VH4 & VH4S questions...

[jsadctnfn1]

I'm a NOOB to Diezel but many of my favorite guitarists play them. I have decided to start saving for one. I know I want the VH4 or (VH4S) and I tried to do some searching for the question I have, but didn't quite find what I was looking for.

On the Diezel site the only difference I noticed is stereo (send and return) in effects loop. Is there anything else I am missing? Like I said, I am a noob, but what does this actually do? And how does this transfer to a live performance? Examples would be great!

So, My questions are, what IS the main difference between these two amps? Which one is better and why?

 

[PaulyPanacea]

VH4 is mono. VH4S is Stereo. Everything else is the same...except for the magic dust that Poppa sprinkles on them...need a little more for the VH4S

 

[MARK2C]

I mean really, who wold not want a stereo power amp in one chassis ? No slaves, external power amps, extra power tubes
and stereo effects !!! My feeling on the S is that it has a slightly wider spatial projection and is a bit warmer due to the 2 X 50-60W power
sections opposed to the normal 100-120W VH4 power section. Those who have tried the VH4 with two tubes may be able to chime in,
but the amp has a slightly sweeter top end. With that said, the VH4 mono will give you a bit more shred, headroom, machine gun attack
and does not require stereo cabs to be lugged around. If you don't mind lugging cabs then you should get a VH4S for L and R stereo signals and
stick a Herbert in the middle..... The two cab solution would be the VH4 L and Herbert R.

The Diezel power amp is one of the most amazing aspects of the amps. I wish Peter would make at least a VH4 based power amp.
I don't care if it's in a rusty tool box for a chassis.

 

[Peter Diezel]

Thanks for the description !

The guys don´t need my posts

 

[insignificant11]

With the VH4S there's the option of running a wet/dry mix to a single stereo cab as I do (separate cabs if you prefer). For me it's nothing too fancy. I run a chorus on one side of my clean channel. It allows a nice effect along with the crisp articulation of the dry channel. I absolutely LOVE the way it mixes.

P.S. Peter, thanks for the option!

 

[jsadctnfn1]

Thanks guys! I really appreciate it.

 

[Ventura]

I've had the both... I am a damn right dedicated FAN of the "S"... I love my VH4S.

It's worth every bloody penny.

Hands down.

V.

 

[sickgoose]

+1

my girl......