The ENGL Special Edition E670 is an Engl amplifier. Close alternatives include the Rivera Bonehead and the Friedman Amps Box Head Hand-Wired 50-Watt EL34. It pairs well with the Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb and the Way Huge Swollen Pickle.
ENGL Special Edition E670
Engl · amplifier
The Engl Special Edition E670 is a powerhouse for guitarists seeking versatility and precision in their sound. This all-tube amplifier head delivers an astounding 100 watts of pure tonal bliss, making it an excellent choice for both stage and studio environments. With five distinct channels—Clean, Crunch, Lead I, Lead II, and Tubedriver—this amp head provides a comprehensive palette of sounds to suit any genre, from sparkling cleans to high-gain shredding. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the E670 features three tube-buffered FX loops that offer unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to tailor your effects chains to perfection. The amp's MIDI capabilities, including MIDI In, MIDI Thru, and S.A.C port, open up a world of control options, letting you integrate seamlessly with your existing gear. The E670 is equipped with an extensive range of sound-shaping options, such as Gain Boost, Hi Gain, and Mid Shift, and offers a customizable experience with separate gain, volume, and tone controls for each channel. Not to be overlooked, the integrated noise gate with foot-switchable threshold ensures your sound remains pristine, even in the most demanding live settings. Proudly made in Germany, the Engl Special Edition E670 is a testament to German engineering excellence, promising durability and consistent performance for the discerning musician.
What stands out
“from sparkling cleans to high-gain shredding”
— from the listing
“The EL34 power section suits players who prefer the compressed, mid-forward character associated with European power tubes in”
— from the reviews
“The five channels and nine voicings with comprehensive switching options provide the same extraordinary tonal versatility as the 6L6 version”
— from the reviews
“Five channels and nine voicings deliver the same comprehensive tonal range as the 6L6 version”
— from the community notes
“and more harmonically compressed than the 6l6 version”
— from the community notes
- high gain
- tube
- compressed
- european el34 character
- boost
- noise gate
- usability and channel character
- clean
Good for
- Live
Genres the ENGL Special Edition E670 is commonly used in
- Blues
- Hard Rock
- Metal
- Alternative
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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. - Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the ENGL Special Edition E670
Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb
Fjord Fuzz
26% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
Run mid-forward into Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb for more fuzzy on top
Goes in front of the amp
Way Huge Swollen Pickle
Way Huge
25% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
Run mid-forward into Way Huge Swollen Pickle for more fuzzy on top
Goes in front of the amp
Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition
Walrus Audio
25% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → clean boost)
Stack Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition on top and a high gain tone tightens toward clean boost
Goes in front of the amp
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
20% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → modulated)
Keep Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble after ENGL Special Edition E670 in the signal chain, clear of ENGL Special Edition E670's own gain stage
Goes in front of the amp
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Obne Dark Star
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
17% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → lush)
Keep Old Blood Noise Endeavors Obne Dark Star in ENGL Special Edition E670's effects loop, clear of ENGL Special Edition E670's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Sits in the amp's effects loop
Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2
Hungry Robot
17% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → lush)
Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2's ambient voice goes in ENGL Special Edition E670's effects loop — it's not there to compete with ENGL Special Edition E670's own high gain character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Sits in the amp's effects loop
Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio
Crazy Tube Circuits
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Goes in front of the amp
Spaceman Spacerocket II
Spaceman
tonal matchGoes in front of the amp
Spaceman Spacerocket II stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Alternatives
Rivera Bonehead
Rivera
64% similarityShared character: lead, two channels, volume
Friedman Amps Box Head Hand-Wired 50-Watt EL34
Friedman
52% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, stage
Friedman Plex
Friedman
52% similarityShared character: volume, crunch, high gain settings
Marshall YJM100 Head
Marshall
50% similarityShared character: lead, hard rock, two channels
Peavey Invective 120
Peavey
49% similarityShared character: lead, two channels, noise gate
Engl 120 E610 MK II
Engl
47% similarityShared character: lead, hard rock, noise gate
Blackstar HT Club 50 MKIII 2-Ch 50-Watt Tube
Blackstar
47% similarityShared character: lead, two channels, middle
Engl Savage 60 MK II
Engl
46% similarityShared character: lead, noise gate, middle
Bogner Helios JB45
Bogner
45% similarityShared character: lead, genre, volume
Blackstar Series One 100 MkII
Blackstar
45% similarityShared character: hard rock, two channels, volume
Bogner Ecstasy 3534
Bogner
45% similarityShared character: two channels, crunch, high gain settings
1970s Mesa/Boogie Mark I 'Snake King'
Mesa Boogie
45% similarityShared character: lead, two channels, middle
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the ENGL Special Edition E670?+
The closest matches in character are the Rivera Bonehead, the Friedman Amps Box Head Hand-Wired 50-Watt EL34, the Friedman Plex.
What pairs well with the ENGL Special Edition E670?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb, Way Huge Swollen Pickle, Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition — Run mid-forward into Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb for more fuzzy on top.