Description

Renowned guitarist Steve Morse, celebrated for his iconic contributions to groups such as the Dixie Dregs and Deep Purple, has revealed an exciting partnership with ENGL Amps. This collaboration has produced a new signature amplifier head in a compact format, designed specifically to provide the ideal tone for players who want to emulate the signature precision and clarity that define Morse’s musical legacy.

This latest creation, officially titled the Steve Morse Signature 20, is a versatile and small-scale amplifier that manages to deliver significant power and functionality. By incorporating two distinct channels, the unit grants guitarists the flexibility to craft an extensive palette of sounds that cater perfectly to their individual approach to the instrument.

The signature head distinguishes itself through a specialized preamp and power amp configuration. Users will find the clean channel provides an articulate and warm quality, whereas the lead channel captures a quintessential rock sound infused with the ideal level of grit. Because of its responsive and robust gain stage, the amplifier generates a dynamic and rich tone that transitions effortlessly from smooth, creamy textures to aggressive, punchy character with a simple adjustment of the controls.

Beyond these core attributes, the E658 model integrates a noise gate to ensure high-gain performance remains free of intrusive sound. To further expand your tonal possibilities, the unit includes both reverb and delay, alongside practical utility features such as MIDI connectivity, a headphone output, and an IR loader. Whether you admire Steve Morse’s artistry or are simply in search of a versatile, high-performance amplifier, the ENGL Steve Morse Signature 20 is an essential piece of gear to explore. Its combination of an impressive feature set and portable dimensions makes it a likely staple for musicians across all genres and styles.

Mooloolaba Music is happy to announce that we now stock the 20-watt Steve Morse ENGL signature head, which serves as a perfect choice for those who are fans of Steve Morse.

Features

  •     2 Channels: Clean, Lead
  •     All Tube Head
  •     Power Soak (Full Power / 20 Watts, 5 Watts, 1 Watt, Speaker Off)
  •     Tube buffered FX Loop
  •     Noise Gate
  •     Master Volume Boost (M.V.B.)
  •     Reverb
  •     Delay
  •     Midi: MIDI In
  •     Engl MIDI Footcontroller Phantom Power Switch
  •     Impulse Response Loader
  •     USB: for IR loading
  •     IR Selector Switch
  •     Headphone Output with Level control
  •     IR Balanced Output
  •     XLR Ground Lift Switch
  •     Store (for MIDI programming)

Specifications

Sound Options

    Gain Boost
    Reverb
    Delay

Controls

    Gain (for each Channel)
    3-Band EQ
    Clean Presence
    Lead Volume
    Master
    Master
    Delay Level
    Noise Gate Threshold
    Headphone Output Level
    Power Range Selector
    IR Selector

Outputs

    Poweramp Output (1 x 8 Ω - 16 Ω, 2 x 16 Ω ||)
    Headphone Output
    IR Balanced Output

Footswitch

    Z4 (Channels, Gain Boost)
    MIDI (Z9)

Preamp Tubes
4 x Engl ECC83 / 12AX7
Output Tubes
2 x Engl EL84
Output Wattage
20 W
Dimensions
34 x 14 x 22 cm
Weight
7 kg

 

SKU
800118
Model #
E658
Brand
ENGL

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(d) The products shown in the images above product may differ to the purchased product. Changes could include, different stands, treatments, slight variations in colour, In-built batteries and charging ports. Please contact our team for further clarification.

We ask that you research parts carefully before buying.
Purchase of any non-licenced part as a replacement spare part is at your own risk.
Some branded replacement parts also require professional installation to fit correctly.
If in doubt we will be happy to advise further and confirm suitability before purchase.

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ENGL E658 Steve Morse Signature 20 Watt Head

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$2,969.00 RRP $3,299.00
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