Engl Steve Morse Signature Top E656
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Engl
Steve Morse Signature Top E656
Product Info
Article Number:
206979
Brand:
Engl
Model:
Steve Morse Signature Top E656
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$2,418.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This E656 is a powerhouse for players who demand pristine cleans and searing high-gain tones, particularly those with a progressive rock or metal focus. Steve Morse’s signature influence is clearly present, providing a unique and articulate voice. It’s a serious head for the studio or stage, but be prepared for its considerable weight.
Product Description
- Engl Steve Morse Signature Top E656
- Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar
- Steve Morse (Deep Purple) Signature Model
- 3 Channels
- Power: 100 W
- Preamp tubes: 4x ECC83 (12AX7)
- Power amp tubes: 4x EL34
- 3-Band EQ for channels 1+2
- Engl MID Control Matrix with 8 midrange voicings
- Separate gain & volume control for each channel
- Noise gate
- 2 Parallel FX loops via Midi
- Outputs: Midi in / thru
- Engl Z-9 Footswitch (not included)
- Jack outputs for footswitch
- Speaker outputs 2x 4 Ohm
- 2x 8 Ohm
- and 1x 16 Ohm
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 280 x 710 x 290 mm
- Weight: 23.0 kg
PROS
- • Exceptional clean headroom, ideal for layered tones and complex rigs
- • Engl’s MID Control Matrix offers unparalleled tonal shaping flexibility
- • Robust construction with high-quality ECC83 and EL34 tubes for reliability
- • Steve Morse's signature voicing delivers articulate high-gain performance
CONS
- • The weight (23kg) makes it impractical for frequent transport or gigging
- • Limited versatility for genres far outside rock and progressive metal
- • Requires a premium-priced speaker cabinet for optimal performance
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
100
Tubes
4x ECC83 (12AX7) Preamp, 4x EL34 Power
Channels
3
Effects
2 Parallel FX Loops (MIDI controlled)
Speaker Output
2x 4 Ohm, 2x 8 Ohm, 1x 16 Ohm
Weight
23.0 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Instead of just bass, mids, and treble, the MID Control Matrix offers eight distinct midrange voicings, allowing for much more nuanced tonal shaping than a standard EQ.
Yes, the MIDI functionality allows you to route effects to individual channels or globally, providing a high degree of control over your signal chain.
A high-quality cabinet with Celestion or similar vintage-voiced speakers, around 4x12 configuration, will best complement the E656’s character and power.
