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@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
So, what do you think? This is probably the most ambitious amp review I ever did... I hope you enjoyed it! Please like, subscribe and share as that really helps me out and it enabled me to do more in the future! Thanks everybody! -Jon
@alteroccatv2 жыл бұрын
Awesome amp, phenomenal versatility and great to finally hear a metal monster machine that doesn't need a "booster" to tighten the bottom end! About time!
@zaphodrahja2 жыл бұрын
They should have given you the amp for free for the job you did here.
@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
They did, just to clarify. But that doesn't mean that it's easy to make money with a KZfaq channel. I still need y'all's support! :)
@ronnymilianowicz52282 жыл бұрын
I remember being in the studio when Jens Bogren re-amped Symphony X Paradise Lost album. He used the Fireball.
@adaptercrash2 жыл бұрын
Put heideggerean ontology on capital products try to work something out? That's not what it's for.
@IBJ572 жыл бұрын
If anyone still has a chance to catch Symphony X (Michael Romeo) live this tour he is killin it on the road with the Powerball 2’s!!!
@benevolent94202 жыл бұрын
Your demo's are the best out there IMO, very in depth, so many different tones and you are a fantastic player too. Keep on keeping on \m/
@adrianlee3497 Жыл бұрын
This is my dream rig too. I played one in the glass room at a Guitar Center. I couldn't believe how pristine the clean channel is with forever sustain on the distortion channel. I wanted to cry because playing it was like a spiritual experience no lie!
@kadestorm2 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal demonstration, man! \m/ I suspected that you were really going to enjoy this amp, especially in terms of its versatility. It can definitely do it all across the board. Personally, I would like something with the Fireball and Diavlo baseline voicing (tight and with a range from saturated to dry) but with all the tone shaping options of the Powerball II. I think it could be one of the ultimate ENGL offerings. As of right now, the two ENGL amps that vaguely come close to that design would be the Victor Smolski signature model, which is based off the Powerball II, and perhaps the older ENGL Invader 150.
@SickAzzTonez2 жыл бұрын
Great Review!! UUuuuhhh the full gain on the CRN Ch. hits so nasty hard. So roaring and throaty. And the High Gain Tones were absolutely killer as expected. I didn't even know that the CLN Ch. is that good on these beasts. This thing knows pretty much every trick in the book. Such an awesome piece of gear. Cheers!
@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and yeah man, it's A-MAZING!
@timeshock12552 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review of this beast, Jon! You're spot on in all the different tones. I had the E645/2 for some years as well and loved every minute of it. One of the most versatile and naturally good sounding amps I ever played. Before I had an E670 for years but the E645/2 beats it by far. Also the many additional options that this amp offers makes it even better, including the very effective noisegate. The only thing I hated at it was the price. ;) Rock on, mate!
@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@KeannuReevezzz032 жыл бұрын
love the red ambient lighting on the amp rack
@crashpoet4852 жыл бұрын
I toured with this amp for a while, and had so many compliments, even from some big artists lol. ENGL is the truth, and glad to see you doing them justice. Cheers!
@hakarl_ Жыл бұрын
I had this amp for a while, ultimately ended up liking the crunch channel the most (metal tones). I switched to Marshalls for a little bit more natural-sounding gain, as the black panel Engl amps tend to sound highly modern. Especially the lead channels sound like there's always a Boss SD-1 in the front, haha.
@ehiracheta2 жыл бұрын
I've had this amp since 2015...Freakin Great amp...it even changes character with different speaker and cab combos. I have a Z-9 footswitch and I programmed the mid boost on/off on it so i can use it live on the fly. I own this amp alongside other metal amps too (ENGL invader w/wizard module, Diezel D-Moll, Mesa Badlander 100) it definitely has it's place in both our studio and live set.
@gazzaduce3424 Жыл бұрын
Which amp do you prefer this or the invader?
@ehiracheta Жыл бұрын
@@gazzaduce3424 It's tough to say. The Invader is more loose bottom end and more massive sounding. The powerball is not as loose but less massive. I do prefer the invader's tone for myself, but my Invader has the Wizard module which allows me to get what I want out of it. I also like the midi control of the invader as well. I definitely see why some would like the powerball better. I really can't decide which...so that's why I own both.
