Diezel Amplification GmbH is a company based in Bad Steben, Germany, founded by Peter Diezel and Peter Stapfer, that builds high-end guitar amplifiers. The company was established in 1992.
Current amplifier models
Model Preamp Poweramp Loops Dimensions Mass Form factor(s) OutputVH-X4-channel, 99 storable presets, 10 assignable DFXMono, 4 tubes 3: 1 switchable pre-loop, 2 switchable fx loops23.5 x 11.5 x 11.5 in53 lb (24 kg)Head100W VH4 4-channel Mono, 4 tubes 4 channel inserts, serial and parallel master loops 29 × 11 × 11 in74 × 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 in74 × 28 × 28 cm 50 lb (23 kg)Head 2 × 50WVH22-channelMono, 4 tubesseries; non midi switchable 29 × 11 × 11 in74 × 28 × 28 cm 51 lb (23 kg)Head100W Herbert 3-channel Mono, 6 tubes 1 parallel, 1 insert loops, 1 switchable insert loop 29 × 11 × 11 in74 × 28 × 28 cm 60 lb (27 kg)Head 180W Hagen 4-channel Mono, 4 tubes 1 parallel, 1 insert loops, 1 switchable insert loop 29 × 11 × 11 in74 × 28 × 28 cm 53 lb (24 kg)Head 100W D-Moll 2,5-channel (channels 2 and 3 share the tone stack) Mono, 4 tubes series and parallel; both sends are midi switchable 23 × 12 × 11 in59 × 29,5 × 27 cm 51 lb (23 kg)Head 100W Lil Fokker 2-channel; non midi switchable Mono, 4 tubes series; non midi switchable 29 × 11 × 11 in74 × 28 × 28 cm 51 lb (23 kg)Head 100W Schmidt 3 ECC83, 1 ECC81 2-channel class A with boost Mono, 2 tubes TBA serial and parallel loop, switchable reverb for both channels 20 × 12 × 12 in50 × 30 × 31 cm 48,5 lb (22 kg)Head15-30W Lucy (bass amp)TBA up to 8 EL34 500 Watts RMS TBA parallel and serial loopTBATBAHeadTBA
6L6, EL34, 5881, 6550, KT66, KT88, etc. can be used.
Out of production amplifier models
Model Preamp Poweramp Loops Dimensions Mass Form factor(s) Output 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) HeadCombo 50W, 100W50W
Cabinets
Diezel offers 4x12 and 2x12 cabinets in front or rear loaded configurations. The front loaded cabinets come standard with V30 or G12K100 speakers while the rear loaded cabinets come standard with a Hemp cone speaker. All cabinets are now made in Germany with black grill cloth.
Bands and artists
The following bands and artists use or have used Diezel Amps: Killswitch Engage, Adam Jones of Tool, Matthew Bellamy of Muse, Metallica, Dave Meniketti of Y&T, Billy Corgan, Nine Inch Nails, Guns N' Roses, Slipknot, Ian D'Sa of Billy Talent, Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher of Mastodon, Korn, Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit, Mike Mushok of Staind, Greg O'Shea of The Prophecy, Within Temptation, Neal Schon, Buckethead, Dir En Grey, Ayabie, George Lynch, Godsmack, Mark Tremonti, Genghis Tron, Shinedown, Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge, Miles Holmwood of Stereos, Weezer, Dave Cee of The Meese Commission, Warren DeMartini, The Arusha Accord, Tadashi, Steve Robello of Dublin Death Patrol and Barry Stock of Three Days Grace.
References
External links Official Swiss website