Diezel Herbert vs SLO-100... sometimes it’s best not to meet your heroes.

[belensky]

I finally managed to borrow an SLO-100 from a friend. For years, I dreamed of owning one—being a huge fan of Lukather and Gary Moore—but I guess sometimes it really is best not to meet your heroes, lol.

Honestly, after testing it against my Herbert Mk1, I can say that people who claim the Herbert can’t cut in a mix are full of crap. There is as much presence there as you could ever need, at least by SLO or 5150 standards (which is a lot). I also never understood the hate for the Mid Cut; in certain situations, I’ve found it actually gives me a better cut in the mix. Obviously, a lot of that depends on the cab.

Anyway, here is a 50-second video. I tried to dial both amps somewhat similarly while preserving their core tones. To my ears, the SLO is a lot more "dirty" and sounds like it’s falling apart—maybe I just haven't learned how to dial it yet, or I’m just too used to the Herbert. The Herbert is much cleaner sounding with less "crap" in the tone; it kills bugs and is going to eat your kids for breakfast.

 

[Techdeth]

I love my Herbert’s . Sold my Soldano . Both are great amps . I like might about right in the middle . . My friends sometimes got Herberts and they say they can’t get it raw . It just takes knob turning . Me and you are in the minority . But around 2008 -2012 Herbert vs vh4 as best amp out was a constant argument . It’s crazy watching tends come and go

 

[crankyrayhanky]

It's all sounding good! depends on the material and vibe that you're going for

 

[Techdeth]

Here’s both at once

 

[belensky]

Here’s both at once

Both?? Did they ever use Diezel??

 

[Techdeth]

Both?? Did they ever use Diezel??

Yes . Warren has used Herbert’s at times
This album is both amps .

 

[Techdeth]

He’s went back and forth between Diezel and slo for like 20 years