Yeah, Thump has some good chops and sweet tone no matter what amp he plays. I was looking at the BBQ as well, based off his clips. But I think we're hearing the speakers more so than the pickup – Warehouse ET65's.
I bought a vh4 with the idea that I could sell the Einey to help fund it. I have no idea what I was thinking. The Einstein is irreplaceable to me. Channel 1 Texas mode is where it's at. It's got some serious mojo. I think it's the perfect compliment to the vh4 to get nearly any tone you have in your head.