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Einstein The Tube Preamp, Need A Favor From Fellow Owner

I know, its a odd request:  I need to ship my Einstein "The Tube" preamp back to Germany for service, but I have misplaced the removable grill that protects the back two rows of tubes.  I need the grill for safe shipping.  Is anyone who owns this preamp willing to loan me the grill (and fastener screws)?  Shouldn't be gone for more than six weeks, and I will of course pay for shipping to/from me (in New York City), and I'll throw in real nice bottles of red and white for your troubles.  Would be greatly appreciated.  
whitecap
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
Just go to a hobby store (Michaels) and buy a sheet of foam board. Cut a rectangle with a utility knife and T-square to fit on the back panel. Use painter's tape to secure it in place. That's all you'll need!
whitecap OP
121 posts
 
Thanks, I've already done that, and its great for holding the tubes in place on their delicate mountings.  But the bigger risk is that during shipping the box is turned on end or upside down, in which case the weight of the preamp itself (notwithstanding it is in its original case) will come down on and crush the foam board and tubes.  Need the metal shroud for maximum protection.   OTOH, flash idea, I'll just remove those tubes and ship separately  --   um, not sure why I didn't just do that in the first place . . . . 
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mboldda1
575 posts
 
why should you have to send it with tubes?
contact the repair shop to see if they have the tubes in house.
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