Invader has arrived (Pics and mp3)

Shaman · 04-05-2008, 03:54 PM

Oh yeah! Yesterday was indeed a good day. I ordered myself a ENGL Invader 100 through my local music store last monday, and yesterday the beast arrived.

First I was a bit confused with all the leds and knobs, but it is a very simple amp to operate, and it sounded awesome even with all the knobs at 12o'clock.(except for the master volume) So I got a brilliant tone from all of the channels without any tweaking! There's a lot of hype surrounding the amp, but I must say, it lives up to it in my opinion. I can't say anything about the durability etc. and of course only the future will tell how I feel about this amp after years of use, but for now

I had only played it for a couple of hours, but I allready recorded a little clip with the Invader which can be found: SoundClick artist: TomiR - page with MP3 music downloads
This clip was tracked with channel 3, Hellraiser, Ibanez TS9, SM57, Mesa Recto cab. Some riffs I just made up. I will try to get some other clips up as well, like clean, rock'ish riff tone etc. A bit overgained (gain 12o'clock)

I began my invasion from the clean channel. This channel was a suprize, since it has a great, pristine clean tone. I was using my Hellraiser C-7 with EMG's and I still got a good clean tone.

The second channel has a nice, maybe a bit Marshall'y mild overdriven tone, BUT, you can get heavy tones from it as well. This channel combined with a Les Paul=niiiice!

Channel three. Oh, sweetness! This channel is one of the best, or maybe even the best high gain tone I have ever heard! And the way it responds to your playing is just pure xxx. This channel has a very fast response, which is brilliant for fast licks and technical riffs. It works nicely as a lead channel as well as a metal rhythm channel. The low riffs sound so goddamn aggressive with this channel.

Channel 4 has a bit more mids and is ideal for smooth leads, but it sounds killer when playing riffs as well.

I am very pleased with the fact that all the channels sound very different from each other, so you can get a huge range of different tones. From pristine cleans to classic rock, from singing leads to death metal. And the visual aspect is very appealing as well

I know the majority of you couldn't give a rat's a** about the text, so here are the pics

I have yet to try it with my Orange cab though, maybe tomorrow..

budda · 04-05-2008, 04:14 PM

sweet man! glad you like it!

i too can get cleans, classic rock, singing leads and metal tones.. i just use 1 less channel haha.

damn ENGLwhores lol

cow 7 sig · 04-05-2008, 04:16 PM

very nice

i would love to try one out

Shaman · 04-05-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

sweet man! glad you like it!

i too can get cleans, classic rock, singing leads and metal tones.. i just use 1 less channel haha.

No doubt about it mate

I have heard great tones from JSX's.

budda · 04-05-2008, 05:24 PM

btw, that last pic is just sexy

i have a thing for the colour blue lol

Shaman · 04-05-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cow 7 sig

very nice

i would love to try one out

How common are ENGL's in down under and how are they priced?

Thanks guys!

It seems Transformers turn into amps as well

budda · 04-05-2008, 05:34 PM

but who's complaining lol

Shaman · 04-06-2008, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

but who's complaining lol

Not me, as long as it doesen't get up and walk away

How was the clip by the way? Since I currently oly have a pair of very crappy speakers so I am a bit lost with it. I know it is a bit overgained, but hey, it's methaaaaaaaaalllll!!

Battousai · 04-06-2008, 07:50 AM

what are the stock tubes? are they worth keeping there?

the amp sounds SWEEEEEEET!!!

*impatiently awaits his invader*

Michael · 04-06-2008, 08:03 AM

Looks and sounds brutal.

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04-05-2008, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shaman ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 1,704 Real Name: Tomi .R Main Seven: Carvin DC727, Hellraiser Rig: TripleRecto&Invader Thanked: 8	Invader has arrived (Pics and mp3) Oh yeah! Yesterday was indeed a good day. I ordered myself a ENGL Invader 100 through my local music store last monday, and yesterday the beast arrived. First I was a bit confused with all the leds and knobs, but it is a very simple amp to operate, and it sounded awesome even with all the knobs at 12o'clock.(except for the master volume) So I got a brilliant tone from all of the channels without any tweaking! There's a lot of hype surrounding the amp, but I must say, it lives up to it in my opinion. I can't say anything about the durability etc. and of course only the future will tell how I feel about this amp after years of use, but for now I had only played it for a couple of hours, but I allready recorded a little clip with the Invader which can be found: SoundClick artist: TomiR - page with MP3 music downloads This clip was tracked with channel 3, Hellraiser, Ibanez TS9, SM57, Mesa Recto cab. Some riffs I just made up. I will try to get some other clips up as well, like clean, rock'ish riff tone etc. A bit overgained (gain 12o'clock) I began my invasion from the clean channel. This channel was a suprize, since it has a great, pristine clean tone. I was using my Hellraiser C-7 with EMG's and I still got a good clean tone. The second channel has a nice, maybe a bit Marshall'y mild overdriven tone, BUT, you can get heavy tones from it as well. This channel combined with a Les Paul=niiiice! Channel three. Oh, sweetness! This channel is one of the best, or maybe even the best high gain tone I have ever heard! And the way it responds to your playing is just pure xxx. This channel has a very fast response, which is brilliant for fast licks and technical riffs. It works nicely as a lead channel as well as a metal rhythm channel. The low riffs sound so goddamn aggressive with this channel. Channel 4 has a bit more mids and is ideal for smooth leads, but it sounds killer when playing riffs as well. I am very pleased with the fact that all the channels sound very different from each other, so you can get a huge range of different tones. From pristine cleans to classic rock, from singing leads to death metal. And the visual aspect is very appealing as well I know the majority of you couldn't give a rat's a** about the text, so here are the pics I have yet to try it with my Orange cab though, maybe tomorrow..

04-05-2008, 04:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 7,465 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 49	sweet man! glad you like it! i too can get cleans, classic rock, singing leads and metal tones.. i just use 1 less channel haha. damn ENGLwhores lol 3 cheers for free gear! "Do you like burned toast with your JAM? cuz we're on FIRE!"

04-05-2008, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
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Battousai Proud SSorg member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Malta Posts: 805 Real Name: Fatass Main Seven: Sii7(on the way) Rig: Invader100+1960A Cab Thanked: 14	what are the stock tubes? are they worth keeping there? the amp sounds SWEEEEEEET!!! impatiently awaits his invader The Struggle to free Myself from Restraints, becomes my very shackles...

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04-05-2008, 05:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 7,465 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 49	btw, that last pic is just sexy i have a thing for the colour blue lol

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budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 7,465 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 49	but who's complaining lol

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Michael No More Mr. Nice Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Posts: 8,539 Real Name: Michael Main Seven: '97 UV7BK Rig: ADA MP1 > Mesa 50/50 Thanked: 49	Looks and sounds brutal. RIP MIKE

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