Why so many folks selling Shuttle 9.0s?

ustabawannab · #1 04-09-2010, 02:46 PM

GB Shuttle 9.0

I've been watching for several weeks now. Been a disproportionate amount listed lately.

Are they not living up to expectations? Personally, I've played through one and have been quite impressed.

rpsands · #2 04-09-2010, 02:54 PM

The same gear shuffling that happens any time a new product comes out.

People are probably anticipating a Shuttlemax 18.0 or Shuttlemax 9.0, etc.

svtb15 · #3 04-09-2010, 03:01 PM

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm shuttle max 9! I would love that

Alphaman · #4 04-09-2010, 03:07 PM

Since I joined TB, I've gone through so much gear not because I didn't like it but because I read these threads and was conviced there was something much better out there! LOL! This forum breeds the shuffling of gear.

kaiser_sosea · #5 04-09-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alphaman

Since I joined TB, I've gone through so much gear not because I didn't like it but because I read these threads and was conviced there was something much better out there! LOL! This forum breeds the shuffling of gear.

Truth, i still think the NeoPak was my favorite amp tonewise and I miss it but it is long gone. I now have a 9.0 and love it's tone, features and power, but I still miss the original lightweight heavytone for me

Alphaman · #6 04-09-2010, 03:14 PM

Having owned a Shuttle 9 and ShuttleMax 12, and many other amps the past couple of years, I really miss my ShuttleMax 12 more than the others, but did someone say ShuttleMax 18?

Modulator · #7 04-09-2010, 03:27 PM

I'm sure a lot of people bought them sight unseen. Not all gear is right for all people...we all have different ideas in our heads of what equates to great bass tone. I personally think my 9.0 is the bomb as well, and most of the musicians who hear my rig feel the same way.

SlingBass4 · #8 04-09-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Alphaman

Since I joined TB, I've gone through so much gear not because I didn't like it but because I read these threads and was conviced there was something much better out there! LOL! This forum breeds the shuffling of gear.

+1 - TB is da debil

Bluesy Soul · #9 04-09-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Modulator

I'm sure a lot of people bought them sight unseen. Not all gear is right for all people...we all have different ideas in our heads of what equates to great bass tone. I personally think my 9.0 is the bomb as well, and most of the musicians who hear my rig feel the same way.

I agree that this is often the case.

Also, in this economy many players unfortunately need to sell equipment to raise money. I'm sure some own other equipment they would prefer to sell instead of their Shuttle; but the Shuttle 9.0 is a well-known, current model with a transferable warranty and, therefore, may be the most salable. The number of offerings you've noticed might not reflect any shortcomings of the head at all, but its greater market appeal due to its many benefits.

I've had a Shuttle 9.0 for about a month and I REALLY like it. It doesn't quite match the tone of my all-tube Eden VT-300, but it comes surprisingly close. It's 1/10th the weight and less than 1/5th the size of the Eden, yet it still pours out 500 watts at 8 ohms and 900 watts @ 4 ohms. For my tone goals, it's the perfect backup and small/medium venue head.

ustabawannab · #10 04-09-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluesy Soul

Also, in this economy many players unfortunately need to sell equipment to raise money. I'm sure some own other equipment they would prefer to sell instead of their Shuttle; but the Shuttle 9.0 is a well-known, current model with a transferable warranty and, therefore, may be the most salable. The number of offerings you've noticed might not reflect any shortcomings of the head at all, but its greater market appeal due to its many benefits.

So far I've seen three available, brand new in a box.

I guess that's the blessing and the curse of TB. Something becomes flavor of the month, must have new item, then away they go 6 months later.

I think I'm ahead of the next wave with my Fender Bassman TV Duo Ten .

jnewmark · #11 04-09-2010, 07:20 PM

I've owned one and also a Shuttle 6. I was'nt crazy about the 6 as I thought the Markbass 500 watters were somehow more " in your face " at 4 ohms than the Shuttle 6, and the eq on the MB heads seemed more authoritative. I tried the 9 and compared it to the MB F1, and the F1 won me over as more punchy, chunky, nice assertive tone right out of the box, whereas the 9.0 , I was constantly twiddling the knobs to get to where I wanted even with the added power at 4 ohms. And, to top it off, I was using a GB Neox 212T cab. It's all pretty subjective, of course, but I came to the conclusion that the GB heads were just not for me. Probably in the minority as far as that goes, but, hey, I tried !

