All user reviews for the Egnater Renegade Head

Amp 6l6 + 2 EL lamp 34
June 12 AX 7 preamp with a buffered loop
Watts max power 65/15 watts per switch
an assignable effects loop Channel 1 or 2 or both
A beautiful reverb assignable Channel 1 or 2 or both
Bright Switch and Tight swicht channel
Presence and Density for awesome sound
Main and Second Volume for volume adjustment levels pre solos
potentimetre dosing between 6L6 and EL34
XLR out with simulated 4 * 12

UTILIZATION

Two channels
Config as all analog equipment is so easy
the sound is simply a killer unless you want to do because of the metal by suitable

the mix of lamps are a beautiful palette
Versatility is his domain.

the cleans are awesome easy to get a fender that can get you
The Heavy Crunches and more accurate than other models tested with 80 EL34 simply magical and that of the HP that goes well with ... besides him about it I board a good 1 * 12 moves closed for more compression than December 2 Tourmaster who work with my original config.

I use a load box via a torpedo for sound output without transplanting via microphone ... and I'm always surprised terrible results ...
All those who were able to test my amp or listen are taped and some have even found their far behind marshmallows as it is easy to get a sound way Brown VH (see demos Fast red pony car on you T.

Well it lacks a grinder to play in the course of a boogie ... but it's obviously not the feeling of the designer of the amp.

I put 8 because there is a hum on tite live out XLR output which is in my opinion a problem parasiste filter for this event that is easily resolvable with a ground connection and a loop Hall effect with the ferrite hotspot and power amp ... frequent phenomenon and solution less than $ 2 so you do not hear the neon lights and dirty HF frequencies

SOUNDS

Suitable for 98% of my use bad 2% I have no fingers ...

with a TC G Major in the loop and Ultra Fractal for Pre or post effect routings as I fly via midi via a Z11 Engl

Lamps velvet ... the sound is live interactive with your fingers and the dynamics of volume knob of the guitar is exploitable manner consistent with your attacks picks.

my brother has bought the combo version from the amp and is emulated by its scratch friends ...

OVERALL OPINION

year 2 h / day mini
I tried a Alchimist Bogner (too straight and stiff feeling in the sound)
Bogner Shiva a must but an off-budget.
A Marsh I know what I quickly extinguished too shrill and unmanageable Db
a Boogie Mark IV ben there is nothing to say it's so good
Fender Supersonic 60 (very nice surprise even drive!)

report quality price I remake that choice without problems.

The Renegade 65 is a staple of Bruce Egnater's recently launched production line of amplifiers, Manufactured in asia under strict tolerances, the Renegade, along with its cousins the Tweaker, the Rebel, and the Tourmaster, represents Egnater's first foray into bang-for-buck vacuum tube amplification.

Sporting two channels with independant EQ controls, as well as wattage, deep/tight, and bright/normal switches, the Renegade shoots for the maximum number of tonal flavors with as few channels as possible. Each channel also has its own volume control, both of which are governed by not one, but TWO global master volume controls, or "Main" as they are labeled on the panel. "Main 2" is footswitchable and when engaged, gives the amp a huge boost in volume and sustain for soaring solos that cut through the mix.

Another great feature of the Renegade, which is a unique Egnater innovation, is the Tube Mix function, which exists separately on each channel. For those unfamiliar, the Tube Mix control routes some or all of the preamp signal to either (in the Renegade) a pair of 6L6's, or a pair of EL34's. Theoretically this makes it possible to douse your tone with either American or British power tube flavor, or any ratio of the two combined.

Adding to the list of pleasant features on the Renegade are global Density (aka Resonance) and Presence controls, as well as dedicated bias test points and adjustment controls on the back for each pair of power tubes.

A solid-state driven effects loop and XLR Line-Out are also included.

UTILIZATION

The Renegade, going through a Seismic 2X12 Cabinet loaded with english-made Celestion Vintage 30's, hit the ground running with great tones on both channels right out of the box. The clean channel is very reminiscent of a Fender Bassman or Marshall JTM-45, which is a fresh departure from the usual clean channel voicing of multi-channel tube amps. I've always been in love with the warm, smooth and sometimes hairy clean tone of the '59 Bassman and the Marshall JTM-45, which have almost identical circuit topology, and I was very pleased that someone took the time to capture this sound in a channel-switching amp.

