Einstein for me?

[Ventura]

Hey....welcome to the Diezel side...

I've been doing a MESS of research and currently own some monster amps - however - I wanted something that could do tex, grit, bluesy, and old school overdrive with organic tone in a smaller package. My research led me to the Einstein 50W head and a 2x12 cabinet loaded with Tone Tubby Ceramic Hempcones.

I'm typically in the hi-gain arena of music, but love the clears, cleans, and dirty tones too... After a LOT of research, the Einstein really did outshine the others - by a LONG shot. And not to mention, the customer service, quality of workmanship, boutique ownership and most importantly - TONE - is just SO different from all the others out there... Diezel truly is a unique amp, and the Einstein will blow you away I am sure.

Just my 2 cents.

V.

 

[MontyW]

Hey....welcome to the Diezel side...

I wanted something that could do tex, grit, bluesy, and old school overdrive with organic tone in a smaller package. My research led me to the Einstein 50W head and a 2x12 cabinet loaded with Tone Tubby Ceramic Hempcones.

I'm typically in the hi-gain arena of music, but love the clears, cleans, and dirty tones too... After a LOT of research, the Einstein really did outshine the others - by a LONG shot. And not to mention, the customer service, quality of workmanship, boutique ownership and most importantly - TONE - is just SO different from all the others out there... Diezel truly is a unique amp, and the Einstein will blow you away I am sure.

Just my 2 cents.

V.

You've nailed exactly what I'm looking for in an amp...

Thanks for all the replies especially alerting me to the use of pedals. So anyone wanna buy my Sweet Honey Drive

Oh... just a quick question will the Einstein be okay with my Fuzz and delay pedals?

 

[smdb]

Your effects will be fine. it has good loops on it.

 

[eddiespaghetty]

The FX loop in Einstein is very good. But I couldn't find a Fuzz or OD pedal working well in front of the Einstein, (actually there is no obvious need for it). As soon I was using a Distortion Pedal, it took away something of the Diezel sound. Delay, Reverb and Chorus ... are working very fine in the loop or in front.

Just my experience.

ed

 

[White_Van]

The only beef I have with my Einstein is that it sounds like crap with any kind of gain/fuzz box in front of it.

 

[MontyW]

The only beef I have with my Einstein is that it sounds like crap with any kind of gain/fuzz box in front of it.

But as you guys seem to be saying.... the chances are I will get the tones I like without pedals and if I need any delay etc... I just use them through the FX loop.

Anyone got any links the Eistein playing some modern metal such as Children of Bodom?

 

[synchu]

The only beef I have with my Einstein is that it sounds like crap with any kind of gain/fuzz box in front of it.

I can't see why.
I am using from time to time couple of boost type pedals in front and these sound excellent. Suhr's Kokoboost and NAudio Firesound mk.II are the pedals.

 

[Halikus]

To be honest the only gain boxes iv not tried are those designed to give a clean boost, I'v always been trying ods and dist boxes. Il have to give some a try next time I can be bothered to lug the Einy to a decent store to try some out, my main problem being that all the stores near me either sell no name junk pedals or the generic mass produced stuff available everywhere.

Iv learnt the hard way that with gain boxes you HAVE to try them with the amp you are going to use or face potential disappointment.

 

[synchu]

Two good points - Einstein works good with clean or specific frequencies boost best, that is in my opinion of;course, YMMV
Second good point try before you buy. Unfortunately with the couple I am referring to that is not easy. Suhr (http://www.suhrguitars.com) Kokoboost you might be able to find in few selected shops in US/EU. NAudio (https://www.myspace.com/naudiocustomguitarelectronics) is small one man local shop, so that's pretty much impossible to try . But that's one of the two boost/gain/drive/" you name it " drive type pedals I have now and I kept after going through pretty much everything available in the last 20 years. Kokoboost was a nice refreshment in the area though Once in a while you just stumble on a gem... (or get stumbled on it )....

 

[MontyW]

Spent about an hour with the Einstein - it really is one amazing amp. I've no need for OD/distortion pedals with this amp. It can also play at low/moderate levels - so very happy. Only problem is I cannot get a delivery date that is less than 3 months! Ouch! I'm not sure I can wait that long

 

[MontyW]

I myself and a number of others use TC G-majors to tame the beast rather than an attenuator which can be trouble for the components in the amp and sucks tone to boot.

Hi, can you explain to me in really simple terms how you use the G-majors - it would be really helpful.

 

[moltenmetalburn]

The only beef I have with my Einstein is that it sounds like crap with any kind of gain/fuzz box in front of it.

I agree...

but for me its actually a plus as the Einstein doesn't need boosts or OD so I am using less stuff now.

 

[Halikus]

I myself and a number of others use TC G-majors to tame the beast rather than an attenuator which can be trouble for the components in the amp and sucks tone to boot.

Hi, can you explain to me in really simple terms how you use the G-majors - it would be really helpful.

