GB Shuttle 3.0 1x8 or Carvin MB10

[lowfunk99]

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???

 

[Ben Heard]

I would think the Promethean would work okay for that purpose, no?

 

[lowfunk99]

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.

 

[mikell128]

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....

 

[lowfunk99]

I know that it don't have enough oomph to play loud. Small back up...

I just like the idea of GB quality...

 

[mikell128]

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.

 

[thudfromafar]

3.0

better reliability and CS

it sounds good and should be loud enough for that purpose

 

[Doug Parent]

I might lean towards the Carvin, it's got a nice feature set and the tweeter is nice, plus a bigger driver 10".

 

[lowfunk99]

The small size is a plus to me... I believe that its 10+ lbs less then my promethean combo...

 

[cricketfever32]

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.

 

[lowfunk99]

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...

 

[cricketfever32]

Then methinks you have your answer sir

 

[chuck norriss]

GB fo sho! Add a second cab & you're golden. They're so nice.

 

[jeff7bass]

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.

 

[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!

 

[modulusman]

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.

 

[jeff7bass]

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.

 

[lowfunk99]

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...

 

[troutbum22]

I have the Carvin MB15 and really like it. BTW Carvin has GREAT CS.