OKKO: Diablo Gain+ ’HI’ Mode (Strat to HIWATT SA212)

Heiko over at OKKO in Germany makes some of Europe’s (and the world’s) best pedals. The Diablo is a classic example. It has tons of tone shaping capability, versatility, it’s built well, has great looks and it’s fundamental tone is killer. This one’s a keeper for me and can compete easily with the higher end of other great drives I have in my possession. The Diablo can operate in two modes: LO and HI. In HI mode you get a less compressed, more dynamic (and louder) sound. This is what you’re hearing here. LO mode is great for more distortion due to its extra compression. LO mode may also be better for ’bedroom’ level playing whereas HI mode will enable you to roar on stage. I’ll take HI, thanks. :) This video was made with a 2006 Clapton Strat fitted with Mick Brierley ’Burgs’ Hand Wound Pickups (see: ) and a HIWATT Custom 50 SA212 amp. A Shure SM57 handled the microphone duties