E651 vs E766 — Compare
ENGL Amps ARTIST EDITION 100 Watt HEAD E651 vs ENGL Amps MARTY FRIEDMAN “INFERNO” SIGNATURE E766 100 Watts
The ARTIST EDITION E651 is a versatile, touch-responsive platform built for clarity and musicality across hard rock, metal, and progressive styles, while the INFERNO E766 is a high-gain specialist engineered specifically for shred and modern metal with four distinct voices and aggressive gain architecture. Choose the Artist Edition for balanced tone-sculpting and studio flexibility; choose the Inferno if your primary focus is extreme gain metal with signature Marty Friedman voicing.
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ENGL Amps ARTIST EDITION 100 Watt HEAD E651
ENGL Amps MARTY FRIEDMAN “INFERNO” SIGNATURE E766 100 Watts
Specs side by side
| ENGL Amps ARTIST EDITION 100 Watt HEAD E651 | ENGL Amps MARTY FRIEDMAN “INFERNO” SIGNATURE E766 100 Watts | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,200.00 | $2,300.00 |
| Brand | ENGL | ENGL |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ENGL Amps ARTIST EDITION 100 Watt HEAD E651
- ✓ Dual Master Volume controls (A and B) maintain tone consistency across volume levels
- ✓ Shape (Mid-Shift) and Bright switches for precise frequency response sculpting
- ✓ Touch-sensitive dynamics and organic tube compression reward playing nuance
- ✓ Seamless clean and lead channels without sacrificing musical character
Why choose ENGL Amps MARTY FRIEDMAN “INFERNO” SIGNATURE E766 100 Watts
- ✓ Four distinct voices (Clean, Crunch, Soft Lead, Heavy Lead) provide greater tonal range per channel
- ✓ Switchable gain boost on each channel for layered high-gain control
- ✓ Built-in noise gate specifically engineered for extreme gain and fast-picked clarity
- ✓ Signature Marty Friedman voicing optimized for modern metal and shred techniques
Frequently asked questions
How many channels and voices does each amp have?
The Artist Edition E651 has 2 channels: Clean and Lead. The Inferno E766 has 2 channels (Clean and Lead) but offers 4 voices total: Clean, Crunch, Soft Lead, and Heavy Lead, giving you more tonal options within the same signal path.
Which amp is better for extreme high-gain metal?
The Inferno E766 is engineered specifically for high-gain shred and modern metal with switchable gain boost on each channel and a built-in noise gate tuned for extreme gain. The Artist Edition excels at aggressive lead tones but prioritizes overall musical articulation and clarity across styles.
Are the tube complements and power specs the same?
Both amps share identical power delivery: 100 watts, 4 x EL34 power tubes, and 4 x 12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes. The difference lies in gain architecture and voicing design, not raw tube or wattage specifications.
Which is better for studio recording?
The Artist Edition E651 offers dual Master Volumes and Shape switching for greater mix-sculpting flexibility during recording. The Inferno E766 is optimized for performance and shred clarity, making it better suited to high-gain studio tracks where extreme gain and four voices matter more than master-level control.