ENGL Amps MARTY FRIEDMAN “INFERNO” SIGNATURE E766 100 Watts
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Description
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 100-watt studio-grade signature head designed to capture the articulate, high-gain tone needed for modern metal and technical shred recording. Four voices with independent 3-band EQ, switchable gain boost, and a built-in noise gate give you surgical control over your tone at any saturation level, while 4 x EL34 output tubes deliver thick, responsive saturation that sits well in a dense mix. Pick this amp if you're tracking metal with complex harmonic and fast-picked passages that require both aggression and tonal clarity.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Shred
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this amp different from a standard high-gain head?
The Inferno was engineered in collaboration with Marty Friedman and combines four distinct voices—Clean, Crunch, Soft Lead, and Heavy Lead—each with its own 3-band EQ and switchable gain boost. A built-in noise gate and Bright switch give you surgical control over feedback and tone shape, allowing fast-picked and complex harmonic passages to stay articulate even at extreme gain settings.
What tubes does it use and what is the power output?
The amp runs 4 x Engl ECC83 / 12AX7 preamp tubes and 4 x Engl EL34 output tubes, delivering 100 watts of power. This tube complement provides thick, responsive saturation and dynamic headroom across all four voices.
What speaker cabinet options does it support?
The E766 offers 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 your cabinet configuration and impedance requirements.
Is this amp suitable for jazz or blues?
No, the Inferno is engineered specifically for high-gain metal, hard rock, and shred applications. Its design prioritizes aggressive articulation and extreme gain staging, making it less suited to jazz or blues tones.
Can I control the amp remotely on stage?
Yes, the amp is compatible with ENGL Z4 and Z9 footswitches for remote control, and features Serial Amp Control and Master A/B switching for seamless channel and voice transitions.
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