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 2-channel platform excelling at articulate cleans and touch-sensitive dynamics across hard rock and progressive styles, while the Marty Friedman Inferno E766 is purpose-built for high-gain metal and shred with four distinct voices and aggressive gain architecture. Choose the Artist Edition for balanced clean-to-lead versatility, or the Inferno if you prioritize extreme gain clarity and shred-specific voicings.
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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
- ✓ Exceptional clean channel with chime-rich articulation and harmonic richness
- ✓ Touch-sensitive dynamics that respond to picking nuance and playing intensity
- ✓ Simpler 2-channel design easier to dial in quickly
- ✓ Shape (Mid-Shift) switch for additional tonal sculpting flexibility
Why choose ENGL Amps MARTY FRIEDMAN “INFERNO” SIGNATURE E766 100 Watts
- ✓ Four distinct voices (Clean, Crunch, Soft Lead, Heavy Lead) for greater tonal range within high-gain territory
- ✓ Built specifically for fast-picked passages and complex harmonic work at extreme gain
- ✓ Engineered for clarity and articulation even at maximum saturation settings
- ✓ Switchable gain boost on each channel for additional gain stacking options
Frequently asked questions
Which amp is better for metal?
Both handle metal, but the Inferno E766 is specifically engineered for high-gain metal and shred with four voices and extreme gain staging, while the Artist Edition E651 excels at hard rock and progressive metal with a more balanced approach to cleans and leads.
How do the clean channels compare?
The Artist Edition E651 features chime-rich, pristine cleans as a primary focus with dedicated clean-channel design, whereas the Inferno E766's clean voice is one of four options and designed to maintain the amp's aggressive character rather than maximize clean tone refinement.
Which is easier to use in a live setting?
The Artist Edition E651 has a simpler 2-channel layout, while the Inferno E766 offers four voices and multiple gain boosts, giving the Inferno more switching options onstage but requiring more button management. Both feature footswitchable controls and noise gates for professional use.
Are the tube complements the same?
Yes—both use 4 x EL34 power tubes and 4 x ECC83/12AX7 preamp tubes. The difference is in gain architecture and voicing implementation rather than raw tube specifications.