The overdrive channel features a hot-rodded Marshall style sound with plenty of harmonic detail, yet clear and tight. A lot of upper-mid emphasis on this channel makes it ideal for 80's hard rock with the gain cranked up high, while rolling back the gain conjures up a very convincing plexi-style overdrive, especially with the Tube Mix maxed out in the EL34 direction. Bumping the Tube Mix over to the 6L6 side reveals a little more aggressive bite to the bottom end, while losing the signature EL34 midrange emphasis. The blending of the power tube characteristics is where the Renegade truly finds its unique voice.

The tonestack and mode switches on both channels are very responsive without being overwhelming. The amp is bright but still pleasant to play even with the treble control maxed, and its thick without being boomy when the bass is maxed. To this end, Egnater did a great job of making the controls usable throughout their range. The tones are all great, it's just a matter of dialing them to your personal perfection.

The FX loop is usable, as is the direct-line out, but I know of very few guitarists who utilize the line-out of a tube amplifier, since it cuts a huge part of the tone out of the equation - that being the speaker cabinet and power section.



SOUNDS

I've played both my Charvel So-Cal (with coil splitting capability) and my Les Paul through the Renegade, and the Renegade brings it no matter the guitar or its settings.

OVERALL OPINION

I have no real complaints about the Renegade. For the price, it is well made, and performs better than amps that cost twice as much. Any complaints regarding quality of construction or components should be quickly buffered by recognizing that it is not a hand-made, boutique guitar amplifier, and by that token, the quality of the Renegade amplifier is pleasantly surprising.

To boot, the head itself is considerably lighter in weight than many comparably sized heads, which is good news for the guitarist with a bad back. Despite its light weight, the headshell appears to be made from actual plywood and not MDF, which will please some quality-minded players.

The tolex covering is not the most durable stuff on the market, so if you plan on gigging with it, expect some wear and tear rather quickly unless you're fanatical about protecting it.

The bias adjustments are pretty much foolproof and can be operated by anyone with a multimeter following some simple instructions without fear of damaging the amp.


The Renegade 65 is an amazingly versatile, well-designed amplifier that has a lot to offer guitarists of all styles and levels.

Egnater is a company that prides itself in the module preamp packages. This amp is a 65 watt channel amp that has a stunning sparkling clean tone as well as a high gain to bluesy distortion channel. Get a three band EQ of bass, middle,and treble, as well as a bright and tight switch to alter the amps voicing.

This amp power section has 2 6L6 power tubes into EL 34 power tubes. This gives you a good mix in blend of the mid range EL 34 tubes and the top and bottom range if the 6l6 power tube s. Much like the Mesa boogie mark series amps this is kind of like mixing the simul class power tube section. You also have 5 12ax7 preamp tubes in the preamp section.

UTILIZATION

Features

65-Watt All-Tube Head
Two Independent Channels Each With:
Volume, Gain, 3-Band EQ
Tight and Bright Voicing Switches
18w / 65w Wattage Selector Switch
Tube Mix Blends 6L6 and EL34 Power Tubes
Master Controls:
Presence & Density
Individual Reverb on Each Channel with "Spillover"
Main and Secondary Master Volumes
Four-Button Footswitch with Channel Select Plus:
Assign the REVERB, EFFECTS LOOP and MAIN 2 Volume to Just Channel 1, Just Channel 2 or Both - Right From the Pedal
Simple Master Bias Adjust with External Test Points
Buffered Effects Loop
Balanced XLR / ¼" Cabinet Voiced Line / Recording
Output:
100V / 115V / 230V Voltage Selector
Heavy Duty Cover Included

SOUNDS

The tone of this amp is quite stunning and exceptional. Even at 65 W of power this in packs quite thunderous punch. You have everything from and shiny clean tone all went to the new modern British high gain distortion tone. The mix between the 6l6 power tubes and that EL34 power tubes gives you a nice overall feel in the power tube section. In addition you also have a reverb for each channel which gives you the ability to add in some room dent to your tone.

In addition you have a presence intensity knob which allows you to dial in the power section little bit more. The presence will attack the high frequencies and the power section in the density will give you that thundering low end to your power section tell. This amp company for button foot switch and channel select switch on the foot switch. The effects loop which works quite well with adding in some delay or course through the effects look.

OVERALL OPINION


This amplifier comes under at a new price of $1000. That is an exceptional price for such a high quality highly versatile amplifier. I recommend this amplifier if you need a good multi channel amplifier that has enough versatility to dial in the very perfect tone that you are looking for. With the versatility the power at section this is one of the best sounding amplifiers dial in and match your guitar perfectly.

