Do DIEZEL Amps Live Up To The HYPE? (VH2 Review)
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- Thanks for checking out my in-depth review and demo of the Diezel VH tube amplifier! The Diezel VH2 is the more stripped down and basic version of the famous VH4, the amp that was used by some great guitarist like James Hetfield (Metallica), Adam Jones (Tool), Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), Matt Belamy (Muse) and many more! This truly is a dream amp and I'm so happy to own one! This video is not sponsored by Diezel by the way. Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Cheers!
Gear used in this video:
- ESP LTD Phoenix 1000 Deluxe (Fishman Fluence Modern pickups)
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s (Seymour Duncan JB & 59)
- Gibson Les Paul Custom
- ESP LTD Phoenix 1000 Deluxe QM Quilted Maple (Duncan SH5 & Phat Cat)
- ESP LTD Phoenix 1000 Deluxe Evertune (Fishman Fluence Modern pickups)
- ESP LTD EC401B Baritone (EMG81 + EMG85)
- Ibanez M80M Meshuggah 8-String
- RedSeven Amplification Amp Central reactive load
- OwnHammer impulse responses
- Steven Slate Drums 5.5
- Cubase 12 Pro
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Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Heavy Rock Demo (Ch.2 w/Gibson Les Paul Custom)
02:05 Let's Talk About The VH2
03:57 Features, Controls & Specs
05:21 The Diezel Sound
06:37 Signal Chain Info
06:56 Clean Tone Details
07:33 Clean Tone Demo (Ch.1 w/LTD Phoenix 1000 Deluxe)
09:15 Crunch Tone Details
09:47 Crunch Tone Demo (Ch.1 w/Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s)
11:25 Heavy Rock Tone Details
11:55 Heavy Rock Clip (Ch.2 w/LTD Phoenix 1000 Deluxe QM)
13:44 6-String Metal Tone Details
14:11 6-String Metal Demo (Ch.2 w/LTD Phoenix 1000 Evertune)
16:17 Baritone Metal Demo (Ch.2 w/LTD EC401B Baritone)
18:10 8-String Metal Tone Details
18:42 8-String Metal Demo (Ch.2 w/Ibanez M80M & Pepers Dirty Tree)
21:00 Tweaking And Turning The Amp Controls
23:18 Conclusion
Woohoo! Love this amp! Let me know your thoughts!
For me the diezels feel too slow. And the low end is one of a kind. I found it hard to tame
@@t_separator I feel like the pickups matter quite a bit with this amp because of the EQ curve. The amp has tons of lows, so you need a brighter pickup. Normally I really dislike Fishman pickups because I like brighter amps, but on the Diezel I think they sounded much better. EMG's are quite flat compared to the Fishman modern pickups that have a super bright high end, so I didn't like the EMG pickups as much. Pretty interesting demo overall I thought.
Sound really good big fat riffs in the style of Tool. Great intro tune by the way !!
I had the pleasure of trying out the Diezel Herbert and the sound was huge. Of course it was because that amp has 180 ridiculous watts!
Watched this video so much that I bought a VH2. This channel is hazardous to my wallet.
Great sounding Amp, and playing. I'm impressed with the note separation and clarity on chords. At the end of the video, demoing how the controls affect the tone was particularly interesting and instructive. I hope you include a segment like that in all your videos. Thanks
just gotta say that I could listen to your demos for the tracks alone, some really sweet riff writing there, love it!
Your playing and writing have both stepped up, and they were great to begin with. Great vid, and now I want a Diezel that much more... oh dear.
I’m really happy you demoed a Diezel. I Hope you have some more Diezel amps on your channel in the future because there is definitely a lack of Diezel content on UA-cam.
Sick tones and riffs! I always enjoy listening to your playing and the thorough demonstration. This thing kills!
Thank you
Killer VLog bud !!!! Great playing as usual !!!!
I like the format ( not floormat lol) of looping a song and demoing the controls range in a close up easy to see manner !! 🤟🤟😬😬🤟🤟😬😬
You make some of the best amp videos out there and the tones you dial in are amazing!
