FYI ... Pro mod for the Einstein

[Sixstring]

For whats it's worth .... I guess Peter or and admin locked up the thread on this subject and for a good reason. And thoes of you who are woundering why .... I just got off the phone with Uwe and when I asked about the Pro mod he said that he and Peter both DO NOT recommend or endorce this mod to the Einstein. So for thoes of you who have done it I would think you are taking a bit of chance with your pride and joy . I think If Peter thought it was a good idea he would have already built it in to the amp. After talking with Uwe what he says makes sence. The amp was designed as a two ch amp with the OPTION of three different voicings on the first ch.

 

[duesentrieb]

The thread was locked cause everything is described there - and any discussion about putting the mod stock into the amp is useless since its a 2 channel amp with 4 sounds.

Since I'm lazy, I did the mod some years ago with the Proto. There are more lazy folks than just me out there who are using their hands for wanking and their feet for switching.

 

[Sixstring]

The thread was locked cause everything is described there - and any discussion about putting the mod stock into the amp is useless since its a 2 channel amp with 4 sounds.

Since I'm lazy, I did the mod some years ago with the Proto. There are more lazy folks than just me out there who are using their hands for wanking and their feet for switching.

So you don't think it had anything to do with the fact that Peter doesn't want people doing the mod ..? at least that's the impression I got from Uwe. In fact his words were and I quote "the person that came up with this mod should be shot" . I'm not trying to disscredit any efferts on your part but I'm just relaying what was said when I asked about the mod and taking a stab in the dark as to why the thread was locked. Personaly I think it's a great idea but the concerns that Uwe had are valid with respect to the volume differances when switching between modes. If thier was a way to change the modes with out the drastic volume changes between modes I think it would be a must have mod. I love the Einstein it's a rocken little amp and you don't need a fork lift to carry it.

 

[Peter Diezel]

If I had build an amp with two channels without the mode
switching everybody would be satisfied.

I made the mistake to offer three sound options to make
the amp more flexible.

I get bad reviews about the non footswitchable option.

So I´m thinking about to cancel the modes and deliver a
poor two channel amp.

Less options, less trouble, better reviews.

Any suggestions ?

 

[Sam Laming]

If I had build an amp with two channels without the mode
switching everybody would be satisfied.

I made the mistake to offer three sound options to make
the amp more flexible.

I get bad reviews about the non footswitchable option.

So I´m thinking about to cancel the modes and deliver a
poor two channel amp.

Less options, less trouble, better reviews.

Any suggestions ?

It's just people say a tiny detail that would make them happier, keep doing what you do.

Only other suggestion wold be to make a 6 channel amp right?

 

[guitar_god123456]

If I had build an amp with two channels without the mode
switching everybody would be satisfied.

I made the mistake to offer three sound options to make
the amp more flexible.

I get bad reviews about the non footswitchable option.

So I´m thinking about to cancel the modes and deliver a
poor two channel amp.

Less options, less trouble, better reviews.

Any suggestions ?

Yep. do NOT change the einstein!!

I thought the whole point of the amp was to be like a stripped down version of the herbert and VH4 right? And the amp is designed to be a 2 channel amp with different voicings on them. For example, i'd set channel 1 up for clean, channel to for my metal stuff in the highest gain switch, and use the second master as a solo boost. In this respect, the einstein you could say is my perfect amplifier. Also, if people wanted the voicings footswitchable, it would cost more money, and by that time, your reaching into the price range of the VH4 and herbert anyway, and the einstein is meant to be cheaper right? So if you wanted the mod, why not just get a VH4 or Herbert? The einstein is A great amp. Don't listen to those reviewers, listen to the people who use the amp for what it's made to be. Also, check out a review on harmony central, saying that the einstein was the BEST amp at a meeting, and it completely swept the feet away from all the other amps, that cost alot more than the einstein

 

[stephen sawall]

The Einstein is a great amp. I felt the options were very cool ......#$%^%$ the reviews.

 

[duesentrieb]

If I had build an amp with two channels without the mode
switching everybody would be satisfied.

I made the mistake to offer three sound options to make
the amp more flexible.

I get bad reviews about the non footswitchable option.

So I´m thinking about to cancel the modes and deliver a
poor two channel amp.