@Middlestepofficial Жыл бұрын
I've had bunch of amps through the years. Started with a Randall, then a Diezel, Peavey and Mesa dual recto in the end before I bought the Engl Powerball II. I went to the Musicstore in Cologne, Germany (I'm lucky my brother lives just 200 meters away from that store) and I tried my next amp, so I decided on the Powerball 2 instead of the Engl Savage or Fireball. I'm not going back to any of those amps I had before and I sold them after I heard the way the Powerball 2 bites through the mix in a way just how I like it. I've also found something very interesting, which maybe you Jon would like to try someday. A Mesa Boogie dual rectifier left guitar and Engl Powerball 2 right guitar with around 70% pan on each sides for each guitar. The amps are leveled to sound in a similar way and I must tell that the sound is unprecedented.
@mrcl_ Жыл бұрын
i just walked out the store with one of those amps yesterday, it's absoluely awesome! I always wanted an engl amp since i started playing guitar 16 years ago and now i finally own one and its absoluely awesome! I've been using powerball captures for some time now but having the actuall one is definetly a huge upgrade and i am unbelievably happy to have this beast at home now! Thanks for your in depth review it helped me a lot dialing in the tones i wanted!
@SonicDriveStudio Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Enjoy!
@Millo18682 жыл бұрын
Great-sounding amp. Your tunes are fantastic, as usual.
@metalvisionsongcontest70553 ай бұрын
Thanks for the multiple tests with EMGs! I remember being impressed by the Powerball II, but I was playing it with passive pickups. Since I ultimately went with the Marshall JVM, I found myself pushed towards guitars with EMGs over the years. Now that I have multiple of them, of course it was vital for me to know that the Powerball II does actually still sound good with EMGs, too.
@electropentatonic Жыл бұрын
We were one string away from a full piano review lol. Awesome review of one of the best amps ever made
@omegasunn2 жыл бұрын
Incredible amp and fantastic demo again Jon! Just a shame that this amp has restricted switching - what I find with all Engl amps, but I guess that's what the MIDI amps like the Savage are for !
@chrismartin64182 жыл бұрын
Killer review. I ordered one after watching this video.
@R-RIFF Жыл бұрын
I have this amp and cab. It’s got nice features and sturdy. I wouldn’t call it the best out there but I am satisfied over all. My biggest complaint is it is very compressed sounding giving it its “tight” sound but compared to other amps I have it doesn’t have much articulation to it. Playing multiple notes at once can get lost in mix. Chugging is great tho
@monsithomassi92692 жыл бұрын
Having a Powerball mk1 since 2005 as my main amp, i can agree this amp design can do practically everything once you clicked with the complex control options. The four individual gain controls is one of the few upgrades that I'd actually would want. I think the mk1 can be a little bit more aggressive, but that also strongly depends of the used speakers, which need to be top level to fully unleash the amp. Also, not a single technical issue in 17 years of intense use. It is built like a tank.
@mikechristy18402 жыл бұрын
So I also have a mk1 that I've had since 2005 (it's actually the 1.2 version, so the upgrade from the original). I'm curious what speakers you're running? I have V30s, but I've heard the 1s benefit more from something like Greenbacks or other speakers. Do you have experience with different speaker use on yours?
@monsithomassi92692 жыл бұрын
@@mikechristy1840 Hi Mike, i recently swapped out one of the V30s in my 2x12 cab for a Jensen Tornado Stealth. Great combo. You get a more balanced midrange, and it smoothens the nasty high mids a healthy bit. I can recommend that.
@lilinzhang93902 жыл бұрын
Perfect video, why only so many comments?
@Tanax132 жыл бұрын
Sounds sick!! Amazing review, loved the way you structured it with reviewing each channel but also multiple sounds per channel, super helpful to get a feel for the capabilities! How would you say this amp compares in terms of sound and capabilities to the Savage 120 MK2 and Fireball 100? If you've had the chance to test them I mean.
@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE my FB100 and I still need to compare them but they definitely do similar things. Never tried a Savage though
@DominiqueHeine2 жыл бұрын
This really makes me want to get a Powerball 2, even though I already own a Savage 120, Invader 100 and Victor Smolski Signature :D Great video as always!
@Zappabain Жыл бұрын
I jumped in the seat when it began 😂 I listen to this videos a little bit loud as only there I really notice nuances in sound.
@NinecoreNeil2 жыл бұрын
I love this amp too it’s got that nice mid range growl going on ,power chord heaven
@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, it's awesome! Do you have one?
