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Diezel Herbert Distortion Pedal

$292.00 to $299.99 Price Tier: High-end

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In the Distortion Effects Pedals category, Diezel Herbert Distortion Pedal is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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Experience the power and precision of the Diezel Herbert Distortion Pedal, a compact yet formidable tool designed for guitarists who crave the renowned aggression of Diezel Amplification. Modeled after the iconic Herbert amp, this pedal is perfect for those who want the amp's legendary tone without the full head's bulk.

The Herbert Pedal captures the amp's searing gain and finely tuned midrange, complete with a footswitchable Midcut circuit and versatile EQ controls. The Presence and Deep knobs allow you to tailor your sound's clarity and punch, while the pedal's ability to function as both a distortion effect and a standalone preamp offers unmatched flexibility. Whether you're running it through a clean amp, effects loop, or directly into a power amp, the Diezel Herbert Pedal ensures you command a sound that's as aggressive as it is articulate.

Key Features:

Distortion pedal for electric guitar, based on the Diezel Herbert tube amplifier
3-band EQ for versatile tonal shaping
Footswitchable Midcut circuit for dynamic mid-frequency control
Presence and Deep knobs add low-end punch and clarity
Functions as both an overdrive effect and a standalone preamp
"To Power Amp In" output for direct connection to power amps or effects loop inputs
Premium construction with a lightweight metal chassis and discrete circuitry
Includes universal 12-volt DC power supply with international adapters

The Diezel Herbert Pedal offers guitarists a portable yet powerful way to achieve the renowned tones of the Herbert amplifier, making it a must-have for high-gain enthusiasts.

Product specs

Effects	distortion
Power	12V, 18V
Bypass	true bypass
Analog/Digital	analog
Current Draw	100ma

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PROS

Mimics the Diezel amp's pre-amp sound effectively
Offers late-night, high-gain recording without noise complaints
Distinct Diezel mid-cut sound is switchable for versatility
Presence and deep control allow for extensive sound tweaking
Specific output for connecting directly to an amp's effects return
Provides a thick, high-gain distortion that's also articulate
Compatible with various guitar types, including seven-string guitars
Some settings allow for a tube amp-like distortion even with solid-state amps
Mid-cut boost side adds thickness and intensity to gain structure
Versatile, works well for both rhythm and lead playing

CONS

Requires a high milliamp 12V supply, not standard 9V
Expensive compared to some other distortion pedals
Large size may be inconvenient for some pedalboards
LEDs on the pedal are too bright, making it hard to see settings in the dark
Not very effective at low volumes; volume pot lacks progression
Some users find the pedal too "scratchy" for lead sounds
Build quality concerns with the pedal's housing material
Manufacturer support and warranty claims can be difficult and slow
Some high gain settings produce noticeable noise hiss
May require additional purchase of an 18V power supply for optimal performance

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Diezel Herbert Distortion Pedal.

Features and functionality

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The Herbert's main channel can get close to a fuzzy territory, ideal for black metal or heavy shoegaze, when gain is cranked.
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The Herbert pedal's gain knob is surprisingly versatile, allowing tones from high-gain metal to blues when dialed down.
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The pedal's gain, when dialed between 5-10% and 80%+, reveals a weak spot, adding fizz instead of a satisfying crunch until it hits low-mid gain.
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The presence of fizz when a slight gain is added is less noticeable in a mix, though it's more prominent with single-coil pickups.
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The Diezel VH4 pedal offers a balanced tone with less growl and darkness than the Herbert's main channel and is less scooped than the mid-cut channel.
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The midcut channel on the Herbert pedal offers distinct tonal differences from the VH4-2, providing extra versatility not found in the latter.
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The Diezel Herbert pedal, when run through a Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 amp, offers a massive sound, suggesting synergy with high-wattage tube amps for optimal performance.
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Use cases and applications

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Pairing the Herbert pedal with an MXR Fullbore Metal can create a near-perfect sound, complementing the scooped and slightly shrill tone of the latter.
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Running the Herbert into a Duncan Powerstage 170 produces crushing metalcore/hardcore tones; adding an overdrive up front can tighten the sound.
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The Herbert pedal can enhance the metal tones of an amp like the Marshall Code 50, which may lack strong metal options on its own.
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The pedal's tone is well-suited for achieving sounds reminiscent of early Metallica and Pantera, with users recommending cutting highs and boosting low mids for balance.
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User experience

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Owners note that the presence knob is crucial for balancing the amount of bite, enhancing the pedal's versatility.
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The pedal responds dynamically to playing style, with noticeable differences in tone between light and heavy playing, similar to high-end tube amps.
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Users find the pedal's clean tone exceptional when the gain is fully dialed down, potentially surpassing some tube amps in clarity and richness.
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