RIG OF THE WEEK - Engl Fireball 25

Trying out the ENGL Fireball 25. A small little asshole of an amp!
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Disclosure: Engl sent me this guitar as a LOANER for the purposes of this demo. It gets shipped back after demo has been made. As with all of my demos and reviews, receiving products from companies does not impact the statements I make in videos. I always give my unbiased view.

[@OlaEnglund]

New RIG OF THE WEEK - Trying out the Engl Fireball 25. Monday morning chugging man

[@riheg]

Ola Englund Nice chuck. I love the Engl sound.

[@ryancorcoran8900]

This Fing sounds good

[@IStabz]

(pre) New Ink? ..and pre db meter fix?

[@erickmazur807]

Its always a good time to chug #ChugLife

[@jackgreene4868]

Bro that solar axe in the opening is mint

[@elehnez5732]

Thank you for letting us hear the amp through real speaker and a room mike. And Not through some DAW IRs. This gives best impression about how the amp really sounds when playing live. Much appreciated.

[@KratosIsSick]

+1 DI IRs can show the ceiling but real room sounds are needed for baselining

[@deiynshepard8098]

Anything "Engl" just sounds so fucking incredible! Even with extreme saturation, there's still a hell of a lot of stringiness and clarity.

[@jasonstallworth]

There’s just something magical about ENGL tones, in general! And this little amp is quite adorable!

[@bikesnbeerz]

Agreed. I'm not even into real amps but this sounds great. And I don't think he post processes audio much.

[@TheApsodist]

@@bikesnbeerz how can someone not be into real amps?! I mean even using modeler software, they are modeling real amps

[@bikesnbeerz]

@@TheApsodist Agreed. I mean, I would love many many amp but my Axe III and Neural DSP stuff does enough.

[@TheAnalyticalObservers]

You are a much better guitar player than Ola, love your channel too.

[@jasonstallworth]

@@TheAnalyticalObservers brother, I appreciate the support but it’s not about who’s better and that’s all subjective. Ola is an awesome riff master!

[@balazstoth2753]

One of the best sounds in the last months on Ola's channel.

[@saulgoodman1390]

Swear he was about to play Seasons in the Abyss at the start there...

[@IStabz]

Thought so too!! haha!! \,,,/

[@incitatus634]

Savage balls in fact.

[@dude_what2705]

What is that song he plays?

[@Hoscitt]

Yup!

[@whoshotya117]

At first I was like "...it's time to play the gaaaame!" then he hit the high strings and then it turned into a slayer vibe.

[@michaelbarber590]

The Anthrax riff at 5:58 sounded really good with that amp. That thing smokes the PRS MT15.

[@TheAnalyticalObservers]

I've got the big version of this, the 100 watt, and it's only a few hundred dollars more, and all you need to do is put the the lead gain on four, and the, "chug" is incredible on this thing. The low end is absolutely beautiful, and articulate, the mids are amazing, highs...well...you get the point.

[@-somedude]

This is the kind of amp that makes you never want to stop playing guitar. I will gladly pay the large price tag for this amp

[@Leychen]

I first thought it's a "large price tag" aswell but i think i paid around 850€ and actually it's one of my best gear purchases ever. I'm glad i bought this instead of wasting more money on "cheaper" amps.

[@tjjr1062]

I picked up a Fireball yesterday. I love it.

[@davidcastonguay2927]

That's Engl quality as well. It's crazy how you don't need that much power to play in a room. Even 25 W would quite enough to do a small gig. Nice video Olaé

[@MetalZoned]

This is one of the best tones I've ever heard in this series.

[@fredriksvard2603]

Too much prescence for me

[@MetalZoned]

@@fredriksvard2603 I can see that but I like it personally

[@xdx2653]

dont know what you like from that fizzy machine.it sound like a cheap marchal with better mids

[@markuso1862]

@@xdx2653 I think you should put fresh batteries in your hearing aids...

[@xdx2653]

@@markuso1862 why?? Can't say my opinion?coz I can say the same with you if you find that tone good for 900 euros

[@ghostninja2041]

Holy shit that opening riff though!

