severinsteel
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So, I'm a Marshall guy. My favorite tones come from single channel Marshalls; my model of choice being the 2204 with a pedal in front. I also have a metal panel 4 hole JMP from 75'. My main live amp is a late 70's Marshall 2204 JMP, modded with an FX Loop (I have no idea who did the mod). I have been wanting something as an alternative/ backup in case the Marshall ended up in the shop. As soon as I saw Winter NAMM 2016 footage of the Diezel Big Max, my interest was piqued. 50 watts, single channel, bright switch, FX loop; all of the features were there. Long story short, about a year and a half later, I took the plunge on a Big Max for a great deal in the Emporium.
Basically, the Big Max is a Diezel/ Marshall 2204 hybrid. It has that dry tightness that Diezel is known for, but in a familiar single channel 50 watt format, very much like the 2204. At one I point owned a VH-4, so I am very familiar with the Diezel that sound. But, the Big Max is much more open and less compressed than any channel of the VH-4. It still has some of that Diezel compression, but it's much more subdued and more natural. The Big Max also a lot darker than the typical Marshall. But, you can compensate with the Presence and Treble, as well as the bright switch.
For my uses, I run the gain at about 10 o'clock, and boost it with a overdrive pedal. My pedal of choice for the Big Max and my Marshalls is the Barber Super Sport. It definitely get's the amp in modded Marshall territory gainwise, but with that Diezel feel and attack.
The FX loop is also awesome. I run my old Boss delays in it with no problems at all.
Anyway, for those of you looking at this amp, I hope this helps. Also, feel free to message me if you want more info.
Basically, the Big Max is a Diezel/ Marshall 2204 hybrid. It has that dry tightness that Diezel is known for, but in a familiar single channel 50 watt format, very much like the 2204. At one I point owned a VH-4, so I am very familiar with the Diezel that sound. But, the Big Max is much more open and less compressed than any channel of the VH-4. It still has some of that Diezel compression, but it's much more subdued and more natural. The Big Max also a lot darker than the typical Marshall. But, you can compensate with the Presence and Treble, as well as the bright switch.
For my uses, I run the gain at about 10 o'clock, and boost it with a overdrive pedal. My pedal of choice for the Big Max and my Marshalls is the Barber Super Sport. It definitely get's the amp in modded Marshall territory gainwise, but with that Diezel feel and attack.
The FX loop is also awesome. I run my old Boss delays in it with no problems at all.
Anyway, for those of you looking at this amp, I hope this helps. Also, feel free to message me if you want more info.