Less options, less trouble, better reviews.

Any suggestions ?

Keep it as it is of course.

Another example:
The DSL has four sounds, two channels . . . .

 

[duesentrieb]

So you don't think it had anything to do with the fact that Peter doesn't want people doing the mod ..? at least that's the impression I got from Uwe. In fact his words were and I quote "the person that came up with this mod should be shot" . I'm not trying to disscredit any efferts on your part but I'm just relaying what was said when I asked about the mod and taking a stab in the dark as to why the thread was locked. Personaly I think it's a great idea but the concerns that Uwe had are valid with respect to the volume differances when switching between modes. If thier was a way to change the modes with out the drastic volume changes between modes I think it would be a must have mod. I love the Einstein it's a rocken little amp and you don't need a fork lift to carry it.

Here's the story about the locked threads:
The thread was locked during Rig-Talk's chaos days some weeks ago, where I've locked all (!) threads for one day. I just kept those two locked b/cause I don't think that there's more to discuss about the mod(s) itself.

So I guess I should be shot for the Herbie mod too then? LOL. Nobody ever claimed it would turn either amp into an amp with a VH4 features. Its for lazy folks like myself.

He should shoot the guys from the SLO-clone forum then, where a couple of guys are trying to clone a Diezel - not with too much success yet though

 

[Peter Diezel]

Let´s stay cool. I don´t know what Uwe said,
but if the mod is well done, I have no problem
with the warranty.

 

[LaXu]

Funnily enough I've never felt a need to have the modes footswitchable (you'll need to adjust at least gain anyway) but I'd kill for a "high/low gain" switch on the second channel.

 

[sden]

yeah same to me. got a little curious on the mod after reading all the stuff but after checking my real needs..... It's just as perfect as it is. In fact I like playing with volume of guitar more than channel switching.

 

[Sixstring]

Let´s stay cool. I don´t know what Uwe said,
but if the mod is well done, I have no problem
with the warranty.

Peter I didn't mean to open up a can of worms here but Uwe felt very strong about the whole mod thing when I spoke with him last Friday about it. I assumed you and he were of the same opinion with this mod. His concern with volume drop or increse depending on what mode your switching to seamed to be his biggest concern and didn't feel that it would be of any use to a gigging musician. I love my Einstein but I also love to have options as far as tones are concerned. The VH4 is a great amp but the extra cost and weight was a factor for me. The Einstein fit the bill perfectly . I wouldn't change a thing with the Einstein it a great little amp .... well maybe add a mix knob for the parallel loop and a line out that's not compensated to run a wet system . The send on both the series and parallel loops don't send a signal when plugged into just the send jack.

 

[Peter Diezel]

The parallel volume knob is on the rear side. Also the send
jacks provide You everytime with a signal. If You need a
D.I. out from the speakers I would insert two small resistors
in the cable. 22k ohm in line and 600 ohm to ground.

 

[Sixstring]

The parallel volume knob is on the rear side. Also the send
jacks provide You everytime with a signal. If You need a
D.I. out from the speakers I would insert two small resistors
in the cable. 22k ohm in line and 600 ohm to ground.

I stand corrected on the parallel knob... for some reason I was thinking it controlled the level on the compensated out. I tryed plugging into the send on the parallel and series and no signal was going to my effects unit so I used the compensated out instead there was a lot more signal their. I will check it again to make sure that I used the right jack (Send). In the event it does not give a signal what do you think the problem might be..? Oh wait I think I know what it is, the send on the loops get their signal from the channel volume knob like on the VH4 and not the master right, I think I had the master volumes up and channel volumes down . Thanks for the idea for the D.I. I will give it a go this evening.

 

[philipnz]

I set the channel one gain at 1:30. The volume across the modes is perfectly balanced. The really cool part is that 1:30 is also my choice of gain about for all three modes.

I use a g-system which is has four channel switches and an inbuilt boost so by using the two masters on the amp and channel volumes you have up to 4 volume levels to assign to each mode/channel.

You really can't do better.

 

[Joe]

If I had build an amp with two channels without the mode
switching everybody would be satisfied.

This seems to be world wide problem, Peter.

Cheers
Joe (from Diezel-Country, eager for Einstein delivery)