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The Engl Fireball 100 guitar amp head offers all essential sound features in addition to a practical, clear layout for all players who appreciate straightforward structures. In its cool "black magic" optical appearance the amplifier head delivers a mighty bottom end punch well-suited for playing power chords and solos with precise accentuation, courtesy of its powerful 6L6GC 100-Watt power amp. Sparkling clean sounds and every imaginable nuance between Clean and Hi Gain Lead tones belong to the repertoire of the Engl Fireball 100 amp. Other trademark features include two master volume controls A and B, electronic power amp monitoring, and a variable / switchable FX Loop. Additionally, the sound shaping features Bottom and Mid Boost letting you reinforce this particular pressure in low-end and the low-mid frequency range, thus expanding the Engl amps' tonal spectrum. It also has an adjustable noise gate for the Lead channel.
ENGL Fireball 100 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head Black
ENGL Fireball 100 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head Black

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Front panel
  • Clean and Lead channel featuring separate gain controls
  • Bright switch for the clean channel
  • Bottom switch (Clean and Lead) that adds low-end punch
  • Passive EQ: bass, middle, treble
  • Lead volume control for precise level tuning
  • Mid boost switch (Clean and Lead), remote controllable via footswitch
  • Master A and Master B for two different power amp level settings, remote controllable via footswitch
  • Power Tube Monitor (P.T.M.) system: failure indication via LED for each power tube
  • Stand by switch
Rear panel
  • Two 1/4" stereo jacks for connecting an ENGL Z-4 footpedal: Clean/Lead (channel switching) and Master A/B, Mid boost and FX loop off/on
  • Noise gate threshold controls the Gate's attack
  • FX loop equipped with a balance control, FX Loop off/on, remote controllable via footswitch
  • Power amp output 4 Ohms (2 jacks)and 16 Ohms
  • 100 Watt tube amp head equipped with a matched set of four 6L6GC power tubes
  • Four ECC83 (12AX7) preamp tubes
  • Made in Germany

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  • Rated power: approx. 100 watts at 4, 8 or 16 ohms;
  • Input sensitivity level Input, Clean channel: -20 dBV nominal, max. 0 dBV
  • Input sensitivity FX RETURN: from -20 dBV to -10 dBV nominal, max. 0 dBV
  • Output level FX SEND, level range: from -20 dBV to -10 dBV nominal, max. 0 dBV
  • Tubes: V5: ECC 83 / 12AX7 /7025, FQ selected;
  • V6, V7: ECC 83 / 12AX7 selected;
  • V8: ECC 83 / 12AX7, standard;
  • V1 - V4: 6L6GC matched sets.
    • Fuses
    • External: 1.6 ATL (slow) for the 230 Volt model;
    • 3.15 ATL (slow) in the 100 and 120 Volt models.
    • Internal: 2 ATL (slow) for the 230 Volt model;
    • (internal fuse located at the power transformer) 4 ATL (slow) in the 100 and 120 Volt models.
    • Power Consumption: 300 watts max.
    • Dimensions: approx. 28"W x 10.6"H x 10.6"D
    • Weight: approx. 46.3 lb.

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    5

    4 Reviews

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

    Absolutely a metal beast!!
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    Best Uses
    1. Home Studio2
    2. Outdoor Events / Games2
    3. Performances2
    4. Professional Recording2
    5. Amateur Recording1
    Cons
    1. Limited Functions2
    2. Pedal Not Included1
    Describe Yourself
    1. Experienced3
    Pros
    1. Easy To Use3
    2. Excellent Sound3
    3. Good Power Output2
    4. Warm / Comfy1
    5. Looks Cool1

    Reviewed by 4 customers

    • Absolutely a metal beast!!

      5

      submitted4 years ago

      byZach S

      fromWv

      Easy to use great gain channel with thickness and clarity. Unexpectedly good cleans.

    • Solid amp with enough basic features to sound pretty decent

      5

      submitted6 years ago

      byDanMan

      fromSt. Louis Missouri

      I bought this amp because I've seen and heard other musicians use the fireball 100 and have had great results and compliments on their tones. It is easy to use and a good proven amp to use as a base for finding your own guitar tone that you're searching for. I personally feels it lacks a bit on features but if you match it with the right pedals/effects that you want to use it will sound fantastic!

    • Beast of an Amplifier

      5

      submitted9 years ago

      bykd1z

      fromFlint, MI

      This is one hell of an amplifier. I've been playing my Engl Fireball paired with an Engl 4x12 cab for about a year now and am very happy with it. The cleans are warm and smooth, and the lead is absolutely crushing. The design looks great with red glowing tubes behind the sleek Engl logo. I've heard nothing but compliments about my tone with this amp. There are a couple downsides, you have to purchase the channel footswitch separately and the EQ is also very basic. It would not stop me from buying this amp again though. I would recommend to anyone looking for a serious hard rock/metal tone. This amp is seriously awesome.

    • The FIREBEAST

      5

      submitted12 years ago

      bypaul paris

      fromPort Neches, Texas

      its hard to describe something that you've never experienced before, but i'll try. i'm not sure if there is anything called "the German sound", but this sure fits the bill. Dark roar that i've only heard from a marshall, but it doesn't sound like a marshall. it has low end like the 5150's but it doesn't sound like the 5150"s. its like a German beer. stout, dark, strong as hell w/ great flavor different that any other beer. it gives hints that you've heard it before, but you haven't. this amp blows away a lot of them out there and if it fits your style it blows them all away. its that good. i don't really like the powerballs, so i wasn't a big Engl fan, but i had the cash to buy anything out there and i play a fireball-100. enough said!!!!!

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    • submitted3 years ago

      asked byThatguy

      fromBelleville, Illinois

      Does this amp have a lower wattage setting or is it always stuck at 100 watts?

      Does this amp have a lower wattage setting or is it always stuck at 100 watts?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      Yes. It has no power setting.