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Genz Benz shuttle purchase poll

Which Genz benz shuttle rig did you purchase and why?

  • Shuttle 3.0 head only

    Votes: 12 5.7%

  • 3.0 with 8t cab

    Votes: 6 2.8%

  • 3.0 with 10t cab

    Votes: 18 8.5%

  • shuttle 6.0 head only

    Votes: 87 41.2%

  • 6.0 with 12t cab

    Votes: 28 13.3%

  • 6.0 with 210t cab

    Votes: 14 6.6%

  • I use carrots to make music, I like to vote in polls!!!

    Votes: 46 21.8%
  • Total voters
    211
#61
I bought the 3.0-10T. I was actually initially just looking for a decent 1x10 combo practice amp- something that was light and portable. When these things came out I thought "Hey, this would be cool, a practice amp and something big enough for at least small gigs."

After two outdoor gigs with the 3.0-10T and an Avatar 1x12 extension cab, I think this rig is going to suffice for about 90% of the places play. I think the 3.0-10T alone will suffice for about half of our gigs. It honestly has the best tone of any rig I've owned in ~16 years of playing.
 
#62
I just received my Shuttle 6.0-12T yesterday from online purchase. I am an experienced guitar player but just getting serious with bass.

Since this is my first serious rig I wanted to jump straight to the current lightweight technology. The removable head gives the best of both worlds, the combo is 31lbs and you can lift it with the top handle just like a guitar amp, or take the head to power anything else. The single cab is shaking the walls and the range of controls is great for dialing in a tone I like.

The one complaint I have for the Shuttle combo is the extension 1x12 is $579, which seems more than any other maker.
 
#63
The shuttle6.0 is a winner by any measure. No matter what cabinets you are using the 600 watt under 4pound head is a winner no matter how you slice it. It sounds great and won't hurt your back by any means. If you drive your current cabinets it will do great. If you opt to stay small, the NeoX112 or 212 will hit the mark. I favor the old school sound of the Uber212 but that is me.
 
#64
After 26 years of playing through dozens and dozens of different rigs, when I saw the Shuttle 6.0-12T combo, I was very intrigued. When I played through it the first time, I bought it.

I have had it for about 10 months and it is my favorite amp ever. The light weight, inherently musical tone and the ample power combine to make a formidable gig weapon. For 90% of my gigs, I just use the combo. When I need a bit more air moved, I slide out the head and run it through my two Avatar 210 Neo cabs ... getting the full benefit of the 600 watts the head offers.

I need to make/find a cover for the combo though ... the top vent on the amp is dangerous in bad weather, something there is no shortage of on the coast o' Maine!
 
#66
Contact Larry at www.LeCover.com you may have to measure it allout but the build will be perfect



paddydaddyo said:
After 26 years of playing through dozens and dozens of different rigs, when I saw the Shuttle 6.0-12T combo, I was very intrigued. When I played through it the first time, I bought it.

I have had it for about 10 months and it is my favorite amp ever. The light weight, inherently musical tone and the ample power combine to make a formidable gig weapon. For 90% of my gigs, I just use the combo. When I need a bit more air moved, I slide out the head and run it through my two Avatar 210 Neo cabs ... getting the full benefit of the 600 watts the head offers.

I need to make/find a cover for the combo though ... the top vent on the amp is dangerous in bad weather, something there is no shortage of on the coast o' Maine!
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#67
I picked up the Shuttle 6.0 (head only) because:

1) I wanted to warm up my sound, it's got a tube preamp.
2) The power to size/weight ratio is FANTASTIC. 375/600 watts for only about 4lbs. I've found a small laptop bag that's perfect for it.
3) It's got the features I was looking for (mute, full D.I., shape switches)

I switched from a Hartke HA4000 with a Pro4200 cab (like I said, warming up my sound) and I've currently got my Shuttle paired with an 8ohm Avatar B210 Neo. I'm planning on adding an Avatar B212 when my band(s) start gigging. :D

It sounds awesome! :)

5sg.
 
#68
I got the head because it would fit in my bass gig bag. I had plans of getting a pair of 1x12's. If the 12 cab had been available stand-alone at the time I might have ordered the 12" combo and bought a second extension cab later. I really didn't have the money at the time anyway. As it ended up I got the NeoX 212T cab anyway and they make an awesome rig. I'm happier having the 2x12.

KO
 
#70
OK...I already voted the carrots thing. Then I bought my Shuttle. The 3.0-10T. Then I bought the 10T extension cab. I cannot say enough good things about this series. Lightweight. Full (really full) featured. Oh yeah, they sound killer, too. Even without the extraordinary Genz customer service...IMHO, they are the "gold standard"...the Shuttle series are the solution to so many gigging scenarios. Not all...but many "real world" situations that we find ourselves in.

Kim
 
#73
I bought the 6.0 with the 12T combo. My interest was in downsizing my primary rig (GBE1200, 2X10, 1X15) for use in smaller venues. Needless to say, it has a very small footprint and is ridiculously lightweight. You can't fill a room with it and a little more saturation would be nice, but it does the job really nicely. It genuinely sounds like a larger rig. I've gotten several comments by other musicians who are surprised. Gotta say, I'm a huge fan. I'm also a huge fan of the organization. Best customer service around.
 
#75
I recently played the Shuttle 3.0 with the 10 inch cab and really liked the sound. My only hold back is we are using a quiet stage at church using the Aviom system for headphone monitoring. Can the Shuttle 3.0 be used over extended periods with no cabinet load without causing damage to the head? I would love to be able to use it as a preamp with the option of adding one of my cabinets when needed. It'll probably look kinda funny with my Peavey 1810 (one 18" and two 10" Black Widows).

Warren
 

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