D-Moll or Paul?

[SavageRiffer]

OK, so I'm going back to Diezel and it's going to be a Paul or D-Moll. I love both amps. I'm kind of leaning towards the Paul because it's slightly better at lower volume and cheaper to replace power tubes. However, the D-Moll has the mid controls which work amazingly well. Both amps are punchy as hell. The D-Moll has a slight advantage in the drive section, but the Paul has a slight advantage in the clean section. Can't decide. I know if I buy one, I'll still wish I had the other, but can't afford both, so what do you dudes think?

 

[dirtyfunkg]

Have never played Paul. Can definitely say that the D-Moll is pretty darn good sounding at low volumes.

 

[Rdodson]

Just played a Paul. KILLER. JTM tones with higher gain and higher gain.

 

[Wizard of Ozz]

Between the two, I like the Paul a bit better. Both sound good at lower volumes. You can dial in some gain on the Paul... just not as modern sounding as the DMoll.

 

[SavageRiffer]

Just pulled the trigger on a Paul. Got a killer deal on clearance from MF. Stupidest thing I've done selling the first one. This one stays!

 

[Rdodson]

If you could get the Paul clean and dirty, VH4 channel 3, and Hagen channel 4 in a stereo head...

 

[SavageRiffer]

If you could get the Paul clean and dirty, VH4 channel 3, and Hagen channel 4 in a stereo head...

Man the VH4 would be my first choice... if they had a smaller 45w version. Have you tried the Lil Fokker? It's a seriously overlooked amp. The clean channel is outstanding all on its own, but the 2nd channel rivals the VH4 channel 3. Yeah I know that's kind of a bold claim, but it's really that good. Too bad they discontinued it. Now I'm looking forward to the VH2.

 

[Bronco]

Just played a Paul. KILLER. JTM tones with higher gain and higher gain.

Yeah agree for sure! Littleguitars has one; maybe he'll chime in.

 

[Rdodson]

What I like most about the Hagen is the layout and loop/etc. controls. A very flexible, well-thought-out amp. But the tone on the Paul yesterday was just killer. I was playing one of those Joe B Epiphone Firebirds through it (don't knock it until you try one, just killer) and it was unreal. Alien Love Child/Last House on the Block tones for days.

 

[Gsxrbusa]

Having owned both and still owning the Paul I prefer the Paul. Not by much but the Paul has been a great amp. It does a lot of tones really well. I'm a metal player as most of you know and I think it has surprised a few people in that aspect.

Honestly though, I wouldn't kick any Diezel out of my bed. I love all the ones I have owned.

I have a couple clips of the Paul if it matters.

 

[SavageRiffer]

Having owned both and still owning the Paul I prefer the Paul. Not by much but the Paul has been a great amp. It does a lot of tones really well. I'm a metal player as most of you know and I think it has surprised a few people in that aspect.

Honestly though, I wouldn't kick any Diezel out of my bed. I love all the ones I have owned.

I have a couple clips of the Paul if it matters.

I agree. It does perform metal riffing exceptionally well for being a "vintage voiced" amp. I wish it had the mid control of the D-Moll instead of the reverb, but the Paul has a fantastic EQ, so there's still a lot of flexibility. Also, I think the Paul sounds a bit less in the mids than the D-Moll, so it seems to be able to obtain metal tones quite easily without even scooping much mids. It cuts through a mix like a Marshall.

 

[Gsxrbusa]

Having owned both and still owning the Paul I prefer the Paul. Not by much but the Paul has been a great amp. It does a lot of tones really well. I'm a metal player as most of you know and I think it has surprised a few people in that aspect.

Honestly though, I wouldn't kick any Diezel out of my bed. I love all the ones I have owned.

I have a couple clips of the Paul if it matters.

I agree. It does perform metal riffing exceptionally well for being a "vintage voiced" amp. I wish it had the mid control of the D-Moll instead of the reverb, but the Paul has a fantastic EQ, so there's still a lot of flexibility. Also, I think the Paul sounds a bit less in the mids than the D-Moll, so it seems to be able to obtain metal tones quite easily without even scooping much mids. It cuts through a mix like a Marshall.

I love the mids on the Paul. Agreed that the mids cut better to me. Don't get me wrong, the D-moll has the ability to cut great as well when dialed correctly. I used a D-Moll live for years and had no issues cutting in the mix in a two guitar band. I think I just prefer the tone of the Paul.

 

[Gsxrbusa]

Oh, and congrats on the new amp!!! I love being in the Diezel family.

 

[SavageRiffer]

Oh, and congrats on the new amp!!! I love being in the Diezel family.

Thanks man. The great news - it will be here on Monday!