ENGL E653 Artist Edition 50 Blackout 50w Guitar Amp Head

This amp isn’t just another release—it’s a hidden gem with a legendary backstory. Originally crafted in 2005 as a modified version of the E650 Ritchie Blackmore amp, the E651 Artist Edition Blackout was designed specifically for Doug Aldrich, featuring EL34 power tubes, enhanced dynamics, and unmatched tone. Built for effortless playability and peak performance, it was never officially released—until now.

Instead, this one-of-a-kind prototype found a home in ENGL’s Los Angeles showroom, where it became a studio staple for rock’s elite. It passed through the hands of Jimmy Page, Ken Hammer, Vivian Campbell, Paul Stanley, Scott Gorham, and even the legendary Mr. G.M. himself in his final years. The overwhelming response from these world-class players made it clear: this amp needed to be unleashed.

Now, after years of exclusivity in the rock elite’s recording studios, the E651 Artist Edition Blackout is finally available to the world. Experience the tone, power, and legacy of an amp that was never meant to stay a secret.

• 4 Channels: Clean, Crunch, Soft Lead, Heavy Lead
• All Tube Head
• Tube buffered FX Loop with Balance control
• Noise Gate
• Master A/B
• S.A.C.: Serial Amp Control
• Sound Options: Bright, Shape
• Controls: Gain (for Clean and Lead Channels), 3-Band EQ, Lead Presence, Lead Volume, Master A, Master B, FX Loop Balance
• Outputs: Poweramp Output (1 x 4 Ω, 1 x 8 Ω, 1 x 16 Ω, 2 x 8 Ω ||, 2 x 16 Ω ||)
• Footswitch: Z4 (Channels, Master A/B, Contour, FX Loop, Noise Gate) – Z9 (Channels, Master A/B, Contour, FX Loop, Noise Gate)
• Preamp Tubes: 4 x Engl ECC83 / 12AX7
• Output Tubes: 4 x Engl EL34
• Output Wattage: 50 W
• Dimensions: 71 x 27 x 29 cm
• Weight: 19 kg