Thanks!
Great playing sounds awesome! Loved hearing Peter diezels idealogy on the diezel sound you spoke of. & then actually hearing it! Been looking at a KSR amp and now this may of entered or took the lead on what to add to my stable!
I'm so happy to see you do a review on the VH2. I recently became a huge fan of the sound of the VH/Herbert amps, so it's nice to hear your takes on it as I love your approach in your videos. Keep up the excellent work my dude
Thanks!
Jon, as always, the best the internet has to offer on guitar & riffs!! I would be happy if the next 10 vids you put up were just the Diezel. Amp sounds great!! Keep up the good work! TT
Thanks!!
Great demo as always Jon! You bring out the best in every amp and this one is no different! I recently sold my VH-2 in favour of a VHT Pittbull Ultralead but the Diezel is a great amp, mine had KT77s but listening to your demo I don't think there's much difference between those and the EL34s as you say. Anyway rock on man! 🤘
I love how tight and focused the Diezel is.
Love the Tool inspired riff in the intro demo! Also the tone with the 8 string is best!
Cheers!
This amp, together with your guitar playing sounds killer! 🔥🤘
gosh darn, those metal tones without the boost were SAUCY. great video of a great amp!
Thanks!
Good jam nice riffing definitely could hear some Adam Jones influence in it. Thanks for reviewing this amp
Thanks! I definitely tried to put some AJ vibes in there :)
DAS DIEZEL! Massive, glorious tones. You could make a toaster sound amazing, thank goodness you've got sick gear at your disposal. You can really see the hard work you put into this review. Killer as always, my friend!
Thanks so much for your comment mate!
That clean sound playing was really nice!
Man John, I always love every tone and every demo song you put out! Forget capturing amp profiles, I want to capture you, LOL! You are a wealth of tone my friend!!!
Haha thanks!
F**king amazing demo dude!
I've personally, all the models I've felt of the VH series don't quite capture the magic the authentic units have. This demo definitely sounds like something special.
Thanks!
Seems to be a great amp - thanks for the video and your efforts, especially the playthrough (not in the mix)☺
I love these amps, as they sound great and versatile. Also they are amongst THE best built and designed tube amps in the world.
Those notes on the 8 string were super defined and had really good separation with the multiple notes being run out
Very nice!
You do some of the very best amp reviews on UA-cam John.
Thank you!!
Great demo. Great Diezel.
The Vh4 was one of that thickest tones I ever heard definitely filled the room,I’ve not tried the Vh2 yet though
17:15 ooooooomg, this riff goes straigt into my heart dude
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it!
looove the mixed examples. or at least halfway mixed, drums seem to punch through good.
thats very helpful to see whats possible
Diezel is my bucket list amp. I wanted the V4 but realistically, I think this V2 might be where I am leaning. My buddy has had both and kept the V2 because he said, it does all the same tones in a two channel setup. When I played it, I was floored.
Amazing demo of the amp! I’m waiting for a Hagen to arrive at my doorstep and I’m excited how it sounds in comparison to the VHs.
Hagen is my favorite Diezel. Such an underrated amp.
I could listen to these riffs and tones all day long 🤘
Awesome! Thanks
Sounds incredible great video I don't recall have you ever demo a Mesa Badlander
Impresive playing man! Motivationing kind. Thanks 🎉
Thanks!
The riffs and the tones 🤯🥵
Vividly remember standing in front of a Diezel Herbert with a matching 4x12 front loaded cab. Boy, oh boy! These amps are one of a kind!
Insane! Loved this video
Cheers!
Diezel is one of my favorite amps. You're right, they have their own sound that isn't like anything else.
Even the Helix model is so unique that I keep turning to that for a lot of my heavy stuff!
You never cease to amaze me. Not just your amp collection but what you do with them. I think it proves great tone is in your head and your fingers. Killer amp though!!!!
Thanks so much mate!
Same here bro.. more thn the amp reviews his playing is super buttery smooth.. The way he create beats and the music is insane.. I just love his over all tonality..
