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Engl Artist Edition User Manual

Operator´s Manual
Full Tube
Guitar Amplifier
Please, first read this manual carefully!
Artist Edition
Table of Contents
page Introduction Features and Functionality at a Glance Contents Front Panel Features:
Rear Panel Features:
Troubleshooting Technical Data Tube Map, Tube Exchange Service Wiring of Principal Connectors
Note:
:
Handling and Care
Input; Clean (Gain), Bright, Lead (Gain) EQ section: Bass, Middle, Treble, Shape (Contour) Lead Control Features: Lead Presence, Lead Volume Channel selection Clean/Lead, Gain Low/High
Stand By, Power
Poweramp Output 4, 8, 16 Ohms Poweramp Output: Cabinet options
Power Amp section: Master A/B
Mains, Mains Fuse S.A.C. Port for Z-9 or Z11-S.A.C., Footswitch Ports
You'll find an ancillary pamphlet accompanying this owner's manual entitled Instructions for the Prevention of Fire, Electrical Shock and Injury. Be sure to read it before you plug in and power up the amp!
Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
Noise Gate: Threshold Level FX Loop: Send, Return, and Balance
Remote Control Options Configuration table for Z-9 settings
CAUTION! Please read and heed the following:
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6, 7 7, 8 8 8, 9 9, 10 10
10, 11 11, 12 13 14 14 15
15, 16 16, 17 18 19 20 21 22
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Congratulations on your decision to go for the ENGL Artist Edition (E651) or the Ritchie Blackmore Signature (E650-2) amplifier!
Both of these spectacular sound machines were specifically designed and acoustically tuned to precision to meet the demands and needs of professional guitarists. Tailored to an unmistakably unique sound character, each of these amp heads follows the tonal visions and influences of great guitarists and were put into practice by my decades of experience as an amp designer at ENGL. As early as the mid-90s I already engineered the first prototype for Ritchie Blackmore. In the following years, numerous well­known world class guitarists were asking me for a special version equipped with EL34 power amp tubes, additionally refined with a tonal fine-tuning custom-tailored to the artist's individual sound ideas. Precisely this concept , in turn, lead to the Artist Edition Amp. And in keeping with the ENGL tradition of engineering excellence, these amps sports a host of hip features: a second master volume ( ), a switchable and adjustable FX Loop and a built-in Noise Gate that helps stifle the annoying hiss often generated when is engaged in Lead mode at very high gain levels. But that's not the last word on this ENGL head's innovative features: you also get two different mid sound voicings, via the - E650-2) feature. We created this voicing feature to extend the range of sounds you have at your disposal by shaping mid-range response to suit different playing styles and applications. There are few more handy features to rave about: This amp sports our Serial Amp Control Port, or S.A.C. Port for short for connecting remote control units like the ENGL Z-9 Plug an ENGL Z-9 Custom Foot Controller into to the S.A.C. Port and get hip to some very convenient remote control options. This footboard lets you activate the two channels directly in combination with the Gain Low/High feature and Master A/B switching simply by tapping its four footswitches. And that affords you instant access to four sound variations at two different volume levels each. Moreover you can access further prominent features like and ; the build in Noise Gate is switchable via the Z-9 footswitch too. In addition, the amp comes with three stereo jacks designed to accept dual footswitches like the ENGL Z-4 or a MIDI switching system (e.g. ENGL Z11-S.A.C.) for selecting the channels and other crucial Amp features. Old world craftsmanship and highest quality components are part of what makes ENGL amps so special, and the and the are no exception. On that note, please read and heed the guidelines on handling all-tube amps. The ENGL team is convinced that this amps will delight and inspire you.
Master A/B
High Gain
Shape (Contour) FX Loop off/on
Artist Edition Ritchie Blackmore Signature
Shape (Contour
Foot Controller or the ENGL Z11-S.A.C. as a MIDI Interface to the amp.
Your ENGL Artist Edition (or R.B.S.) Amp puts at your disposal:
1. a logical control feature array, utmost and
;
2. and with two channels,
two Gain stages each channel and an additional midrange sound sculpting feature.
ease of use remarkably intuitive handling Top-shelf sound-shaping options remarkable versatility
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3. : s are at your fingertips, and a tap of your foot on the conveniently compact footboard. This gives you very .
4.
takes you from clean to a touch of mean
at high Gain control settings.
dds some grit to the mill for
with a touch of preamp overdrive.
takes you deeper into the saturation zone with
to spare.
offers an immense range of
or for .
5. Even more courtesy of diverse sound shaping features:
for the Clean channel and E650-2) to obtain different
accentuation of a specific mid range.
