This video sold me on getting one myself. just got it a few days ago! Absolutely killer sounding head, also the noise gate and power soak are incredibly nice to have. You should throw it up against the 100w version in a video, I'm very curious to hear how they compare.
It's crazy because I own the exact amp behind the Randall RD100 and to get similar tones I have to crank the treble and presence and least at 9 but you kept the Fireball's at 3! I even play with active pickups!
When I took my humbuckered Gibson Firebird to find an amp that would suit my guitar, Engl was really good, but the Fireball 25 wasn't out yet. I like that you dont really need a boost pedal to get good metal/rock tone. But eventually I ended up with a Rectoverb 25 and a Dark Terror 😊
Hi! Only one question about silent recording. In this video you use an Amp Central, but there is a difference by using the built in power soak of the FB25, and than only processed the sound (ie using a VST like Wall of sound or similar) using the same IRs? Thank you for your support!
I love everything about this amp except that it seems designed to cook all the internal components. Although it does have a top/front vents, the rear vent is blocked by all the power soak resistor's which on their own would throw a lot of heat into the cab when in use and block cool air when not in use. Plus, it has a total of six tubes cooking in a small format box. I would be using it at low power most the time so the power resistors will be cooking as well. Also, they seemed to go with a crapload of what appear to be 5watt power resistors instead of using fewer higher wattage ones {probably for cost savings]. Many more components that can fail plus if one goes, it is only a matter of time before a break-down or short occurs. I think I'll wait and see what the track record is for players who use it on a regular basis of gigs and rehearsals. I know Engl amps are reliable and maybe I'm overreacting. I want one but they are like $1350.00 where I'm at. I have a PRS HDRX-20 and it gets really hot after a couple hours {small box}. I've owned 100watt Marshall's and almost every tube amp from the 60's, 70's, and 80's. They get hot but are minimal builds in comparison to the Fireball. The Fireball 25 would seem to be the perfect amp for bedroom to live gigs. I'm open to anyone's thoughts or opinions. Especially from those who own one or any amp-techs out there.
Have it too, prefer it indeed over my ENGL Powerball 2 because it has something more smooth but still agressive in the high gain area, where I always struggled with my PB2. I am able to dial a tone in a second (no pedals, as you said too) which gives me the reason to use it now for every recording and sessions
Just got mine, and Simply Awsome, i've pair it with my DiY 2x12 cab loaded with eminence CV-75, wunderbar. I've always dream of a mini Savage but this fireball is nasty just i like it. I think you forgot to say that the amp as also a master volume boost activate via a footswitch
Pretty useful because the metal demo can be compared to the Fireball 100 from the high gain amps shoot out you did. Requires a bit more gain in smaller form, but more than enough with tight output for even the low end stuff.
I'm about to pull the trigger on this one... Really love the driven tones of it! Is this amp too loud in a bed room setting? Is it capable to be played at home a low volumes and at rehearsal with a really loud drummer as well. Please tell me about your experiences with the power soak!
All your demos absolutely kill it! I'm trying to decide between Engl fireball 25 or Ironball SE? Do either of them crunch as much as the Mesa Mark V:25 channel 1 crunch?
Both are great! FB25 has more headroom and a bit of a fatter sound. Still pretty gnarly and tight though. The Ironball has more features and sounds more tight overall.
Cant wait to get this head! Im also going to shell out the 1k for the matching 2x12. Originally I wanted to settle for the Mesa recto compact cab but not getting an Engl cab just doesnt seem right.
Sounded incredible! However I’m torn between this and the Mesa Boogie Mini Rectifier which truly has my heart and suites my taste better I think. Which is your favorite?
Thanks for the extensive review! I am super impressed by this amp. ENGL stuff is a little pricey in here the US but I'm seriously considering this. Have you tried recording direct with the built-in powersoak? How does it compare to a standard reactive load like the RedSeven or a Two Notes Torpedo?
It is really loud. I use it in two different death metal Bands (D and B tuning) with some crazy drummers and volumes. I barely crank it up to 11 and 12 o'clock on the lead and master volume otherwise the other guitarists 100 Watt Marshall Tsl gets totaly buried in the mix. Cuts through the Mix perfectly if you crank mids and treble like in the video.
