Members frtbzz Posted March 9, 2010 Members Share Posted March 9, 2010 What say you and why? Back it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sixtonoize Posted March 9, 2010 Members Share Posted March 9, 2010 VH4, because I haven't played the Modena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TurboRotary13b Posted March 9, 2010 Members Share Posted March 9, 2010 I just got to play a VH4 for the first time today and I thought it sucked. It sounds like a less saturated tighter ENGL to me.. Very processed and dull sounding IMO.. The Herbert and Einstein I played didnt impress me either. I guess I just dont like those amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members duncan Posted March 9, 2010 Members Share Posted March 9, 2010 VH4, because I haven't played the Modena. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nakedzen Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 It sounds like a less saturated tighter ENGL to me.. Very processed and dull sounding IMO.. Took the words out of my mouth. And I was able to use one extensively since our previous lead guitarist had one. Just couldn't get over that dark and flat/uninspiring tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DrakkarTyrannis Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 I just got to play a VH4 for the first time today and I thought it sucked. It sounds like a less saturated tighter ENGL to me.. Very processed and dull sounding IMO.. The Herbert and Einstein I played didnt impress me either. I guess I just dont like those amps. This all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frtbzz Posted March 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 Ahh...not many VH4 fans here I see. I'm inquiring because I have the chance to swap my Modena for a VH4. Never played a Diesel..just heard clips so thats why I'm asking. So far it doesn't look good. Damn. Would a SLO be a better deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members suparsonic Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 They are different beasts from what I can gather. The VH4 is dark and the Elmwood is bright. Oh, you'd better like Hi Fi Euro tone if you get the VH4, coz it gets old quickly. What are the pros'/cons' of the Elmwood, I'd like to try one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frtbzz Posted March 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 Theres really nothing bright about the Modena. A lot of tight gain and lowend chunk. Thick sounding with emphasis in the low mids. I was originally looking to trade my Elmwood for a SLO but got this VH4 offer thrown at me. I just might wait for a SLO to come along instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tehuk Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 You should trade it for the VH4. If you don't like it then trading it for a SLO will be much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mizati20 Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 VH-4 is super compressed, and it is impossible to dial the mid "bark" out of the amp, personally I like that, but I figured it was worth mentioning... also, the VH-4 is {censored}ING COMPRESSED, I know I already said that, but if compression isn't your thing then steer clear of ALL Diezel amps, period... The Modena is quite the opposite, if I had to describe the amp in a very very simple and quick way, I would honestly say the one I played was like a Mark V on steroids... a bit BIGGER sounding, and more saturation available, however the Modena isn't quite as tight as the Mark OR the VH-4... Just my opinions of course, take them for what they are worth... P.S.- Both have uninspiring clean channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members killgrace Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 Just stepping in here in defense of the Diezel VH4: Compressed...Yes Dark compared to some amps...Yes Amazing versitile...Yes Lifeless...No Totally unique character...Yes Hi-Fi...Yes For everyone...No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mizati20 Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 Just stepping in here in defense of the Diezel VH4: Compressed...Yes Dark compared to some amps...Yes Amazing versitile...Yes Lifeless...No Totally unique character...Yes Hi-Fi...Yes For everyone...No Well put, pretty much sums up the VH-4... I want another one so bad... I've come to the conclusion I want the Herbert AND the VH-4, I can't decide which I like better so I'm just going to sell a testicle and have both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tmdguitar Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 vh4 cuz its cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sixtonoize Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 I wouldn't recommend getting a VH4 without trying it out first. It's not one of those amps that is for everyone. Its voicing is very unique, and it's totally a love-it-or-hate-it type of thing. Even though it has 4 channels and each of those 4 channels does its own sound, they're still very characteristically VH4. If you love the VH4 sound, there's nothing better for you.If you hate it, then there's nothing you can do to make it worth your time. As far as live use, its flexibility and switching options are pretty much unparalleled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mizati20 Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 I wouldn't recommend getting a VH4 without trying it out first. It's not one of those amps that is for everyone. Its voicing is very unique, and it's totally a love-it-or-hate-it type of thing. Even though it has 4 channels and each of those 4 channels does its own sound, they're still very characteristically VH4. If you love the VH4 sound, there's nothing better for you. If you hate it, then there's nothing you can do to make it worth your time. As far as live use, its flexibility and switching options are pretty much unparalleled. What Alex said... I know for a fact I'm gonna get rid of my Herbert then want one again... Alex, you wanna just donate your head to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sixtonoize Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 Absolutely. ...you'll just need to convince Chris to donate his Herb to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 First need to see a full size pic of your Avatar................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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