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The VHX combines Diezel’s trademark high-gain exquisiteness with cutting-edge digital technology. The result is one of the most versatile tube guitar amplifier heads on the market. This 100-watt, 4-channel head is all tube, all the way, but the VHX is also laden with state-of-the-art DSP-based control that unlocks endless dimensions of creative and sonic possibilities. All of Diezel’s famous tones lurk inside this amplifier ? the VH4, Herbert, Hagen, Paul, Einstein ? and the VHX can access them all as recallable presets. Beyond that, you get a well-fortified cache of studio-quality effects, an IR-enabled DI and load box, MIDI-over-Bluetooth, and three effects loops. Plus, operating the VHX is a breeze, thanks to an easy-to-read high-resolution display. Handmade in Germany, the Diezel VHX is a great choice for any guitarist who desires a pro-level tube amp head with near-unlimited musical potential.





Note: While the Diezel VHX can come with either 6L6 or EL34 power tubes, they are not interchangeable without modification. Please consult a qualified amplifier technician or reach out to the experts at Sweetwater's Guitar Workshop at (800) 222-4700 before attempting to perform any tube swaps.





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All-tube Diezel sound with digital programmability





The VHX is a true all-tube Diezel head with an all-analog signal path. You can re-create the full gamut of Diezel’s famous amp tones with this setup, such as the VH4, Herbert, Hagen, Paul, and Einstein ? no digital modeling required. And since everything in the Diezel VHX is controlled by digital signal processing, you’re able to program and store your gain, EQ, volume, and other settings as one of up to 99 recallable presets.





All tube, from top to bottom





This Diezel amplifier pulls no punches when it comes to all-tube tone, sporting a robust power section comprised of either American-style 6L6 tubes or the legendary British might of EL34s ? both expertly integrated by Diezel's expert team of engineers to provide you with the lightning-fast attack, punchy compression, and screaming high-gain sound that's made Diezel a standard-issue amplifier among hard rock and metal guitarists. Moreover, a preamp section comprised of a whopping five 12AX7 tubes delivers an exceptionally dynamic feel, with raw, ripping saturation when you push the VHX’s front end.





DSP-based effects offer near-unlimited sonic potential





The Diezel VHX is jam-packed with an exciting array of DSP-based effects, including a noise gate, compressor, quad/polyphonic pitch shifter, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, reverb, tremolo, and a graphic EQ. Each effect is fully tweakable, and you can place them anywhere in your post-preamp signal chain. You also get three programmable effects loops ? two post-preamp and one pre-loop ? for integrating your pedals and external effect processors. We’re impressed by the versatility of the VHX here at Sweetwater. You can coax just about any sound imaginable out of it.





Plug into a cab or don’t ? the choice is yours





You can plug the VHX into your favorite 4x12" cab(s) ? it’s a hand-to-God 100-watt tube amp. That said, in many modern studio and stage applications you don’t need a speaker cabinet. That’s why Diezel armed the VHX with an IR-enabled DI and load box. This amp head includes 64 high-quality cabinet IRs right from the factory with Celestion V30 and G12K-100 speakers, captured using various microphones, including an SM57, an R121, a C414, and an MD421. You can fine-tune your DI tone using multiple mic positions and use Cab-less Mode to engage the built-in load box for cab-free performance. You also get a USB output for easy recording.





Diezel VHX 100-watt Tube Amplifier Head Features:


100W, 4-channel programmable tube amplifier head


Outfitted with a robust power section comprised of either 6L6 or EL34 power tubes


Preamp section includes a whopping 5 x 12AX7 preamp tubes for roaring all-valve power


Can re-create Diezel’s most famous amp tones ? VH4, Herbert, Hagen, Paul, Einstein, and more


Program and store your gain, EQ, volume, and other settings as one of up to 99 recallable presets


Included DSP-based effects ? a noise gate, compressor, quad/polyphonic pitch shifter, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, reverb, tremolo, and a graphic EQ


3 programmable effects loops ? 2 post-preamp and 1 pre-loop ? for integrating your pedals and external effect processors


IR-enabled DI with 64 high-quality cabinet IRs with multiple mic/mic placement options


Cab-less Mode engages a built-in load box for cab-free performance


Operation is a breeze, thanks to an easy-to-read high-resolution display


MIDI and Diezel Columbus switcher compatible with MIDI-over-Bluetooth


Handmade in Germany