My new Herbie

[SpicedMuffin]

Just recieved my new herbert yesterday and wow what a machine. I never tried a diezel amp untill i bought one and i must say peter you make one hell of a amp. My friend played with it and he totally wants to get einstein. The funniest thing was when he play his traynor tube amp I almost wanted to turn it off after hearing the diezel lol. The serial number is 001/369 on my herbie and i ontend on having it for a lifetime the best amp period.

 

[frantic77]

this thread is useless without pics!
congas Man!

 

[SpicedMuffin]

Iam sorry I will be getting pics soon I was too busy playin the beast

 

[SpicedMuffin]

Here's a pic plus my old amp i just traded it today.

 

[supersonic]

Welome to the club. I'd pack that Marshall away if I were you! I haven't even looked at my Slo 100 or XTC since I bought my Herbert.

 

[SpicedMuffin]

lol I traded my marshall away today for a sweet SG

 

[Rayneman]

Just recieved my new herbert yesterday and wow what a machine. I never tried a diezel amp untill i bought one and i must say peter you make one hell of a amp. My friend played with it and he totally wants to get einstein. The funniest thing was when he play his traynor tube amp I almost wanted to turn it off after hearing the diezel lol. The serial number is 001/369 on my herbie and i ontend on having it for a lifetime the best amp period.

Nice.

 

[Rayneman]

Welome to the club. I'd pack that Marshall away if I were you! I haven't even looked at my Slo 100 or XTC since I bought my Herbert.

Are you kidding? I have an XTC and an SLO...and I will have a Herbert heading out to me on Monday. I am pretty excited, but never thought it would replace (or, render somewhat useless) my beloved SLO and Bogner!

What do you think of the lead/solo capability of the Diezel compared to the SLO and XTC? That's about the only thing I'm worried about...

 

[supersonic]

Welome to the club. I'd pack that Marshall away if I were you! I haven't even looked at my Slo 100 or XTC since I bought my Herbert.

Are you kidding? I have an XTC and an SLO...and I will have a Herbert heading out to me on Monday. I am pretty excited, but never thought it would replace (or, render somewhat useless) my beloved SLO and Bogner!

What do you think of the lead/solo capability of the Diezel compared to the SLO and XTC? That's about the only thing I'm worried about...

Wait 'till you get Herbie, then you'll understand! All 3 amps are fantastic in their own right. Herbert is my go to amp. I recently doubletracked some parts using the Herbert on one side and the Bogner on the other. The Herbert pulled almost the identical sound to the XTC (both on ch 2). When I put the Herbert up next to the Slo, the Slo sounds harsh and icepick like in comparison. I just love the response of the Herbert, it's the only amp I've ever played that responds in real time. It is also outstanding at longeroom volumes.
As for the solo chanels, the XTC has been my favorite, it's so organic and huge, great for legato, but it's drawback is it has a lazy feel/slow response. The Herbert ch3 is a different beast, more dare I say 'Recto territory', more attack, sharper, tighter, smooth very nice. I have only recorded with the Herbert at home so far but I'm sure once I get them in the studio the Herbert will share a fair part on the solo tracks. I love them all like they were my children. If I had to pick one amp it would be the Herbert.

 

[Rayneman]

Welome to the club. I'd pack that Marshall away if I were you! I haven't even looked at my Slo 100 or XTC since I bought my Herbert.

Are you kidding? I have an XTC and an SLO...and I will have a Herbert heading out to me on Monday. I am pretty excited, but never thought it would replace (or, render somewhat useless) my beloved SLO and Bogner!

What do you think of the lead/solo capability of the Diezel compared to the SLO and XTC? That's about the only thing I'm worried about...

Wait 'till you get Herbie, then you'll understand! All 3 amps are fantastic in their own right. Herbert is my go to amp. I recently doubletracked some parts using the Herbert on one side and the Bogner on the other. The Herbert pulled almost the identical sound to the XTC (both on ch 2). When I put the Herbert up next to the Slo, the Slo sounds harsh and icepick like in comparison. I just love the response of the Herbert, it's the only amp I've ever played that responds in real time. It is also outstanding at longeroom volumes.
As for the solo chanels, the XTC has been my favorite, it's so organic and huge, great for legato, but it's drawback is it has a lazy feel/slow response. The Herbert ch3 is a different beast, more dare I say 'Recto territory', more attack, sharper, tighter, smooth very nice. I have only recorded with the Herbert at home so far but I'm sure once I get them in the studio the Herbert will share a fair part on the solo tracks. I love them all like they were my children. If I had to pick one amp it would be the Herbert.

Thanks for the detailed response. Now I can't wait until I get this beast!

 

[hairychris444]

Here's a pic plus my old amp i just traded it today.

You need to get v30s into that cab (or swap it out completely). G12T-75s won't doe the Herbie full justice!

 

[Bryan]

Here's a pic plus my old amp i just traded it today.

You need to get v30s into that cab (or swap it out completely). G12T-75s won't doe the Herbie full justice!

I can second this. I have a 1960A slanted cab and compared to one of the cabs in my jam room (Peavey 5150 cab) the sound is a lot less bass receptive on the Marshall but on the Peavey everything is a lot more controlled frequency wise... I have to get a new cab soon. I played a gig in London with my Herbert through a FL Diezel cab. Mind blowing together

Question: Would it be cheaper to replace the speakers with V30's? Must see if I can get a quote for V30's..

 

[SpicedMuffin]

I would spend the money on putting V30's in there but Iam going to buy a diezel 412 rear loaded in a few months and I will prob get the one with v30's and just keep my marshall cab around for a different sound