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Posted by: Muris Varajic Oct 26 2008, 12:48 PM
Hello everybody!
I've been searching for a powerful and versatile
combo for a while,combo that has enough gain and channels
so I could use it for most of my gigs with just FX unit added,
no dist pedals,boosters etc.
And so I found this http://www.engl-amps.com/index3.html combo,did some research about it
and finally bought it,I should have it tomorrow
and will write a review as soon as I test it enough!
Oh and by the way,
our GMCer Chast played the very same amp before,
I asked him to try the amp for me cause there is
no Engl dealer here in Bosnia.
So he actually located this showroom model in store in Frankfurt,
which was less expensive comparing with new one,thanks Chast!! 
Posted by: Bondy Oct 26 2008, 12:50 PM
Cool looking forward to reading your review, I myself tried a Engl thunder combo the other week there good amps.
Posted by: ZakkWylde Oct 26 2008, 12:51 PM
Hey you must be getting your ENGL from my local store Musik Schmidt in Frankfurt!!
Posted by: Muris Varajic Oct 26 2008, 12:56 PM
Yeah,that is the one!
Posted by: ZakkWylde Oct 26 2008, 12:59 PM
I am pretty sure I played your amp there once and I actually liked it for it's versitality. Better than all those soul-less extreme highgain stacks by engl.
Posted by: Muris Varajic Oct 26 2008, 01:03 PM
Yeah,that's why I went for combo instead of head,
combo usually has more "soul",that's true.
Posted by: audiopaal Oct 26 2008, 05:12 PM
Congratulations, very nice amp
Posted by: Muris Varajic Oct 26 2008, 08:21 PM
Thanks Paal .
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Oct 26 2008, 08:53 PM
I said it once, I'll said it again, that thing is a bomb Congratulations man, may it serve you well both on the road or in studio.
Posted by: Emir Hot Oct 26 2008, 09:08 PM
very cool amp. Engl rules. I am sure you'll be happy with this. I wanted to hear sound samples but that link is not working on their site
Posted by: Muris Varajic Oct 26 2008, 09:16 PM
Yeah,there are no samples on Engl site indeed,
that's why I asked Chast and some other guys
to test it a bit for me.
Congratulations man, may it serve you well both on the road or in studio.Thanks a lot Ivan!!
Posted by: FrankW Oct 27 2008, 08:14 AM
Congratulations Muris. You're getting a boutique amp with awesome tone possibilities according to what I read about it.
Posted by: Jesse Oct 27 2008, 09:09 AM
Grats muris! But, hey, you're MURIS Don't you have bigger and better amps?
Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Oct 27 2008, 09:13 AM
congrats Muris good choice
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Oct 27 2008, 10:31 AM
Congrats Muris on your new amp! This one is so sweet and versatile !
Posted by: MickeM Oct 27 2008, 11:53 AM
Congratulation on the new gear! I can only guess since I never seen that amp in the stores here but guessing it's just great.
Posted by: Dejan Farkas Oct 27 2008, 12:42 PM
Nice amp, congrats mate
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Oct 27 2008, 12:47 PM
EngL amps are incredible.
Posted by: Velvet Roger Oct 27 2008, 12:54 PM
Gratz Muris on this new very nice baby
Posted by: Muris Varajic Oct 27 2008, 02:40 PM
It's here and I've spent like 20 mins with it,
it's mind blowing to say the least,more info coming soon.
Posted by: fatb0t Oct 27 2008, 02:54 PM
Wow Muris, that's a really expensive amp. I was just looking at musiciansfriend $2899USD before tax, holy crap.
Posted by: Emir Hot Oct 27 2008, 03:08 PM
Make some short video please, I want to hear that amp. I also wrote to Engl yesterday about the possible endorsment deal.
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Oct 27 2008, 05:59 PM
If you have SM57 or some microphone to record that amp (and have a bit of spare time) we would very much appreciate it Muris. A small demo would be awesome
Posted by: Muris Varajic Oct 27 2008, 06:17 PM
It has balanced XLR out so I will record something that way,in few days.
Posted by: Tolek Oct 27 2008, 06:22 PM
Wow, you finally got it! When you showed me the picture of the amp, your eyes were a bit wet and full of ecstasy. 
