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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 Special Edition 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 Special Edition 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 ? ENGL's decision to throw in onboard effects, MIDI capabilities, and IR loading provides an impressive bridge between the warmth and power of analog amps and the convenience of digital setups. When it's time to hit the road for your next gig, consider the Ironball Special Edition for hard-hitting sound and modern usability.





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Two channels conjure shimmering cleans and fiery leads





ENGL equipped the Ironball Special Edition 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. Lead Presence and Volume controls expand your sound-shaping options, with everything kept at optimal levels via the Master knob.





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 Special Edition'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. Whether on the stage or the nightstand, the Ironball Special Edition always delivers the goods.





The perfect pairing of analog and digital components





Although the Ironball Special Edition is an all-tube head, ENGL equipped it with several digital components for easy integration into today's modern rigs. Its onboard digital effects section features reverb, delay, and a handy noise gate for cutting out unwanted noise in your signal chain. You also get a MIDI In and a USB section for loading impulse responses, the latter of which is controllable via the IR Selector section ? no cab is necessary to achieve larger-than-life tones!





ENGL Amplifiers Ironball Special Edition 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


Lead channel Presence and Volume controls for deeper tone tweaking


Onboard digital effects section with reverb, delay, and noise gate


MIDI In; USB for loading impulse responses


Buffered effects loop ideal for running time-based effects


IR selector knob toggles between 8 different IRs


Headphone input with level control for silent practice sections


Balanced XLR output for running IRs directly to a mixer or soundboard