Genz benz shuttle 9.0 should I? or not?

I personally preferred the sound of the GB Shuttle (6.0) over any Markbass heads that I tried, so that is what I got. For you, it all depends upon what your ears like.

Deals are always good though.

 

Based on what I really own which is the MarkLittletube800 and one of the other Genz Benz heads ( GBE1200); both would do the job. I did;not get the genz9.0 but the one I have (though bigger)is dependable and sounds great. The Little Mark 800 is capable of pushing my Ampeg810 which was the first test. Genz products do have great customer service which counts a lot, I actually got an email reply with-in 24 hrs from the owner of the company(amazing!). So far I have not had any issues with my LittleMark but with an extended warranty through MF, I will be ok...Its your decision, good luck and have fun.....

 

Markbass makes great stuff and the LMII was my #1 for quite some time (I also owned the LMT800 briefly). I eventually moved to a Shuttle 9.0 as I felt it had a slight edge in clarity; I would occasionally redo my A/B test of the two (kept the LMII as backup) and stuck with the Shuttle 9.0. And as mentioned, Genz-Benz has customer service that ranks with the best in the business.

For what it's worth, I jumped on the Streamliner 900 bandwagon for awhile but wound up going back to the Shuttle 9.0.

 

I have the 9.0 as my backup head, and really like it. It can do the warm thing, and the modern thing pretty good, with an edge to the modern. The LMIITube, has had kind of mixed reviews: some say the tube makes no difference, some do. I owned the LMll for awhile - very warm sounding, kinda old school vibe. My fave MB head was the F1 out of all the ones I tried. Chunky, more in your face kind of tone, great for finger funk if that's your thing. I imagine there must be some great deals on the 9.0.

 

If you found a great deal on a 9.0, I'd jump on it. Genz is a great company with a great track record, but I hear mostly good about the Markbass stuff too. So, I'd let my wallet decide if I was unsure!

 

Most of the Markbass stuff I have tried has been very good but not enough for me to buy it.

The Genz stuff on the other hand is fantastic, I recently sold my Shuttle 6 and picked up a Shuttle 9.0. Plenty of power, very hi-fi with great clarity but also warmth if needed and an excellent DI. So many reasons to like Genz Benz!

 

GB vote from me. Shuttle 9.0(& 6.0) can do a nice bit of tube grind if u dial that in also.

 

GB Vote here as well... both would be fine ...found the less is more much more appealing with the shuttle series...I will say I found the shuttle a touch aggressive when flat but fixable with eq. Still love to show folks that something 4lbs and pack 600 watts or more

 

I am very happy with my GB heads (Shuttle 9.0 and Streamliner 900). If you want a powerful, clean, compact amp, the Shuttle would be hard to beat. But that's my opinion, yours might be different.

 

I don’t ‘think’ so - but, turn it up and find out. I think this is one of those situations where you’re the one who is going to have to decide which amp you prefer best.

 

Yes, but that is what the knobs and switches are for. Boost the bass a hair, cut or boost mid-band of your choice, roll off the treble to taste, and punch the contour buttons to your heart's content.

In other words, go find the tone you want—that head can do plenty of low end. I have a Shuttle 6.0, which has even less innate booty, and find I can coax plenty of bottom out of it.

 

I love my Shuttle 9.0. I can't comment on any of the Markbass heads, but since you like hi-fi sound, and found a great deal, go for it!

 

I have both a 9.0 and Markbass F1.
Both are great amps but i find myself running the F1 more - with my TC Electronic RS210 cabs.
The F1 sits perfectly for me with very little EQ, BUT let your ears decide, you cant go wrong with either.

 

You should. It's one of my two favorite micro heads. The GK MB800 is the other.

 

I have the opposite preference than most of the posters:
I have owned the GB Shuttle 6.0 and the ShuttleMax 9.2, the MArkbass SA450, F1, Momark TA500 and now I have kept the TA503 by Markbass...... but one of my all time faves is the Streamliner 600 by GB.

So......

 

No lack of bottom on any GB head I have owned.. 6.0,9.0 & 900.

 

Definitely no lack of ass end from my Shuttle 6.0-I use the bass boost, mid-cut & boost mids at 8 o'clock on the mid freq dial.
Heard that this bass boost button, bypasses the slight low end cut?? True? I dunno, but it works, well.
Frankly there's so much eq available on the tiny Shuttles, & with the tube gain as well as reg gain-so much on offer-amazing amps, with great features & even better D.I.

 

I own a Shuttle 9.0 and the Little Mark Tube 800, I'll be honest the markbass is a tad bit sterile and not really too versatile for me as I play a variety of styles. the shuttle 9.0 is one loud little monster and sounds great at low and high volumes. also, if you're looking for a sweet deal, Hello Music occasionally sells the genz benz shuttle 9.0 for $495 on their 48 hour deals.