2016 Engl – Artist Edition 50 E653 Blackout Head – Ritchie Blackmore – ID 3408

This amplifier model has a very special history, it is an amplifier from the underground, from the Los Angeles studios. Based on the Ritchie Blackmore E650 amp, they designed an amplifier for Doug Aldrich in 2005. It should contain some modifications, such as EL34 tubes in the output stage. A lot of dynamics and sound was the mission. The concept was clear: easy handling, practical features and sufficient performance. However, this amplifier never saw the light of day, but ended up in the showroom in Los Angeles.

From there, he made his rounds through various studios in the music metropolis. Renowned greats such as Jimmy Page, Ken Hammer, Vivian Campbell, Paul Stanley and Scott Gorham played it. Mr. GM brought him to the studio in the last years before his death. Due to the great response from world-class players, they have decided to elevate this model from the prototype stage to the status of an official ENGL amplifier.

- 50 watts, tube head (2 x EL34 poweramp tubes & 4 x ECC 83 preamp tubes)
- Controls for Clean, Lead, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Volume
- Bright Switch
- Shape Switch
- Gain switch
- Channel Switch
- Master control
- Power on LED and Power Tube Monitor
- Stand By switch
- Power switch
Rear Panel:
- S.A.C port for the Z-9 foot switch
- 3 x 1/4" stereo jacks for connecting the Z-4
- Noise Gate (Threshold control, remote controllable via footswitch)
- FX loop (parallel to serial adjustable, remote controllable via footswitch)
- Speaker outs (1 x 4, 1 x 8, 2 x 8, 1 x 16, 2 x 16 Ohms)
- Preamp: 4 x ECC83 / 12AX7 tubes selected
- Poweramp: 2 EL84 tubes matched
- Dimensions & Weight: 71 x 27 x 27 cm, 24 kg

incl. Foot control: Custom FS Z-9 s/n247354
The amp has been given a fresh service in our lounge.