Just got mine. Keeping me up at night. Don't understand why they made their matching 1x12 cabs 8 ohm . If I understand the ohm thing correctly. You can't use 2, 8 ohm 1x12's at the same time .1-8, 1-16, or 2-16's . But on the back of the 1x12 it has a parrell in /thru Jack's? 2 , 8 ohms is 4 ohms and I don't think that would be good . Love this demo . Probably the best amp I've ever had .
Well, I'm back. Got my MT15, LOVE it, but it hums on standby, what gives? Does your MT15 hum while on standby? Thinking of ditching the MT15 for the Fireball 25, even though it's almost double the price. What are your thoughts? if you had to pick one for prog/metal, would you go MT15, or Fireball 25? Already finding that the built-in noise gate would be a very necessary feature.
Love the amp. Quick question though, if the amp has a power soak, why did you use your external reactive load? Is the sound different? As you mentioned, having the power soak is a very cool feature to have, and having a solid state head, I've never been in the need to have a load, so transitioning to a Fireball will allow me to record straight from the amp without investing in additional equipment. Would like to know if the sound is not affected by using the external load vs the internal power soak.
footswitches are extra, and you need two of them for complete functionality. After owning this amp for half a year, I grudgingly shelled out another 80 Euros for the second Z4 footswitch. They look and feel indestructible, though.
huge sounds, it's certainly great to play at home but i'm still afraid 25w could be a bit weak for rehearsals, anyone here who tried this in a band situation with a loud drummer?
@@SonicDriveStudio I was thinking that about my 20w home amp Marshall DSL20H until i took it to a jam session and it was barely enough, but maybe the Engl is actually louder, or the cab at the jam was crap idk^^ Also thinking about getting Engl E530 preamp, and a stereo power amp, have you tried that?
Whenever I see a question like this, I wonder what the person asking the question is using now and what they plan to do with their future purchase. Any 25W tube amp is more than loud enough for band rehearsals. The whole “I play with a loud drummer” thing seems comically overused. Maybe your drummer is used to beating the hell out of the skins because he plays with guitar players that turn up too loud.
@@singleproppilot i have this old Engl Savage 60, 60w is enough but it needs massice repair. And as i said i have a Marshall DSL20H, 20w which is kinda not enough so i think it's not that clear a 25w head will be enough
Love the sound, want the amp! I really wish Mesa would make a big bottle/small wattage recto in the same spirit as this or the DSL20 - I truly think that’s where the Mesa design philosophy falls short, as much as I dig the sounds. I want a true, classic two-channel recto sound without being hamstrung by the 100w output. The EL84 mini recto is great for what it is, but loses some of the flavor.
@@SonicDriveStudio I don't see the point in that. They will more than likely just direct me to their official Canadian distributors, none of which have it in stock. The one in my city I contacted said it would take a minimum of 6 months to get one once I've ordered (paid for) it lol. I'll just keep an eye on reverb for a decent enough deal to pop up one day and accept that I'll never be able to try one in advance.
Hello Friend how are you. I'm contacting you because I have exactly the same setup as your (amp) recently acquired by me but I can't make it sound good according to my impression (nothing similar to the youtube videos and the general impression of the people) so (as you have the same equipment and you know a lot) I contact you to recommend some basic adjustment of the tone of each parameter (well specified) to guide me and conclude things (I am quite inexperienced in the world of tubes). I like to play Metal with a lot of gain and I use a Gibson Flying V and an Orange PPC 212 cabinet. Thanks and regards.
Muddy? Man, my 100 is very bright when I need it to be, even with the presence fairly low. For more definition and bit you just have to crank the treble and mids a bit.
Why can’t you just give us one guitar and one mic? You’re always fitting your guitars and mics to fit a certain sound or whatever you’re trying to do. It takes away from what the amp is capable of. It’s an amp demo, not you showing off mixing abilities
The guitars are not processed fwiw. This is just how things are done on this channel. It's how I like it. There are plenty of channels out there who do things differently.
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What do you think? I LOVE this amp!
Great video Jon. Could you please make a blindfold video against Helix/Axe Fx? 🙂
I plan on buying one in 4-6 weeks after I pay other gear off.
Great job you did here..sounds awesome!
I love the look and sound of ENGL amps.
I absolutely love this Amp! I've got the red one, sounds and look beautiful. Very good with a lower gain (at 11:00) and a TS in front. Also with mid boost switch engaged and scooped in the eq. Very large range of sounds and possibilities.
Just came here after your newer shootout that included this. Dang, I love this amp too!
