ENGL Amps MARTY FRIEDMAN “INFERNO” SIGNATURE E766 100 Watts
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ENGL Amps Marty Friedman "Inferno" Signature E766 100 Watts
The ENGL Marty Friedman "Inferno" E766 is a 100-watt signature amplifier engineered to capture articulate, controlled aggression across fast-picked passages and complex harmonic work. Developed in collaboration with Megadeth's lead guitarist, this amp maintains clarity and definition even at extreme gain settings, making it ideal for tracking metal and shred sessions where every note needs to cut through the mix.
Tone Engine & Gain Architecture
Four distinct voices—Clean, Crunch, Soft Lead, and Heavy Lead—allow seamless movement between tonal palettes within a single session. Each channel features its own 3-band EQ and switchable gain boost, alongside a Bright switch for adding presence and a built-in noise gate to eliminate feedback and manage unwanted noise during layered overdubs and studio tracking at high volumes.
Tube Complement & Power Delivery
The E766 uses 4 x Engl ECC83 / 12AX7 preamp tubes and 4 x Engl EL34 output tubes, delivering thick, responsive saturation and dynamic headroom that translates predictably to tape and digital recording. Multiple speaker output options—1 x 4Ω, 1 x 8Ω, 1 x 16Ω, 2 x 8Ω, and 2 x 16Ω—enable precise cabinet matching and impedance configuration for studio monitor control and isolation setups.
Key Features
- 100 watts of power
- Two channels: Clean and Lead
- Four voices: Clean, Crunch, Soft Lead, Heavy Lead
- 4 x Engl ECC83 / 12AX7 preamp tubes
- 4 x Engl EL34 output tubes
- 3-band EQ on each channel with switchable gain boost
- Bright switch and built-in noise gate
- Tube-buffered FX loop with Power Tube Monitor
- Serial Amp Control and Master A/B switching
- Multiple speaker outputs: 1 x 4Ω, 1 x 8Ω, 1 x 16Ω, 2 x 8Ω, 2 x 16Ω
- Compatible with Z4 and Z9 footswitches
- Dimensions: 71 x 27 x 29 cm; Weight: 22.5 kg
The Marty Friedman Inferno combines professional-grade circuitry, robust tube selection, and extensive control routing to deliver a high-gain amp engineered for precision recording and mix-ready sustain.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
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At a Glance
The ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 is a professional 100-watt signature amplifier engineered for recording tight, aggressive metal and progressive tones with articulate clarity through extreme gain settings and fast-picked passages. Four voices and dual 3-band EQs with switchable gain boost give you sculpting control in the mix, while the tube-buffered FX loop and serial amp control let you integrate seamlessly into studio chain workflows. 4 x ECC83 preamp and 4 x EL34 power tubes deliver the thick, responsive saturation and dynamic headroom that define modern metal recordings.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Blues
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this amp suitable for blues or jazz?
No; the Inferno is purpose-built for metal, thrash, hard rock, and progressive styles. Its aggressive high-gain voicing and precision shred architecture are optimized for those genres and will not deliver the clean, warm, or moderate-gain tones that blues and jazz require.
What tubes does the Inferno use, and what do they do?
The amp uses 4 x Engl ECC83 / 12AX7 preamp tubes for gain staging and tone shaping, and 4 x Engl EL34 output tubes that deliver thick tube saturation and responsive dynamic headroom under high-volume performance.
Can I use this amp with different speaker cabinets?
Yes; the Inferno features multiple speaker output options—1 x 4Ω, 1 x 8Ω, 1 x 16Ω, 2 x 8Ω, and 2 x 16Ω—giving you flexibility to match impedance and pair with various cabinet configurations for live and studio use.
What control and switching features does it have for live performance?
The amp includes switchable gain boost and a Bright switch on each channel, a built-in noise gate to manage feedback at high volumes, a tube-buffered FX loop, serial amp control, Master A/B switching, and compatibility with Z4 and Z9 footswitches for hands-free channel and voice selection on stage.
How does the Inferno compare to other high-gain amps like the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier?
The Inferno shares professional-grade circuitry and tube saturation with comparable amps like the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier and ENGL Powerball; it distinguishes itself through Marty Friedman's signature gain architecture, four distinct voices, and precision voicing optimized for articulate shred and fast picking clarity in extreme metal.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $161 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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