Engl E651 Artist Blackout 100
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Engl
E651 Artist Blackout 100
Product Info
Article Number:
472284
Brand:
Engl
Model:
E651 Artist Blackout 100
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$1,527.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Engl E651 Artist Blackout 100 is a powerhouse – a serious amp for players who want modern high-gain sounds without sacrificing clean clarity. It’s built like a tank and delivers that signature Engl punch, making it perfect for metal, hard rock, and anyone needing a versatile, reliable head.
Product Description
- Engl E651 Artist Blackout 100
- All-Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar
- 2 Channels
- Power: 100W
- Full tube design - no semiconductors in the signal path
- Preamp tubes: 4x ECC 83/12 AX 7
- Power tubes: 4x EL 34
- Controls: Gain Clean
- Gain Lead
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Presence
- Lead Volume
- Master A
- Master B
- Switches: Bright
- Shape (Mid-Shift)
- Gain Lo / Hi
- Channel
- FX-Loop: tube-buffered serial / parallel (footswitchable)
- Noise Gate with adjustable threshold (footswitchable)
- Engl Power Tube Monitor
- Connection for Engl Z9 footswitch (Art.#181665# - not included)
- Outputs: 1x 4 ohms
- 2x 8 ohms
- 2x 16 ohms
- 1x 16 ohms
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 71 x 27 x 27 cm
- Colour: Black
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Exceptional clean headroom with a tight, modern low-end
- • Lead channel delivers aggressive high-gain tones, very responsive
- • Tube-buffered FX loop preserves signal integrity and tone
- • Robust German build quality; feels incredibly solid and reliable
CONS
- • Can be overly aggressive for players seeking vintage, warmer tones
- • Limited tonal palette compared to some more versatile amps
- • Relatively heavy, making it less ideal for frequent transport
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts
100
Tubes
4x ECC 83/12AX7 preamp, 4x EL 34 power
Channels
2 (Clean, Lead)
Effects
Tube-buffered serial/parallel FX loop, Noise Gate
Speaker Output
1x 4 ohms, 2x 8 ohms, 2x 16 ohms, 1x 16 ohms
Weight
Approximately 55 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Shape switch introduces a mid-shift, adding more focus and aggression to the sound, particularly noticeable in the lead channel.
Yes, the footswitchable noise gate is quite effective at reducing unwanted hum and noise when using high-gain settings, with an adjustable threshold for fine-tuning.
The E651 offers a more precise and articulate high-gain tone than many Mesa/Boogie amps, while generally being less overtly aggressive than some Diezel models; it's a more controlled, modern distortion.