Just ordered my fireball 25 and 2x12 Engl cabinet today . So excited .
Hell yeah! Love this thing. It's so much more than just a "metal" amp, versatile and truly powerful. Some people say it sounds harsh, but it's actually warmer and fuller-sounding than most other small amps. And it has that nice signature Engl kind of breathiness and shriek in the high mids/ top end.
Great review! You've done it the justice it deserves.
engl really seem to get it, the amps are what most of us want out of the box. awesome riffs and recording as usual.
It's my #1 amp. I am not a metal player. This amp works for everything I've thrown at it: jazz, blues, rock, funk, fusion. It's a great amp period. They cost a bit more over here in the U.S. To me, it's still worth it. Great video as always! Appreciate your videos.
If you just order the European version off Thomann you can save like $700 over buying in the US. Even accounting for shipping and a transformer to use it in the US it's still like a $5-600 difference. $1350 USD is a little much for a 25W I think, though these are amazing.
@@magneto9210😲 Wow! As someone potentially considering the ENGL Fireball 25, thanks! I did not even think of this, but even though it's a massive price savings, do you have to know what you're doing with a transformer, or is it just plug and play?
One of the many benefits of this channel is, you exactly know what you get when you buy gear. Jon shows what an amp is able to sound for every classic genre. It is not necessary just to buy things and send them back, you really can hear what you get. Many years ago i´ve got a Ritchie Blackmore which sounded absolutely amazing, nowadays i think, ENGL makes people addicted with their classy but aggressive sound that easily cuts through the mix without hours of tweaking. Thanks for so much power, really appreciate your ideas and the work behind!
Thanks!
I just got this amp. This is my favorite bedroom amp ever!
Dang!! This amp sounds killer! Especially in a mix with the 8-string! Awesome job as always Jon! Keep up the great work!
Cheers!
Great video Jon! Sounds amazing, and I am looking forward to a ENGL Fireball 25 to ENGL Ironball SE comparo!
I just recently got this, was looking into it since it first came out but your videos gave me the confidence to take the plunge and this amp is Amazing! Thanks for those comparison videos…
Awesome! Enjoy!
You do an amazing job of reviewing this amp - this might be my first decent guitar purchase!
Sounds brutally beautiful!
Man . . I LOVED this review!
Safe, dude.
Pete 🏴
A good amp in good hands = awesome tones
It's always so fun. On ENGL videos, Americans complain about the price of them. On Mesa videos, Europeans complain about the price of them :D
This amp is in Europe, half the price of Mesa Rectifier Mini. It's amazing! This was my first tube amp and I still have it :) Would love a Rec Mini too though, but .. price! :'D
@SasukeTheGhost Ha ha, amazing idea! :D
Bought it! Arrives on thursday! 🥰
Sounds amazing plus the versatility, excellent demo as usual, made in Germany, I want one!
It's a little MONSTER!!!! Great Video!!!! 💪😉
Great job. I bought the 230V version straight from Germany 🇩🇪 it’s pretty raw!
This video sold me on getting one myself. just got it a few days ago! Absolutely killer sounding head, also the noise gate and power soak are incredibly nice to have. You should throw it up against the 100w version in a video, I'm very curious to hear how they compare.
What kind of cabinet to pair with it?
@@forrestperkins6237 I paired this with my Bogner Uberkab.
Really impressed with the clean channel
This video made me buy a Fireball and a SC608B. Amp is awesome, guitar is on back order.
bro your work on this videos is amazing
Those were some great contemporary hard rock tones!! I thought this was a chug only metal amp!
I just got one. It gets delivered Friday so it looks like my weekend just got booked up.
That SC-58 is BADASS!!!!!!!!!!🤩🤩
It's crazy because I own the exact amp behind the Randall RD100 and to get similar tones I have to crank the treble and presence and least at 9 but you kept the Fireball's at 3! I even play with active pickups!
As always a great job, also a great high gain from a little box
When I took my humbuckered Gibson Firebird to find an amp that would suit my guitar, Engl was really good, but the Fireball 25 wasn't out yet.
I like that you dont really need a boost pedal to get good metal/rock tone. But eventually I ended up with a Rectoverb 25 and a Dark Terror 😊
Dude your videos (and your English) are GREAT! Have you used the power soak feature on a 16 ohm load?