[@mikeflanders1292]

Sounds like mouth for war

[@colinclark1981]

I thought it was kinda like seasons of the abyss

[@yannfortin7035]

My Fireball 60 Chrome grill (2005) is still my #1 amp, after 15 years. Such a beast!

[@mikeflanders1292]

This tone is crushing. Holy shit. Not too much low, not too much high.... friggin perfect. Jesus that sounded awesome

[@thebigfluff5415]

9:06 that's like literally the guitar tone I've been searching for my entire life

[@babyyoda2190]

Nice lol

[@vincelupone]

1:02 Hilariously self-aware! Love the levity, Ola.

[@ChannelForty2]

Man I don't know what it is but Engl amps are just so damn perfect sounding to me. They have become my favorite brand surpassing Mesa and Peavey! I agree also, they don't need a boost! Also, I always find myself playing that same machine head riff when I'm testing out amps!

[@Rob-qr2kn]

I had a mesa mark 5:35 and the same ENGL in the video. The ENGL is inspiring and less work dialing in tones etc... I sold my MESA last week on reverb. 🤣

[@shamsulchong1785]

​@@Rob-qr2knI feel you man😂

[@rockfordprowashinc2877]

What machine head riff are you talking about? Is this Intro Riff he's playing here a Machine Head song? I apologize. I'm sure that this question seems silly to most of you guys but I'm mostly an acoustic artist, but this riff makes me want to buy an Engle, Solar, and abandon the campfire melodies

[@vybore9494]

The ENGL Powerball and Fireball have always been on my wish list.

[@gazzaduce3424]

I have never tried a fireball but I relay love the Powerball amp on my GE250 and I’m hoping the fireball will be better as that’s what I’m wanting to buy next

[@patrickmayer9566]

,,,,,,,,,,dude..hello,from land o' lakes,wi........just want to tell you MR.OLA.!....thank you for being the DIMEBAG- KEEPER OF THE FLAME.......you,by far , are the best KZbin personality that keeps me updated of all that he was and still is today...........at least once a week you remind me of great days gone by...we need you to continue his for all us devoted fans for life.............it means so much............thank you,MR.OLA...pat.

[@xsonicassassinx]

it's official. if i ever went back to tube amps, this would be the one. i've been using the line 6 fireball model for more years than i can remember. but this little guy sounds amazing.

[@JDUBBY08]

Same with me. Live rig is fireball on my helix

[@Jetisertes]

@@JDUBBY08 I'll join the ANGL Meteor fangroup. Sooo good.

[@boomerbassmeme]

That lil amp is brutal! 🤘👿🤘 I need a smoke after all that riffage! 😎🚬

[@atomaalatonal]

the mid tone lead sounds at 6:30 or so very hardrock or even bluesrock. but the rythm sound is absolute phantastic.

[@MangoOverload91]

ENGL Fireball is honestly my favourite amp of all time. No bullshit, all tone. I had a 100 and sold it like a fucking idiot. If you play metal, this amp is for you.

[@thehoppo]

I mean, who doesn't have a good time tweaking their knobs?

[@JT-jb7ux]

I see you seriously everywhere, Hoppo. See ya in a couple hours if Josh decides to stream today!

[@TheMack]

Combine it with some twiddling and you're in heaven.

[@thehoppo]

@@JT-jb7ux I get around!

[@daan3192]

Not allways haha if Yourre struggling to find a sweet tone and it doesn't suit your needs

[@josed5584]

I love ENGL amps their amps are dark sounding but in a good way

[@grey1777]

11:15 Ohhhhhh baby! I was in another tab when that hit me, immediately switched back over. Good shit Ola!

[@pavlomelnikov3549]

I was waiting for that adorable singing during opening riff like it was on Sunday with OLA #11 :)

[@21stcenturymetal31]

I missed that hesu. Those speakers sound amazing.

[@jesus4pincho]

V30 i think

[@francescopiobiasella2755]

@@jesus4pincho nope demon speaker

[@plumbummusic2051]

He mentioned in the video it's a T-75, this particular hesu has one of these and a V30 (which was not mic'ed)

[@Mcsteveberry]

@@jesus4pincho beauuut

[@francescopiobiasella2755]

@@plumbummusic2051 my fault

[@davidp7833]

Just talking with my Sweetwater sales guy and he told me about your demo you did there. Im new to this channel so it's fun to learn about who you are. Have a great day

[@imdartson3679]

Old video but Ola your right hand attack is 👌

[@brrblack497]

Just ordered one ! thanks again Ola for helping me make a decision on a new purchase .

