Engl

WantzChas

Do anyone know if you can buy Engl amps in South Africa? ?

AlanRatcliffe

I was just about to reply to your PM when I saw you had posted this.

Engl are not available locally AFAICT. I also think they are a bit above your price range as the mostly start at the equivalent of R10K in the US - Which probably will translate to something like R15K in reality with duties, VAT, shipping, and distributor's markup and all the other costs involved.

As to the other amps you are considering - you're looking at Randall RG50, Marshall JCM2000 DSL401, Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, Peavey Valveking112 and now Engl. I doubt if there are many people who could advise you on which is "better" - that depends on someone having tried them all and who has a similar taste in amps to you. What you really need to do is try everything you can get your hands on and buy whichever makes you happiest.

david1976

I would definitely check out the Randall stuff. They have a modular series tube amp where you can have up to 3 modules of your choice in the amp, everything from a Fender blackface thru to Kirk Hammett modules for the heavier stuff. Best of all worlds

WantzChas

Thanks Alan, I'm going to test the Randall. I saw some demo's on YouTube and I got tears in my eyes.

deanBailey

Engl was my original choice before getting the krank. At the time the Engl fireball was 9k directly converted excl shipping. and If you can find ways to bypass the tax/vat option you should be fine.

However from speaking to people overseas that have engl the best overall amps are the invader and savage and fireball if you're on a budget. Apparently the powerball doesn't really translate well instudio and can tend to get quick fizzy.

The amp Dave is talking about is the Randall RM100, I've had one in studio and can honestly say it's GREAT! really awesome metal tones, warmer crunchier tone and a sweet clean tone (depending on the module's you've got)

That's my little review at least ?

WantzChas

I was thinking more towards the Engl Thunder and Engl Screamer.

deanBailey

WantzChas wrote I was thinking more towards the Engl Thunder and Engl Screamer.

Hmm to be honest, I've never heard of anyone using those amps (literally) Locally and Overseas. I'm sure they can't be that bad though.

WantzChas

Since we are on the foreign amp thread, does any one know if you get B-52 amps in South Africa?

Ruan7321

deanBailey wrote Engl was my original choice before getting the krank. At the time the Engl fireball was 9k directly converted excl shipping. and If you can find ways to bypass the tax/vat option you should be fine.

However from speaking to people overseas that have engl the best overall amps are the invader and savage and fireball if you're on a budget. Apparently the powerball doesn't really translate well instudio and can tend to get quick fizzy.

The amp Dave is talking about is the Randall RM100, I've had one in studio and can honestly say it's GREAT! really awesome metal tones, warmer crunchier tone and a sweet clean tone (depending on the module's you've got)

That's my little review at least ?

Like Dean said. Engls are really cool, but not really available. I know, cause I've been looking for them for a while.

I know most producers prefer the ENGL Savage 120 for recording, but the Invader seems to be the most "natural" "raw" sounding of their line.

The Screamer is supposed to be really good and can get real cruncy. The cheapest option I found was to import a ENGL 530 Pre amp and buy a second hand poweramp.

All in all, you cant really go wrong with a Peavey 6505 / 6505+ or a Mesa Rectifer.

What music do you play?