Cheers! That makes me happy :)
His channel is my go to because he knows how to get the best from these amps.
Sounds awesome dude. Great riffs too 👊
Thanks
Gratz! You did it! Finally! I wonder why you didn't buy it way back earlier. Diezel indeed have unique sterilized wet tone with *wall* of sound effect. Now I want you make Three Days Grace "Animal I Have Become" cover, or even "Riot" lol :D ('cause the used Diezel VH4)
You would LOVE an mk1 or mk2 Herbert! Think of it as Diezel’s version of a Recfifier with their own voicing
finally :D love this amp, would never give mine away! greetz from germany
It's amazing right?
@@SonicDriveStudio yep! enjoy and have fun!
Cool vibes on this.
I have a VH2. It’s a seriously high quality amp but channel 2 is not quite the same as the VH4 channel 3. It’s close but not exact which I was slightly disappointed with as I thought it was exactly the same channel. The refined/modern voicing that Diezel had added to the channel makes it seem a little more grainy/looser (difficult to describe) to me compared to a VH4. You can hear/feel it when you play in drop D and play power chords higher up the fret board. Nothing wrong with the amp itself as it’s my preference as it’s an absolutely amazing amp but I want to upgrade to the VH4 when I have the chance (and money lol). Great demo btw and I always enjoy watching your channels!! 😊
Most people think it would be crazy to have a wealth of amps on hand like this. They don't get it. Would be my dream. The diezel has been my pursuit for tone never having known it..
I love how this amp sounds, hopefully they gonna make a lunchbox VH2!
Pelican vibes on that riff with the baritone guitar. ❤
Hey Jon! Congrats on the new single AND on getting this beauty! It sounds fantastic. Do you have any plans on publishing a Tonex capture of that beast? Keep rocking!
Cheers mate! No plans to do that but I'm going to post a comparison soon of the amp vs 7 modelers which should be fun
@@SonicDriveStudio Hell yeah! I always look forward to those comparison videos. I hope is doesn't bother you when i mention Tonex captures, I recently got the pedal and all of your captures absolutely RIP. I appreciate your work!
Ooh what a great flavor , I love it 😮
I'm about to watch the vid. I'd just like to comment I never got along with my VH2 without an eq in the loop...BUT...I never used a Diezel cab with it. After selling it I bought a D-moll....BLOWN..AWAY. Add in the Diezel 4x12...and even better! I had a Mesa 4x12 with v30s..but man the Diezel cab was just a perfect match. I have lots of amps Mesa, Engls, Friedman, 5150, but Diezel is my favorite by far.
awesome! this amp is a monster, one of my dream amps! maybe some tasty vh2 tonex captures? :) cheers!
Very much a unique sound, I dig it a lot.
you're the first who makes a Diezel sound interesting to me. Everybody tries to copy the Hetfield sound with those or something and it sounds kinda dull
it's like instant Tool tone. amazing sounding amp
Hi! Your track is really great, the vh2 too!
Thanks!
Sounds killer! Gave me an Adam Jones vibe.
Thanks!
Thanks!!!!! I just purchased the VH2, as I wait for it to ship I’m looking into cabs. Do you have any top picks for this head?
Your playing reminds me of the newer Elder stuff🔥
Have you ever thought about doing an album? Your stuff is so good!
If you ever come across the Einstein 50 you have to demo it!!
With a proper metal guitar this thing is FNG brutal! Sounds surprisingly different with something like a GB though!
That riff at 1:15 is literally my warm up riff. When I heard it, I did the hardest double take of my life. Great minds, eh? \m/
Haha really? Thats awesome
Oh my god the baritone and the 8 string sound so huge an brutal through this.
Seems like an awesome amp!
Going to compare it to CB4 soon!
I've always loved the VH4 sound, there's just something about it that I can't put my finger on.
I know what you mean!
Ofcourse they live up to the hype! I own a 2007 VH4 and a MkII Herbert! Love his amps!!!!!!!
