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02-02-2012, 05:12 PM
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I can get the GB for $500 new delivered or the Carvin for $351 with classic tweed look.
I already have a promethean so this is the back up/computer room amp....
What would you do???
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02-02-2012, 05:19 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ottawa, Canada | | | I would think the Promethean would work okay for that purpose, no?
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02-02-2012, 05:25 PM
| | | | I have GAS and a tax refund coming.... I leave that up in my bedroom...
I know it's me being lazy but I dont want to move stuff if I dont have too.
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02-02-2012, 05:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NY, NY | | | I have the TB 3.0 1x8 once upon a time. If its just for a backup then definitely a great choice, the best sounding small amp I've ever heard. I could even play with a quiet band a little, but it won't be sufficient for any gigs or what not. My two cents....
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02-02-2012, 05:50 PM
| | | | I know that it don't have enough oomph to play loud. Small back up...
I just like the idea of GB quality...
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02-02-2012, 06:22 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NY, NY | | | Yeah if its just for a practice amp I think its great quality and great sounding. I really like the sound of the FET preamp.
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02-02-2012, 06:25 PM
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better reliability and CS
it sounds good and should be loud enough for that purpose
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02-02-2012, 06:30 PM
| | | | I might lean towards the Carvin, it's got a nice feature set and the tweeter is nice, plus a bigger driver 10". |
02-02-2012, 06:34 PM
| | | | The small size is a plus to me... I believe that its 10+ lbs less then my promethean combo...
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02-02-2012, 06:38 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Brunswick NJ | | | I've got the shuttle 9.0 and I couldn't be happier with how it sounds. If you can, try out both before you go out and buy either one, but I'm willing to bet that the Genz will sound better.
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02-02-2012, 06:48 PM
| | | | I have tried out the 3.0 head and know how it sounds plus all the great reviews.
I am not so sure about the Carvin...
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02-02-2012, 06:51 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Brunswick NJ | | Then methinks you have your answer sir 
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02-02-2012, 07:29 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA | | | GB fo sho! Add a second cab & you're golden. They're so nice. |
02-02-2012, 07:52 PM
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I have the Carvin MB10 and it absolutely kills. By itself it shakes my walls on 3 (Drive at 5). Dropped it on my Avatar SB112 during rehearsal and had to turn down under half. The BX250 head built-in to the combo gets loud and has a great EQ section. You can go from clean to aggressive and VERY punchy. Great amp for recording, mic the speaker + XLR out for stereo recording pre or post.
I'm sure the GB is nice to but there are limits to an 8" speaker and it does cost a lot more. Carvin's CS is outstanding by the way, don't be fooled.  |
02-02-2012, 09:47 PM
| | | | I pulled the trigger on the GB. I think if I didn't have the Promethean I would have thought harder about the MB10.
Everything I read on the GB was positive. I couldn't find enough on the Carvin, good or bad.
I'm not looking for this to be my main amp. I bought my Promethean untested because they are so hard to find. I guess I didn't want to do that this time. I played the GB through a 4x10 cab with only a bit of mid bump and it sounded great.
Who knows, a few months from now I will buy a Carvin....
With my collection of miniamps I will rule the world!
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02-02-2012, 10:19 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: montana | | | I had the 3.0/8t for about a month. Great little amp. I actually used it on a gig with a classic rock band. I did have PA support. I only got rid of it because the music store ordered the wrong size Genz Benz bag. They got one for the 3.0/10t so instead of ordering me a new bag they let me trade my 8.0 for a 10.0. The 3.0/10t actually works better on gigs because of the kickstand.
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02-03-2012, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lowfunk99 I pulled the trigger on the GB. I think if I didn't have the Promethean I would have thought harder about the MB10.
Everything I read on the GB was positive. I couldn't find enough on the Carvin, good or bad.
I'm not looking for this to be my main amp. I bought my Promethean untested because they are so hard to find. I guess I didn't want to do that this time. I played the GB through a 4x10 cab with only a bit of mid bump and it sounded great.
Who knows, a few months from now I will buy a Carvin....
With my collection of miniamps I will rule the world! | I’m getting there… TOO MUCH EQUIPMENT!!
I just “one-click” shopped a new MM Sterling Bass at Amazon.com yesterday too. DAMMIT!! Stop me!
The GB should be a great little amp. I’m sure it is, so is my Carvin.  |
02-03-2012, 01:37 PM
| | | | I will need an amp for my vacation place...
Isn't it a rule that you need one amp per room?
I did have some post purchase remorse today but it soon passed...
Neither the Promethean or the Carvin have an effects loop... That was another plus for the GB...
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02-04-2012, 06:53 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Clemson, sc | | | I have the Carvin MB15 and really like it. BTW Carvin has GREAT CS.
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