einstein ch 1 question (volume and modes)

[Joeytpg]

obviously my friend, and it's the reason I got it. I'm not saying that the Einstein has a flaw because it doesn't have the "mod" from factory. But you seem a bit upset that a lot of us feel the amp would be better if it had footswitchable modes.

If I'm getting the wrong vibe, then fine, but it's what I perceive.

But again, it's all good, we all love our Diezels because of the TONES it provides, not the functionality. to me it could be a one channel amp and I love them.

 

[Random Hero]

Not really a 4 channel amp, because to be a 4 channel amp it would need 4 different EQ control for each channel. You know what I mean?

So the Bogner XTC is a two channel amp?

 

[Joeytpg]

I don't know much about the XTC.....


how's the config?

 

[Random Hero]

I don't know much about the XTC.....


how's the config?

3 channel, 2 and 3 share an EQ, with separate bright and "excursion" switches.

 

[Joeytpg]

Well, IMO, that's not a 3 channel amp. To me for an amp to have multiple channels it need separate controls.

because then it's just an amp with 3 possible sounds, but not 3 channels per se.

again IMO

Like my Little Joe for example......it has 2 channels but channel two has two modes

 

[Random Hero]

Well, IMO, that's not a 3 channel amp. To me for an amp to have multiple channels it need separate controls.

because then it's just an amp with 3 possible sounds, but not 3 channels per se.

again IMO

Like my Little Joe for example......it has 2 channels but channel two has two modes

They're footswitchable...

 

[Joeytpg]

so are the modes on my Little Joe.

And you know like I said above, it's just my humble opinion. I honestly do not consider an amp a "multiple" channel amp if it shares eq controlls. Sell it to me as modes, or as "variety of tones" but not as channels.

 

[Duolos]

obviously my friend, and it's the reason I got it. I'm not saying that the Einstein has a flaw because it doesn't have the "mod" from factory. But you seem a bit upset that a lot of us feel the amp would be better if it had footswitchable modes.

If I'm getting the wrong vibe, then fine, but it's what I perceive.

But again, it's all good, we all love our Diezels because of the TONES it provides, not the functionality. to me it could be a one channel amp and I love them.

Stop being a wanker Joey, I am far from upset with you...lol

 

[Joeytpg]

Make it up to me now and send a Schmidt my way!

 

[Random Hero]

so are the modes on my Little Joe.

And you know like I said above, it's just my humble opinion. I honestly do not consider an amp a "multiple" channel amp if it shares eq controlls. Sell it to me as modes, or as "variety of tones" but not as channels.

I guess the Mark III is a single channel amp then...

I'm just pulling your chain by the way.

 

[PBGas]

I don't know....I use mine live all of the time as well as recording. I'm going to be ordering up one of Duesentribe's mod pedals shortly because there are times I'd like to access the other modes for some tones while playing without having to manually flip the switch. But overall....it's all very controllable. I mean, personally, this was the amp that fit my budget and holy moly....am I ever glad that I am fortunate enough to have it. I love my JVM marshall but as soon as I put on the Diezel, it's like....sex for the ears. I could have opted for the Herbert or the VH-4 but at least this gave me the chance to have a nice piece of cake and eat it too all within what I was able to spend.



You are so lucky to have a couple of Diezel amps, Joey. To me, it seems like you are constantly trying to make your Einstein into something else, which is by no means a bad thing.....you probably have a set tone or function in your mind. I say, perhaps once your VH-4 comes back you may want to move your Einstein? It just seems like you aren't all that happy with how it is working for you. Seems like your VH-4 is the ticket for what you want out of the amp.

Either way, you can't lose with what you have!

 

[RG955TT]

I have a very early Einstein but I did the mod myself (easy) and I can switch between all 3 modes and I get a pretty close balance on mine with the gain for Channel one at about 9 o/clock and use the channel master up at 1 or 2 oclock, nice clean, semi dirty in mode 2 and nice crunch (think very slightly less gain than VH brown sound but can be used as such, great note definitiion even in chords) and then I have channel 2 for over the top gain/solo. The trick to the volume thing is keeping the pre gain on mode one at the volume where the modes are balanced (this will also vary with pickup selection). It worked fine for me because those are the gain levels I wanted, your mileage may vary but I thought I'd share.

 

[Joeytpg]

You are so lucky to have a couple of Diezel amps, Joey. To me, it seems like you are constantly trying to make your Einstein into something else, which is by no means a bad thing.....you probably have a set tone or function in your mind. I say, perhaps once your VH-4 comes back you may want to move your Einstein? It just seems like you aren't all that happy with how it is working for you. Seems like your VH-4 is the ticket for what you want out of the amp.

Either way, you can't lose with what you have!

I'm in love with my Diezels, but it's true that the ears change from day to day you know. Yes, I'd love to have the Modes footswitchable from factory without any volume dif. but the Mod works good, specially with the settings Olaf suggested (volume and gain around 1:00)

Now, part of my ongoing change has to do with what I want theamp to do. when I got the Einstein only had it for everything I play (blues/poprock/hard rock/Metal) so I wanted to squeeze it more in the gain/metal department, that's why for a while you read a fewposts of mine asking for tubes that could make it sound heavy and tight.

With the VH4 here I don't have that need.... the VH4 does that for me perfectly fine, so I decided I'm wanna bring the "vintage" quality the Einstein has to it's maximum, and make it as vintage as it can.

The Schmidt also attracks me A LOT, specially for what I do and if the used gear market around here was better I'd sell the Einstein and try the Schmidt.....again, it's all about trying dif. amps. I can always go to a store and try it, but without your cab, guitars and a lot of time to get to know the behavior of the amp, to me it's not really a good "tryout".

I really like all the Diezels and I like having different tonal options, and at the end OF COURSE I have the illness every musician has, which is the never ending search for tone and gear whoring. I think do far in the 15 years I've been playing guitar (on and off) I've only owned 5 amps and 9 guitars (5 electric, 2 acoustic and 2 classicals). So, I don't consider myself THAT much of a whore lol

but it never ends right?

 

[PBGas]

I really like all the Diezels and I like having different tonal options, and at the end OF COURSE I have the illness every musician has, which is the never ending search for tone and gear whoring. I think do far in the 15 years I've been playing guitar (on and off) I've only owned 5 amps and 9 guitars (5 electric, 2 acoustic and 2 classicals). So, I don't consider myself THAT much of a whore lol

but it never ends right?

This is very, very true....Joey. GAS - gear acquisition syndrome. I've been through it, most of us have been through it and it can get evil....especially when you are trying to find the perfect setup. I've pretty much got it now. For me....if I was to step it up...I'd be going after either a Herbert of VH-4. My guitars, I love because of the sound I get out of them, their general rarity and the amazing build quality of them, se were settled there. The Einstein is it for me and I'm now going to be doing the mod to it shortly. My pedalboard is great!

I can completely understand where you are coming from. It sounds you may be gassing for the Schmidt and that may be right up your alley as well. Love the sounds coming out of that amp myself as well but alas....I've got what I am happy with at this time.

Fun stuff, eh?