Best Engl Tube Guitar Heads 2025

Premium Engl tube guitar heads - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Blues For Classic Rock For Jazz For Vintage Tones For Professional Gigs For Studio Recording

BRANDS: Engl Marshall Hughes&Kettner Mesa Boogie Victory Amplifiers Friedman Evh Orange Harley Benton Soldano PRS Diezel Bugera Bad Cat Revv Peavey

Engl Steve Morse Signature Top E656 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Engl Steve Morse Signature Top E656

by Engl

Classic Rock Blues Professional Gigs

Key Feature:

• Authentic tube saturation

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage tone
• Authentic tube saturation

✗ CONS

• More expensive than solid-state
• Heat generation during use

Engl Steve Morse Signature Top E656Tube Amp Head for Electric GuitarSteve Morse (Deep Purple) Signature Model3...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 206979

$2,419

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Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 S Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 S Bundle

by Engl

Classic Rock Jazz Studio Recording

Key Feature:

• Professional sound quality

✓ PROS

• Dynamic playing response
• Authentic tube saturation

✗ CONS

• More expensive than solid-state
• Requires tube maintenance

Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 S Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 SE*Amp Head for Electric...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 559859

$1,792

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Engl E633 KT77 Fireball 25 L Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Engl E633 KT77 Fireball 25 L Bundle

by Engl

Studio Recording Professional Gigs Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Authentic tube saturation

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Dynamic playing response

✗ CONS

• Requires tube maintenance
• More expensive than solid-state

Engl E633 KT77 Fireball 25 L Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Engl E633 KT77 Fireball 25 LTD*Tube Head for Electric...

⭐ 4.4/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 621167

$1,220

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Engl E670FE-6L6 Special Edition - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Engl E670FE-6L6 Special Edition

by Engl

Jazz Professional Gigs Blues

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage tone

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Authentic tube saturation

✗ CONS

• More expensive than solid-state
• Heavier than other options

Engl E670FE-6L6 Special EditionTube Amplifier for Electric GuitarSpecial "Founders" EditionFive channels:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 572338

$3,839

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Engl Fireball 100 E635 Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Engl Fireball 100 E635 Bundle

by Engl

Studio Recording Jazz Professional Gigs

Key Feature:

• Authentic tube saturation

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Natural compression and warmth

✗ CONS

• Heavier than other options
• Requires tube maintenance

Engl Fireball 100 E635 Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Engl Fireball 100 E635*Guitar Tube Head Amp*, 100 W, 2...

⭐ 5.0/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 244557

$1,495

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Engl E766 Marty Friedman Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Engl E766 Marty Friedman Head

by Engl

Jazz Classic Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Natural compression and warmth

✓ PROS

• Dynamic playing response
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

• More expensive than solid-state
• Heavier than other options

Engl E766 Marty Friedman HeadAll-Tube Amp Head for Electric GuitarMarty Friedman of Inferno Signature ModelPower: 100...

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 406378

$1,869

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Engl E658 Steve Morse Signature 20 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Engl E658 Steve Morse Signature 20

by Engl

Classic Rock Blues Studio Recording

Key Feature:

• Dynamic playing response

✓ PROS

• Authentic tube saturation
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

• Requires tube maintenance
• Heat generation during use

Engl E658 Steve Morse Signature 20Tube Amp Head for Electric GuitarSteve Morse Signature ModelChannels: 2Power: 20...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 597804

$1,539

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Engl E633 KT77 Fireball 25 LTD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Engl E633 KT77 Fireball 25 LTD

by Engl

Classic Rock Jazz Professional Gigs

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage tone

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage tone
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

• Requires tube maintenance
• More expensive than solid-state

Engl E633 KT77 Fireball 25 LTDTube Head for Electric GuitarTwo channels: Clean and LeadPower: 25 wattsSwitchable power...

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 584871

$1,044

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⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 S Bundle

by Engl

Jazz Studio Recording Professional Gigs

Key Feature:

• Professional sound quality

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Natural compression and warmth

✗ CONS

• Heavier than other options
• Heat generation during use

Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 S Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 SE*Amp Head for Electric...

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 519086

$1,474

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Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Engl E606 Ironball Head 20

by Engl

Vintage Tones Jazz Professional Gigs

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage tone

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Classic vintage tone

✗ CONS

• Requires tube maintenance
• Heavier than other options

Engl E606 Ironball Head 20Full-Tube AmplifierPower: 20 Watt2 ChannelsPower stage tubes: 2x EL 84Preamp tubes: 4x ECC...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 306938

$912

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Engl E610II-OS Obscura LTD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Engl E610II-OS Obscura LTD

by Engl

Classic Rock Vintage Tones Professional Gigs

Key Feature:

• Dynamic playing response

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage tone
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

• Requires tube maintenance
• Heavier than other options

Engl E610II-OS Obscura LTDAll-Tube Guitar Amp HeadAvailable in Germany exclusively from ThomannPower: 120 WattPre-amp...

⭐ 4.4/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 607973

$2,969

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Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 SE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 SE

by Engl

Studio Recording Blues Vintage Tones

Key Feature:

• Natural compression and warmth

✓ PROS

• Dynamic playing response
• Classic vintage tone

✗ CONS

• Heavier than other options
• Needs separate speaker cabinet

Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 SEAmp Head for Electric GuitarChannels: 2Power: 20 wattsPreamp tubes: 4x ECC 83/12 AX7Power...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 483081

$1,319

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Engl E651 Artist Blackout 100 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Engl E651 Artist Blackout 100

by Engl

Professional Gigs Jazz Vintage Tones

Key Feature:

• Dynamic playing response

✓ PROS

• Authentic tube saturation
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

• Requires tube maintenance
• Needs separate speaker cabinet

Engl E651 Artist Blackout 100All-Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar2 ChannelsPower: 100WFull tube design - no...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 472284

$1,528

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#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 S Bundle

by Engl

Studio Recording Professional Gigs Blues

Key Feature:

• Professional sound quality

✓ PROS

• Authentic tube saturation
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

• Heat generation during use
• Requires tube maintenance

Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 S Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 SE*Amp Head for Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 559861

$1,737

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Engl Fireball 100 E635 Head Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Engl Fireball 100 E635 Head Bundle

by Engl

Professional Gigs Classic Rock Jazz

Key Feature:

• Authentic tube saturation

✓ PROS

• Natural compression and warmth
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• Heavier than other options

Engl Fireball 100 E635 Head Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Engl Fireball 100 E635*Guitar Tube Head Amp*, 100 W, 2...

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 243309

$2,016

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How to Choose the Best Tube Guitar Heads

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced tube guitar heads typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Engl Fireball 100 E635 Bundle

Engl E766 Marty Friedman Head

Engl E658 Steve Morse Signature 20

Engl E633 KT77 Fireball 25 LTD

Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 S Bundle

Engl E606 Ironball Head 20

Engl E610II-OS Obscura LTD

Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 SE

Engl E651 Artist Blackout 100

Engl E606 Ironball Head 20 S Bundle

Engl Fireball 100 E635 Head Bundle

How to Choose the Best Tube Guitar Heads

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying tube guitar heads?

How much should I spend on tube guitar heads?

Are expensive tube guitar heads worth the investment?

What are the best brands for tube guitar heads?

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