Engl PBall GW Review

asmegin_slayer · 03-12-2008, 11:15 PM

I got the new guitar world magazine, even though i didn't like it much, i was happy to see a video review of the engl powerball.

I thought i'd share the video to everyone who is curious about the PBall.

Engl Powerball Review

^^Full Video update

zimbloth · 03-12-2008, 11:18 PM

That guy is a complete puppet. He's a good player, hes never once given anything a negative review. Ever. I'm not saying the Powerball isn't cool, but I'd take what anyone in a magazine says with a grain of salt.

That said videos up close with amps like this is cool, but I wish it was more than 5 minutes of talking and then 8 seconds of playing. Are you sure there isn't a part 2 to this?

mnemonic · 03-12-2008, 11:56 PM

yeah, thers gotta be a part two, because he goes over all the features and just plays for a couple seconds on the clean channel.

cleans did sound awesome tho, haha.

zimbloth · 03-13-2008, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnemonic

yeah, thers gotta be a part two, because he goes over all the features and just plays for a couple seconds on the clean channel.

cleans did sound awesome tho, haha.

I owned a Powerball, the clean channel is definitely pristine in terms of staying clean and being punchy, but it really lacks character. It's kind of compressed sounding for the most part. It needs a healthy dose of chorus and/or reverb to sound cool in my opinion.

Thick, tight, djenty, processed distortion is where the amp really shines, if that's the kind of sound you're after. IMO the Powerball is like a Krank except not grainy and horrible. Perfect for solid-state fans who want something much better not still not after a 100% organic tubey feel/sound.

asmegin_slayer · 03-13-2008, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnemonic

yeah, thers gotta be a part two, because he goes over all the features and just plays for a couple seconds on the clean channel.

cleans did sound awesome tho, haha.

You guys are right, photobucket only uploaded half of the video. This is my fault since I didn't check to make sure. Ill see if I can upload the rest later on

Xtremevillan · 03-13-2008, 01:20 PM

Am I the only one that pronounces it "E N G L"?

Brewtal_Damage · 03-13-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xtremevillan

Am I the only one that pronounces it "E N G L"?

probably

Xtremevillan · 03-13-2008, 02:28 PM

So you guys really pronounce it "eeeengel" like angle but with an e?

asmegin_slayer · 03-13-2008, 02:55 PM

I either say it E N G L or ENGL (N-GUL)

matt7 · 03-13-2008, 03:02 PM

Wow, I gased for P Ball for ages, but it looks like I over assumed its fuctions. I really dont like that half shared eq thing etc.

Is there an engl that is truely 4 independant channels?

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asmegin_slayer Super Dave! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mckinny, TX Posts: 412 Real Name: David Main Seven: Ibanez Universe UV7BK Rig: Fender Stage160 w/X3 Thanked: 25	Engl PBall GW Review (Full Video Update) I got the new guitar world magazine, even though i didn't like it much, i was happy to see a video review of the engl powerball. I thought i'd share the video to everyone who is curious about the PBall. Engl Powerball Review ^^Full Video update

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zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,197 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 66	That guy is a complete puppet. He's a good player, hes never once given anything a negative review. Ever. I'm not saying the Powerball isn't cool, but I'd take what anyone in a magazine says with a grain of salt. That said videos up close with amps like this is cool, but I wish it was more than 5 minutes of talking and then 8 seconds of playing. Are you sure there isn't a part 2 to this?

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Xtremevillan fuck off i hate life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Island, NY. Posts: 3,016 Main Seven: 6string-Caparison TAT II Rig: Triple Rec>Vader 212 Thanked: 32	Am I the only one that pronounces it "E N G L"?

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Xtremevillan fuck off i hate life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Island, NY. Posts: 3,016 Main Seven: 6string-Caparison TAT II Rig: Triple Rec>Vader 212 Thanked: 32	So you guys really pronounce it "eeeengel" like angle but with an e?

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asmegin_slayer Super Dave! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mckinny, TX Posts: 412 Real Name: David Main Seven: Ibanez Universe UV7BK Rig: Fender Stage160 w/X3 Thanked: 25	I either say it E N G L or ENGL (N-GUL)

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