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ENGL E317 RockMaster 40W guitar amp head

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ENGL E317 RockMaster 40W guitar amp head
Product no: 9000-0025-0397 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

While the ENGL MetalMaster is geared toward heavier music styles, you can turn to the RockMaster for all your classic rock needs. Not only does the ENGL 317 RockMaster head deliver a classic sound, but it also has a fitting classic look complete with chicken-head knobs. It has two channels, each with their own tone control, and there's a master volume control so you can adjust your dynamics without affecting the balance. With 40 watts of power, the ENGL 317 is plenty comfortable on medium-sized stages.

Sound and controls

The clean channel delivers those great sparkling cleans that EL84 amps are famous for, and if you turn up the gain, you can transition to a nice crunch. The gain channel picks up where the clean channel leaves off, and goes from a light crunch to a heavy drive that borders on distortion. A 3-band EQ makes it easy to then further adjust the sound to suit your needs. Finally, there are mid-shape and master volume boost buttons so you can boost either the mid-range or the total sound.

Connectors

The ENGL RockMaster 40 can be connected to any 8 or 16-ohm speaker. It also features an FX loop, as well as connectors for an optional ENGL foot switch. Thanks to the built-in power attenuator and speaker emulated line-out, this amp is a great choice for home or studio use. In short, if you're looking for a versatile guitar amp head with a classic rock sound, then the ENGL RockMaster 40 is most definitely worth your consideration.

Specifications

Product features

Connectors	External speaker(s), Footswitch, Line-out
Number of channels	2
Number of speaker outputs	2
Amp modelling	no
Effects loop	yes
Weight	10 - 14.9 kg
Speaker output impedance	16 Ohms, 8 Ohms
Built-in tuner	no
Built-in effects	reverb (digital)
Colour	black
Power attenuator	no
Amplifier type	tube
Amplifier valve	EL84
Power in Watts	31 - 50 Watts

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	15,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	60,0 x 37,0 x 34,0 cm

Product specifications

ENGL guitar amp head
type of amplifier: tube amp
capacity: 40 watts
integrated Power Soak: Full Power (40 W), 5 W, 1 W, Speaker Off
preamp tubes: 2x ECC83 (12AX7)
power amp tubes: 4x EL84
two channels: clean and lead, with separate gain controls
3-band EQ: bass, mid, treble
built-in digital reverb
separate volume control per channel
master volume
FX loop for external effects pedals and/or processors
Mid Shape (Mid Boost) and Master Volume Boost
connectors
- instrument input: mono jack
- foot switch input (FX loop off/on, Reverb): mono jack
- foot switch input (Mid Boost/Clean/Lead): mono jack
- FX loop (send + return): 2x mono jack
- balanced line output (frequency compensated): mono jack
- speaker outputs: 1x 8-ohm, 2x 8-ohm, 1x 16-ohm
switchable functions via optional ENGL Z-4 foot switch
- clean/lead
- reverb on/off
- FX loop on/off
- mid boost on/off
- separate power and standby switches
robust housing with black vinyl covering
silver-coloured front panel with black chicken-head knobs and black speaker grille
rubber handle on top

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