Hi! Only one question about silent recording. In this video you use an Amp Central, but there is a difference by using the built in power soak of the FB25, and than only processed the sound (ie using a VST like Wall of sound or similar) using the same IRs? Thank you for your support!
I love everything about this amp except that it seems designed to cook all the internal components. Although it does have a top/front vents, the rear vent is blocked by all the power soak resistor's which on their own would throw a lot of heat into the cab when in use and block cool air when not in use. Plus, it has a total of six tubes cooking in a small format box. I would be using it at low power most the time so the power resistors will be cooking as well. Also, they seemed to go with a crapload of what appear to be 5watt power resistors instead of using fewer higher wattage ones {probably for cost savings]. Many more components that can fail plus if one goes, it is only a matter of time before a break-down or short occurs. I think I'll wait and see what the track record is for players who use it on a regular basis of gigs and rehearsals. I know Engl amps are reliable and maybe I'm overreacting. I want one but they are like $1350.00 where I'm at. I have a PRS HDRX-20 and it gets really hot after a couple hours {small box}. I've owned 100watt Marshall's and almost every tube amp from the 60's, 70's, and 80's. They get hot but are minimal builds in comparison to the Fireball. The Fireball 25 would seem to be the perfect amp for bedroom to live gigs. I'm open to anyone's thoughts or opinions. Especially from those who own one or any amp-techs out there.
This thing's Clean channel is tougher than a Marshall's Overdrive channel! 😎
Have it too, prefer it indeed over my ENGL Powerball 2 because it has something more smooth but still agressive in the high gain area, where I always struggled with my PB2. I am able to dial a tone in a second (no pedals, as you said too) which gives me the reason to use it now for every recording and sessions
Sounds amazing! Love it
Just got mine, and Simply Awsome, i've pair it with my DiY 2x12 cab loaded with eminence CV-75, wunderbar. I've always dream of a mini Savage but this fireball is nasty just i like it. I think you forgot to say that the amp as also a master volume boost activate via a footswitch
Pretty useful because the metal demo can be compared to the Fireball 100 from the high gain amps shoot out you did. Requires a bit more gain in smaller form, but more than enough with tight output for even the low end stuff.
Amp sounds sick dude.....love this thing!...
Sounds really good for the 8 string stuff.
I like the riff you did. 6’51 does not have too much gain but it’s aggressive
it sounds really good, very nice music too.
Which one do you pick between the EVH Stealth and this?
Dude, that Heavy 8 String riff rips!
Great vid Jon! Does the Fireball 25 pair well with the Engl 2x12 cab?
Of course!
I’d be so lost with an amp that had this much gain. But it does sound really bad ass!
I'm about to pull the trigger on this one... Really love the driven tones of it!
Is this amp too loud in a bed room setting? Is it capable to be played at home a low volumes and at rehearsal with a really loud drummer as well. Please tell me about your experiences with the power soak!
It sounds just fine at lower levels! Go for it!
All your demos absolutely kill it! I'm trying to decide between Engl fireball 25 or Ironball SE? Do either of them crunch as much as the Mesa Mark V:25 channel 1 crunch?
Both the ENGLs have a pretty tight crunch. A bit more raw than the Boogie imho
Hey John, is the line out on the back comparable “sound wise” to using a load box with IRs of course?
🤘🏽😈🤘🏽
Killer amp!!!!
I really like your videos, thanks! Now, I struggle between Ironball (not necessarily the SE) and this one. What would you prefer, and why? 😊
Both are great! FB25 has more headroom and a bit of a fatter sound. Still pretty gnarly and tight though. The Ironball has more features and sounds more tight overall.
@@SonicDriveStudio cool, thank you for your reply! Which of the two has the better clean channel in your opinion? 😎
@@raumden hmmm hard to say. I'm going to compare the 2 on this channel soon
@@SonicDriveStudio really? Cool! Wow, I am looking forward to seeing that, as I am about to pull the trigger on one of those. 👍🏻
Do I understand correctly, that if you set the amp to “no speaker”, you do not have to have a speaker hooked up to it? It’s safe to run like that ?
Cant wait to get this head! Im also going to shell out the 1k for the matching 2x12. Originally I wanted to settle for the Mesa recto compact cab but not getting an Engl cab just doesnt seem right.
One of the best sounding small amps I've heard... How can the full size one sound better than that? ha. Is there much difference? Great riffs too.
Great review! Can you tell the difference between this and mesa express50?