Yeah basically you run the G-major in the serial loop of the Einstein. G-major has controls for input and output levels which allows you to set the preamp hot so the tubes get a good load and then reduce the output of the signal going to the powereamp section. this allows you to totally control the volume at the speaker for whatever situation you are in.

I can guarantee it works as I do just this and theres a 4 week old baby in my house, like this I can control the amp so I can play without waking the baby and still sound good!

Of course you are not limited to using a TC electronic product for this, a simple volume pedal would do the same. Or indeed any fx unit with an output level would suffice. It's just G-major sounds rather fantastic does the amp switching for me and is really well priced!

 

[MontyW]

Okay I've decided to go for the Einstein... can ask your views on which pair of power tubes I should pick given I want to go from clean, cleans, dirty blues - to higher gain metal?

 

[Halikus]

Honestly I wouldn't change anything for a good few months, my reasoning being that its going to take that long for the honeymoon to finish and your ears get accustomed to the amps nuances and for you to tweak it to your liking.

Once you know what part of the sound you want to change then we will talk tubes, speakers, guitars cables and pickups as all of these have substantial effects on Einy.

 

[Profound]

I am a happy owner of an Einstein (100w, 2x12 FL V30) since last December. I've already used it at home, rehearsal and live situation (100 persons club). To early to be certain, but it seems to do just what everybody expects. A little difficult at home (low levels). Cleans perfect, dirty sounds (leads) some days nice, some days not. at Rehearsals, to difficult to be gentle. There is a constant urge to turn it up and . At live, connected with 4x12..... just like heaven.

If you have the money just buy a 15watter for practice, and two 100W heads for live: one for cleans and one for dist (and one for backup maybe ) Otherwise you will just have to compromise..

PS. And DO NOT put OD/Dist pedal in front of an 2000Euro Amp. Just search all available amps in market to find the one for you...

 

[synchu]

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PS. And DO NOT put OD/Dist pedal in front of an 2000Euro Amp. Just search all available amps in market to find the one for you...

Why is that? There is a number of players that do it (incl. Eric Johnson, Jef Beck, John Petrucci, Slash, Larry Carlton to name a few from various grounds), and find nothing wrong with it. It is all matter of fit and purpose. What the price has to do with it, is beyond me. Of'course that is IMNHO, YMMV.

 

[Halikus]

I don't think its a crime necessarily to place a dirt box infront of a £2000 amp if its doing the right job and adding something towards the sound you wish to achieve. I will say that if you are trying to fundamentally change something with pedals that screams that you don't have the right amp to me.

All I know is Einy + G-major gives me the best 80's esque clean I've heard from amp I've owned and a rather brown lead tone which wails and dammit if im not a happy man!

 

[Profound]

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PS. And DO NOT put OD/Dist pedal in front of an 2000Euro Amp. Just search all available amps in market to find the one for you...

Why is that? There is a number of players that do it (incl. Eric Johnson, Jef Beck, John Petrucci, Slash, Larry Carlton to name a few from various grounds), and find nothing wrong with it. It is all matter of fit and purpose. What the price has to do with it, is beyond me. Of'course that is IMNHO, YMMV.

Man, we are NOT Eric Johnson, Jef Beck, John Petrucci, Slash, Larry Carlton (to name a few).

What I'm trying to say is to stay basic and try to find your sound.

Then you can fine tune it with pedals, EQ's etc

If you try to do merge these steps in one, it is most possible that you will be lost a sea of unlimited combinations.

Steve Vai is also using on Boss OD, but can you hear what he is adding to his sound signature with it??
Or you think that he is using it for his main distorted sounds???

Is his pedal modded or not ??

 

[smdb]

I am a happy owner of an Einstein (100w, 2x12 FL V30) since last December. I've already used it at home, rehearsal and live situation (100 persons club). To early to be certain, but it seems to do just what everybody expects. A little difficult at home (low levels). Cleans perfect, dirty sounds (leads) some days nice, some days not. at Rehearsals, to difficult to be gentle. There is a constant urge to turn it up and . At live, connected with 4x12..... just like heaven.

If you have the money just buy a 15watter for practice, and two 100W heads for live: one for cleans and one for dist (and one for backup maybe ) Otherwise you will just have to compromise..

PS. And DO NOT put OD/Dist pedal in front of an 2000Euro Amp. Just search all available amps in market to find the one for you...

That's just crazy You don't need one Einy for clean and one for dist and another for backup? Where the hell do you work? I really don't think you need $12,000 worth of amps (sorry Peter) (plus a 15 watt amp) to get where you want to be. What kind of compromise are you dealing with? I have been using my Einy (I only have one) for gigs and I can tell you I have not compromised a thing as far as tone goes. you can do the channel one mod for more options.
It is time for you to order that amp and be done pondering. It is a great amp.

Just buy one, leave the stock tubes as is, and enjoy the rig! If you really feel the need for a dist/od pedal then try it.