Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0 Appreciation Thread

[GroovyBaby]

I've been playing the GBE750 but I'm starting to play more in the "big city" so portability prompted me to get the 9.0. Very impressed so far with this little thing. I love the GB sound, very clear and full. I went through one practice so far (which is a basement so sound is not so good there) and it kicked but. I'm curious to see how it does after some miles.

 

[svtb15]

Thats a good description.. I also think that the TUBE channel has a slight low mid push to the sound..and the FET channel is clean as a whistle. Both channels are nice..

The only way to really compare the responses of the FET and Tube preamps is on one of the heads that have both, such as the GBE's or the Max heads. The reason for that is because you'll be going through the same power section so any differences will be related to the preamp only. The Shuttle 9.0 is different from the Shuttle 6.0 even though they both have a tube front-end.

Having said that, to my ear the differences are very minimal and you have to do a direct back-and-forth between the two channels to really appreciate the difference. But in general, the FET channel is a little quicker. It's a bit snappier up front, and the notes are uber clean.

By comparison, the Tube channel is a bit more relaxed up front, and the notes have a bit more warmth to them. This is true even when you try not to push the tube hard. If you started with the tube channel, you might think it was very fast and clean, and then you switch over to the FET side and it's like, "Oh, now that's what uber clean is!"

They both sound great to my ear, and neither is a make or break kind of thing when it comes to getting a clean and fast tone. The Tube preamp gives you the ability to push the pre a little hard so that the notes get warmer and less articulate, even before things get gritty. So you could argue that it is the more flexible of the two since it still it can go in two different directions.

The FET is what it is. Always clean and pristine, to the max. If you try to push it, it'll stay clean until it starts clipping, and it's a bad sounding kind of clip. You can't overdrive it.

Hope that helps!

 

[fretno]

 

[OhulahanBass]

I've been searching for some good headphones for earing bass lines and trying to hear as clear as I do when I plug my 9.0 DI into KRK speakers. Do you like those, would you recommend them for 9.0 DI -> Presonus interface?

Avatars aren't cutting it since I started using the KRK's at home. I need to get my tax return and pick up an Uber at Rob's to keep my 9.0 happy.

 

[fretno]

I've been searching for some good headphones for earing bass lines and trying to hear as clear as I do when I plug my 9.0 DI into KRK speakers. Do you like those, would you recommend them for 9.0 DI -> Presonus interface?

Avatars aren't cutting it since I started using the KRK's at home. I need to get my tax return and pick up an Uber at Rob's to keep my 9.0 happy.

Grados are Killer cans and great for stuff like this and just listening and 2nd opinions on mixes but my 1st choice and reference cans are Audio Technica ATH M50's which can be had for about 100 bucks but don't let that price fool you they are excellent and have stunning bass , not booming or too hyped . I love them and highly recommend them .

 

[gotly]

Does the Aux-in have some sort of high cut filter? I was playing late and decided to give my neighbors a break and use the headphones and aux-in to jam around.

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Listen to that, the solo gets completely muted. I know it's not the audio source, switched cables and whatnot and it sounds fine directly into my headphones. I guess it makes sense that it'd have some sort of high cut since it's a bass amp but it really hinders the usefulness of the aux-in.

Otherwise, awesome amp. Nothing but compliments about the tone and it fits in in my cable bag. Love it!

Anyone?

 

[Popps]

Gigged last night with the 9.0. Gets better evey time I hear it. We shared the night with another band and the bass player graciously offered to let me use his rig, SVT-4 with 8-10 bottom. Rather then mess with his eq I used the 9.0, gain a little less then 12 o'clock, volume 12 o'clock, eq all to 12 o'clock, master at 9 o'clock and the signal shape buttons all in. Played my Alembic bass and I sounded almost too loud at times, I had to back off with the right hand to a light touch. I should have pulled the trigger on this a year ago. Thanks Genz Benz

 

[John D Harris]

Gigged last night with the 9.0. Gets better evey time I hear it. We shared the night with another band and the bass player graciously offered to let me use his rig, SVT-4 with 8-10 bottom. Rather then mess with his eq I used the 9.0, gain a little less then 12 o'clock, volume 12 o'clock, eq all to 12 o'clock, master at 9 o'clock and the signal shape buttons all in. Played my Alembic bass and I sounded almost too loud at times, I had to back off with the right hand to a light touch. I should have pulled the trigger on this a year ago. Thanks Genz Benz

"...the signal shape buttons all in..."



