Engl E766 Marty Friedman Head
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Engl
E766 Marty Friedman Head
Product Info
Article Number:
406378
Brand:
Engl
Model:
E766 Marty Friedman Head
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$1,868.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This E766 is a focused machine built for shredders and players who want that signature Marty Friedman aggressive, articulate high-gain tone. The EL34 power section delivers a distinctly British character with plenty of harmonic richness. It’s a high-end amp, but if you're chasing that aggressive, modern metal/shred tone, this head delivers serious firepower.
Product Description
- Engl E766 Marty Friedman Head
- All-Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar
- Marty Friedman of Inferno Signature Model
- Power: 100 W
- Power tubes: 4x EL34
- Preamp tubes: 4x ECC 83
- 2 Channels
- Gain boost switch for both channels
- Bright switch on the clean channel
- Tone switch on the lead channel
- Separate 3-band EQ
- gain- and volume controls per channel
- Switchable FX loop (series to parallel)
- A second master volume can be selected via an optional footswitch and is adjustable from the rear side
- Speaker outputs (1x 4
- 1x 8
- 1x 16
- 2x 8
- 2x 16 Ohms)
- Compatible footswitches: Z-3
- Z-9 (not included)
- SAC port
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 71 x 27 x 29 cm
- Weight: 21 kg
PROS
- • Marty Friedman’s signature voicing delivers searing high-gain leads.
- • Robust all-tube construction (4x EL34 & 4x ECC83) ensures reliable performance.
- • Flexible EQ and gain boost provide a wide range of tonal possibilities.
- • SAC port allows for direct connection to Engl power amps for ultimate versatility.
CONS
- • The substantial weight (21 kg) makes transport challenging without proper gear.
- • Limited clean channel versatility; excels primarily in high-gain scenarios.
- • Premium-priced, placing it outside reach of budget-conscious players.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
100
Tubes
4x EL34 Power, 4x ECC 83 Preamp
Channels
2
Effects
Switchable Series/Parallel FX Loop
Speaker Output
1x 4, 1x 8, 1x 16, 2x 8, 2x 16 Ohms
Weight
21 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It emphasizes a tighter, more focused high-end and a slightly more aggressive midrange, leaning into Marty’s signature lead tone.
It’s designed for both – attenuating the signal for quieter practice volumes, but also shaping the tone with unique saturation characteristics.
A speaker with good definition in the upper mids, like a Celestion Vintage 30 or similar, will really bring out the clarity and aggression of the amp.
