Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted February 9, 2010 Members Share Posted February 9, 2010 http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Engl-Raider-100-E-344-100W-1x12-Tube-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=500266 Engl being such a good brand and everyone always refer to some kind of Engl amp for bruutal tones, why do i never hear anyone ever talk about the Raider ? Not a good amp ? No Love ? Why ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted February 13, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 No one owns or tested one of these before ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave L Posted February 13, 2010 Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 One thing I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Efekkt Posted February 13, 2010 Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 I'm interested to know if anyone has experience with the raider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The4thlast1 Posted February 13, 2010 Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 For that much scratch I would buy one of there heads..... Or get a Thunder or Screamer combo for a lot less, they sound really good. I have owned the Thunder reverb combo and was happy with it. I doubt you are gonna get much of a response because not many people own one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted February 13, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 Thanx guys ! i know Engl get a lot of love on HC Forums, but yet, no one talk about this combo . . . just curious why ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sikor Posted February 15, 2010 Members Share Posted February 15, 2010 The idea behind Sovereign (I have 1x12 version) and Raider combo is that You have actualy a head with attached 1x12 box. They can be used as a practice amp (very nice master volume), but with attached 4x12 they are fully functioning heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted February 15, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 15, 2010 The idea behind Sovereign (I have 1x12 version) and Raider combo is that You have actualy a head with attached 1x12 box. They can be used as a practice amp (very nice master volume), but with attached 4x12 they are fully functioning heads OK, thanx . . . that make sence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DerekB Posted February 15, 2010 Members Share Posted February 15, 2010 Thats one of the Few Engls I never had an interest in as a past dealer since its release a while back because it's more of a straight up combo rock amp than a metal amp. I heard it over the phone just before it was released when I was on the phone with Engl Distribution in Germany. I believe Berndt Aufferman was playing it in the background testing it and sounded good for being over the phone and all but it just wasnt something I had an interest in at all to even want to try out at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted February 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 17, 2010 Thats one of the Few Engls I never had an interest in as a past dealer since its release a while back because it's more of a straight up combo rock amp than a metal amp. I heard it over the phone just before it was released when I was on the phone with Engl Distribution in Germany. I believe Berndt Aufferman was playing it in the background testing it and sounded good for being over the phone and all but it just wasnt something I had an interest in at all to even want to try out at the time. I think a 100W 1X12 combo is actually a great idea. It is a light easy to carry 1X12 combo for jams and practise. It can be a massive wall of sound 5X12 (w a 4X12cab) for gigs. ...or a space saving 3X12 w a vertical 2X12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sikor Posted February 18, 2010 Members Share Posted February 18, 2010 Thats one of the Few Engls I never had an interest in as a past dealer since its release a while back because it's more of a straight up combo rock amp than a metal amp. I heard it over the phone just before it was released when I was on the phone with Engl Distribution in Germany. I believe Berndt Aufferman was playing it in the background testing it and sounded good for being over the phone and all but it just wasnt something I had an interest in at all to even want to try out at the time. If You need Engl combo for metal, than You need to check out Sovereign. It's combo version of the Savage (old version, not produced anymore). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members koen77 Posted February 18, 2010 Members Share Posted February 18, 2010 I have an engl souvereign 1x12 that i'm very happy with, lots of tones, 4 channels, from pristine clean to the brootz. I like the soft lead channel the most boosted with a ts9 for a little more mids. Really heavy to carry around.If the raider is anything like it you won't be disappointed. It needs an extra 1x12 vintage cab for the best sound. It's the first amp that i don't want to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted February 18, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 18, 2010 I have an engl souvereign 1x12 that i'm very happy with, lots of tones, 4 channels, from pristine clean to the brootz. I like the soft lead channel the most boosted with a ts9 for a little more mids. Really heavy to carry around.If the raider is anything like it you won't be disappointed. It needs an extra 1x12 vintage cab for the best sound. It's the first amp that i don't want to sell. MMMmm, now this does sound good !Do you use an extention cab ?If so,what speaker do you prefer for your style of playing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members koen77 Posted February 18, 2010 Members Share Posted February 18, 2010 yes , i use an engl vintage 30 loaded 1x12 extension cab, you really need one of those to get the best tone out of the engl because of the open back construction of the combo. Otherwise the bass sounds a little weak and the presence is reduced. Once you have the cab hooked up, it's all fine though.I think the vintage 30 is the best match for the engl regardless of the style you play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted February 18, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 18, 2010 yes , i use an engl vintage 30 loaded 1x12 extension cab, you really need one of those to get the best tone out of the engl because of the open back construction of the combo. Otherwise the bass sounds a little weak and the presence is reduced. Once you have the cab hooked up, it's all fine though. I think the vintage 30 is the best match for the engl regardless of the style you play. Cool, thanx ! Not a big fan of the V30's but atleast i know that an extention can is a must. I feel that i can now use the "excuse" (at long last) to get a Port City 2X12 OS http://www.portcityamps.com/212.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sikor Posted February 19, 2010 Members Share Posted February 19, 2010 I have an engl souvereign 1x12 that i'm very happy with, lots of tones, 4 channels, from pristine clean to the brootz. I like the soft lead channel the most boosted with a ts9 for a little more mids. Really heavy to carry around. If the raider is anything like it you won't be disappointed. It needs an extra 1x12 vintage cab for the best sound. It's the first amp that i don't want to sell. Cool! Good to now that I am not the only one user of Sovereign We can form the Sovereign-club now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members koen77 Posted February 19, 2010 Members Share Posted February 19, 2010 yeah ! Doesn't get much attention anywhere. It's a little more popular in Europe i think. I'm curious how it compares to a blackmore. Ever get the chance to play one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sikor Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 No, I have never get to play Blackmore. But I've heard very good opinions about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ROLDE DU'BAGE Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 For that much scratch I would buy one of there heads..... Or get a Thunder or Screamer combo for a lot less, they sound really good. I have owned the Thunder reverb combo and was happy with it. I doubt you are gonna get much of a response because not many people own one. yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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