Engl E611 SAVAGE 30

Savage Character in a More Direct Format

The ENGL Savage 30 brings the edgy, muscular DNA of the Savage family into a more compact guitar amp head that is easier to use day to day. It retains the high manufacturing standards associated with ENGL: a fast response under your fingers, controls designed to shape a precise sound, and an all-tube architecture for guitarists who want to stay in control of every nuance of their playing.

With its compact 420 mm width and 11 kg weight, this head is easy to transport without giving up a true EL34 power section. It is therefore aimed at musicians looking for ENGL tone with a pedalboard, a 1x12 or 2x12 cabinet, or a larger setup, without having to equip themselves with a very high-power head.

A Versatile High-Gain Head for the Studio, Band Practice and the Stage

The Savage 30 is particularly well suited to intermediate and advanced guitarists who want a complete, responsive tube amp capable of covering a range of situations. Its 30 watts provide enough authority for rehearsals with a drummer, gigs in small and medium-sized venues, and studio recording.

Thanks to the Power Soak, it can also be much more manageable at home. The 5 W and 1 W settings allow you to push the preamp section further without having to deal with excessive volume, while Speaker Off makes it easier to use the line output in a suitable setup. This flexibility makes it an excellent foundation for hard rock, heavy metal, thrash, modern metal, prog, or highly distinctive rock rhythms.

Two Channels, Precise Control and Complete Integration into Your Rig

The Clean channel provides clarity and space for arpeggios, open chords, or sounds shaped with pedals. The Lead channel, with its own gain control and dedicated volume, opens the door to powerful crunch tones as well as more assertive overdrive. The three-band EQ lets you adjust the bass, mids and treble according to the guitar and cabinet being used, while the Master Volume and Presence controls refine the overall balance and high-frequency definition.

The Contour, Gain Low/High and Depth Boost switches make it easy to adapt the amp's character. Contour helps reshape the midrange spectrum, taking you from a denser sound to a more incisive texture ; Gain Low/High adjusts the extent of the overdrive ; Depth Boost reinforces the low-end foundation for broader, more impactful riffs.

The dedicated noise gate for the Lead channel, adjustable from the rear of the amp, is a real asset when the gain is turned up. It helps contain unwanted noise between phrases without unnecessarily choking the attack. The effects loop readily accommodates delays, reverbs, chorus or multi-effects units, while the S.A.C. port is compatible with the ENGL Z9 footswitch and a 6.35 mm Jack input allows the use of a dual ENGL Z4 footswitch.

A Tight, Dynamic EL34 Tone Built for Precise Riffs

The combination of two EL34 power tubes and four ECC83 tubes gives the Savage 30 a lively, responsive character with generous harmonic content. In clean mode, it prioritizes clarity and attack, with enough presence to preserve the definition of complex chords. As the gain is pushed, it develops a firm crunch, followed by a tight, articulate overdrive that maintains good note separation.

The Lead channel stands out with its high gain level, controlled low end and midrange bite—qualities sought after for fast palm-mutes, downtuned rhythms and solos that need to cut through the mix. The natural compression of the tubes adds cohesion to legato phrases while retaining a sufficiently pronounced attack for alternate picking and technical riffs. The Savage 30 therefore provides a solid platform for building a modern, aggressive or more classic sound, always with the direct personality of an ENGL head.

Technical specifications

Category	Guitar amp head	Attenuator	Yes
Technology	Tubes	Number of channels	2
Effects loop	Yes	EQ	3 channels
Amp tubes	2 x EL34	Power output	30 W
Pre-amp tubes	4 x ECC83

Type	all-tube guitar amplifier head	Switches	Contour, Gain Low/High and Depth Boost
Power	30 W	Noise gate	dedicated to the Lead channel, with rear-panel control
Power stage	2 EL34 tubes	S.A.C. port	compatible with the ENGL Z9 footswitch
Preamp	4 ECC83 / 12AX7 tubes	Footswitch input	6.35 mm jack for ENGL Z4 dual footswitch
Power Soak	full power, 5 W, 1 W and Speaker Off	Line output	6.35 mm jack
2 channels	Clean and Lead	Loudspeaker outputs	1 x 8 to 16 ohms or 2 x 16 ohms
Gain controls	separate for each channel	Protective grille	horizontal tube-style
Equalization	3-band	Dimensions	420 x 200 x 230 mm
Lead Volume control	yes	Weight	11 kg
Master Volume	yes	Included accessories	user manual
Presence control	yes