How's it compare to your "gear of the year" Engl? Sounds good at home levels? Thanks
Oooh! Congratulations!! I'm just waiting to receive my new Synergy SYN1 with the VH4 card. Do you still have your Synergy as well Jon? Would love to hear a shootout between them!
Ah, I did not know the VH2 was channels 1 and 2 of the VH4! A comparison would still be interesting, but since the Synergy module is based around channels 3 and 4, I wouldn't expect them to sound very much alike.
I have never tried the Synergy stuff
@@SonicDriveStudio Synergy! Please send this man some products to review lol
-Tone Wars
“What am I gonna freakin’ write a new song for every amp I review!?”
-Jon @ SDS “Hold my beer. Ok I’m back. I just wrote and played and produced 12 sonic masterpieces for one amp in a 24 minute video. Each polished enough to go on a record, today. It’s just what I do. Schucks. What’s for dinner?”
You’re the absolute best channel.
This is not up for debate.
Great review and playing as usual. But I really would prefer to see clean tone demos with single coils.
I just don't use single coils often. The Fishman sounds surprisingly single coil like in a way though
I wish you posted the tabs - I love the music as much as the gear
Thanks! Unfortunately I don't have time to make tabs for all my music
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Had it, sent it back one week after. The CH2 is a pain in the *** to dial in, I never got the sound I had in mind BUT CH1 is the best clean channel I ever played on. Now I'm very happy with my RVIII :)
What did you find hard to dial in about it? Maybe it's just not your type of sound. RVIII is killer too!
@@SonicDriveStudio If I remember correctly it sounded very thin and I remember the distortion being "muddy", the note separation was bad imo and not what I expected from a 1800 euros amplifier. Peter and Peter seemed very happy in their presentation video, joking about "it sounds good even at restroom volume", maybe I had a bad copy but it was not the case in my bedroom. It can do metal for sure with a good OD/Booster in front but I expected it to sound good on it's own...
Another big issue I had : I bought it with the 2x12 RL Diezel cab and the result was strange : when I stood 2/3 meters away from the cab using the VH2, standing right in front of it and facing it, I was loosing all the low/low-mid frequencies and the sound became horrible (sorry I don't know how to describe it better). This never happened again using any other amp on the same cabinet after.
@@archery171093 hmm sounds like you might have had a dud tbh. This thing sounds amazing!
@@SonicDriveStudio Maybe, I'll only know next time I hear one in the room :) thanks for your answers
@@archery171093 maybe it came from the tubes ..had kt77and feel exactly what you describe...changed to 6L6 with7025 in V1 and the changing is incredible ...not the same amp...lot more articulation and clarity , less overtones of course but it tempered my wish to lean toward the VH4
The metal part slays! 🤘🏻😱
Thanks
ENGL Fireball 100 or Diezel VH2 do you like more for metal tone?
Thanks!
Can you get some “bedroom volume” with this beast?? I want it but I am concerned about the volume when it comes to small bars gigs…. Thanks bro
I love my VH 2
Great amp! It sounds a little fuzzy to my ears. It would be nice to listen a comparison with the Orange Rockerverb
Do it 😀
Great amps..used to have the VH4 and Herbert years ago. Very articulate amp with tons of low end.
Great amps!
@@SonicDriveStudio weird enough, the VH4 started breaking down at some point. Faulty transformer was the cause, not fuses. Very unusual but it happens. Never had any issue with the Herbert..huge monster of an 180 watt poweramp, bat shit crazy 🤣
@@kevinmyles6369 how old was it ? Mines a 2007
@@Dicktoben can't remember. Might have been 2006 model
Sorry if you talked about this in different videos, but how did you like the VH4 models/captures in the QC??
I didn't really like the models and I can't recall the captures to be honest
Sounds…awesome
Your sound is amazing Sir, it's proven 🍻🍻🍻
Thank you!