JimmyM · #12 04-10-2010, 02:30 AM

it's not a reflection on the quality of the gear at all. some people love to flip gear, some people are clearing out the old versions for the new versions, some maybe didn't ever connect with the tones, some folks maybe wanted something lighter

same reasons anyone flips gear.

Musicman20 · #13 04-10-2010, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jnewmark

I've owned one and also a Shuttle 6. I was'nt crazy about the 6 as I thought the Markbass 500 watters were somehow more " in your face " at 4 ohms than the Shuttle 6, and the eq on the MB heads seemed more authoritative. I tried the 9 and compared it to the MB F1, and the F1 won me over as more punchy, chunky, nice assertive tone right out of the box, whereas the 9.0 , I was constantly twiddling the knobs to get to where I wanted even with the added power at 4 ohms. And, to top it off, I was using a GB Neox 212T cab. It's all pretty subjective, of course, but I came to the conclusion that the GB heads were just not for me. Probably in the minority as far as that goes, but, hey, I tried !

Exactly what happened to me...and the RH450 also got involved. I tried the Genz, but tone wise the mb and TC amps were more for me.

::::BASSIST:::: · #14 04-10-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jnewmark

I've owned one and also a Shuttle 6. I was'nt crazy about the 6 as I thought the Markbass 500 watters were somehow more " in your face " at 4 ohms than the Shuttle 6, and the eq on the MB heads seemed more authoritative. I tried the 9 and compared it to the MB F1, and the F1 won me over as more punchy, chunky, nice assertive tone right out of the box, whereas the 9.0 , I was constantly twiddling the knobs to get to where I wanted even with the added power at 4 ohms. And, to top it off, I was using a GB Neox 212T cab. It's all pretty subjective, of course, but I came to the conclusion that the GB heads were just not for me. Probably in the minority as far as that goes, but, hey, I tried !

Me too.

Red Planet · #15 05-02-2010, 11:41 AM

Interesting I ran across this thread searching for something else.

All I can say is I have sold all my other amps. I have 3 cabs and am a gear whore but nothing else compares to the Shuttle 9.0.

I need that old school tone most of the time and the 9.0 just does it so easy with any of my Golight Cabs.

The amount of power on tap is unreal and the gooey power section exceeds the give of a Tube amp IMO.

The 500 watts into an 8 ohm cabs is the big dealio here as well. I can use it with one small lightweight 8 ohm NEO cab and pummel.

This is the amp that changed the rules of the game.

Thank you soooooooo much Genz Benz for creating this Monster, I love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tallboybass · #16 05-02-2010, 01:46 PM

My theory:

These things are available at big discounts. I'm seeing people selling them here for more than you can buy one 'on the street'. I've got connections too....

chicago_mike · #17 05-02-2010, 01:54 PM

I just got mine Friday. It killed my previous touring head. An SWR SM900. KILLED it. Im keeping this little f**ker!

mcapote · #18 05-02-2010, 02:14 PM

amp go in sets on here. when I first joined everyone was selling Hartke HAxxxx heads, then everyone was selling SWR heads, then it was markbass now shuttle 3.0 - 9.0s. thats just the way it goes and when I have the cash to finally buy one no one will be selling any LOL.

Jarrett · #19 05-02-2010, 03:41 PM

Still digging mine. If they come out with a tweakable interface for the RH450, I might have to go that route. But it still depends how well the RH450 can hang volumewise with the Shuttle 9.0. At our last practice I had the Shuttle 9.0 dimed into my SWR Marcus Miller (4 ohm) 4x10 and could have used a hair more.

tallboybass · #20 05-02-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarrett

Still digging mine. If they come out with a tweakable interface for the RH450, I might have to go that route. But it still depends how well the RH450 can hang volumewise with the Shuttle 9.0. At our last practice I had the Shuttle 9.0 dimed into my SWR Marcus Miller (4 ohm) 4x10 and could have used a hair more.

Was the 'power limit' light flashing?