[@TrindadeGuitarrista]

"Speaker off" has too much mid-range.

[@bertalanolah6565]

I was thinking about buying this amp just for that. So that I could apply an IR later. You're talking like you already have this amp: would you mind recording some riffing through that line out and share it, so that I could see what I would be able to do with it?

[@TrindadeGuitarrista]

@@bertalanolah6565 it was a joke 😁. Speaker off = No sound. When he played with the Speaker off said something like the sound was fantastic. 😝

[@clintbeastwood6149]

The evh 5150 sounds better tone wise I would think and it’s a bit cheaper. But I couldn’t really say unless I hear this in person

[@OGM_OriginalGameMusic]

@@bertalanolah6565 if you wanna go down the IR route I woukd consider a Mooer Radar. If you don't know what it is check it out! Ola even did a vid of it. Cradle of filth use them live as of 2018.

[@xXBESTPUNKxX]

@@clintbeastwood6149 in the used market, not anymore.

[@lumberfoot2004]

I've had the original fireball for about 7 years now, surprisingly its still one of the best sounding amps at "bedroom-volume" I've ever tried.

[@dust17111]

You need 60 watts for bedroom volume ? Would you say this amp is gig or band worthy ?

[@lumberfoot2004]

@@dust17111 No, 60w is absolutely overkill for bedroom volume, I can't even raise the volume past 1 lol. But at the time I bought it there were not a whole lot of low wattage practice amps around. It should be loud enough for bands/gigs, but I've never used it in those situations.

[@rpf23543]

I own the Ironball 25, very similar features and very versatile. I really love this amp. I’ve sold all other physical amps, using plugins but kept the ironball because it is just a small kick ass sounding amp!

[@tomasolsson6493]

I love that hesu 2×12. So much character.

[@Payduro]

Oh heck yeah the Hesu’s back! I still miss the one with Demon speakers but I love the Hesu sound in general

[@TysonGiffordME]

that sounds fucking great, crisp, with a nice grimey hum on the chug, but very sharp response, amazing

[@LeStraTele]

I had a Fireball 60. I wish I had kept it. Best sounding rock/metal amp I have ever owned. And I have had many.

[@J-MLindeMusic]

I remember when I saw a clip on KZbin (ages ago!) where Jeff Loomis played through an ENGL Fireball...and that's why I have one now. Not the best cleans, but the rhythm tone is just awesome!

[@teddoucet7323]

Ola playing some Anthrax!!!! That makes my day.

[@mateuszbok4466]

The intro riffage was stunning! And the tone - that's the perfect metal tone for me, right there, it's got the "Marshall'y" grit with more punch and clarity. I've got some good time with ENGL Screamer, this looks like a nice upgrade in the future.

[@CFChristian]

Possibly my favorite tone ever.

[@MarioSaboni]

Ha I thought at 6:00 he was playing Among the Living by Anthrax

[@danieladorjan8766]

I'm the walking dude!

[@chrishawkins2267]

I think he was for a second

[@StarkJJ]

He definitely was

[@Oilid]

*EVERYTHING* in this video makes me happy, but man... dat bass tone though... 💖

[@dccallaghan901]

The Engl amps are special, they all sound amazing.

[@cdawg-switchhitter2473]

You should start a side series where every rig of the week you do, you crank the amp up as loud as it can go and see how many DB it is. Wether or it’s a big amp or a small amp. It would basically be a side segmented. I’m sure your subscribers could come up with a good name.

[@jackfox9101]

Thats a sick idea, same cabinet and distance too 🤔

[@cdawg-switchhitter2473]

Jack Fox exactly. See how loud the amp is from behind then see the difference from being right in front. Small lunch box amps all the way to big 120 watt amps.

[@Clafrance1971]

Ola, for the next "In the room" could you set up your Marshall DSL-1 (if you still own it). We all know it chugs, but I'd really like to hear the full sound, I'm thinking about picking up one.

[@petersadler87]

That intro song was fire, then it stepped into double time and blew my freaking mind!