6. An that will give you years of
and .
-> and :
with separate Gain knobs and Lead with additional Lead Volume
control. Low Gain and High Gain option each channel.
-> The : One three-band EQ in the preamp for in the poweramp section.
-> . You can control the remotely via a footswitch and use this circuit as a hardware bypass for connected FX.
A broad tonal palette urgically precise sound-sculpting functions
powerful remote control options
Four first-rate fundamental sounds in glorious all-tube tone:
sweet crunch tones
Lead plenty of headroom
gain potential for
creamy, singing lead tone with plenty sustain massive powerchords
tone-tweaking power
ultra-advanced, tone-generating machine
playing pleasure value to boot
Two channels two gain stages
voicing section specially tuned for each channel
Switchable and adjustable
a
plus the Presence
-> for the Clean channel and the Shape (Contour) button in the EQ section for and .
-> . You can footswitch these knobs to activate two different power amp volume settings on the fly without twisting a knob.
-> . It lets you select ,
, , directly and control two additional (sound-shaping) features of your choice. Three ¼” stereo jack plugs accept three dual footswitches that let you control remotely channel,
, , , , and .
-> Activate it at the amp or via footswitch to suppress excessive noise at very high gain settings.
Among the hallmarks of this fine amp are painstaking workmanship and finishing as well as rigorously tested and carefully selected quality components. You'll find guidelines on care and maintenance of tube amps on page 15 and 16 Under the heading Tips from the designer, you'll come across practical tips on the aforementioned features throughout the manual. All critical information concerning the operation of this amp is preceded by "NOTE", "CAUTION", "Read and heed" or some
Clean Channel @ Low Gain
Clean Channel @ High Gain
Channel @ Low Gain
Lead Channel @ High Gain
Two sound switching options in the preamp section:
Two power amp Master knobs
The optional Z-9 Custom Footswitch
A Noise Gate for the Lead Channel.
Bright Shape (Contour,
Lead
FX Loop
Features and Functionality at a Glance
Bright
Clean Lead
Clean Low Gain
Clean High Gain Lead Low Gain Lead High Gain
Low/High
Gain Shape (Contour) Master A/B FX Loop Noise Gate
FX Loop
Clean channel and Lead channel; ch
channel
ea
control pot
when is engaged in Lead mode
.
High Gain
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other eye-catching comment. We're calling your attention to these remarks for reasons of safety or other compelling motives, so please give them due consideration.
Everyone at ENGL is confident that this and
are sure to delight you:
Though this amplifier is relatively easy to handle and you're probably raring to give it a go, I recommend that you read the owner's manual thoroughly before you power your new amp up. It is equipped with several safety features that require further explanation to prevent malfunctions.
1. ENGL Artist Edition (A.E.) Tube Amp Head type E651 or ENGL Ritchie Blackmore Signature (R.B.S.) Tube Amp Head, type E650-2;
2. mains cord;
3. this manual;
4. a pamphlet entitled
.
¼" unbalanced input jack. Plug your guitar in here using a shielded cord.
Depending on the type of cord and its shielding, you may occasionally encounter interference from sources such as radio stations or powerful magnetic fields. When this occurs, try connecting your guitar to the amp using different cords. What's more, to minimize signal degradation due to high-frequency loss, use the shortest cords feasible (as a rule, the shorter the cord, the less susceptible it is to high-frequency attenuation).
Gain control for the
tube amp's extraordinary versatility outstanding features Simply plug in, play and be inspired by the tone of your great ENGL Amp! A few words of wisdom from the designer:
A tip from the designer:
A tip from the designer:
Contents:
Instructions for the Prevention of Fire,
Electrical Shock and Injury
Front Panel Features
On page 2 of the manual, you'll find diagrams of the front and rear panels.
Clean channel. This knob determines the preamp's input sensitivity when the Clean channel is selected and, by extension, the preamp signal's saturation level. It and the activated Master (13, 14) knob determine the Clean channel's volume.
The amount of distortion depends on your guitar's pickups and the Gain (11) setting
or . In Clean mode, single-coil pickups may begin saturating the preamp when the Clean Gain knob is set to about the four o'clock position; pickups with very high output levels (humbuckers or active pickups) will evoke mild overdrive at even lower settings. If you want squeaky clean tone (a pure guitar tone without preamp
1 Input
2 Clean
Low High
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distortion, that is), simply back off the Clean Gain knob accordingly and set the Gain (11) feature to (off position). If your guitar sports single-coils and you want to add some grit to your tone and bite to your riffs, set the knob somewhere between 12 and 4 o'clock. For higher output pick­ups such as humbucking or active jobs, dial in settings between 10 and 2 o'clock and activate Gain (11).
