Einstein Texas mode and Hagen Channel 2!? Help!

[ProgFree]

So it has come the time when I probably need to part ways with my beloved Einstein because I need a 4 channel switcher that can cover the whole territory with midi capability.

I love all the sounds of this amp and the texas mode is probably my favorite amp sound ever. Plug a Les Paul custom or traditional with 57 classics and one gets into early Andrew Latimer territory. A sound that I've searched for years elsewhere unsuccessfully.

I need a very versatile amp and want to stick to Diezel sound. I was pointed to the Hagen because it is an amp that covers a lot of territory. Trying one will be kind of impossible for me now. Until now I liked what I heard from it.

My question is: how close can a Hagen (ch2 I presume?) get to the Texas mode of the Einie? Just the thought of not being able to access this sound is terrifying

Thanks!

 

[brickford]

This won't answer your question but...
Hagen ch2 has all the kerrang you'll ever need , so between the vh4 and hagen i'd go hagen for kerrang but for me ch3 on vh4 is my favourite all time Diezel tone. Einy and all others have there unique tones and feel.
But you cant go much wrong with either really.
Only real answer is try to keep the Einy in your arsenal ... (Albeit easier said than done!)

 

[tripstan]

Maybe check out the D-moll? I know Channel 2 and 3 can do high gain. I was wondering myself if the ch. 2 on the D-moll could do texas mode tones.

 

[Krankenstein]

can t go wrong with the Hagen dude!!!

 

[Kev]

You can modify your Einstein to have all 4 modes midi-switchable. A few times a year one of these modified Einys show up on ebay also.

 

[Ventura]

You can modify your Einstein to have all 4 modes midi-switchable. A few times a year one of these modified Einys show up on ebay also.

Yes, he can do this or simply buy the D-Moll... The D-Moll was created to address these Einstein issues as well as offer some different flavors of voice.

can t go wrong with the Hagen dude!!!

The Hagen doesn't get as much press as it really deserves. It's an incredible amp. Ch.2 will blow pretty well anything out of the water in Marshall-land or the like. I am very surprised more people haven't gravitated to this amp... Maybe it's just not "defined" enough in the Diezel catalogue of amps. We know the Herbert and the VH4 and the D-Moll are all individual and unique. Let me state for the record the Hagen is rather individual and unique as well. It's a knockout amp if you're looking for signature Diezel tone but with a greasier, easier, looser playing feel. Does drop-tuning aplomb. And the Clean is nutso.

Uncle Mo

 

[brickford]

You can modify your Einstein to have all 4 modes midi-switchable. A few times a year one of these modified Einys show up on ebay also.

Yes, he can do this or simply buy the D-Moll... The D-Moll was created to address these Einstein issues as well as offer some different flavors of voice.

can t go wrong with the Hagen dude!!!

The Hagen doesn't get as much press as it really deserves. It's an incredible amp. Ch.2 will blow pretty well anything out of the water in Marshall-land or the like. I am very surprised more people haven't gravitated to this amp... Maybe it's just not "defined" enough in the Diezel catalogue of amps. We know the Herbert and the VH4 and the D-Moll are all individual and unique. Let me state for the record the Hagen is rather individual and unique as well. It's a knockout amp if you're looking for signature Diezel tone but with a greasier, easier, looser playing feel. Does drop-tuning aplomb. And the Clean is nutso.

Uncle Mo

Yeah i really loved the clean (ch1) and the kerrang (ch2) on the Hagen... just wished it had the vh4 (ch3) on it to save having to have two amps.

 

[ProgFree]

Thanks for the opinions everybody! I went with the Hagen. Picked one up last weekend.

This amp is amazing. It is extremely organic. I love the way how it is sensitive to things such as how one attacks the strings with the pick etc.
It is just a great amp!

 

[Krankenstein]

Welcome to the Hagen family

 

[Profound]

Thanks for the opinions everybody! I went with the Hagen. Picked one up last weekend.

This amp is amazing. It is extremely organic. I love the way how it is sensitive to things such as how one attacks the strings with the pick etc.
It is just a great amp!

So, how close is Hagen Ch2 to Texas?

(And ch3 to Mega?)

 

[ProgFree]

So, how close is Hagen Ch2 to Texas?

(And ch3 to Mega?)

Well the Hagen is a different voiced amp. My impression eq wise is that the Hagen does not have a "rough" or "raw" ( 900 to 2 kHz or so) sound of the Einie even though it has some similar character in the low mids. It is more responsive and with a wider dynamic range than the Einstein this comparing the Hagen channels with the corresponding equivalents in the Einstein. Is not as transparent as the Einstein but that is because of where the mids and highs of the Hagen are "located". Overall, imagine that you shift the mids of the Einstein towards lower frequencies and you can kinda get an idea of the voicing of the Hagen. I find the Hagen more responsive/dynamic with low gain pickups.
I will try to post some clips doing low gain stuff.

 

[Krankenstein]

That s true... low gain pickups respond so much better with the Hagen.
My Hagen is a one off with the Midcut therefore I have no problem establishing my mids and highs in live/practice session.
Howeever, at the beginning I had my doubts about it but once I turned channel's 3 volume up and played a bit with the eq I had no issues in establishing that modern metal sound that I was seeking. The fizziness disappeared and I realised how good the amp is. I didnt even need to use the mid cut.
I would say the Einstein is a bit more classic sounding amp (in terms of metal) that's why the mids and highs are always more present. and when i say classic i dont mean vintage. it s just better suited for a more 80s,90s metal sound whereas the hagen is more contemporary with the possibility of achieving that classic tone as well..
That s my personal opinion and taste. Others might have a different approach and taste.