I really feel like Engl is central hub of the fast, tight, and dry tonal wheelhouse. For me.
Since starting this thread, and trying a few VHT/Fryette offerings (beyond what I have
already owned in the past), it has left me with the belief that VHT/Fryette may be dry, but
they are not all that tight. Definitely looser than the Engls.
Yngwie uses Superleads/Plexis.... and the 80's Shredders were using JCMs.... and those
both had a fast enough response for them.
Still like to try a Sig X or Pitbull CLX at some point, but no rush there. Still love Steven
and what he does. Just not quite what I am chasing at this point in time.