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yupanky
Published on 03/29/06 at 22:22
Amplifier Type:
Six at the triode preamp (3-12AX7's) and 4 lamp amplifier (ships w / Svetlana EL 34's).
Power:
50w or 100w depending on the mood (with switch behind the head). But beware of the ears, at 50 watts and volume 4 / 10 I'm already very strong ... It has two channels but in fact each channel has a number of changes (adding crunch, boost, compressor, vintage ,...) which multiplies the possibilities.
Connections:
At the front (left to right):
1. Input jack
2. Switch clean / vintage used to boost the sound clean and crunch
3. Gain channel 1 (for controlling the rate of crunch)
4. Volume of channel 1
5. Tone Channel 1 (three knobs: bass, mid, treble)
6. Channel 1 Control reberb
7. Switch the channel 1 / 2 with light indication
8. Switch the channel gain between two classic / high, allowing to push the distal (channel 2)
9. Switch to the texture of the dynamic between channel 3 / compressed, allowing the sound to round
10. Gain of channel 2 (to control the rate-distortion)
11. Volume of channel 2
12. Contour (to switch to a vintage sound "dirty")
13. Tone Channel 1 (three knobs: bass, mid, treble)
14. Reverb Control Channel 2
15. Switch to attack (button boost for solos, up to 15 db ...)
16. Attack level control
17. Reberb level control (global: for both channels)
18. Total volume (both channels)
19. Standby Switch
20. Ignition Switch
On the back:
1. Switch to the voltage between 230 and 115 volts (for globe-trotters)
2. Din input to the pedal to 5 switches with very long cable (not very strong default)
3. We can add a pedal on / off for the reverb
4. Global effects loop
5. Loop inputs for Channel Hot
6. Loop inputs for channel Warm
7. Unbalanced line output
8. Balanced direct output
9. Line / direct output level switch (30dB to reduce the output power)
10. Ground lift switch (?)
11. Speakers outputs (2x)
12. Impedance Selector (4, 8 or 16 ohms) with impedance calculator
13. Switch power between 50 and 100 watts for the deaf ...
14. Switch if you want to change the power tubes (between 6L6 and EL34's)
That's about all. For more info (because I have not put any):
http://www.genzbenz.com/img/manuals/gb/EL_DIABLO_100-ownersmanual.pdf
Setting:
Simple but must spend time to find his "sound", but quickly come to find happiness.
Effect:
None except the reverb, but it's not a factory amp type (Johnson, Line6 ,...)
UTILIZATION
Configuration:
From simple to complex according to its requirements
The manual provided is very comprehensive but in English ...
SOUNDS
I think this amp is suitable for all music (I play all styles and I was not disappointed, even the waltz with a Cuban and electro-acoustic).
I play mostly metal and I can tell you that it's mind-blowing.
Clean sounds (with Seymour Duncan test):
Even if it is not his strong point (with good pedal style Xotic AC Booster or similar to the defect becomes obsolete) I think they are very good (Crystaline the knob on the guitar mic medium or low, crunchy on micro acute). It sounds hard to explain, because the possibilities are endless. I use my personal Xotic, equa, chorus and there you get a clean sound and perfect crunch (well, it's not the twin ... but the twin is not as good in distortion) at least I can get a hendrixien and it's good enough for me!
Its distortion (test with microphones EMG81 PARD):
There, Mr. Hyde appeared. I play in a metal band and I must say that with a good mix of pedal and boost equa ("V") is a distortion that makes spit takes off paint paper! Strong, accurate, and fat. Accuracy: Mandatory noise gate if you want not only that feedback too. The beast can pull 100W but not necessary. I play 50w and volume 4 / 10 I'm too loud ...
OVERALL OPINION
I've had one for over a year. I am completely satisfied.
I like its master key. I love everything about this amp (look, sound ,...), but the only minus is the cable from the switch a little fragile (already repaired after a year ... well I move bcp)
I tried bcp and models except engl or diesel, but twice as much amps bleufés to me, I would say I am very happy with this big machine.
I bought it at the time CHF. 2'400 .- + the cabinet Genz Benz (which is well worth a mesa or engl) CHF. 1600 ... It's been almost 2'550 .- Euros. Price / quality ratio very good.
I would do the same purchase separately if I buy a head Engl ... that I might soon ... but I will not give this head either.
PS: Another small point worth a visit. The possibility of effects in the sound clean only and other distortion in the sound only. I explain. Just by pressing the switch to change channels (one button), or alternatively you can activate a set of pedals (chorus, delay, rev) in its clean, is another series (equa, boost, wah ...) its distortion. Which avoids playing live tap, brilliantly thought!
