Diezel

Diezel VH4

Name: Diezel VH4
Brand: Diezel

A German boutique four-channel high-gain head renowned for its massive low end, tight response, and rich harmonic content. Adam Jones of Tool uses the VH4 for its dark, thick distortion that retains clarity even at extreme gain settings. A favorite of modern progressive and alternative metal players.

On your modeler

Helix:Das Benzin Lead

Quad Cortex:Diezel VH4

Fractal:Diezel VH4 Ch3

Kemper:Diezel VH4

Boss Katana:Lead Channel

Where to buy

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Controls

Gain0 – 10

Bass0 – 10

Mid0 – 10

Treble0 – 10

Presence0 – 10

Master0 – 10

Recipes using the Diezel VH4

See exactly how this gear is dialed in across different songs and styles.

Adam Jones

progressive-metal

Schism (2001)

Adam Jones' Schism Dark Heavy Tone

Adam Jones' tone on Schism is dark, heavy, and mid-focused. A Les Paul in drop-D tuning through a Diezel VH4 and Mesa Rectifier blend creates a massive wall of low-end with enough midrange clarity to articulate the complex time signature changes. Jones uses minimal effects, relying on the raw power of the guitar and amp for his huge sound.

HelixQuad CortexBoss Katana

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