@NinecoreNeil2 жыл бұрын
@@SonicDriveStudio no I’ve had my eye on one a while now only heard one briefly,I had the pb1 but the newer Engls are way more punchy
@kennyparker86442 жыл бұрын
It’s one of my favorite too🔥. Just like you said ,this amplifier’s clean tone channel has very dynamic sounds. Usually I prefer use this one for my clean guitar rather than others. It’s appropriate in all of your sounds
@EliPorterMahn Жыл бұрын
I was thinking of getting the Engl Powerball Synergy Module and this video helped me make my decision!
@justinlonghofer2 жыл бұрын
Love it! I’m looking for the MK2 Savage but always wanted to grab a PB2 after having a Fireball. Wanting a FB25 too. Love my EVH Stealth 50 through my 2-12 Engl pro can with V30s
@X9Eric Жыл бұрын
Hey Jay Longhofer, I am torn between Savage MK2 and Fireball 100. Thoughts?
@justinlonghofer Жыл бұрын
@@X9Eric I bought and played all of them. If I want a straight forward Savage sound I go with the Blackmore (took me 3 Blackmore to finally give it the respect it deserves and it’s based on the Savage but with 6l6 tubes. I had an artist edition with EL-34s and it was nice but didn’t have the attack of the Blackmore. Secondly. The Fireball is just a monster. I have dwindled down all my Engl’s to just those two amps (Blackmore and Fireball 100). I love the Savage mk2 but I bought it along with the two mentioned and ended up selling the Savage Mk2. Why? A couple reasons. Side by side comparisons in my studio through my Engl 2-12 with my settings I preferred the Blackmore much more tonally. Also the Blackmore gets where I want to go much faster and cuts like a knife. The Savage does too but it’s just a bit more than I needed in my studio. I got a Z9 foot switch with it too but still ended up selling it. I really preferred channel 2 crunch almost more than the legendary channel 4 on the savage. I will do a demo of the Blackmore and the Fireball soon. I just moved so I’m still dialing in my studio. I hope this helps. I will probably buy another Savage again but the Blackmore just does everything I need. The Fireball is the only Engl that I would be left with on a desert island if I had to pick. Simple is better. The savage has more options but I found like many have…options can distract or get on the way from my writing/recording process because you are always adjusting to try and find the sweet spot. When I got it to where I wanted…I still preferred the Blackmore and Fireball. Through all my guitars (12). Cheers
@disembodiedstudios2 жыл бұрын
Im an engl guy as well! Adored my fireball100 to death and think i liked my e530 rack pre even more! If i could afford it id love to get my hands on em all!
@danc3746 Жыл бұрын
I just purchased the most versatile and best sounding amp ever made...and its this one.
@-jk-25802 жыл бұрын
Powerball II has been my favourite Engl for years. And I’ve tested or owned them all.
@kanehicks93212 жыл бұрын
As per usual. Great playing, tones and review. Best in the bis. Thanks John 🙏 congrats on the acquisition of the powerball ll
@HorstFucks Жыл бұрын
Hell Yeah, bloody good review, bloody good riffs man. Despite a fact I'm a drummer I can tell you that this stuff impressed me... one of the best review channel on YTB
@SonicDriveStudio Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ronniek.55532 жыл бұрын
I have an Invader 2 El-34 model wicked amp! Hello from Newfoundland, Canada
@PeterMoore3502 жыл бұрын
Awesome review mate as usual. I loved the Revstar at the start too. That clean channel reminds me of my Grandmeister Deluxe 40. Might have to save up for this amp Greetings from NZ 😎👠🤘🎸
@Fkod88 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review! It’s the first I’ve seen on this channel and actually the first review of an amp I’ve checked out overall. And it was fantastic, I had a chance to hear so many different sounds you can get out of it. The one (only half-joke) question I guess left unanswered for me: can I get the Metallica “Justice” sound out of it? 😂
@bernardjozic10162 жыл бұрын
Engl's are truly top notch german panther tanks! Great review, great amp.
@techforge-Nate2 жыл бұрын
love it Jon! It can be a bit daunting for us beginners with all the settings but you can pretty much get any sound you want out of this amp from jangly cleans to brutal riffs.
@starblaster776 ай бұрын
Powerball 2 sounds awesome. I really didn't dig the first one if I remember correctly. This one is sounds great!
@franciscoaguilar6644 Жыл бұрын
Cool Tone! Will be amazing if you can review the ENGL Savage MkII and compare it with the fireball or powerball!!!
@SirGlenester2 жыл бұрын
This amp covers a lot of ground; definitely did not expect it to be so versatile! Great review and sick riffs!