[@zachcd390119]

Nice snarly sound right off the bat. Am a fan.

[@ELECTRICSCARS]

Always impressed with the TLM 102, this is the real deal for micing up an Metal Amp IMO. The Engl sounds Beautiful

[@deronrobertson8982]

What's up Ola love Preachers of Death one of my favorite songs hope to have a Solar one day the look amazing and look like they play awesome as well

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

This thing always just sounds amazing in every demo. Your demo song is no exception. I just absolutely long for a Fireball Special Edition with all the IR, boost and effects features of the Ironball Special Edition. My money would just leave my wallet of its own accord.

[@denislavstoychev7240]

You haven't played a seven-string in a while, it would have been nice to rock it with this amp and some Loomis inspired riffing?

[@ElviraAlchemida]

I have Ironball 20 and Fireball 60. Now I really wanna try this little monster as well)) Noise gate - that's great, I only miss Reverb like in Ironball)

[@yeakid4029]

Hell yeah... That riffage is sick. Love the Dimey flavor....

[@redsix49]

Ola...hell yeah.... Love that intro man...that will get u going.... The Fireball 25 sounds gr8 to me man

[@jnivanyi]

The opening riff is insanely sick!

[@julianmedranoa]

I love it, do you know if it comes from a song or is just a creation from him?

[@jnivanyi]

Julian Medrano pretty sure it’s just something he put together for the demo, but I could be mistaken!

[@maxwattage6631]

Kicks, chugs, and doinates. Love it? What i hoped for with the engl fireball

[@killz323]

Ola you should include 7 strings with these metal amplifiers so we can see how it sounds

[@tomclissold]

Awesome amps, that tone in the intro tune was something else

[@ivyhallquist3159]

I’ve been waiting so long for you demo this amp, Ola! Well, not that long, but thanks regardless! Stay chugging 🤘

[@dirkjanson8808]

Hell Yeah! I own this amp and I love it. I hoped so much for Ola testing it on video. My sound is great, but Ola's sound is from a DIFFERENT DIMENSION!

[@gazzaduce3424]

Hi Dirk,I currently have a MT-15.Would you say this amp is a big upgrade on that amp or not really ?thanks

[@dirkjanson8808]

@@gazzaduce3424 Hi Gazza, i tested the MT-15 once in a store. I liked the wonderful clean tone very much. I think the lead tone of the MT-15 is more "traditional" compard to the Fireball 25, which is more "modern", but also realy nice. In the end this is a matter of taste. I love the typical Engl-gain which is powerful, but stays precise. My main reason for buying the Fireball is the powersoak. I can do silent recording and practising with power off at home without disturbing our two small children. I go from the line out into a Torpedo C.A.B. M from Two notes and than into a mixer, headphone, PC... 1 W or 5 W Power is nice for band practice, 25 W is really loud and in most cases enough for stage. The amp is really flexible. If you appreciate the powersoak/silent recording and the specific sound of the amp it's an upgrage from my point of view, if not, you can stay with the MT-15, which is also a great amp.

[@gazzaduce3424]

@@dirkjanson8808 thanks for the reply man.Yeah the MT-15 is too loud for bedroom use so the fireball would be handy.I have just bough the Mooer GE250 and been playing through some amps on there and I was really digging the fireball.I have a Yamaha THR10X for low jamming in the house and I reckon that’s the best little bit of kit I’ve spent money on.The distortion is great and it’s so convenient to take places.

[@cjanes2109]

The intro sounds like blues mixed with metal which sounds awsome

[@Superjet113]

That sounds great! Luv my Engl Ironball 20!

[@chadbouterse8617]

Awesome video! First person to demo the power soak! I just ordered one!

[@volltroll]

dude you made it sound fucking great. Good choice with the 2x12!

[@MilitantOldLady]

My go-to amp. You actually dialed in a damn near similar tone that i use.

[@wendelllanders8439]

I have the Powerball 2 and it is an awesome beast!Engle are the best amps on the market!!Great cleans and massive gains with sound sculpting!!!

[@ejmatthews1012]

Wow this amp sounds absolutely crushing!

[@tankdarla637]

That first groove,,,dope!

