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Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0 Appreciation Thread

#981
Jeff K said:
Other amps I've had seemed to get loud at a much lower setting on the Master Volume. I haven't had very much opportunity to experiment with this one today. Only about a half-hour. So far I've been putting the Gain around 1:00 pm. Same with the Volume knob next to the Gain. Other settings around 12:00, and the Master Volume around 12:00 or 1:00. Not sure how far I can safely push it. I've never had to go above 10:00 o'clock on my other amps' volume.


Do any of you guys who use a single 8-ohm cabinet have any trouble getting enough volume in a band setting?
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There are many amps out there that run out of steam at 12:00 on the master. The 9.0 does not do this. The adjustment is linear all the way. Same for the other controls.

Try a Neox 112T then add another later.
 
#983
A big thanks to Andy (Agedhorse) from Genz-Benz.

I had a distortion problem with my Shuttle 9.0.

He expertly guided me through the troubleshooting.

I just had to re-seat the preamp tube into the socket.

Now I'm back in business.:hyper:

Love this amp, love these folks!
 
#986
Prices have dropped considerably on these , now that the 9.2 is about to debut. Only slight changes, from what I have read. if you are on the fence about getting a 9.0, now's the time.
 
#989
EagleMoon said:
Okay, I got mine but I don't think the preamp is working correctly. With the gain turned up I don't get any tube distortion at all. The light on the left side won't light. Also the mute button doesn't mute.
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Your bass may not have enough output to drive to distortion. My SR5 does not, my Lakland 55-02 does.

Regarding your mute button failure, I would contact Genz or return to your dealer for a replacement.

Great amp.
 
#990
CElton said:
Your bass may not have enough output to drive to distortion. My SR5 does not, my Lakland 55-02 does.

Regarding your mute button failure, I would contact Genz or return to your dealer for a replacement.

Great amp.
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I wrote to Genz last night to see what they say. Not sure I can get a replacement at this point since I got it on sale from Hello Music.

The other thing I noticed is that the high mid control doesn't seem to affect the tone at all. All the way up or down sounds the same.

Such a bummer because I really wanted to love this amp and it seems that I may have gotten a defective one.
 
#991
EagleMoon said:
I wrote to Genz last night to see what they say. Not sure I can get a replacement at this point since I got it on sale from Hello Music.

The other thing I noticed is that the high mid control doesn't seem to affect the tone at all. All the way up or down sounds the same.

Such a bummer because I really wanted to love this amp and it seems that I may have gotten a defective one.
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On sale or not doesn't matter. If you bought it new you've got a warranty. They'll stand behind it
 
#992
EagleMoon said:
I wrote to Genz last night to see what they say. Not sure I can get a replacement at this point since I got it on sale from Hello Music.

The other thing I noticed is that the high mid control doesn't seem to affect the tone at all. All the way up or down sounds the same.

Such a bummer because I really wanted to love this amp and it seems that I may have gotten a defective one.
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The Mid control is Parametric. You select the Freq, then boost or cut with the other knob. There is no hi mid or low mid knob.
 
#996
EagleMoon said:
So turning it shouldn't affect the sound? That's really different from what I'm used to, where all the EQ knobs affect the sound.
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You might have a defective unit, but I'm starting to think there might be a bit of user error going on here as well... :hiding:

Try reading the manual that came with your 9.0. It is very clear and concise and provides starting points for effective use of the amp, especially in regards to setting of the pre-amp gain and volume and the para-mid control.

If you're still having issues after reviewing and implementing the instructions in the manual, either call GB (don't email... pick up the phone and speak to a human being) or PM Agedhorse here at TB. He is an engineer/designer for GB and is wonderful to deal with, as is the entire company. Also - rather than wondering if the retail establishment you purchased your 9.0 from has another unit, call them and see what options might exist for you if the amp is indeed defective.

Anyway, just my 2-cents. Hope everything works out for you!
 
#998
Limeman said:
You might have a defective unit, but I'm starting to think there might be a bit of user error going on here as well... :hiding:

Try reading the manual that came with your 9.0. It is very clear and concise and provides starting points for effective use of the amp, especially in regards to setting of the pre-amp gain and volume and the para-mid control.

If you're still having issues after reviewing and implementing the instructions in the manual, either call GB (don't email... pick up the phone and speak to a human being) or PM Agedhorse here at TB. He is an engineer/designer for GB and is wonderful to deal with, as is the entire company. Also - rather than wondering if the retail establishment you purchased your 9.0 from has another unit, call them and see what options might exist for you if the amp is indeed defective.

Anyway, just my 2-cents. Hope everything works out for you!
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I have read the manual, thank you very much. :D Actually it's not all that clear what it does or how to use it to someone who's not that technically inclined, which I'm not. But it doesn't make much sense to me. Might as well be reading latin. lol But I do think I know how to use a mute button, and that's definitely malfunctioning.

And yeah, using the phone? Imagine that. :)
 
#999
This might help explain how a parametric eq operates a little better, it's from our acoustic amp owner's manuals:

MID FREQUENCY EQ - The “sweepable mid” section features 15 dB of cut or boost with a bandwidth approximately 1 octave wide.

The center frequency of this filter is continuously user adjustable from 250 Hz to 5 kHz witha single control. This filter is typically (but not always) used to reduce or remove offending frequencies in the instrument’s pick-up response. Removing only the minimum amount necessary will yield the most acoustically rewarding results.

The easiest and most repeatable way to determine the offending frequency range is to boost the mid level somewhat (but not to the point of feedback) and while playing, sweep the frequency control slowly across its range.

You may need a third hand until it becomes second nature, but soon you will find out just how quick it can be. You will hear a clear and obvious accentuation of the ugliness you want to remove.

The ear is a most sensitive and discriminating piece of test equipment when used in this manner, another good reason to protect them! This is the way many touring sound engineers equalize, since it is quick, accurate and repeatable. Occasionally, you will find need to use the mid section in “boost” mode, particularly common when adding higher mids (bite) to an otherwise dull instrument, or adding low mid “body” to an otherwise thin sound. Spend some time experimenting so that the process becomes creative as well as corrective.
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