Last time I remember seeing some ribbon cables which are not favored in cork sniffer circles, so quality depends how you view at it, but they are solid. Wouldn’t put them in line with the best though.
Wizards are imo the best current made high gain amps out there. Not cheap of course thoughLast time I remember seeing some ribbon cables which are not favored in cork sniffer circles, so quality depends how you view at it, but they are solid. Wouldn’t put them in line with the best though.
Anyway I’d recommend to just get a Wizard at this points, as brand new Diezel prices are cracked in the US
I mean, new Diezels seem to be $4k+ in USA, just throw a thousand or two more and you get a Wizard which seems to be a better build too.
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I don't know that I would say Wizard is a better build quality. They are both excellent companies who build a great product. Do you know from experience? Have you owned both a Wizard and a Diezel and have technical knowledge with regard to build quality? In addition, use Diezel's come on the Reverb / used market regularly and much more often that Wizards. I have heard a Wizard in person and I prefer the low end growl of the Diezel personally (that and Wizards prices are ridiculous).I mean, new Diezels seem to be $4k+ in USA, just throw a thousand or two more and you get a Wizard which seems to be a better build too.
It’s not like you buy expensive amps every day, so might as well just go all out when you do
It is enough that I don’t see ribbon cables in gut shots of Wizards. And afaik Wizards are built at much lower quantities, which usually means more attention to details imho. Think custom guitars vs big name production line.
When I’m throwing grands$ around, turret board touches a cork sniffer soul a bit more.
I can't speak for build quality, but can speak from plenty of experience comparing many examples of both. If we're talking the '90's Blueface or early prototypes I would prefer those Diezel's overall to Wizard for my taste, but any Diezel after that I'd easily choose Wizard's. It's true, Diezel definitely excel more in growl and thickness than Wizard's (apples and oranges anyway in flavor imo), but the Wizard's have a lot more clarity, cut, openness, note definition, and hard hitting punch in the way it moves air vs Diezel's being softer in comparison, and the Hell Razor is way tighter and sharper in attack than any Diezel. Also, most importantly to me, they sound a lot more organic, raw, but the '90's Diezel's I find a bit more organic and raw than the Wizard's I've had. It's a shame they don't make them like that anymore. They were really awesome amps
Judging by VH mini taking eternity to appear, I tend to disagree.
I just watch when people have an issue, they post in Leo's sub forum, and he is quick to respond. I don't hear people complain about amp problems and diezel fucking them around.
Oh, in that sense. Yes, that part I also like.
I asked rick a question once and he told me to stop listening to experts on forums. I was literally asking if an at7 or au7 in the PI might calm down the grate. I never heard about it..just was curious. But it seemed like he is not a fan of forums to say the least.Oh, in that sense. Yes, that part I also like.
I’m not frustrated, it’s just I see Rick doing all kind of options on demand. And I’m sadly not having first world problems, as I am literally not in it lol
Did Rick insult and fuck around with people? i am clueless, sorry. I just seen him build an amp for that charity thing ToneMonster ran, so I thoufht he’d be a good person. Welp, then I’d just buy through Matt, his orders seem to be delivered perfectly
Fryette not supplying existing designs in desired quantities is strange to me to say the least. Also I hate any kind of artificial scarcity and shit. Makes me ultra angry.
Oh shit, thanks for letting me know. Unacceptable, especially at those prices.
I mean they are good, but looks more like a mass factory product than “boutique” experience. I just underline difference in approach. Reliability seems to be there.
Yeah I wouldn't deal with customer service like that. If he acts that way up front, imagine if there are issues with the amp?
Yeah. And i dont know if maybe he is sick of dumb questions, or if things get lost in translation writing. Tones can be interpreted, etc. I wouldnt hesitate to do business with rick. But i dont have to. Matt is always getting and selling wizards, so i can just deal with him. He is cool as fuck