@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@Killcycle Жыл бұрын
Awesome sound test, with all that guitars
@The-Lower-Sector4 ай бұрын
Killer! Just ordered one of those for the studio! :)
@Monsoon19732 жыл бұрын
I love engl and I would like to see a review of the engl 530 e rack pre on your channel! Maybe with some poweramp simulations etc. Could be very interesting!
@ChannelForty2 Жыл бұрын
Man I absolute love Engl amps! Ridiculous tone, I'd take a Powerball over a dual rectifier are Marshall jvm any day!
@kilsoo2 жыл бұрын
Tried one a while back. It definitely feels like an amp you could chase tones all day. I wish i had more than 15 minutes with it
@CraigCrider2 жыл бұрын
Man, that Lead 3 with the Les Paul has some serious Hetfield vibe. That might be one of the most versatile amps you've got.
@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
Very versatile!
@RealMNeutral31 Жыл бұрын
One of my dream amps to have.
@hellsing19832 жыл бұрын
One of the best amps ever made. And you dit justice. I only tried the old version of it and an Invader which is also a beast. Similar to the powerball but with EL34’s.
@smeemusic2 жыл бұрын
Ya know i commented about this a few months back but its also made me realize something. I often forget I'm listening to an amp and I end up just jammin the tune you wrote for the demonstration. What I've realized is that the amps I like the most are the ones where I forget I'm listening to an amp. The ones that don't sound as great to me I'm able stay focused on the tone. May be my adhd, may be its legit. Idk
@AlexGlezGcia2 жыл бұрын
Congrats for the channel! Have you ever tried the Viktor Smolski ENGL? I own one and love it! To me is like a thicker Powerball II.
@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried it but I'm more than happy with this one. Still in the honeymoon ya know? :)
@jonsick4452 жыл бұрын
I bought mine a while back now. I was a previous Powerball 1 owner and while it was great and all, it just disappeared far too easily in any live mix. The Powerball II has address all of this and just sounds phenomenal out of the box. The only thing I need to do is to make a mental adjustment and realise that I don't need to run the gain as high as I do with my Marshalls. It is the workhorse amplifier in my view.
@mikechristy18402 жыл бұрын
Did you have the original Powerball 1, or the 1.2 (the updated version before the 2 came out)? I have the 1.2 version that I've had since around 2005. It's a beast, but like you said, gets lost. How would you say the two differ in tone?
@jonsick4452 жыл бұрын
@@mikechristy1840 I had the original v1. I've not experience the 1.2. Differences in tone, I would say the PB2 is less dark for sure. I would say it was like Engl looked at the Peavey 6505+ a lot and edged more towards that tone overall without quite getting there. It's a lot more restrained than the 6505+ but retains enough midrange to cut just as it should. But you can back it off. I wouldn't call it a set and forget amplifier, you need to make use of your soundchecks. But overall, it's a huge improvement on the PB v1x amplifiers and a lot more versatile. I would definitely suggest it's worth the upgrade, ideally before people figure it out. I think it's not been popular due to the PB1 and it's lack of cutting. But now people are gradually cluing into it, it is going to be the next Peavey 6505 in my view.
@mikechristy18402 жыл бұрын
@@jonsick445 wow, I've never heard anyone compare it to a 6505. That's really interesting. I'd love to upgrade mine, but I think my wife might leave me. 😂 But I will say that my amp seems to have really benefited from putting an OD in front and/or an EQ in the loop. It really helps to brighten up the tone. Of course, this is all me playing in a bedroom. I haven't played live in years (and honestly probably won't again) so I don't know if OD and EQ help enough to cut through with a band. I've also seen people say that the 1 and 1.2 benefit from different speakers (Greenbacks if I remember were popular). My current cab is V30s, so it may be worth it to get a different cab and see how it sounds. But it would be nice to have the 2. Maybe one day.
@thatguyinaband63412 жыл бұрын
great review man! always wanted one of these, that clean tone reminds me of the Carvin Legacy's, got to play one with Gran Hechicero it was awesome, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the dirt channel, this is the best of both worlds! thank for the in depth review!
@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@uwegoldschmidt7575Ай бұрын
Hallo, i am listening your channel now for a while and like your videos a lot. Now, i ordered a Powerball a few days ago, before I saw this video, nd I hope the amp will sou nd as good as can hear it in the videos. I love not only the clean tones, but the overall channels as they have so much saturation. A while ago I got a Stealth 50 w and the first amp had a defect green and blue channel and the second a defect red channel though both were new. So thiat chapter was closed for me. Now I am waiting for the powerball and I am really curious. Greetings from germany!
