Chapter Four: Three Pre-Amplifiers
4.1 Pre-Amplifiers and their Functions
The Diezel Herbert comes equipped with 3 different and totally
independent preamps. This allows the artist to play every conceivable
musical style without having to make major changes to his or her
amplifier. The preamps are voiced to deliver the 3 most wanted guitar
tone flavors: 1-Clean, 2-Crunch/Heavy 3- Lead.
This concept delivers 3 stellar guitar sounds with excellent playability,
warm dynamics and razor sharp equalization possibilities. The tone
controls work in an unusually wide range, so a little adjustment goes a
long way. As with so many other things - less is often more. We
suggest you start exploring the channels with all controls set to 12:00
o’clock, and the master volume just slightly cracked open. (To avoid
hearing damage)
4.1.1 Channel One (Clean Tone)
Clean Tone is a very sensitive subject, because there are so many
different ideas on how a clean amp should sound like. Clean tonal
textures require much higher dynamic range than distorted sounds.
From hard and percussive sounds to soft and warm blossoming
tones. Herbert was designed to offer as many of the clean variety as
possible. Your choice of guitars and pickups will have a large part in
this equation.
4.1.2 Channel Two (Crunch)
This channel’s main objective is to cover soft and heavy overdrive and
distortion sounds. It features a voicing switch, with -/+ settings. With
the (-) setting selected, blues and classic rock sounds can easily be
realized. The (+) setting kicks everything up a few notches and offers
crunch with a good bite, allowing you to dial in punchy heavy rhythm
and searing solo tones.
