Engl E610II-OS Obscura LTD
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Engl
E610II-OS Obscura LTD
Product Info
Article Number:
607973
Brand:
Engl
Model:
E610II-OS Obscura LTD
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$2,968.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Engl E610II-OS Obscura LTD is a powerhouse amp designed for players chasing modern high-gain tones – think djent, progressive metal, and aggressive rock. It's a serious contender for players wanting a versatile, high-end amp head with a distinctly aggressive edge, but be prepared for its considerable weight and its focus on higher gain sounds.
Product Description
- Engl E610II-OS Obscura LTD
- All-Tube Guitar Amp Head
- Available in Germany exclusively from Thomann
- Power: 120 Watt
- Pre-amp tubes: 5 x ECC83 / 12AX7
- Power amp tubes: 2 x KT88
- 4 Channels: Clean
- Crunch I
- Crunch II
- Lead
- Controls: Gain Clean
- Gain Crunch I
- Gain Crunch II
- Gain Lead
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Mid Lean
- Mid Bold
- Tone Balance
- Volume Crunch II
- Volume Lead
- Presence A
- Presence B
- Master A
- Master B
- Sound-shaping options: Input Lo/Hi
- Bright
- Preshape
- Gain Lo/Hi
- Contour
- Mid Lean/Bold
- Rough/Smooth
- Depth Boost
- FX loop: 2 tube-buffered loops
- serial/parallel (separately adjustable)
- Noise gate with adjustable threshold (footswitchable)
- Engl Power Tube Monitor
- MIDI In/MIDI Thru/S.A.C.-Port
- Dual footswitch connector
- Phantom power switch for MIDI footswitch
- Speaker outputs: 1 x 4 Ohm
- 2 x 8 Ohm
- 1 x 8 Ohm
- 2 x 16 Ohm
- 1 x 16 Ohm
- Line output
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • KT88 power tubes deliver a searing, modern high-gain tone.
- • The Obscura LTD’s 'Rough/Smooth' voicing adds nuanced distortion character.
- • Dual Presence controls offer precise control over high-frequency articulation.
- • Solid build quality; Engl's renowned chassis feels incredibly robust.
CONS
- • The 120-watt output is substantial; requires a powerful speaker cabinet.
- • Limited clean headroom; excels in crunch and high-gain scenarios.
- • The extensive controls can be overwhelming for less experienced users.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
120
Tubes
5 x ECC83 / 12AX7 Preamp, 2 x KT88 Power
Channels
4 (Clean, Crunch I, Crunch II, Lead)
Effects
2 Tube-Buffered FX Loops (Serial/Parallel), Noise Gate
Speaker Output
Multiple (4, 8, 16 Ohm), Dual Master Sections
Weight
Approximately 55 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mid Lean cuts lower mids for a scooped sound, while Mid Bold emphasizes them for a more focused, aggressive character; it’s a subtle but effective tonal shaping tool.
Yes, the noise gate is footswitchable, allowing for clean transitions between channels and preventing unwanted noise during gain changes.
The S.A.C. (Standby and Contour) port allows for adjustments to the power amp’s bias and overall response, offering fine-tuning of the amp’s character and dynamic range.
