KSR vs ENGL

[LPMojoGL]

What kind if issues? I don't gig, I don't take my gear out of my office. An amp will sit on my desk and and go direct into a Captor X+ to my AI. I don't even own a cab, so this thing will just chill on my desk, whichever route I go.

Same scenario here. I only used the Engl to play and record at home.
Problems were: Sound cutting out, which could have been caused by a number of things. Bad jacks, which were separate from the other sound issue.
I've encountered similar stuff with all types of amps. But not new amps. And not as consistently as they were on the Engls, all models, at GC.
I pulled the chassis on the Ironball to troubleshoot it. What I saw inside was enough to write Engl off for future purchases.

 

[WizardAmpIphoneClip]

An Engl Savage MK II will pummel you.
Absolutely gnarly. Wish they would do the right thing and do a single channel lead channel Savage.

 

[WizardAmpIphoneClip]

You haven't heard Gamma Ray?



His gear is well known, he's been using the powerball II since it came out, but used the powerball I before that, and even ENGL modded marshalls in the helloween days

https://equipboard.com/pros/kai-hansen

Man I loved these Blast from the Past albums when they came out in '00 I believe. But I always wondered why Kai Hansen re recorded all that Ralf Scheepers stuff. Maybe Primal Fear were bigger at the time and he felt scorned. Great sounding albums though. Krauts rarely miss there

 

[thegame]

Divine Intersection

 

[DanTravis62]

Man I loved these Blast from the Past albums when they came out in '00 I believe. But I always wondered why Kai Hansen re recorded all that Ralf Scheepers stuff. Maybe Primal Fear were bigger at the time and he felt scorned. Great sounding albums though. Krauts rarely miss there

I love both versions of Gamma Ray, and Primal Fear obviously kicks ass as well. I know its a love hate thing but I love Kai's voice so I was all about the Blast From The Past versions.

Divine Intersection

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[Rottweiler]

I totally get the engl savage and powerball for the more processed modern sounding thing, but for my tastes, the artist (along with the blackmore and a few others with similar topology) is the best sounding engl and it isn't particularly close

It's got a way sharper, more focused midrange with way more "kerrang" than any of their normal line of amps, and it completely out punches most other amps in its price range... which I suspect the build quality is the reason why lol

I've used it in all the last few recordings for my punk band and it's sounded great.



Fingers crossed, I haven't had any problems with mine. I've gigged and done a couple mini tours so far and have had zero issues. It's been rock solid.

That was great! Song was great also. Reminded me of Gorilla Biscuits back in the day

 

[CJ7]

An Engl Savage MK II will pummel you.
Absolutely gnarly. Wish they would do the right thing and do a single channel lead channel Savage.

Savage 25w Head like the Fireball would be on the tip top of my list.

Sadly, not a single shop anywhere near me that I can find have any of these amps to try, so I'll likely have to go blind and hope for the best