The vh2 is the only diesel I personally like, I got to try most of their stuff at a shop and obviously didn’t have time to really dig into them but bare bones without being able to try boosts and stuff none of them really jumped out to me other than this guy it’s a beast, soldano and a 5150 had a baby I want one wish it wasnt 3000$, my thing has always been that fortunately I am financially able to afford it but I just can never pull the trigger on boutique stuff knowing the amazing tones I can get for so cheap out of other stuff, like yes it’s an insane head but does it do something magical that a 900$ 5150 won’t do certainly not, I’ll just never be a boujie gear guy
Wow metttaaalll great playing tone and amp 😊😊
Thank you!
Sick.
Hey, what's the right IR pack for me, wanting warm Greenback sounds, not screaming too much?
The new Rockbox M25!
@@SonicDriveStudio Thanks! I been with the 412 MRBW GNR M25 MMMC, due to a broad mic selection, so guess plenty of sound variations. What´s the main difference between these two packs? And sorry I am hijacking your youtube channel for this .......... but got some free time today, and would like to add another IR pack to my existing ones.
@@AcysLounge the RockBox is all about trying different speakers and a very simple feature set
Diezel is working on a all tube vh2 Lunchbox amp.. you do some searching you can see what they look like but they haven't released them yet
Yeah that one looks cool
That is something that interests me thank you for the heads up. $4500 for a VH4 is outrageous. I wonder if they will be in the studio classic Marshall price range. $1k is my limit and I know it will probably be $500+ more than that.
The EQ is really impressive.
Yeah it's great
Great amp! Where do you get your backing drum tracks from?
I make them myself
@@SonicDriveStudio Mind sharing what software you use? I am looking to record more from home, but I have no drums :(
Steven Slate Drums
14:12 liked this riff. Is it from any of your musics? Also whats is the tunning?
All the music on my channel is original
Tuning is drop c
@@SonicDriveStudio man you write good music, produce good music, make good videos. Do you do anything bad?
xD
I wonder how it takes boost pedals
Would you ever swap out the tubes for kt77’s ? The opinions on kt77’s seem mixed
Apparently EL34s sound very similar
changed kt77 to 6L6 and 7025 in V1 ....WHAT AN AMP now totally articulate , huge , powerfull ,define ....6L6 are for Diezel amp in my mind
Let's Fricken Gooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Woohooo
@@SonicDriveStudio Wow John, it really does sound great.
Can you get VH4 channel 2 tones out of the VH2.
Yes, with channel 1
Wait. What happened to York Audio?
I don't usually say this, but that Ibanez sounded AWESOME
Yeah the M80M is magical!
Maybe I missed something - where were you running the master on Ch2?
I only used that one master control, master 1
@@SonicDriveStudio so did you have it set for power tube compression, or simply clean power for the high gain preamp?
As an aside, I think the EL34 branding and verbiage has to do with what’s available, but also what players are familiar with. The industrial, efficient KT77 is a little different in character than the typical Marshall EL34. Other tubes of the same type with slightly different tolerances are E34L, and 6CA7. By far the most recognizable is the traditional EL34. This is analogous to how smooth and powerful a 5881 is, while a 6L6GB is a little less efficient and has a bit lower headroom. The KT66 (6L6 family) has similar types of character differences as a KT77, as does the KT88 (6550 big boy series).
Same thing with preamp tubes -7025, 5751, CV4004, and even the ECC83/82/81 and 12A*7 tubes, though these often have more to do with gain and potentially factor4x military specs.😮
I cannot come to grips with my vh2. It just seems anemic compared to my mesa amps. It SOUNDS great, just super weak. Any help or tips/tricks would be greatly appreciated.
Weak? That's definitely strange as mine sounds absolutely massive
Try 6L6 with 7025 in V1 .....articulate define huge
never tried the VHT 2 or the VHT 4 I did how ever get to try the Dmoll at GC and i had the money to get it and i passed on it i own a 5150 III 510 combo and i honestly think the Dmoll smoked it in every way.
the EQ on the VHT 2 sounds little simular
100 Watt All Tube Head
● Tubes: 4 x EL-34, 4 x 12AX7B & 1 x CV4004