Sounded incredible! However I’m torn between this and the Mesa Boogie Mini Rectifier which truly has my heart and suites my taste better I think. Which is your favorite?
It depends on which sound you prefer. I can't choose a favorite of those two. Different flavors
Thanks for the extensive review! I am super impressed by this amp. ENGL stuff is a little pricey in here the US but I'm seriously considering this. Have you tried recording direct with the built-in powersoak? How does it compare to a standard reactive load like the RedSeven or a Two Notes Torpedo?
Its the other way around for us in Europe with Mesa. 🥲
Hi @sonicDriveStudios, so without caring about the effects would you say this one or the ironball se for metal.
How do you feel about 25 watts for live performances? Will it get over the rest of the band? Thank you, love the channel!
It is really loud. I use it in two different death metal Bands (D and B tuning) with some crazy drummers and volumes. I barely crank it up to 11 and 12 o'clock on the lead and master volume otherwise the other guitarists 100 Watt Marshall Tsl gets totaly buried in the mix. Cuts through the Mix perfectly if you crank mids and treble like in the video.
Bought it a year ago really love it very versatile
Just got mine. Keeping me up at night. Don't understand why they made their matching 1x12 cabs 8 ohm . If I understand the ohm thing correctly. You can't use 2, 8 ohm 1x12's at the same time .1-8, 1-16, or 2-16's . But on the back of the 1x12 it has a parrell in /thru Jack's? 2 , 8 ohms is 4 ohms and I don't think that would be good . Love this demo . Probably the best amp I've ever had .
May I ask what string gauge you use on the 8-strings? Thanks!
Well, I'm back. Got my MT15, LOVE it, but it hums on standby, what gives? Does your MT15 hum while on standby? Thinking of ditching the MT15 for the Fireball 25, even though it's almost double the price. What are your thoughts? if you had to pick one for prog/metal, would you go MT15, or Fireball 25? Already finding that the built-in noise gate would be a very necessary feature.
Mine doesn't hum. The Fireball 25 is super quiet though...
How is the bottom end and punch? I bought the ironball and returned it because it did not have much low end. Was petty disappointed. Thanks
Engl fireball 25 or PRS MT15?? Which is a better sounding amp??
Quite close to the big guys like the Fireball or Powerball. It packs quite the punch for its size!
This review is of a fireball
Love the amp. Quick question though, if the amp has a power soak, why did you use your external reactive load? Is the sound different? As you mentioned, having the power soak is a very cool feature to have, and having a solid state head, I've never been in the need to have a load, so transitioning to a Fireball will allow me to record straight from the amp without investing in additional equipment. Would like to know if the sound is not affected by using the external load vs the internal power soak.
The built in power soak sounds fine if it's all you have. It will never sound as good as a proper reactive load though. Different technology
@@SonicDriveStudio Great, good to know!
What kind of booster do you use with the Engl Fireball 25? I will be getting one in the near future and was curious.
It doesn't need a boost tbh
Hey Jon it would be awesome to review the ENGL Ironball SE, especially on the new features for bedroom players. Thanks
Already did that one! Look it up!
@@SonicDriveStudio Sorry yeah I missed that one, Thanks
In your opinion this is the best higain "Lunchbox" at the moment ?
I've heard that engl amps don't take pedals (overdrive and fuzz) well. How dos the engl ironball take a tube screamer?
Thabks
Sounds amazing! What's the song you're playing on the 8-string?
Cheers! It's an original tune
@@SonicDriveStudio Nice, I dig it. Have you recorded a full version?
Sounds great! Does it come with a footswitch?
footswitches are extra, and you need two of them for complete functionality. After owning this amp for half a year, I grudgingly shelled out another 80 Euros for the second Z4 footswitch. They look and feel indestructible, though.
How is the low end on this head with a 4x12 cab in person, I wanna be able to gig and practice with it without sounding too thin
Sounds great. I want one.
That was epic!
What audio interface do you plug your redseven into?
Подскажите пожалуйста, когда отключаешь выход на кабинет и берёшь линейный сигнал из усилителя в звуковую карту, теряется ли влияние оконечника?
Ugh. I need a real amp like this one. That thing makes my Marshall code 50 sound like a transistor radio.
I have the code 25 and bought an orange rocker 15 with the 1x12 v30 orange box. That already was a big jump.
Hi @sonicDriveStudio, between this and the ironball which one do you prefer.