@michaelspring40122 жыл бұрын
That Tone by 20:20 😵💫 Midrange Bite 🤩
@endtimeguitarist2 жыл бұрын
I own this head. It is the best amplifier. Now 12-13 years after becoming a first time owner I just want to say a different guitar makes a 200,000% difference. Once I had the engl se670 and it sounded ok. With a better cabinet and a different guitar it sounded like an entirely different I had ever heard.
@Hmmm7512 Жыл бұрын
It's mostly about those pickups, then strings
@brunvanderhorst2 жыл бұрын
This sounds really great, well done! Definitely will consider a Powerball-2 when I need (want? lol) a new amp! I am however partial to the lunchbox variants for the weight and size. They never make it easy for you do they 😄
@10dthompson602 жыл бұрын
This is a superb amp demo. nobody just there fiddling with the knobs and mucking about and, while that can be tasteful, gets boring after a while and doesn't represent what they do most times.
@tonyatkinson44962 жыл бұрын
That's a great tone. You have awesome riffs.
@reservedco2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jon awesome review as always! Question… are you using software for your drum tracks? And how are you recording the amp? Direct in or mic’d?
@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
I use Steven Slate Drums
@dgortych2 жыл бұрын
Great video man. Always wanted to try an Engl maybe one day I’ll get to. I’m pretty dang happy with my current setup but we already know GAS is too real hahahah
@brandonshimp7234 Жыл бұрын
Awesome review, thank you! Way too many ads.
@eranfalek2 жыл бұрын
I could spend a lifetime on the crunch channel...
@highsocietyskate2 жыл бұрын
tackles so many styles effortlessly!
@torymouton55882 жыл бұрын
Jesus! You earned a sub from me for sure. What a great sound your putting through you tube. What ever you are doing dont stop. lol. Im going to sell my house now and buy this damn amp!
@TheMasamir2 жыл бұрын
I have to say ENGL amps have one of the best heavy distortion tones. The tone is just ballsy and tight plus no boost is needed. It is also easy to record cause you have zero fizz or whatever it is called unlike Marshall amps that imo harder to record. How is the master volume for home use? And how does it compare to a friedman HBE channel? Great video!
@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
It's very useable at home!
@TheMasamir2 жыл бұрын
@@SonicDriveStudioGreat, thanks!
@chapperbone2 жыл бұрын
I love ENGL amps too!!! Great video! Can the Bluguitar Amp 1 do it??? Good god I love the Iridium! Cheers J!!!
@iammodernrevolution Жыл бұрын
GREAT REVIEW AS ALWAYS! I fell in LOVE with the tubemeister 40 deluxe after your review! What would it be your fave ALL IN ONE plugin for guitar recording in studio? I'm giving away my kemper 'cause I feel like most plugs work pretty well...
@TheNocturnalEvil2 жыл бұрын
Use it with WGS Invader speakers, trust me you'll love the Powerball even more after that.
@phantasma6699 ай бұрын
Great amp and review. What IRs did you use specifically for the metal parts?
@uffedahlstedt4129 Жыл бұрын
So we need a Savage VS Powerball Video! :)
@bobbyblair68622 жыл бұрын
Sub'd! Fantastic demo. My billfold is going to hate me
@anthonynewcomb10692 жыл бұрын
Great amp, but why does (quite possibly) the best amp demo channel on KZfaq not get the subscriber love it deserves? I’ve been subscribed for a good amount of time but ‘popular’ KZfaq stars get all the love just for drop tuned palm muted chugs? There is so much tonal Variety in Jon’s playing styles and he’s such a solid player making these demos a step above the rest. Always covering clean to dirty and everything in between…something for everyone. Surely there is a problem with the KZfaq algorithms? Jon should be in the hundreds of thousands by now and heading towards a million subscribers…Just saying…
@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! Well, I do think that my content is fairly specialized. Someone like Ola and Fluff have more of a personality to them so people not only watch them for gear but also because they think they are funny guys. I'm less funny and my channel is just more about the sound and tones etc. Thats why I think I'm not growing as fast as they are for example. I've also started my channel at a later point. However, I'm pleased with where I am and I love doing what I do so I'm never going to stop! I really appreciate the support though! Thanks
@jetvanderkrogt6792 жыл бұрын
Incredible amp, incredible review!
@chucknorris666112 жыл бұрын
Really all in one amp, very well in everything
@jacobseal2 жыл бұрын
Damn. What a beast. It can do nearly everything.