Gain control Lead channel. This Control knob determines input sensitivity when the Lead channel is active. Use it to dial in the desired amount of preamp saturation level.
You can achieve a moderate preamp saturation or overdrive if you prefer for typical rock riffs or for rhythm work with Lead Gain knob settings prior to the 1 o'clock's position; ideally in the 9 to 1 o'clock range, depending on the output of the guitar pickup, with the sound function Gain (11) deactivated . Activating the Gain function at similar Lead Gain control settings produces a remarkably rich sustain and a singing lead tone, perfectly suited for playing solos and lead guitar for example. I would only recommend very high Gain levels at lower volume to get additional sustain. In other words, you should avoid Lead Gain knob settings beyond the 1 o'clock's position at high output power in order to prevent interaction between guitar and speakers that possibly causes undesirable feedback. Moreover the noise floor rises noticeably at Lead Gain settings beyond the 1 o'clock position. When playing the amp at high volume levels rich sustain is already produced with lower Lead Gain control settings , supported by an increased amplification factor in the poweramp.
Low Gain
(Low Gain)
(High Gain)
3 Bright
4 Lead
5 Bass
6 Middle
7 Treble
CAUTION:
A tip from the designer:
A tip from the designer:
Extremely high gain and volume levels can produce powerful feedback. Avoid feedback squeals; they can lead to hearing loss and damage speakers! At higher volumes, back off the Gain and Treble levels in order to prevent unchecked feedback!
This feature boosts the upper end of the high frequency range in the Clean channel (or Clean mode, if you prefer). Its intensity decreases as gain settings increase.
For a crisp or glassy tone, activate the Bright feature. It brightens the sound of humbucking or muddy pickups. Use it to tweak the amp's tone to taste, activating it to boost top-end frequencies or deactivating it to dampen high end response.
for the
Bottom end voicing control of the preamps´s passive EQ.
Mid-range voicing control of the preamps´s passive EQ.
Upper range voicing control of the preamps´s passive EQ.
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A tip from the designer:
8 Shape (E651), Contour (E650)
Atipfromthedesigner:
9(Lead)Presence
10 LeadVolume
11 Gain Low/High
To help you get acquainted with the amp's fundamental sounds, I recommend that you set all tone controls to the center or 12 o'clock position. For higher-gain, high­volume lead sounds, your best bet is to turn the Treble knob (7) and the Lead Presence knob (9) well down to prevent the pickups and speakers from interacting at high levels and generating feedback (the recommended setting is somewhere in the 10 to 1 o'clock range). Bear in mind that you also have the Bright (3) button and the Lead Presence (9) control knob at your disposal for shaping the high frequency range. This means that you can tweak the top end of each of the two channels separately to suit your taste and the given sonic scenario. You will find that grittier tones generally sound better with a touch less treble because preamp saturation makes higher frequencies figure more prominently in the signal.
This voicing feature influences specific midrange frequencies in the preamps´s EQ section. The sound-shaping button operates globally, affecting both channels. When activated, frequencies between 300 Hz and 2 KHz are boosted varyingly strong. The LED above the button lights up to indicate is activated. The sound feature may also be switched using a Z-9 Custom Footswitch connected to the S.A.C. Port (19) or a footswitch connected to jack (21).The button (8) on the amp's front panel is disengaged when you switch the Shape (Contour) function via footswitch (21). For more details see the chapter 19 and 21 on page
and affects the Lead channel only.
Press this button to increase the gain level (amplification factor) in both channels considerably. The yellow LED above the button lights up to indicate High Gain mode is activated. As soon as you select via button 11, Master B (14) is activated simultaneously. The Gain button (11) on the amp's front panel is disengaged when you switch the Gain function via footswitch (19, 22). The Gain function may also be
Shape (Contour)
Shape (Contour)
High Gain
11 and 12 !
The button voices specific midrange frequencies that are instrumental in fine-tuning a guitar's sound. The amp's sound will be thicker and much more pronounced in the mid frequency range when it is activated. If you want a less dominant midrange,leave this featuredeactivated; that is,don't push thisbutton.
This power amp voicing knob's setting determines the amount of high-end frequencies
Volume control for the Lead channel. Use this knob to dial in the desired balance of levels between the Lead and Clean channels. Because this volume control is located pre effects loop, it also determines the effects send level for the Lead channel. The red LED above the mode selector button (12) lights up to indicate is activated.
Shape (Contour)
Lead channel
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