Eden or Genz Benz?

jjl5590 · #1 04-12-2010, 06:32 AM

Hi guys,

I'm looking to buy a new amp. These two look promising:

Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0
Eden WTX500

The Eden is a lot cheaper than the Genz Benz, but it is also a lot quieter. I play anything from funk to metal, and play in drop-C tuning.

Any recommendations?

Cheers guys

fleabee · #2 04-12-2010, 06:40 AM

I would go with the Genz{more headroom,reliability, and the customer service is TOP NOTCH}. Doesn't mean that I don't really like Eden tone, I've just had my problems with quality control and customer service.

Jonyak · #3 04-12-2010, 06:41 AM

Genz Benz.

Son of Bovril · #4 04-12-2010, 07:08 AM

nowadays the majority vote is for the Genz i would imagine

yamaha · #5 04-12-2010, 07:11 AM

Customer service, Genz all the way.

However, I personally enjoy the Eden tone more.

jjl5590 · #6 04-12-2010, 07:33 AM

Looks like Genz Benz it is!

georgestrings · #7 04-12-2010, 07:52 AM

Genz FTW!!!

- georgestrings

LeonD · #8 04-12-2010, 08:07 AM

I found an Eden head I really liked but poor reliability and bad customer service had me selling the head.

GB heads have very good tone and a complete feature set. Add to that the fact they are overbuilt and have great customer service.

It's an easy decision to me.

ko stradivarius · #9 04-12-2010, 08:25 AM

Another vote for Genz Benz. Even though I never had to deal with Eden customer service, it was enough to concern me. Plus, I had grown tired of the Eden sound.
I called Genz one time with a tech question and The man himself answered my question. That went a long way with me.

kesslari · #10 04-12-2010, 08:52 AM

Another vote for Genz, for the reasons already stated, from a very satisfied Genz Benz customer

svtb15 · #11 04-12-2010, 09:18 AM

Ok i, a Genz endorser ... take what i say with a grain of salt.. but i have experienced both directly.
The Genz is louder, fuller, waaaaaaaaay better customer service, waaaaaay better product reliability! And they will be there tomorrow. If you have a question ask here and either a genz benz Engineer or product specialist or user will try to help you out...
Just my .02
Shuttle 9 kills.. its my next to main amp.. the Shuttle Max12 is my main amp...

jjk2007 · #12 04-12-2010, 09:21 AM

Genz Benz.

Modulator · #13 04-12-2010, 09:26 AM

I've owned both Eden and Genz stuff, currently own, use, and love the Shuttle 9.0, and I say "Genz Benz."

Getting the picture yet?

Also, one of my favorite local dealers is about to drop the Eden line due to the bad rep the company has gotten in recent years.

Indiana Mike · #14 04-12-2010, 09:30 AM

Genz...
Happy owner of a shuttle 6.0 210

MysticMichael · #15 04-12-2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjl5590

Hi guys,

I'm looking to buy a new amp. These two look promising:

Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0
Eden WTX500

The Eden is a lot cheaper than the Genz Benz, but it is also a lot quieter. I play anything from funk to metal, and play in drop-C tuning.

Any recommendations?

Cheers guys

Did you mention what kind of cab(s) you're using? How about volume requirements? How loud do you play?

It seems to me these would be important factors to consider, no?

MM

sk8 · #16 04-12-2010, 10:11 AM

Little Mark III

kaiser_sosea · #17 04-12-2010, 10:22 AM

I've been playing Genz exclusively (not endorsed or anything) for a few years now. My rig consists of a Shuttle 9.0 and two NeoX-112T cabs. I could not be happier tonewise and I know that in the unlikely event there is an issue with any of these items I'll be well taken care of. Peace of mind alone is worth the extra $$$ for the Genz gear. Then once you factor in everything else it's a "no brainer".

svtb15 · #18 04-12-2010, 10:38 AM

The one thing that i have found is that the Genz heads work really well with a large selection of speaker cabs.. across many brands and configurations... 112s, 810,412, ported, un ported etc, neo , non neo, etc.
The shuttle 9 is lightweight enough to and just about loud enough to do any gig.. And guess what? it has a volume control so if its too loud you can turn it down too!.

Its small enough to fit in a gig bag.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MysticMichael

Did you mention what kind of cab(s) you're using? How about volume requirements? How loud do you play?

It seems to me these would be important factors to consider, no?

MM

Gordon of Eden · #19 04-12-2010, 10:49 AM

I love Eden's WT series but the Genz shuttles blow the Eden WTX series away.

**Ryan L.** · #20 04-12-2010, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon of Eden

I love Eden's WT series but the Genz shuttles blow the Eden WTX series away.

I agree. I've tried both the Genz 9.0 and the Eden WTX500, and I'd take the Genz over the Eden. But I also love (and finally own one of) the Eden WT heads.