Super-Scoop -- yes!!!???!!!

 

[Dr Funk]

"...the signal shape buttons all in..."



Super-Scoop -- yes!!!???!!!

I was wondering if that was correct myself?

 

[Red Planet]

I play with the Mid Scoop and Bass Boost on many times. I never use the Hi Boost though and generally have my tweeter almost off.

 

[Dr Funk]

I tried using the BB last night and it was just too much with my UL610. I mean it sounded sweet onstage but it drove our sound guy nuts. I just love that in an amp.

 

[nemo]

Hi, anybody compared Shuttle 9 to EBS (350 or 650)?

I realy like the tone profile of EBS HD350 I have played couple of times - it is firm down low, quick, but still warm.

Could you please compare these two? Thanks.

 

[1kinal]

I own the shuttle 9.0 and played the EBS 350 on two shows when it was provided to me as a backline while on tour in europe.

I would classify the two amps in the same category. Clear sound, not muddy at all, fast response, bright but pleasant hi-end...all that while being warm enough so it sounds like a bass amp and not a channel strip in the studio (think EA amps). If you like the EBS, I doubt you would regret the shuttle.

My favorite EBS head was the Fafner but I think it would be much more like the new streamliner than the shuttle.

 

[nemo]

Thanks for the info. I liked on the EBS 350 a certain juiciness of the tone, good to hear that the GB is not that apart.
I look forward for trying the Shuttle in person, although it is available in the other city only, the trip is in order.

 

[KJung]

I own the shuttle 9.0 and played the EBS 350 on two shows when it was provided to me as a backline while on tour in europe.

I would classify the two amps in the same category. Clear sound, not muddy at all, fast response, bright but pleasant hi-end...all that while being warm enough so it sounds like a bass amp and not a channel strip in the studio (think EA amps). If you like the EBS, I doubt you would regret the shuttle.

My favorite EBS head was the Fafner but I think it would be much more like the new streamliner than the shuttle.

+1 Gigged an EBS HD350 for about a year or so. While the 350 can get VERY hi fi up top, the Shuttle amps have a similar bright, articulate tone, and are at least somewhat similar to the 350 with the drive control engaged a bit and the 'brite' circuit disengaged. The Shuttle semi-parametric mid control is much 'fatter' sounding than the EBSHD350's also.... you can dial in more meat and punch.

 

[fretno]

mine goes into a laptop bag

 

[Red Planet]

As an update to this thread (since it came back). I want to say I am still every bit as much still in love with my Shuttle 9.0 as I ever was. The Streamliner has been getting lots of press lately and rightfully so but the 9.0 is still wonderous.

Think of it like this. The 9.0 is everything the Streamliner is not. As well the Streamliner is everything the 9.0 is not.

Both are great but very different. The 9.0 is here to stay. Think of the 9.0 as the Preliner Nine.

Life is good in amp land though the rest of the world sucks.

 

[Eublet]

Haha. I love my 9.0 also. Happy to have a Genz head as my go-to once again. It just kills with the AE212.

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[dakink]

I’ve been following this thread for a while now and have developed some serious GAS for a pretty little Shuttle 9.0. I played a 6.0 in a store with a 2x10 cab, but have never got to test drive the 9 and ended up having to order one online. Well, it came the day before yesterday but I didn't get a chance to try it out before band practice last night. When I got to practice I let the guys know I hadn't played it yet so I had no idea what it could do. Yeah, I got some skeptical looks! I hooked it up to my SWR Golight 4x10, hit the power switch, held my breath, and let my fingers make some thunder. HOLY CRAPOLA! What a beautiful sound! Needless to say it turned out to be an awesome practice. The guys loved the sound too and it easily cut through the two loud guitars. Can’t wait to play with the settings tonight and get to know it even better.

You guys were right. This really IS an amazing little amp. Thank you all, and thank you Jeff Genzler!!!

 

[nostatic]

I'm actually thinking of picking up a 9.0 to use when I want more "hi fi" or clean than the Streamliner. Right now that falls to an MB Fusion which I like sometimes and dislike othertimes. Depends on my ears or phase of the moon...