View other reviews for this product:
fx-men
Published on 04/06/07 at 03:38
Value For Money :
Excellent
Header tube amp that exists verson 50w or 100w (as well as combo50w), with the power stage 4 and 6 12AX7 EL34, shielded by préampli.Je owns the 100W version.
-The set is very robust and reminiscent of the manufacturing ENGL amps: 2 being all German brands, so set to face the full touring hurricane!
-In connection, there is everything you need: 1 input, 5 outputs HP, a record output, 2 loops series and parallel effects with level control, 2 footswitch inputs, and ultimate luxury: 2 fuses with LEDs for setting Bias: in other words, you can put any power tubes!
No reverb, but we know that this is not a failure (although the combo it is of good quality).
And surprise: a footswitch (supplied) to switch channels (not patterns!) And two master volume.
UTILIZATION
-Configuration is very simple: everything is in front (as opposed to Mesa!) With gain settings, volume, treble, middle, bass, separate the two channels, a general control of presence, 1 other deep bass, 2 master volumes that can help for solos, and finally a 3-position selector for the first channel modes (clean, texas, mega).
-With regard to the sound you should try at least once to understand: This is madness! It has a lot of dynamics and grain. on the other hand you need a certain volume to get the true sound especially in large distos! Having said all shades of settings are good condtion to not fall into the extremes!
-As for the manual-you have to download the site Diezel, but it contains valuable information on the effects loop and Bias settings.
-My only regret is not able to access the first three modes of channel footswitch! Surely a business strategy because the VH4, she does.
SOUNDS
-This amp is very versatile, with really good clean sounds very full and warm, subtle crunch of gritty, very distos of Van Hallen and super Marshall, and High-gain both modern and vintage. Indeed, the 2nd channel sends harsh! It is not enough for the Trash-Metal-gore-depht ennervé but for the Big Rock breath away here! Please note this amp is very powerful, next to some others it seems more powerful 100W! Making it difficult to make it sound at low volume, normal.
-Its only flaw is related to the high gain: there are some polyphony when you put the volume! It is better not to go away jealous bees around!
"I used guitar Reb Beach Suhr Classic and signature, PRS Custom22Birds and a Telecaster with a luthier friend (with a Tom Anderson this is good too): in other words all types of sounds giutares are respected and even put forward!
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a month and my only regret is not having the test done live on stage. Otherwise it is this recording in the mix and it is recognized that grain Diezel fabulous (we may not like, it's a matter of opinion). I tried the combo is very interesting, but little avail, and I could not resist! Hats off to MusicStore in Germany for their reliability and service quality.
For the head-cons is not light! But its original spread out the weight.
Be careful though, because the selection of the firm are very important: I use my VHT Deliverance 2x12 (good association) and a Custom Audio 2x12 vintage 30 (a little too sharp)
The-value: price is excellent! Run a try!
-The set is very robust and reminiscent of the manufacturing ENGL amps: 2 being all German brands, so set to face the full touring hurricane!
-In connection, there is everything you need: 1 input, 5 outputs HP, a record output, 2 loops series and parallel effects with level control, 2 footswitch inputs, and ultimate luxury: 2 fuses with LEDs for setting Bias: in other words, you can put any power tubes!
No reverb, but we know that this is not a failure (although the combo it is of good quality).
And surprise: a footswitch (supplied) to switch channels (not patterns!) And two master volume.
UTILIZATION
-Configuration is very simple: everything is in front (as opposed to Mesa!) With gain settings, volume, treble, middle, bass, separate the two channels, a general control of presence, 1 other deep bass, 2 master volumes that can help for solos, and finally a 3-position selector for the first channel modes (clean, texas, mega).
-With regard to the sound you should try at least once to understand: This is madness! It has a lot of dynamics and grain. on the other hand you need a certain volume to get the true sound especially in large distos! Having said all shades of settings are good condtion to not fall into the extremes!
-As for the manual-you have to download the site Diezel, but it contains valuable information on the effects loop and Bias settings.
-My only regret is not able to access the first three modes of channel footswitch! Surely a business strategy because the VH4, she does.
SOUNDS
-This amp is very versatile, with really good clean sounds very full and warm, subtle crunch of gritty, very distos of Van Hallen and super Marshall, and High-gain both modern and vintage. Indeed, the 2nd channel sends harsh! It is not enough for the Trash-Metal-gore-depht ennervé but for the Big Rock breath away here! Please note this amp is very powerful, next to some others it seems more powerful 100W! Making it difficult to make it sound at low volume, normal.
-Its only flaw is related to the high gain: there are some polyphony when you put the volume! It is better not to go away jealous bees around!
"I used guitar Reb Beach Suhr Classic and signature, PRS Custom22Birds and a Telecaster with a luthier friend (with a Tom Anderson this is good too): in other words all types of sounds giutares are respected and even put forward!
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a month and my only regret is not having the test done live on stage. Otherwise it is this recording in the mix and it is recognized that grain Diezel fabulous (we may not like, it's a matter of opinion). I tried the combo is very interesting, but little avail, and I could not resist! Hats off to MusicStore in Germany for their reliability and service quality.
For the head-cons is not light! But its original spread out the weight.
Be careful though, because the selection of the firm are very important: I use my VHT Deliverance 2x12 (good association) and a Custom Audio 2x12 vintage 30 (a little too sharp)
The-value: price is excellent! Run a try!