The Engl E656 Steve Morse is an Engl amplifier, currently around $3469.99. Close alternatives include the Fryette Deliverance II and the Diezel Paul 45W Head. It pairs well with the Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp and the Friedman BE-OD.
Engl E656 Steve Morse
Engl · amplifier
The ENGL E656 Steve Morse Signature is a multi-channel all-tube guitar amplifier from ENGL Amplification, Germany, developed with Dixie Dregs and Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse. The E656 reflects Morse wide-ranging tonal needs — from pristine clean and acoustic-influenced tones through medium crunch and higher gain lead — in a professional ENGL chassis with German engineering quality. Multiple channels with MIDI switching cover the full versatility required by Morse diverse musical output.
- crunch
- midi
- jazz
- live
- complex
- saturation
- lead
- tonal versatility
Good for
- Live
- Studio
- Worship
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Engl E656 Steve Morse is commonly used in
- Progressive Rock
- Hard Rock
- Jazz
- Country
- Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Engl E656 Steve Morse
Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp
Beetronics
26% matchStack Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp on top and a crunchy tone tightens toward clean boost
Friedman BE-OD
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25% matchFriedman BE-OD pushes a saturated tone toward tight
Colorsound Overdriver
pedal
25% matchStack Colorsound Overdriver on top and a crunchy tone tightens toward clean boost
Dunlop MXR M299 Carbon Copy Mini
Dunlop
11% matchDunlop MXR M299 Carbon Copy Mini's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Engl E656 Steve Morse delivers it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
PRS Mary-Cries Compressor
PRS
10% matchPRS Mary-Cries Compressor leans toward clean boost, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Orange Series Phaser
Orange
10% matchKeep Engl E656 Steve Morse's crunchy voice out front: Orange Series Phaser goes after Engl E656 Steve Morse in the signal chain so its dynamic voice doesn't muddy it
MXR Analog Delay
MXR
6% matchKeep Engl E656 Steve Morse's crunchy voice out front: MXR Analog Delay goes in Engl E656 Steve Morse's effects loop so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Laney TI-Boost
Laney
tonal matchLaney TI-Boost's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Engl E656 Steve Morse delivers it
Cheaper alternatives
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Engl E656 Steve Morse?+
The closest matches in character are the Fryette Deliverance II, the Diezel Paul 45W Head, the Diezel Herbert MkIII. Budget picks: Engl Powerball II, Blackstar HT Stage 100 Head MkII, Blackstar HT 5RH Head.
What pairs well with the Engl E656 Steve Morse?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp, Friedman BE-OD, Colorsound Overdriver — Stack Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp on top and a crunchy tone tightens toward clean boost.
How much does the Engl E656 Steve Morse cost?+
Around $3469.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).