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Diezel heads

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Who uses it

James Hetfield'Papa Het' analog rack 1990s–2013
Diezel heads (VH4): Zaemisch: a separate rack held 'the other heads, like the Diezel heads that we used to use'. Guitar World: Hetfield tech Chad Zaemisch on the 72 Seasons live rig ↗

Affordable clones & alternatives

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Marshall MG15G Guitar Amplifier Combo (1x8", 15 Watts)~$120 new approx.
Boss Katana 50 Generation 3 Guitar Combo Amplifier (50 W, 1x12)~$350 new approx.

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