Diezel Big MaX
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Diezel
Big MaX
Product Info
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The Big MaX is a focused, high-gain powerhouse. It's built like a tank and delivers that classic Diezel crunch, perfect for metal and hard rock players who want a no-fuss, serious tone machine. This is a fantastic option if you're seeking a specific, aggressive sound and appreciate German engineering.
Product Description
- Diezel Big MaX
- Tube Head for Electric Guitar
- One channel
- Power: 45 watts
- Old school 45-watt design with a pure single-channel design
- Designed to cover everything from crystal-clear clean to Diezel-style distortion
- Preamp tubes: Three 12AX7B & one CV4004
- Power amp tubes: Two EL34
- Controls: Gain
- Treble
- Middle
- Bass
- Presence
- Deep
- Master
- Switch: Bright
- Speaker outputs: 16 ohms (6.3 mm jack)
- 8 ohms / 2x 16 ohms (2x 6.3 mm jack)
- 4 ohms / 2 x 8 ohms (2x 6.3 mm jack)
- Effect loops: Serial
- Connections: FX loop send and return (2x 6.3 mm jack)
- Dimensions: (W x D x H) 591 x 292 x 292 mm
- Weight: 18.6 kg
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • German craftsmanship delivers exceptional build quality and longevity
- • CV4004 preamp tube yields a signature Diezel high-gain character
- • EL34 power tubes provide a warm, harmonically rich distortion
- • 45-watt output offers ample volume for most gigging situations
CONS
- • Single channel design limits tonal flexibility for some players
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment
- • Relatively heavy, posing a challenge for frequent transport
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
45
Tubes
Three 12AX7B, one CV4004, two EL34
Channels
One
Effects
Serial FX loop
Speaker Output
16 ohms, 8 ohms / 2x 16 ohms, 4 ohms / 2 x 8 ohms
Weight
18.6 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Clan JCR offers more versatility with multiple channels, while the Big MaX is a more streamlined, single-channel design focused on a specific high-gain tone.
It’s a subtle tweak, primarily boosting highs and adding a touch more aggression – not a drastic shift, but useful for cutting through a dense mix.
A speaker with a tight low end and a smooth high-end, like a Celestion Vintage 30 or similar, will really bring out the amp’s character.
