Engl is hands down one of my favorite amp companies. They just came out with a Founders version I want to buy and I unfortunately cant afford both.
Taking the Sound of Modern Metal to New Realms
The ENGL Savage 120 Mark II E610II four-channel tube amplifier takes the revered Savage amp series to a new level of tenacity, adding player-requested functionality while maintaining the brutal tone the Savage name is known for. Dual midrange control knobs offer even more sound-shaping flexibility, with freshly voiced Lean/Bold circuits to help you pinpoint your place in the mix. Two tube-buffered effects loops give you a ton of flexibility in how you integrate your effects, a finely tuned noise gate is ready to keep high-gain settings tight and punchy, and a MIDI port is now a standard feature for advanced control options. With a wide-ranging voice that excels at everything from articulate cleans and pummeling crunch to searing-yet-sweet higher-gain tones, the ENGL Savage 120 Mark II tube amp head is sure to impress any modern metal guitarist.
Amazing punch and definition
The ENGL Savage 120 Mark II has been expertly voiced by master amp designer Horst Langer to deliver the pummeling punch and definition modern metal players demand. Its legendary low-end response delivers a powerful, focused sonic assault when chugging and palm muting. Two separate mid-band controls allow you to dial in the perfect amount of bite and bark, helping extended-range and down-tuned guitars to hold their place in the mix. And even the most tone-conscious metal masters like Ola Englund have noted its sweet high end response, which manages to maintain smoothness even at high gain and treble-boosted settings.
Precision noise gate keeps high-gain tones tight
It's no secret that noise gating is key to keeping metal tones tight and articulate. The ENGL Savage 120 Mark II is equipped with a finely tuned noise gate placed in the preamp section, the most effective place for it in the signal path. The noise gate suppresses noise on the Crunch 1, Crunch 2, and Lead channels, leaving your Clean channel unaffected. A real-panel Noise Gate threshold control allows you to dial in just the right amount of gating, transparently cleaning up your sound for ultra-tight riffage.
Ready for duty with pro-level functionality
Beyond its inimitable tone, the ENGL Savage 120 Mark II is equipped with all the functionality you could ask for on stage or in the studio. A MIDI input is onboard for advanced control options (all front-panel functions are accessible via MIDI), with a MIDI thru port for linking to MIDI-capable pedals or other gear. Dual effects loops are ready to accommodate complex effects rigs, with the ability to switch between loops via MIDI, an ENGL footswitch (sold separately), or from the front panel.
You also get ENGL's S.A.C. (Serial Amp Control), which allows you to command various amp functions remotely with a variety of ENGL footswitches (sold separately).
ENGL Savage 120 Mark II E610II Tube Amplifier Head Features:
Re-voiced successor to the acclaimed Savage 120 amplifier
120 watts of all-tube tone with 4 selectable channels: Clean, Crunch 1, Crunch 2, Lead
Ready for complex pedal and effects schemes with dual tube-buffered effects loops with individual blend controls
Built-in noise gate has been finely tuned for maximum precision and transparency
Dual mid-band EQ controls allow for extensive tone shaping
Lo/Hi input switch accommodates practically any guitar with any pickup configuration
MIDI In/Thru ports for advanced control options, any front-panel parameter can be controlled via MIDI
Line output sends your tone directly to an IR cabinet emulator, mixing board, or audio interface
Multiple power amp outputs allow for practically any combination of speaker cabs
Tech Specs
Type:Tube
Number of Channels:4
Total Power:120W
Preamp Tubes:6 x ECC83
Power Tubes:2 x 6550
EQ:4-band EQ, Graphic, Presence
Inputs:1 x 1/4"
Outputs:1 x 1/4" (direct out), 1 x 1/4" (16 ohm), 4 x 1/4" (4/8 ohm)
Effects Loop:2 x Tube-buffered FX Loops
MIDI I/O:In/Thru
Footswitch I/O:1 x 1/4" (channel), 1 x 1/4" (serial amp control)
Footswitch Included:No
Bias Type:Adjustable Fixed
Construction Material:18mm Plywood with Black Tolex
Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable
Height:11.4"
Width:27.9"
Depth:10.6"
Weight:49.6 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number:ENGLE6102