The Egnater Renegade head is a two channel, 65 watt tube amplifier. It utilizes two 6L6’s and two EL34’s. Each channel has a Tube Mix knob enabling the user to blend whatever amount of each pair of tubes they want in each channel. Both channels also feature independent reverb controls, Bright and Tight switches, and a wattage selector (10 watts or 65 watts). The master section has two master volumes, presence and density controls. Besides switching channels, the 4-button footswitch engages the reverb, effects loop, and switches between the two master volumes, which are all assignable to one or both channels. The Renegade also has external bias points making tube swapping effortless.

UTILIZATION

It is extremely easy to dial in great sounds on the Renegade. All the controls are responsive, and the digital reverb sounds better than the old fashioned spring reverb tanks in most amps. The Bright and Tight switches are a bit subtle, but their affect becomes more obvious the louder the amp is turned up.

SOUNDS

I use this amp with a Gibson Les Paul Custom and the Egnater 2x12 cabinet. Both the clean and overdrive channels are excellent on this amp. The clean is one of the best I’ve heard on a two channel amp. The overdrive channel has a very smooth tone; maybe too smooth. The tone seems to be lacking a certain aggressiveness that I like. I wouldn’t call this a high gain amplifier, but there is definitely quite a bit of gain on tap.

OVERALL OPINION

This head has a lot of bang for the buck, and sounds a lot better than more expensive heads with fewer features. I would recommend this amp to just about anybody, except for maybe someone who plays primarily metal. However, putting a boost on the overdrive channel or a distortion pedal in the clean channel would definitely do the trick.

Obviously an amp designed by a manufacturer who knows the guitar! All tube amp of 65 watts with a switch to 18 watts output. 2 channels. The features are very many will be seen egnater.com / Renegade for details. But I mention the tube mix that allows you to choose a gradual mixing sound that is desired as a 6L6 power tube (like Fender) and EL34 (genus Marschall). This independently on each channel! For my part I am 100% clean in 6L6 and EL34 on 70% distortion and I'm in heaven! The best of both worlds! The adjustable reverb on each channel independently also hand a volume which controls the total volume and the hand 2 is a boost output. The sound quality is there even at very low volume. The switch tight / deep can give the bottom, and I love this feature and often adjusts according to what I play.

UTILIZATION

There are many possible adjustment to an all-lamps but I think we found what we want after some time. It's a versatile amp and it's full force. To make sure your sound. The user manual, in English it goes without saying, is very thorough and explains very well which patterns of your new purchase. He even goes further by explaining, for example, adjusting the BIAS lamps and impact on overall performance. Besides adjusting the BIAS is accessible on the rear panel. Note that you can also choose from a multitude of lamp #, the Renegade is not a matter of 6L6 or EL34 ... In short it is easy to use but allows a variety of possible adjustments for the one who loves "bisouner. As I said, versatile!

SOUNDS

Hou là là! it's beautiful! It's a really great amp. The rich sound of this machine is truly remarkable. Modern or vintage sounds, it does. Blues, heavy rock, metal, it does. Thrash and death metal, there is not his vocation. The clean is fenderiens if you put the mix on 6L6 tube. Crystalline and aerate. I would gain very high (3 hr) and I play with my guitar volume for the crunch is a beautiful stone that is enjoyable and clean and pure music that we love so much. The distortion channel also at 3 hr, again playing with the guitar volume to control the gain. Super Kernel and sustain wish. I play mostly Fender Stratocaster Lonestar U.S., ie two Texas Special pickups and a Seymour Duncan humbucker on practice Egnateur 2 X 12in. Singles and doubles sounds are great.

OVERALL OPINION

I have the Renegade for two months and today I finally found what I wanted. Guitarist for over 20 years I got the stuff! Here I have some pedals that were left unemployed. Need more! I have the sound I wanted. I have owned the Soldano, Fender Deville, the Traynor and Peavey. It was all me which patterns that I need, I need sound common sense and it is beautiful. The only fault I found him at the moment is that its cool for ten lamps ventillator it takes and how often I play at low volume, and I hear it! Otherwise it's my Holy Grail! I think the price is good value. I am happy with my choice, I keep it .... If you get a chance go try it.

I think Bruce from Egnater has really done it right with this one. This amp has two channels with a 65 watt power section where you can dial between 6L6 or el34 power tubes. So if you like your clean tones through a 6L6 power section you can dial it that way or a variable mix with the 34's or have it all 34's as well. This same capability is available for channel two. It has your typical EQ section for each channel plus master presence and density controls with on board digital reverb. Also it has two masters so you set up a louder second volume for leads. The back feature a buffered series effects loop, cabinet simulated direct balanced output, and bias points for the tubes. For control at your feet is comes with a four button programmable footpedal.


