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The Amp That Launched the Diezel Legend





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In a world full of high-gain guitar amp heads, the Diezel VH4 continues to sit comfortably at the top. The VH4 100-watt head was meticulously engineered to be the most flexible amp of its time, boasting enough player-friendly features to become the centerpiece of any player's rig. After decades on the market, the VH4's design still holds true. With four completely independent channels that range from sparkling clean to frightening levels of gain, there is no sound you can't get from the amp. With its multiple effects loop and MIDI-based switching, the VH4 easily earns its iconic reputation.





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The Diezel legacy





It wasn't long after Diezel released their first tube guitar amplifier head that they started popping up behind some of the most influential guitarists in the world ? not bad when your first design remains your flagship! Guitarists such as Tool's Adam Jones, Journey's Neal Schon, and Metallica's James Hetfield were all early adopters to this new breed of tight precision distortion. Today, Diezel has greatly expanded their line of top-tier amplification. Sweetwater couldn't be more proud to represent the quality and tone that is Diezel Amplification.





Four distinctly voiced preamp channels





When the VH4 was released, its four completely independent channels were revolutionary. Not only does every tone you need reside in the VH4's glowing tubes, but the whole sweep of each channel's gain control delivers thick, musical tones that can be used for any style or genre. That being said, it's the amp's third channel that has catapulted the amp to the upper echelon. Its balance of tight lows, articulate gain, and touch sensitivity has made it the go-to metal amp for countless players around the world.





Programmable flexibility





Not only does the VH4 100-watt head boast four channels, but each channel is riddled with features for customizing your tone to perfection. Each channel's individual effects insert allows you to place your choice of effects into each channel. Do you want a bit of compression on your cleans? Plug a compressor pedal into channel 1's insert. Do you want delay on your lead tone? Insert your favorite delay pedal in channel 4's insert. Global parallel and series effects loops integrate your other effects across the entire amp. And every sound you create can be saved and recalled via an optional MIDI switcher.





Diezel VH4 100-watt Guitar Amp Head Features:


Sonically flexible amp head with iconic high-gain tones


4 channels cover a massive range of gain


Each channel boasts its own insert for effects


MIDI switchable


Global presence and deep controls dial your tone into your venue


100 watts of EL34 tube tone


Thru jack allows you to slave multiple amps together