I hope it will fulfill your dreams.
Posted by: Pedja Simovic Oct 27 2008, 06:26 PM
Muris thats awesome news!
Post some clips or mp3 of amp samples would love to check it out without any effects.
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Oct 27 2008, 06:54 PM
Yeah XLR DI will do the trick nicely mate, thanks!
Posted by: Muris Varajic Oct 27 2008, 10:48 PM
Post some clips or mp3 of amp samples would love to check it out without any effects.
Speaking of effects,the only thing this baby actually needs(as most of the amps imho)
is a gentle cut at 5Khz or som when using high gain,
G-Force has this cut option
and all that "buzzing" on high gain settings
just simply goes away.
Clean is just beautiful and drive is outstanding,
will try to record something asap.
When you showed me the picture of the amp, your eyes were a bit wet and full of ecstasy. I hope it will fulfill your dreams. Ahh,I wasn't crying if that is what you're saying!
Joking. 
This amp was really a hit,
so many options in one combo(plus FX unit),
less cables,faster response,everything works just perfect.
Yeah,almost like the most expensive combo out there.
Luckily Chast found this showroom model in a local store
and I got it for pretty descent price.
Posted by: fatb0t Oct 28 2008, 03:02 PM
You should get it for free for being a guitar master!
Posted by: Muris Varajic Oct 29 2008, 02:29 AM
You should tell that to the seller a waaaay before
Thanks man,appreciate it.
Posted by: Muris Varajic Oct 29 2008, 11:01 PM
Just an update,
more messing around with this combo
and I'm just shocked by reaction of its clean channel.
I knew that high gain would be great,it's Engl after all,
but clean channel is so sweeet!!
Oh,and I bought 2 extra handles for this hmmm....34 kg baby.
Gonna do some drilling on Saturday,actually not just drilling,
we need to dig 2 holes, 15cmx10cmx1.2cm(LxHxD).
Luckily,the wood is 2cm thick so we will not end on the other side of it.
Posted by: Tjchep Oct 29 2008, 11:06 PM
Do you think this sounds better than the mesa? or do you just like it for its portability?
Posted by: audiopaal Oct 29 2008, 11:07 PM
more messing around with this combo
and I'm just shocked by reaction of its clean channel.
I knew that high gain would be great,it's Engl after all,
but clean channel is so sweeet!!
Oh,and I bought 2 extra handles for this hmmm....34 kg baby.
Gonna do some drilling on Saturday,actually not just drilling,
we need to dig 2 holes, 15cmx10cmx1.2cm(LxHxD).
Luckily,the wood is 2cm thick so we will not end on the other side of it.
I know, the clean channel on my Powerball as well are sweeet
Can you make an instructional video on how to install handles?
Posted by: Muris Varajic Oct 29 2008, 11:16 PM
Can you make an instructional video on how to install handles?
You don't need those handles Paal, buy this combo first
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Oct 30 2008, 12:28 AM
We are still waiting for some killer samples mate
PS Speaking of installing handles, I've installed those handles that we talked about, here's the picture
Posted by: audiopaal Oct 30 2008, 09:14 AM
I know, it would just be fun to know
I'd actually like a combo, but I when I had the opportunity to trade my Marshall for the Powerball, I had to take it
Maybe I can trade my powerball and cabinet for a combo now
Posted by: Muris Varajic Oct 30 2008, 12:05 PM
I'd actually like a combo, but I when I had the opportunity to trade my Marshall for the Powerball, I had to take it
Maybe I can trade my powerball and cabinet for a combo now
Paal is on trading spree!!!!
Would love to explain how it should be done
but I'm not gonna do this by myself,
it needs some pro machines and tools
so I'm taking it to a pro guy in his shop to do it for me.
Posted by: audiopaal Oct 30 2008, 12:19 PM
Would love to explain how it should be done
but I'm not gonna do this by myself,
it needs some pro machines and tools
so I'm taking it to a pro guy in his shop to do it for me.