That's good, it was long, but hopefully some will link these lines, because it is an amp that is worth seeing. A +
Six at the triode preamp (3-12AX7's) and 4 lamp amplifier (ships w / Svetlana EL 34's).
Power:
50w or 100w depending on the mood (with switch behind the head). But beware of the ears, at 50 watts and volume 4 / 10 I'm already very strong ... It has two channels but in fact each channel has a number of changes (adding crunch, boost, compressor, vintage ,...) which multiplies the possibilities.
Connections:
At the front (left to right):
1. Input jack
2. Switch clean / vintage used to boost the sound clean and crunch
3. Gain channel 1 (for controlling the rate of crunch)
4. Volume of channel 1
5. Tone Channel 1 (three knobs: bass, mid, treble)
6. Channel 1 Control reberb
7. Switch the channel 1 / 2 with light indication
8. Switch the channel gain between two classic / high, allowing to push the distal (channel 2)
9. Switch to the texture of the dynamic between channel 3 / compressed, allowing the sound to round
10. Gain of channel 2 (to control the rate-distortion)
11. Volume of channel 2
12. Contour (to switch to a vintage sound "dirty")
13. Tone Channel 1 (three knobs: bass, mid, treble)
14. Reverb Control Channel 2
15. Switch to attack (button boost for solos, up to 15 db ...)
16. Attack level control
17. Reberb level control (global: for both channels)
18. Total volume (both channels)
19. Standby Switch
20. Ignition Switch
On the back:
1. Switch to the voltage between 230 and 115 volts (for globe-trotters)
2. Din input to the pedal to 5 switches with very long cable (not very strong default)
3. We can add a pedal on / off for the reverb
4. Global effects loop
5. Loop inputs for Channel Hot
6. Loop inputs for channel Warm
7. Unbalanced line output
8. Balanced direct output
9. Line / direct output level switch (30dB to reduce the output power)
10. Ground lift switch (?)
11. Speakers outputs (2x)
12. Impedance Selector (4, 8 or 16 ohms) with impedance calculator
13. Switch power between 50 and 100 watts for the deaf ...
14. Switch if you want to change the power tubes (between 6L6 and EL34's)
That's about all. For more info (because I have not put any):
http://www.genzbenz.com/img/manuals/gb/EL_DIABLO_100-ownersmanual.pdf
Setting:
Simple but must spend time to find his "sound", but quickly come to find happiness.
Effect:
None except the reverb, but it's not a factory amp type (Johnson, Line6 ,...)
UTILIZATION
Configuration:
From simple to complex according to its requirements
The manual provided is very comprehensive but in English ...
SOUNDS
I think this amp is suitable for all music (I play all styles and I was not disappointed, even the waltz with a Cuban and electro-acoustic).
I play mostly metal and I can tell you that it's mind-blowing.
Clean sounds (with Seymour Duncan test):
Even if it is not his strong point (with good pedal style Xotic AC Booster or similar to the defect becomes obsolete) I think they are very good (Crystaline the knob on the guitar mic medium or low, crunchy on micro acute). It sounds hard to explain, because the possibilities are endless. I use my personal Xotic, equa, chorus and there you get a clean sound and perfect crunch (well, it's not the twin ... but the twin is not as good in distortion) at least I can get a hendrixien and it's good enough for me!
Its distortion (test with microphones EMG81 PARD):
There, Mr. Hyde appeared. I play in a metal band and I must say that with a good mix of pedal and boost equa ("V") is a distortion that makes spit takes off paint paper! Strong, accurate, and fat. Accuracy: Mandatory noise gate if you want not only that feedback too. The beast can pull 100W but not necessary. I play 50w and volume 4 / 10 I'm too loud ...
OVERALL OPINION
I've had one for over a year. I am completely satisfied.
I like its master key. I love everything about this amp (look, sound ,...), but the only minus is the cable from the switch a little fragile (already repaired after a year ... well I move bcp)
I tried bcp and models except engl or diesel, but twice as much amps bleufés to me, I would say I am very happy with this big machine.
I bought it at the time CHF. 2'400 .- + the cabinet Genz Benz (which is well worth a mesa or engl) CHF. 1600 ... It's been almost 2'550 .- Euros. Price / quality ratio very good.
I would do the same purchase separately if I buy a head Engl ... that I might soon ... but I will not give this head either.
PS: Another small point worth a visit. The possibility of effects in the sound clean only and other distortion in the sound only. I explain. Just by pressing the switch to change channels (one button), or alternatively you can activate a set of pedals (chorus, delay, rev) in its clean, is another series (equa, boost, wah ...) its distortion. Which avoids playing live tap, brilliantly thought!
That's good, it was long, but hopefully some will link these lines, because it is an amp that is worth seeing. A +