I'm not a 'distortion' guy, but it seems that it is always best to get that sort of thing through pedals. However, if your definition of 'more tubey' is 'more distortion', the Shuttle 6.2 and 9.2 definitely have a hotter gain structure that allows them to grind and distort. However, given there are as many 'distortion tones' as there are stars in the sky, it would be hard to predict of the overdriven tone of the 9.2 (or the Streamliner) would satisfy you.
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Genz Benz Shuttle 9.2 Thread
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I'm not a 'distortion' guy, but it seems that it is always best to get that sort of thing through pedals. However, if your definition of 'more tubey' is 'more distortion', the Shuttle 6.2 and 9.2 definitely have a hotter gain structure that allows them to grind and distort. However, given there are as many 'distortion tones' as there are stars in the sky, it would be hard to predict of the overdriven tone of the 9.2 (or the Streamliner) would satisfy you.
The limit light is to be ignored. I never see the limit light on mine though I do play with the amp behind me.
The power management is what piqued my interest in the Shuttle 9.2. Now I want one to add to the rest of my amps, it would be nice to have a SS amp back into the fold. Everything I have right now is a hybrid.
Paired with the right bass, cabs, and EQ'd for what you want you should be able to get that just fine. I've got a very punchy tone that cuts right through the mix plenty fine using my Streamliner.
Paired with the right bass, cabs, and EQ'd for what you want you should be able to get that just fine. I've got a very punchy tone that cuts right through the mix plenty fine using my Streamliner.
I had the 9.0 for a while. Great head. I've also had the 6.0, Neo-pak and GBE 1200.
I have said around here many times that the Neo-pak was my favorite gigging head from Genz. The lower wattage allowed the power managment to kick in at lower volumes and gave it a great feel on the gigs I do. Mine had the 2ohm mod and it worked great with multiple cabs also. I really loved that head.
Without being able to do a direct comparison, the 6.2 I now have is more like the Neo-pak in terms of feel than any of the other heads I've experienced. I know Red Planet called the 9.0 "gooey" or something like that, but I never heard that at all. It felt punchy and quick, and turning up the gain only seemed to begin adding overdrive, and not tube feel. Same goes for the GBE. The 6.0 was the same, but the thinner bottom voicing took it even further away from a tube-like feel.
I'm not sure why the 6.2 has a more forgiving, tube-like feel to it, but it does. My first thought was the 3DPM, but it seems to have this character at lower volumes also. It's not nearly as extreme to my ears as the Streamliner, but defintely warmer and more "give reactive" than previous Shuttle models. Not sure why, but I really like it. It's still punchy but with a bit more warmth on the transients. I think it's more than just the voicing change also.
Hard to explain. If the 9.2 is like this also, I personally think it might be a worthwhile upgrade for many folks. It would be subtle from the perspective of the listening audience, but for the player on stage who is standing right in front of their rig, that subtle difference can mean a lot in terms of inspiration and enjoyment.
I have said around here many times that the Neo-pak was my favorite gigging head from Genz. The lower wattage allowed the power managment to kick in at lower volumes and gave it a great feel on the gigs I do. Mine had the 2ohm mod and it worked great with multiple cabs also. I really loved that head.
Without being able to do a direct comparison, the 6.2 I now have is more like the Neo-pak in terms of feel than any of the other heads I've experienced. I know Red Planet called the 9.0 "gooey" or something like that, but I never heard that at all. It felt punchy and quick, and turning up the gain only seemed to begin adding overdrive, and not tube feel. Same goes for the GBE. The 6.0 was the same, but the thinner bottom voicing took it even further away from a tube-like feel.
I'm not sure why the 6.2 has a more forgiving, tube-like feel to it, but it does. My first thought was the 3DPM, but it seems to have this character at lower volumes also. It's not nearly as extreme to my ears as the Streamliner, but defintely warmer and more "give reactive" than previous Shuttle models. Not sure why, but I really like it. It's still punchy but with a bit more warmth on the transients. I think it's more than just the voicing change also.
Hard to explain. If the 9.2 is like this also, I personally think it might be a worthwhile upgrade for many folks. It would be subtle from the perspective of the listening audience, but for the player on stage who is standing right in front of their rig, that subtle difference can mean a lot in terms of inspiration and enjoyment.
I love my Shuttle 9.2 though my Uber 410 cab , but i'm toying with the idea of trading the Uber in for a Neo 212 for ease of transportation and the weight difference. I pretty much just need my amp for my stage presence now that I'm in a band that I actually run through the PA. Should I or shouldn't I make the trade?? Any suggestions and opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks , P-P
Thanks , P-P
I was using two NEOX 112s with my Streamliner 600. I sold off and got the NEOX 212. Its awesome and light. Super easy to transport