Comparison coming this week
It's been on my wish list for a while, I'd actually like the red version, were those limited edition though?
Yes they are called “special edition” I have one with matching cab. Can’t recall where I got it or how many were made…
@@donniejean oh, I doubt I'd be able to find one now then, cheers.
I am always in love with Engl stuff when I watch reviews, but the price is just comical for lol
USA? Prices in Europe are great! That's just how it goes... Mesa is super expensive here, comical
I know crazy ? But I’m about to get a Marshall 2555X or 2525h then this Engl comes up 😩😩now what do I do 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Marshall for (classic) rock, the ENGL for more modern rock and metal
Awesome amp man
Would you keep the small one or the big one when you had to choose? 🤓 and why? 😉
🔥🔥🔥⚡️
huge sounds, it's certainly great to play at home but i'm still afraid 25w could be a bit weak for rehearsals, anyone here who tried this in a band situation with a loud drummer?
It's loud enough!
@@SonicDriveStudio I was thinking that about my 20w home amp Marshall DSL20H until i took it to a jam session and it was barely enough, but maybe the Engl is actually louder, or the cab at the jam was crap idk^^ Also thinking about getting Engl E530 preamp, and a stereo power amp, have you tried that?
Whenever I see a question like this, I wonder what the person asking the question is using now and what they plan to do with their future purchase. Any 25W tube amp is more than loud enough for band rehearsals. The whole “I play with a loud drummer” thing seems comically overused. Maybe your drummer is used to beating the hell out of the skins because he plays with guitar players that turn up too loud.
@@singleproppilot i have this old Engl Savage 60, 60w is enough but it needs massice repair. And as i said i have a Marshall DSL20H, 20w which is kinda not enough so i think it's not that clear a 25w head will be enough
Now we just need a mini Powerball II lol
Love the sound, want the amp! I really wish Mesa would make a big bottle/small wattage recto in the same spirit as this or the DSL20 - I truly think that’s where the Mesa design philosophy falls short, as much as I dig the sounds. I want a true, classic two-channel recto sound without being hamstrung by the 100w output. The EL84 mini recto is great for what it is, but loses some of the flavor.
You know what would be cool? A Savage 25...
Lmao, I actually suggested this to ENGL by shooting them a message last year. Do the same! Let's make it happen :D
Bad ass bro
Can't find this amp anywhere!
Perhaps try contacting ENGL?
@@SonicDriveStudio I don't see the point in that. They will more than likely just direct me to their official Canadian distributors, none of which have it in stock. The one in my city I contacted said it would take a minimum of 6 months to get one once I've ordered (paid for) it lol. I'll just keep an eye on reverb for a decent enough deal to pop up one day and accept that I'll never be able to try one in advance.
ENGL Rip’s!
are you boosting it???
No
gotta compare this one to the S O L
Wished you would do a black star ht 100 demo
I‘m waiting for a Fireball 25 SE, with the Features from the Ironball SE and the Sound from the Fireball 25.
Hello Friend how are you. I'm contacting you because I have exactly the same setup as your (amp) recently acquired by me but I can't make it sound good according to my impression (nothing similar to the youtube videos and the general impression of the people) so (as you have the same equipment and you know a lot) I contact you to recommend some basic adjustment of the tone of each parameter (well specified) to guide me and conclude things (I am quite inexperienced in the world of tubes). I like to play Metal with a lot of gain and I use a Gibson Flying V and an Orange PPC 212 cabinet. Thanks and regards.
I tested the fireball 100. I disliked the tone and it was too muddy. Compared it with the peavey 6505 and the peavey beat it by miles.
Muddy? Man, my 100 is very bright when I need it to be, even with the presence fairly low. For more definition and bit you just have to crank the treble and mids a bit.
In terms of versatility whats better this or the PRS MT-15? Any help is much appreciated!
This one
@@SonicDriveStudio Thanks Jon, much appreciated! I'll try and get one when they start becoming more regular on the used market!
ENGL MetalMaster is le$$ but very similar.
Why can’t you just give us one guitar and one mic? You’re always fitting your guitars and mics to fit a certain sound or whatever you’re trying to do. It takes away from what the amp is capable of. It’s an amp demo, not you showing off mixing abilities
The guitars are not processed fwiw. This is just how things are done on this channel. It's how I like it. There are plenty of channels out there who do things differently.