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Genz Benz Streamliner-Pt 2

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nostatic said:
I ordered mine from Greg at Rocket. Frankly, after bad experiences with some other online "low price/great deal" sellers, my money only goes to places with *great* customer service like Rocket, Glenn at Bass Specialties, etc. Ymmv.
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I agree - but my $749 bought the Streamliner 900 from a local Mom & Pop shop that is a Genz dealer, and he gave a me a t-shirt for free too! Can't beat that...and you have to support the little guys.
 
#473
I'd be interested why such big price differences? Greg is a great TB supporter and gives a fair discount on all GB items..hmm...

Who is this mystery mom and pop? very interested in this info for future purchases (like uber cabs..do they carry those?)
 
#474
I think I might be a moron. I have heard great things about the MESA/Boogie BASS 400 (non +) and the Ampeg SVT II (non-pro) so I have bought one of each in the last year. Now I hear I could have all of the greatness of these heads but with 900 SS watts for $100 less than I got my 200 Watt all tube MESA? And please don't even get me started on the SVT 2 ... I feel as if I have just been raped, I paid $1100 (plus duty, 1/2 shipping, etc.) for it. If the MESA started at $835 and cost me almost $1000 at the door, I don't even want to think about how much the SVT is going to be with how much it weighs ... I hope this head continues with the current trend of minis and simply can't beat an high powered all tube head, not for any of your sakes but for mine. Cheers.
 
#475
It doesn't take a phd to find the GB dealer in SC near Charleston. Not sure that this deal violates MAP or dealer agreements though. Greg will continue to get my biz - he's always done well by me. A few bucks in either direction don't make that much difference in the end. Customer service does.
 
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kosmicwizard said:
I think I might be a moron. I have heard great things about the MESA/Boogie BASS 400 (non +) and the Ampeg SVT II (non-pro) so I have bought one of each in the last year. Now I hear I could have all of the greatness of these heads but with 900 SS watts for $100 less than I got my 200 Watt all tube MESA? And please don't even get me started on the SVT 2 ... I feel as if I have just been raped, I paid $1100 (plus duty, 1/2 shipping, etc.) for it. If the MESA started at $835 and cost me almost $1000 at the door, I don't even want to think about how much the SVT is going to be with how much it weighs ... I hope this head continues with the current trend of minis and simply can't beat an high powered all tube head, not for any of your sakes but for mine. Cheers.
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I have fond memories of a Mesa Bass 400. I can not imagine going back to that kind of weight now though after the performance of my Shuttle 9.0.
 
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I played my beloved SVT non pro for years...
Then i got my shuttle 9.. different animal but just as loved.
The Shuttle9 is louder , punchier, more dynamic and 20x lighter for my current needs.
I can only speculate how the Streamliner 900 will be.. I have not played it yet. But the 3 tubes in the preamp are what the SVT 2 non pro uses in its pre..
Of course circuit design is different but there is something about 6 stages of gain that can not be reckoned with..
Thick and gooey with or without overdrive.. I really like the sound of a tube amp when it is in its clean mode .
Im thinking i can get this exact recipe in the Streamliner 900.. and its only about 6 pounds i think..
My SVT2 has always been my amp to mic up when i do a recording thing through various cabs..
Would like to try that with the Streamliner...
mmmm
GAS !!
kosmicwizard said:
I think I might be a moron. I have heard great things about the MESA/Boogie BASS 400 (non +) and the Ampeg SVT II (non-pro) so I have bought one of each in the last year. Now I hear I could have all of the greatness of these heads but with 900 SS watts for $100 less than I got my 200 Watt all tube MESA? And please don't even get me started on the SVT 2 ... I feel as if I have just been raped, I paid $1100 (plus duty, 1/2 shipping, etc.) for it. If the MESA started at $835 and cost me almost $1000 at the door, I don't even want to think about how much the SVT is going to be with how much it weighs ... I hope this head continues with the current trend of minis and simply can't beat an high powered all tube head, not for any of your sakes but for mine. Cheers.
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