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ENGL Amplifiers is an undisputed source of reputable gear, as decades of producing top-of-the-line amps used by rock and metal's most prestigious players would attest. The Ironball 20W Tube Head continues their bold legacy of uncompromising quality and tone in a rock-solid head that's perfect onstage, in the studio, or wherever your playing adventures take you. Though pint-sized in appearance, the Ironball produces a massive sound, with 20-, 5-, and 1-watt power options that pump out shimmering cleans and ferocious distortion at all volume levels. Sweetwater guitarists are blown away by this all-tube head's sonic versatility ? footswitchable reverb and Master Volume Boost options offer even more sound-refining solutions (footswitch sold separately). When it's time to hit the road for your next gig, consider the Ironball for hard-hitting sound in a portable package.





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Two channels conjure shimmering cleans and fiery leads





ENGL equipped the Ironball with two versatile channels to handle the full spectrum of tones and styles. With the Clean channel, everything from clear and chimey cleans to smooth, slightly overdriven tones are at your disposal. Once you dial in your desired sound, turn to the universal 3-band EQ to fine-tune your Bass, Middle, and Treble frequencies. Of course, the Lead channel is where the ENGL truly shines, with an unbelievable amount of gain on tap that can transport you from crunchy rock tones to full-on sonic destruction with the turn of a knob. Presence and Lead Volume controls expand your sound-shaping options, and when it's time to kick things into high gear, a handy Gain Boost toggle injects your playing with all the sizzle needed to stand out.





Go from headroom to bedroom levels with ease





Sometimes, inspiration just happens to strike at 3 a.m. Rather than hope your newest masterpiece stays cemented in your brain until the sun is up, the Ironball's built-in Power Soak lets you achieve gain-drenched tones at volume levels that won't wake the neighbors. With options for 20-, 5-, and 1-watt operation, tracking face-melting leads and gut-punching riffs at lower volumes is easily achieved without any compromises to your sound. There's even an option to bypass your speaker entirely, with a handy headphone jack in the back for silent practice and Balanced Line Output for direct connection to your interface. Whether on the stage or the nightstand, the Ironball always delivers the goods.





ENGL Amplifiers Ironball 20W Tube Head Features:


2-channel all-tube head with 20W, 5W, 1W and Speaker Off power options


Clean channel handles crystal cleans and crunch with ease; Lead channel conjures searing high-gain tones demanded by today's modern players


Universal 3-band EQ fine-tunes your sound to perfection


Presence and Lead Volume controls for deeper tone tweaking


Onboard Gain Boost toggle as well as footswitchable reverb and Master Volume Boost options


Buffered effects loop ideal for running time-based effects


Headphone jack with level control for silent practice sections


Balanced Line Output for running directly to an interface