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Genz Benz shuttle 6.0

#43
belowlime said:
...I'll probably look around for comparable options, something in the 1x12 or 1x15 would suit me just fine. Exciting times!
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The 2x10 has way more bottom that you would think it should have. Very clear, very articulate. But very balanced, sound-wise. GB was the first 2x10 cab that made me change my thinking. I used my Shuttle 6.0 and Shuttle 2x10 cab just last weekend at a smallish gig (no p.a. support) and it was beyond adequate. I will use it again this week at a different smallish job (again, no p.a. support). I have a larger job Saturday, so I will use larger equipment.

My Shuttle 6.0 developed an issue, and Andy worked on it - several years ago. I will never let this rig get away from me. It's a keeper.
 
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#44
I bought a used Shuttle 3.0 combo with a 12 inch speaker a couple months ago off Reverb and absolutely love it. It does have the scratchy's when I turn the knobs, but I had the same amp years ago with a 10 and it was scratchy too. My Magellan 800 doesn't scratch at all. But I have seen in other posts that it is an issue with the Shuttle's. I've turned the knobs back and forth several times but it doesn't go away. I can live with it though. Incredible sounding amp!
 
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#45
Kilroy Was Here said:
I bought a used Shuttle 3.0 combo with a 12 inch speaker a couple months ago off Reverb and absolutely love it. It does have the scratchy's when I turn the knobs, but I had the same amp years ago with a 10 and it was scratchy too. My Magellan 800 doesn't scratch at all. But I have seen in other posts that it is an issue with the Shuttle's. I've turned the knobs back and forth several times but it doesn't go away. I can live with it though. Incredible sounding amp!
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The Shuttle amps do use different types pots than we use on the Magellan amps. That backs up your experience between the 2 amp designs. Contact Andy (Agedhorse) and he can offer you service on this issue for the Shuttle.
 
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#47
belowlime said:
I’m looking at those too. I’m currently in a state of paralysis by analysis vs reasonable due diligence since I won’t be able to test a lot of options going the used route 😵‍💫
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Jumping back in to say that, for example, the GK CX-210 is one option being evaluated. Looking around at things has led me down various rabbit holes involving frequency response values, sensitivity ratings, tweeter vs non, ported vs non-ported cabs, etc. Been trying to wrap my head around lots of variables.

So as an example, anything in the specs here that might inform whether the CX-210 would be a decent match with the shuttle 6.0? My assumption is that it'd be just fine, but I ask because I recognize I've got lots of blind spots relating to the technicals of this stuff. I'm a pretty straightforward, 4-string, standard tuning player; maybe I'll dabble with drop D tuning on rare occasion. And I'm not aspiring for perfect or ideal specs. I'm not a pro, don't need perfection or the latest/greatest of anything.

And don't worry, I'm just using this as an example, I'm not planning to come back here with each and every option I see to request someone check my homework.

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#49
Jeff Genzler said:
The Shuttle amps do use different types pots than we use on the Magellan amps. That backs up your experience between the 2 amp designs. Contact Andy (Agedhorse) and he can offer you service on this issue for the Shuttle.
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Thanks Jeff! Appreciate that. I want to tell you that your products are absolutely the best out there. Thought I had found my sound with the new Mesa products, but something felt like it was missing. Because of the Shuttles I have owned I took a chance on the Magellan 800 and it absolutely exceeded my expectations! Thank you for the time and effort and attention to detail you put into your brand. If I was going to design an amp it would be the Magellan. The only thing I don't like is there are no rack mount accessories to install it in my rack. Hoping you'll eventually come out with a way to fix that!! But thanks again for putting out such a quality amp!
 
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#52
Well my ear is not terribly sophisticated so I can only offer general impressions. Additionally, I wasn’t able to do any in-person testing or A/B’ing of cabs with this amp. Cab purchase was made purely off video samples and reading but it seemed like a safe choice right off the bat for obvious reasons. What I can say though is I’ve got a lot more on tap tonally than what I had before. There’s clarity but not sterility or lifelessness. It took me a little to settle on the bassy tone I was looking for, but found my way to an older post here that suggested some settings. After noodling and tweaking and going back and forth between instruments,
I feel there’s a lot of usable tones in this particular combo. This setup surpasses my needs and definitely offers a higher level of audio fidelity than I’m used to. Effects present well and I really dig experimenting with the gain knob. I notice more of my influence comes through on this setup- the subtle variations in string contact, mistakes, all of it, which I like. I never felt strongly about tweeters one way or another but I like the option of being able to adjust or defeat it altogether. Still trying to determine my preferences there. I was looking at some 2x cab options, including other Genzlers and Genz Benz, but don’t have any regrets going 1x12. I’ve got myself a great sounding and portable setup. Can’t complain and figure I can always expand 😎
 
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#53
I can tell you from experience, a 1x12 + a 2x10 sounds ENORMOUS! But, a 2x10 by it self sounds really, really good, too. A really good head and cab made me work harder, as I could suddenly hear all my flaws. lol

And, a second 1x12 will more than "double" the sound. Not double the volume - but the tone changes immediately into a fatter, fuller sound with more highs and also more lows. I gigged for a while using two 1x12's. Huge sound. But I really think a separate 2x10 would give you a little more flexibility.
 
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ezstep said:
I can tell you from experience, a 1x12 + a 2x10 sounds ENORMOUS! But, a 2x10 by it self sounds really, really good, too. A really good head and cab made me work harder, as I could suddenly hear all my flaws. lol

And, a second 1x12 will more than "double" the sound. Not double the volume - but the tone changes immediately into a fatter, fuller sound with more highs and also more lows. I gigged for a while using two 1x12's. Huge sound. But I really think a separate 2x10 would give you a little more flexibility.
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Well I’d be lying if I said my shopping around for cabs had stopped just because I made a purchase…. It’s only window shopping until it no longer is
 
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lofreqfreak said:
Hello: I just purchased a working Shuttle 6.0 today and am interested in having it serviced. Im in Portland OR. It is working but I did experience a strange noise while adjusting the lo-mid pot, only happened once , now ok.
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Check your messages, you probably can’t message me yet since you are new. I sent you the info.
 
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