Genz Benz El Diablo Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)

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50/100 watt output selector offers the tone and feel of 2 different amplifiers.

Introducing El Diablo 100, an EL 34 powered 100/50 watt tube head from Genz Benz. Finally, an amplifier with the tone, expression and features worthy enough to match Genz Benz's world class guitar enclosures.

Only from Genz Benz will you find such well-appointed and bulletproof reliability that is the heart of this Demon!! From the flick of the Power On toggle switch, the liquid blue glow is an expression of this tone machine's warmth and uniqueness. The design of the tube power section is capable of utilizing EL 34s, 6L6s or 5881 power tubes to suit each player's artistic pallet.

Also, lurking inside this beast is a dual channel tube preamp platform, with the incredible capability of 12 unique and distinctive remote tone variations, easily accessible by the 5 button footswitch. Additionally, an Accutronics long pan reverb is aboard for added lush character. Even when it comes to transporting El Diablo, Genz Benz's unique "Edge Lift" handles will give you the assurance of total control over this road-worthy amplifier.

Rear Panel Features
50/100 watt output selector offers the tone and feel of 2 different amplifiers

Dual speaker jacks w/ impedance selector switch and impedance calculator

Direct output section -- XLR frequency compensated w/ ground lift; 1/4 in. line out; 0db or -20db switch

Effects loops -- individual Warm channel; Hot channel & global (serial) effects loops

Reverb cancel jack -- optional single button footswitch

Foot switch -- din plug input for 5 button read more footswitch (included)

Power inlet/fuse holder plug

115/230 voltage selector switch

Front Panel Features
Tube buffered input stage

Warm tube channel -- clean or vintage gain switch; gain & volume preamp controls

+/-15dB bass, mid, treble tone shaping; reverb level control

Channel selector switch

Hot tube channel -- classic or high gain switch; dynamic or compressed tube texture; gain & volume preamp controls; tube contour control; +/-15dB bass, mid, treble tone shaping; reverb level control

Global section -- attack switch w/ level control; master reverb control; master volume control

Additional Features
Two independent tube channels

Six triode preamp stages (3-12AX7 tubes)

Four power tubes (ships w/Ruby Tube EL 34's)

EL34 or 6L6 power tube capability

Rear panel bias pot

Four button footswitch included

Warm channel -- full, round, pristine clean response cascading up to pushed vintage gain with warm upper mid break-up, rich bass and abundant sustain.

Hot channel -- takes you from rich classic tube break-up to full-bodied high gain splendor. the option of a dynamic or compressed setting insures the amplifier responds to your every touch; no squashed tone or harsh buzziness here.

Hot channel tube contour -- an additional "tone stack" that interacts with the tube preamp and takes you from Texas tone to British zone and all points in between.

Global attack -- boosts a range of upper mid frequencies that enhances pick attack and bite; extremely effective as a lead boost and cutting through the mix.
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Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (19 ratings)
Submitted December 11, 2007 by a customer from hotmail.com

"Fat and furious"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I bought this amp as my first half stack. I'm still quite happy with the sound and have had it for about a year. It just had a larger pallette than the other amps I tried along with it, although i did also like the Engl. If it was stolen, i'd definitely buy it again. Had the biggest sound for the price that i could find.

Sound
Fantastic sound, meaner and fatter than my mates Marshall. Great overdrive in the box and very flexible pallette of sounds.

Features
The main footswitch was provided, but you need to purchase (or make) another box to cut out the reverb. There are plenty of buttons to press on the main board, which are legible and useful. Its cleverly designed so that you can change the overdrive amount by clicking a button separate to the channel selector.

Ease of Use
Its quite an easy to use amp, with everything laid out well. There is probably a slight learning curve with the tonal knob which swings from solid state to tube sort of sounds, and also the global volume feature.

Quality
Haven't had a problem with it at all, its travelled around a little bit but hasn't been mistreated so i don't know how much punishment it can take really. It definitely feels very hardy and the grab handles make moving it a breeze.

Value
It was up against Marshalls, Engl's and Krank's in the store and had more features than all. In my read more opinion it also sounded the best, which is what swayed my choice to it.

Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to use them, so i have no idea.

The Wow Factor
The thing just looks awesome, especially when you light it up. Fantastic looking thing in the dark. Looks wild on stage!

Musical Background:
Hobbyist

Musical Style:
rock, alternative, metal, jazz
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