Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0 discussion thread

[tombowlus]

And I will be able to carry all the gear I need for a gig in my 1983 280ZX!!

I used to fit an upright bass, two bass guitars, an overnight bag and a practice amp into my Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo. Thankfully, someone else was usually driving the band van to gigs (when I was not in the van, myself) with my big rig. But nowadays, I could have brought a Shuttle 6.0/12 and a 1x12 extension in the Stealth.

Of course, I now have a wagon (Audi S6 Avant), so I can cram a pretty ridiculous amount of gear in, when needed.

 

[bassplayer7770]

Of course, I now have a wagon (Audi S6 Avant), so I can cram a pretty ridiculous amount of gear in, when needed.

It's true! I've seen it with my own eyes!

 

[Pilgrim]

I used to fit an upright bass, two bass guitars, an overnight bag and a practice amp into my Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo. [snip]

Of course, I now have a wagon (Audi S6 Avant), so I can cram a pretty ridiculous amount of gear in, when needed.

One of my achievements in my high school days was transporting my upright bass in a VW Beetle. Of course, there was about 2 ft. of the neck sticking out the passenger side door window.

And nice taste on the Audi! S6's ROCK big time!!!!!!!!

 

[tombowlus]

One of my achievements in my high school days was transporting my upright bass in a VW Beetle. Of course, there was about 2 ft. of the neck sticking out the passenger side door window.

That is quite an accomplishment!

The first time I transported an upright bass, it was riding my 10-speed home from elementary school - no handed. Now, when it came time to actually stop, I will admit to encountering some difficulty...

And nice taste on the Audi! S6's ROCK big time!!!!!!!!

Thanks! It has been a great car, for sure.

 

[pablomigraine]

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Of course, I now have a wagon (Audi S6 Avant), so I can cram a pretty ridiculous amount of gear in, when needed.

I see we not only share the same taste in gear, but cars as well. Wife rocks an 05 A4 Avant and I sport the 08 S4. Been a strictly Audi family since 1999.

If the market pics up any I'm hoping to make a bid for the 2010 RS5. 505 BHP with the modified Bently 6.75L.

sorry for the OT guys.... I couldn't resist

 

[Dr Funk]

Why irrelevant? This thread has been very timely and helpful to me.

I am trying to gain data regarding the 9.0 as the title would imply. I'm trying to make an informed decision is all.
To me it seems a bit boring with your reminiscing old times, and clearly off topic. It's your right, I know.

 

[Pilgrim]

I know I took it a bit off-topic - but no worse than most threads. I bought my G-B Shuttle 6.0 gear today, so I return you to something like your intended programming. Feel free to chastise others as well when they discuss ANYthing other than the shuttle 9.0.

But I won't promise not to reminisce again. It's one of my strong points.

 

[Dr Funk]

That's not the only thing that stuck out of that window in those younger more limber days.

I know I took it a bit off-topic - but no worse than most threads. I bought my G-B Shuttle 6.0 gear today, so I return you to something like your intended programming. Feel free to chastise others as well when they discuss ANYthing other than the shuttle 9.0.

But I won't promise not to reminisce again. It's one of my strong points.

 

[bajistapromedio]

Where are the Shuttle heads manufactured? I am trying to decide between a Shuttle 9.0 and a Little Mark Tube 800, but they seem so similar on paper. If these are made in USA, that will probably be the factor that leads me to buy a Shuttle 9.0 (I like to support companies that still make things within the U.S).

Sorry if this has been mentioned already, but my search did not yield any results.

 

[Red Planet]

Genz Benz is an American company.

MarkBass is an Italian company.

 

[BurningSkies]

Neither are made in the US.

 

[bajistapromedio]

Neither are made in the US.

Genz Benz is an American company.

MarkBass is an Italian company.

Thanks chaps. I read somewhere that the LMT is made in Italy, but could not find any info on the Shuttle 9.0.

 

[Dr Funk]

Thanks chaps. I read somewhere that the LMT is made in Italy, but could not find any info on the Shuttle 9.0.

The back of my 9.0 says "Designed and inspected in the U.S.A.".
The bottom says "Amplifier Chassis made in Taiwan".

 

[bajistapromedio]

The back of my 9.0 says "Designed and inspected in the U.S.A.".
The bottom says "Amplifier Chassis made in Taiwan".

Interesting...I guess I will have to just take a leap of faith and choose one and hope I get it right the first time (no cash to try different heads to try and find "the one").

 

[bajistapromedio]

well...... without knowing anything about what kind of sound you like, what type of band you're in and not knowing anything about your playing style..... you'll probably like the GB

Touche! I like playing fusion, latin jazz, funk, and standards, but I do play quite a few pop and pop rock gigs to help pay the bills. I like a clean/modern sound, and mainly play a Wendler Electrocoustic 5 with EMG jazz pickups.

I had a chance to A/B a Markbass F1 and a GK MB2-500 today and liked the cleaner, more modern tone of the Markbass. Anyone compare these with any of the Shuttle heads?

 

[bajistapromedio]

I have never owned a tube amp or pre before. How often would the 12AX7 in the Shuttle 9.0 need to be replaced (it depends on hours of usage, doesn't it, as opposed to age)?

 

[Pilgrim]

I have never owned a tube amp or pre before. How often would the 12AX7 in the Shuttle 9.0 need to be replaced (it depends on hours of usage, doesn't it, as opposed to age)?

Tubes can last for decades. I wouldn't worry about it. My 1967 Bassman head has most of the original tubes still in it. Service is often measured in thousands of hours.

From [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

"Generally, preamplifier tubes last 5,000 hours or more, while power amplifier output tubes will last up to 2,000 hours. Near the end of their useful sonic life, aging vacuum tubes may degrade the sonic character of the product(s) they are used in."

So in a preamp, you're looking at 5,000 hours (or more) of service!!

There are some good threads running now, comparing the Markbass and G-B amps here on Talkbass - do a quick search.

 

[12bass]

The original tube in my Eden head lasted over ten years..... and it still works fine, but became microphonic and susceptible to vibration, so I recently replaced it.

 

[pablomigraine]

Touche! I like playing fusion, latin jazz, funk, and standards, but I do play quite a few pop and pop rock gigs to help pay the bills. I like a clean/modern sound, and mainly play a Wendler Electrocoustic 5 with EMG jazz pickups.

I had a chance to A/B a Markbass F1 and a GK MB2-500 today and liked the cleaner, more modern tone of the Markbass. Anyone compare these with any of the Shuttle heads?

In terms of EDIT: upper midrange clarity, aggressiveness and what I call "hi-fi" performance, IMHO the GB stuff is the next step up the ladder from the markbass.

Bear in mind I have experience ONLY with the Shuttlemax 12.0 versus the LMII, SD800 and EA Iamp Pro.

I have never owned a tube amp or pre before. How often would the 12AX7 in the Shuttle 9.0 need to be replaced (it depends on hours of usage, doesn't it, as opposed to age)?

You'll sell it for the shuttlemax 9.0 before you need to replace the tube...

 

[BurningSkies]

In terms of sonic clarity and tone excellence, the GB stuff is the next step up the ladder from the markbass.



You'll sell it for the shuttlemax 9.0 before you need to replace the tube...

How much are they paying you?

(aka, your statements while valid opinion, are not necessarily fact).