@LB-pp7pu2 жыл бұрын
Impressive review, thanks! So you prefer the Powerball over the FIreball and the Ironball?
@danebrett41492 жыл бұрын
Great video ! Could you do a shootout with this amp and the fireball and 6505 ?
@LykaonMetalMusic2 жыл бұрын
Damn that sounds great but what rocks the most in this video is your shirt🤣
@perpetualgrimace2 жыл бұрын
I'm just here for the riffs 🤘
@patrickb.b.10152 жыл бұрын
Hello🤘 Your videos are allways super informative. So I have a question: what do you think about the Engl Artist Edition 100? Would you make a video about the amp?🤘
@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
I have never tried one so I wouldn't know
@idanshahar2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always!!
@MrDanoreilly2 жыл бұрын
Wow this is one of the best amps iv ever heard!!!
@guspriestjim6698 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always! Have you tried comparing it to the high gain channel of the Fireball?
@SonicDriveStudio Жыл бұрын
You can kind of compare them in my most recent video that I posted a couple days ago
@yngwaar Жыл бұрын
Hi Jon, Very clear demo as usual ! This amp is very impressive indeed. But if I want to use it at home, without using a computer :( ? May you recommend an attenuator ? Which one if yes ? Thanks !
@SonicDriveStudio Жыл бұрын
This amp sounds very good at low levels. I don't think you'd need an attenuator
@yngwaar Жыл бұрын
@@SonicDriveStudio Thank you for your fast answer :) I admit that I'm a bit surprised, I thought these big tube amps had a minimum volume at which you get the best sound. Or this specific amp has a better low volume sound than a Marshall for instance ?
@SonicDriveStudio Жыл бұрын
That is correct. Amps like this don't rely on power-amp distortion for their tone
@yngwaar Жыл бұрын
@@SonicDriveStudio ok it's really good ! Thank you again :)
@florenttenryu50112 жыл бұрын
Love this amp. Best review here
@Bognerman142 жыл бұрын
Nice video. How do you think it compares to the Engl Savage 120 or maybe the Revv 120 Mk III? I love high gain and metal but I also play a lit of older and lighter stuff. We play stuff like Alice in Chains, Police, STP, Rush, The Cars, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Metallica, etc.
@Kevin.Kelly.2 жыл бұрын
I had one of these! I love them but ultimately the feel was a bit off to me so I settled for a Mesa Mark V.
@pooferson59919 ай бұрын
Would like to see Mark V vs PB2 comparison.
@honestmusicreviews2 жыл бұрын
sounds like a pretty good amp. not one i'd thought would bees good. sidenote: where do you get all your drum tracks?
@-LSTR- Жыл бұрын
Wow it sounds amazing
@llObscurell2 жыл бұрын
I got the powerball 1 back in 2008. toured the world with it and beat the hell outta it. After 14 years it finally needs to be serviced. These amps are tanks. The only thing that sucks is the footswitch.
@DimitriSabadie2 жыл бұрын
Damn that’s so versatile!
@anxiousnation38202 жыл бұрын
This video forced my hand to purchase a Powerball 2. I had a Savage and never 100% vibed with it. I like the savage quite a bit just not as much as the 3100.00 I paid for it. I just ordered the Powerball 2 for 2k which seems far more reasonable.
@jindrichvidensky9902 жыл бұрын
Great review. Not the best Engl, but very usable soundwise and very versatile. Agree with mids on Ch3. I play thrash on this channel. Just need to be careful with Presence and Treble controls to avoid too much sharpness.
@michaelgallegos8811 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@Bognerman14 Жыл бұрын
Love your review. It handles classic rock and grunge well? Any built in boosts? Thanks.
@SonicDriveStudio Жыл бұрын
It does any style! No boost needed with this amp
@Bognerman14 Жыл бұрын
@@SonicDriveStudio Thanks for the info. I was looking at the Savage Mk II but I think I prefer the clips and videos o hear on the PB II, as it seems warmer and maybe darker which is more my thing. Only other amps I am looking at are the Revv Generator Mk III, Bogner Ecstacy and a few Diezels. Have you had a chance to try the most recent Revv Generator?
@SonicDriveStudio Жыл бұрын
I have not...
@geraldyafchak43652 жыл бұрын
Awesome demo which is bad for my wallet! Lol. BTW, what song were you playing at 11:47 in, on this video?
@SonicDriveStudio2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's all original music
@Turbo-D2 жыл бұрын
this guy looks like the typical friendly guitar teacher but is the devil in person with that unholy 9 string 😂👍😈