UTILIZATION

I found it very easy on channel one to get everything from a nice chimy clean tone to a nice pushed clean tone. Channel one can also get you a nice crunchy tone as well and I tended to keep the tube mix more towards the 6L6 side. Channel two is your more gained out side. To my ear it's more Marshall voiced and has plenty of gain for rock to heavy rock. I'm not sure it suitable for a metal amp. On the second channel I kept the tube mix a mix of 6L6 and el34 leaning a tad towards el34's. I ended up upgrading the tubes and found the info in manual very very helpful and found swapping the tubes and biasing them up to be a breeze. The foot pedal functions very good too and controls much more than just channel switching. It also engages the on-board reverb, effects loop and secondary master volume with channel-assigning switches for all three. Run them on both channels or just the one you choose.

SOUNDS

I think this amp has that Egnater tone where it has enough bottom without it being loose and enough top end without being fizzy. I found I gravitated towards the clean side more hitting it with pedals. That's not mean I didn't like the gain side but I would have liked it to be a bit more raw but still it was nice.

OVERALL OPINION

The price of this amp is very good considering what you get in quality and tone. Over all it's a very very good bang for the buck.

Egnater Renegade Specifications:

* 65-Watt All-Tube Head
* Two Independent Channels Each With:
o Volume, Gain, 3-Band EQ
o Tight and Bright Voicing Switches
o 18w/65w Wattage Selector Switch
o Tube Mix Blends 6L6 and EL34 Power Tubes

* Master Controls:
o Presence & Density
o Individual Reverb on Each Channel with Spillover
o Main and Secondary Master Volumes

* Rugged Four Button Footswitch with Channel Select Plus:
o Assign the REVERB, EFFECTS LOOP and MAIN 2 Volume to Just Channel 1, Just Channel 2 or Both – Right From the Pedal

* Simple Master Bias Adjust with External Test Points
* Buffered Effects Loop
* Balanced XLR / 1/4 inch Cabinet Voiced Line /Recording Output
* 100V / 115V / 230V Voltage Selector
* Heavy Duty Cover Included

Renegade Head:
* Length: 25 inches
* Width: 10 inches
* Height: 10 inches
* Weight: 37 pounds



UTILIZATION

Pretty Simple control pane, with 2 channels both a full Treble Middle Bass set up, with switchable resonance and presence controls, it also has switchable reverb, switchable between 18 and 65w for both channels, which is cool and I will go more in depth in the next category. The manual is pretty simple and explains what it needs to. it looks great with a wheat and black grille in a tan color. really pretty hot looking Its does getting kind of complicated with all the buttons knobs and switches but for the most part its pretty simple

SOUNDS

Played this with a PRS Single Cut 22 and my Les Paul with Seymour Duncans through the Egnater cab.
Cleans/Low Gain: I was very impressed with the cleans on this amp. Set to the 6L6 side with the with bright switch on and a little bit of reverb you can coax some really pristine sparkling cleans out of this amp, think twin reverb. if you in switch it over to the EL34 side you get a more rounded marshally type sound which I personally don't love, but it does it if you want it. in the middle its kind of boring in my opinion. As you inch the gain up on the EL34 side it does dirty JTM45 type sounds really really really well, I loved it for that, very very bluesy, especially with a little bit of verb. this channel stops at about AC/DC type gain. I found it a little too darkly voiced to do AC/DC, but its there if you want it.

Medium/High Gain: This is where I loved this amp, it is SO versatile. this channel picks up where the Clean left off. with the gain set at around 11 o'clock on the EL34 side you get instant 80s sounds ala Ratt, Journey and Guns'n'Roses. As you inch the gain up at about 1 o'clock you can get some passable American high gain sounds on the 6L6 side. Don't expect a Recto, but it'll do a voicing somewhat similar, although I'd say its more like a Mark IV lead channel than a recto, either way great lead sounds are to be had here. Past about 1 o'clock on either side you have either great hot rod marshall sounds or on the 6L6 side more modern hard rock and metal high gain tones.

My only real complaint is that it does get a little muddy when you get the gain above a certain point and that it gets a little mushy without a boost.


OVERALL OPINION

overall this thing is great, it sounds amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed pretty much every tone I got out of it. if you want versatility this is definitely something I'd look into, especially at the price range its at.