Ok, that's probably the smart thing to do
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Oct 30 2008, 12:21 PM
I'd have to have lost my mind to drill holes by myself into my JCM800 lol. I think I'd probably pass out
Posted by: Muris Varajic Oct 30 2008, 12:33 PM
Actually drilling holes is no big deal,you can surely do that by yourself,
and just simple tighten the screw,as Ivan did.
But I need to dig a hole,that requires special tools.
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Oct 30 2008, 12:52 PM
Oh yes. I can drill holes but I'm a bit drill happy . I've banned myself from the drill usage
Posted by: Muris Varajic Oct 30 2008, 12:59 PM
. I've banned myself from the drill usage I get it now
Posted by: Muris Varajic Nov 1 2008, 01:16 AM
I played first gig with this amp few hours ago.
My band mates were cursing all the time,
and I didn't even go over 40-45% of its power,it was so funny.
Posted by: Sigfridsson Nov 1 2008, 01:33 AM
My band mates were cursing all the time,
and I didn't even go over 40-45% of its power,it was so funny.
I take it you are rather pleased then?
Posted by: Muris Varajic Nov 1 2008, 02:10 AM
More than pleased,this amp rules big time!
Posted by: Sigfridsson Nov 1 2008, 02:14 AM
I think I saw it in a local store the other week actually! Well I'm not 100% sure it was that model, but it sure looked like it!
The shop is quite close to where I work so will have to swing by there again to check if it was indeed the same and if so try it out!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 1 2008, 02:40 AM
Great Muris! We have been talking about this amps brand with Lian because we saw many important band using it. But we have the same problem than you... there isn't any dealer in Argentina so we can't try them. 
Posted by: Muris Varajic Nov 1 2008, 11:22 AM
I couldn't try it either so I asked few people to try it for me.
It's not greatest solution of course but you can get some opinions after all.
Either way,I'm fully satisfied with it,
clean is great,drive is Engl-ish,you can't go wrong with it.
Posted by: Muris Varajic Nov 1 2008, 05:52 PM
Handles are installed,
here are few pictures and one clip during the digging/installation.
I used my cellphone,sorry for low quality! 
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Posted by: Tjchep Nov 2 2008, 03:49 AM
Heh that router has more power than your amp!
lame joke. But I want to hear her!!
Posted by: audiopaal Nov 2 2008, 04:17 AM
Wow, looks awesome
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 2 2008, 04:29 AM
It's not greatest solution of course but you can get some opinions after all.
Either way,I'm fully satisfied with it,
clean is great,drive is Engl-ish,you can't go wrong with it.
Great Muris! Congrats! It looks great. I'll wait for some samples...
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Nov 2 2008, 09:59 AM
Wow, the guys who installed the handles really did a good job. Very neat and precise. And the handles do go along nicely with the amp. Now the carrying will be a lot easier with a helping hand. Nice going Muris
Posted by: Muris Varajic Nov 2 2008, 10:03 AM
Thanks Ivan.
Yeah,carrying is so much easier this way.
Posted by: Muris Varajic Nov 2 2008, 11:00 AM
Sure Gabriel,I'll make some samples as soon as possible but trust me,
you may get one even without samples,
this amp is just brilliant,tons of gain and with integrated Noise Gate
it's quiet as a baby.
Posted by: micpon Nov 2 2008, 11:07 AM
Congrats to your new machine!
Is it a kinda all-in-one amp so you dont need any preamp, pedals etc.?
regards Michael
Posted by: Muris Varajic Nov 2 2008, 11:13 AM
Is it a kinda all-in-one amp so you dont need any preamp, pedals etc.?
regards Michael
Thanks Michael.
Yeah,there is everything inside when it comes to preamp sound shaping,
however I'm using G-Force in fx loop with it for certain effects and that's all.
Posted by: Sigfridsson Nov 2 2008, 01:04 PM
here are few pictures and one clip during the digging/installation.
I used my cellphone,sorry for low quality!
- see original post for images / movie -
Looking good! I think I would have been in a state of panic seeing someone going berserk with a power tool of that kind on my expensive amp
Posted by: Muris Varajic Nov 2 2008, 11:17 PM
Yeah, I had a gun so he had to be veeeery careful
Posted by: audiopaal Nov 3 2008, 12:00 AM
Hehehe
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