Diezel
Diezel Amplification GmbH is a small firm based in Bad Steben, Germany, founded by Peter Diezel, that builds high-end guitar amplifiers. The company was established in 1994.
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[edit] Bands and artists
The following bands and artists use Diezel Amps: Matthew Bellamy of Muse, Metallica, Dave Meniketti of Y&T, Billy Corgan, Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Guns N' Roses, Slipknot, Korn, Wes Borland, Within Temptation, Neal Schon, Buckethead, Dir En Grey, Ayabie, George Lynch, Godsmack, Mark Tremonti, Genghis Tron, Shinedown and Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge. Miles Holmwood of Stereos, Weezer, Warren DeMartini, The Arusha Accord
[edit] Amplifier models
| Model | Preamp | Poweramp | Loops | Dimensions | Mass | Form factor(s) | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VH4 | 4-channel | Mono, 4 tubes [1] | 4 channel inserts, serial and parallel master loops | 29 × 11 × 11 in 74 × 28 × 28 cm |
50 lb (23 kg) | Head | 90 — 160W |
| VH4S | 4-channel | Stereo, 4 tubes | 4 channel inserts, serial and parallel master loops | 29 × 11 × 11 in 74 × 28 × 28 cm |
50 lb (23 kg) | Head | 2 × 50W |
| Herbert | 3-channel | Mono, 6 tubes | 1 parallel, 1 insert loops, 1 switchable insert loop | 29 × 11 × 11 in 74 × 28 × 28 cm |
60 lb (27 kg) | Head | 180W |
| Einstein | 2-channel | Mono, 2 or 4 tubes | 1 parallel, 1 serial | Combo: 59 × 45 × 30 cm
Head: 59 × 25 × 30 cm |
Combo: (31 kg)
Head: 50W (19 kg), 100W (21 kg) |
Head Combo |
50W, 100W 50W |
| Schmidt | 3 ECC83, 1 ECC81 2-channel class A with boost | 2 EL34 30W | TBA serial and parallel loop, switchable reverb for both channels | TBA | TBA | Head | TBA |
| Lucy (bass amp) | TBA | up to 8 EL34 500 Watts RMS | TBA parallel and serial loop | TBA | TBA | Head | TBA |
[edit] Cabinets
Diezel offers 4x12, 2x12 cabinets in both front and rear loaded configurations. The front loaded cabinets come standard with G12K100 speakers while the rear loaded cabinets come standard with a Hemp cone speaker. All cabinets are now made with a black grill cloth. All Diezel cabinets are made in Germany.
