Diezel Amplification GmbH
TypePrivate
IndustryAmplification
FoundedBad Steben, Germany (1992 (1992))
FounderPeter Diezel and Peter Stapfer
Headquarters,
Germany
Key people
Peter Diezel and Peter Stapfer
Productsguitar amplifiers
Websitediezelamplification.com

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) Output
VH-X 4-channel, 99 storable presets, 10 assignable DFX Mono, 4 tubes [1] 3: 1 switchable pre-loop, 2 switchable fx loops 23.5 x 11.5 x 11.5 in 53 lb (24 kg) Head 100W
VH4 4-channel Mono, 4tubes 4 channel inserts, serial and parallel master loops 29×11×11in
74×28×28cm
50lb (23kg) Head 90 — 160W
VH4S 4-channel Stereo, 4tubes 4 channel inserts, serial and parallel master loops 29×11×11in
74×28×28cm
50lb (23kg) Head 2×50W
VH2 2-channel Mono, 4 tubes series; non midi switchable 29×11×11in
74×28×28cm
51lb (23kg) Head 100W
Herbert 3-channel Mono, 6tubes 1 parallel, 1 insert loops, 1 switchable insert loop 29×11×11in
74×28×28cm
60lb (27kg) Head 180W
Hagen 4-channel Mono, 4tubes 1 parallel, 1 insert loops, 1 switchable insert loop 29×11×11in
74×28×28cm
53lb (24kg) Head 100W
D-Moll 2,5-channel (channels 2 and 3 share the tone stack) Mono, 4tubes series and parallel; both sends are midi switchable 23×12×11in
59×29,5×27cm
51lb (23kg) Head 100W
Lil Fokker 2-channel; non midi switchable Mono, 4tubes series; non midi switchable 29×11×11in
74×28×28cm
51lb (23kg) Head 100W
Schmidt 3ECC83, 1ECC81 2-channel class A with boost Mono, 2tubes TBA serial and parallel loop, switchable reverb for both channels 20×12×12in
50×30×31cm
48,5lb (22kg) Head 15-30W
Lucy (bass amp) TBA up to 8EL34 500 Watts RMS TBA parallel and serial loop TBA TBA Head TBA
  • ^ 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, 2or4tubes 1 parallel, 1 serial Combo: 59×45×30cm

Head: 59×25×30cm

Combo: (31kg)

Head: 50W (19kg), 100W (21kg)

Head
Combo
50W,100W
50W

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

  1. wp-admin. "VH-X". Diezel Amplification. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
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