[@poetametal]

Nobody: Ola Testing something and checking the sound: ta na ta na ta na...

[@scriptureexamined4664]

Please do a comparison between the Engl E606 Ironball and the Engl Fireball 25!

[@TedintheShed]

Ola with the Anthrax made me smile! :)

[@serenemachine9110]

I loved that opening riff! But anyway the blended sound of all the mics always sounds so good. With the individual mics I'm usually a fan of your SM58 but I think this time I like the TLM102 more. That's a sweet sounding amp!

[@GrimmsKitchen]

I though the sm58 was a little bass heavy the blend between the 2 would be killer tho.

[@ZeroMilk]

Always love to hear Ola playing those tasty Machine Head licks

[@richarddeeble09]

Would love an IR of this rig. Best t75 sound I've heard

[@garybeltrami1745]

That opening is wicked.

[@thomasdiviesti]

The intro riffs were sooooo sickkkk!!!

[@BL-cc1vm]

I really want that amp after watching this , that tone is incredible! Chug for days! thanks Ola great review !

[@kutnersuicide]

t75 with a 58 is something I've never thought of trying and it sounds like it could really beat the usual godamn 57...

[@williamnelson5631]

Thanks for the review. I ordered one. Been using Marshall for years. Looking for a new sound and feel.

[@kevinabernathy5894]

That Engl Fireball 25 is a little beast! It sounds killer through your Hesu 212.

[@johnn__watkins9905]

i recently fell in love with the fireball model in my helix, might pull the trigger on one of these soon, to me it has marshall vibes with more low end and percussive tightness, I think i need to get the real thing

[@JDUBBY08]

Same with me. My live rig is fireball on helix. I am going to buy an actual fireball now

[@johnn__watkins9905]

@@JDUBBY08 yeah man ive tried the gambit of metal amps old and new and the fireball is just demonic, it has something special to it that nothing else does

[@jeromepeters9842]

That opening riff is so fucking killer

[@pistol777]

Ola, so very nice to hear you play composition. Someone mentioned it sounded like a song that's already out there. That makes no difference to me. I mean zero disrespect when I say this, but you tend to just do the same chug over an over when testing equipment. When you do what you've done here, and may toss in a short lead, it really displays the sound of the amp. I want to go out and buy one of these now. No Sh*t! Keep up the good work. Metal Man

[@DIYIstKrieg]

That tone on that chord at 2:38 instantly reminded me of "Dracul Va Domni Din Nou..." from Marduk, just a little less harsh sounding. Never thought of the Fireball for playing black metal...Is there something that head can't do? I guess not!

[@-Mardos]

Der weg einer Freiheit are playing engl too. the compressed sound actually fits fast tremolos really well i think

[@donniejean]

Bro I'm deaf and I can hear this. Okay not really, but if I was, I could still hear it. Also, not much room for your coffee cup on it, but damn this amp rocks. Somehow whenever I watch your videos I buy all your shit. Have 3 Solar's showing up today! Cheers from Las Vegas!

[@brivington2011]

I could listen to Ola do this for 1 hour straight. Nice amp....I want one.

[@Twobarpsi]

A little Seasons in the Abyss riff there ! That amp sounds fucking great!

[@dougiemonday]

I bought one and it’s got a very special character that is perfect t for me.

[@Zwidawurzn]

Great Stuff! Still, Fireball25 costs 845€ while Fireball100 costs 1190€ i mean if you can afford the 25Watt you can most likely afford the 100Watt if you're not a Bedroom Player.

[@Metaldad87]

It's so great that the decibel meter errored out 😂

[@SajidWaikhom]

This guy produces the best chug tone 👍

[@damientoth9133]

dig the intro this week. super groovy!

[@sean8553]

Engl Fireball still KICKS ASS 15 years later!

[@altonlagrange]

Intro riff sounds sickk man. Thought it was Seasons for a sec, but even better almost☠️☠️☠️

[@Der-Anti-Woke]

the speaker off blew my mind

[@Rob-qr2kn]

That opening riff is your creation or an actual song ? I love it.

[@theguitarcave9044]

Seed Of Filth Love that Six Feet Under tune!!! Do you talk to the other members see whats up latley? I used to blast that tune in my truck loud with subs phenomenal!!!