Germany · Est. 1992
Diezel
The secret of the most demanding rock and metal guitarists. German Diezel amplifiers offer one of the most articulate and three-dimensional high-gain tones on the market.
About the brand
Diezel was founded in 1992 by Peter Diezel and Rüdiger Engl in Munich, Germany. Peter Diezel was a guitar and amplifier technician who started designing his own circuits after not finding an amplifier on the market that met his tonal demands. His first designs circulated from hand to hand among professional German guitarists before the brand gained international recognition.
The Diezel VH4 is the brand's most iconic model: four completely independent channels covering everything from the most crystalline clean to the most aggressive high gain, with an articulation in the pick attack and a three-dimensionality in the sound that few amplifiers can match. Dave Navarro, John 5 and others are among its best-known users.
Diezel hand-builds each amplifier in their German workshop and their annual production is limited, making them objects of desire for guitarists who prioritise quality over price. The Herbert, Einstein and Hagen are other notable models in the range.
Key facts
- Founded in 1992 in Munich by Peter Diezel
- VH4: four independent channels with exceptional articulation and dimensionality
- Limited artisan production in Germany
- Boutique reference in the high-gain segment for professional guitarists
Iconic models
VH4
The German four-channel reference amplifier for metal and high-gain rock, with a clear and defined sound at any saturation level.
Herbert
A three-channel amplifier with a darker, more compressed sound than the VH4, favoured by musicians seeking a different tonal palette within German high gain.
Einstein
A two-channel amplifier inspired by classic American and British circuits, with the refinement and build quality characteristic of Diezel.
Hagen
Diezel's most modern design, with four channels and greater versatility than its predecessors, retaining the brand's signature tonal definition.