How's that workin for ya? I"ve got one Berg AE112 and of course it sounds GREAT, but I've been tossing around the idea of adding a second. Otherwise I have an AE410 that's good for knocking down old drywall and killing small dogs.
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Genz Benz Streamliner Pt 7.....
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How's that workin for ya? I"ve got one Berg AE112 and of course it sounds GREAT, but I've been tossing around the idea of adding a second. Otherwise I have an AE410 that's good for knocking down old drywall and killing small dogs.
Are you playing an extended-range bass? I had an Aggie GS112 a few years ago, liked the tone, but found that the low end didn't hold up well to my 5-strings.
I was just about to ask if anyone was using the SL with a Berg 2x AE112 stack and here it is. How do like it thru these? Do you run the tweeters flat?
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I had a very loud rehearsal last night with my STL-900 and Mesa Powerhouse 2x12, up against 3 guitarists. I won.
My Streamliner 900 arrived today and after spending sometime with it all I can say is WOW.
The best advice I read hear on TB is to ignore the standard "Don't stray far from center" on the EQ adjustments SO TRUE the difference with this amp is that no matter how much you boost or cut something it still sounds natural not a muffled or harsh interpretation of what you want.
I was concerned that it would be to mid scooped but the relation between the 3 bands of EQ is awsome,if you want more mids then you can either boost the mids or cut a little bass and turn up the volume for a little different sound.
I have been sitting here A/Bing the Streamliner with a Carvin BX500 that has been my favorite lite amp thus far for even consistancy low to high you could be heard anywhere on the neck with the Carvin,but after running the Streamliner side by side the Carvin now feels like it is Loosing something in translation where the Streamliner is Direct,Live,ALIVE FEELING.
Okay so my ears are ringing as I allways where ear protection,But that would be like wearing a Condom right?Just isnt the same.
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The best advice I read hear on TB is to ignore the standard "Don't stray far from center" on the EQ adjustments SO TRUE the difference with this amp is that no matter how much you boost or cut something it still sounds natural not a muffled or harsh interpretation of what you want.
I was concerned that it would be to mid scooped but the relation between the 3 bands of EQ is awsome,if you want more mids then you can either boost the mids or cut a little bass and turn up the volume for a little different sound.
I have been sitting here A/Bing the Streamliner with a Carvin BX500 that has been my favorite lite amp thus far for even consistancy low to high you could be heard anywhere on the neck with the Carvin,but after running the Streamliner side by side the Carvin now feels like it is Loosing something in translation where the Streamliner is Direct,Live,ALIVE FEELING.
Okay so my ears are ringing as I allways where ear protection,But that would be like wearing a Condom right?Just isnt the same.
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I recognize that cab
I *love* my SL900 paired with my NEOX-212T... perfect combination of warmth and punch for my tastes.
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I just did a nice rock gig with my Streamliner 900 and Uber 115, Alleva Coppolo kbp4 with new XL170s... That rig just rox...... A mic on that cab and Im done.... its just silly good...
I also love the Stramliner 900 + Neox212T combo....but I want to marry this head with the Avatar TB-153! 
I did a few gigs with the 900 and Uber 115 (with 2008 MIA P bass) and was quite pleased. Then I added an Uber 210 and now I'm done - so freakin' good!!!
Busted,
The cab was all growl IMOP so I tried a Eminence Delta Pro 12A in place of the top speaker and it really balanced the cab out as far as deeper bass and smoother clearer highs.
I also did the same to my Aguilar GS-412 cab as it was lacking upper mid clarity so badly that it was almost not a standalone cab so I put 2 Delta 12B speakers in it and that helped out the upper clarity considerably and smoothed out the low mids a touch.
I like mid growl alot but I dont like when it is so much that it wont let anything else come through.
I really like the physical size,construction and portability of both cabs so it is worth it to me to customize them for my tastes even though Im sure every tech person is cringing about now,the mods greatly improved each cab IMOP so how can I argue with that.
The cab was all growl IMOP so I tried a Eminence Delta Pro 12A in place of the top speaker and it really balanced the cab out as far as deeper bass and smoother clearer highs.
I also did the same to my Aguilar GS-412 cab as it was lacking upper mid clarity so badly that it was almost not a standalone cab so I put 2 Delta 12B speakers in it and that helped out the upper clarity considerably and smoothed out the low mids a touch.
I like mid growl alot but I dont like when it is so much that it wont let anything else come through.
I really like the physical size,construction and portability of both cabs so it is worth it to me to customize them for my tastes even though Im sure every tech person is cringing about now,the mods greatly improved each cab IMOP so how can I argue with that.
I just have to ask because I have yet to test drive either one of these, are the Steamerliners and Shuttle amps (like the 6.0) more like an Ampeg or more overdriven like a Gallien-Krueger?
Ordered my Streamliner 900 today! 
Mr. Greg at Rocket Music totally hooked me up. It will come home to mate with my Uber 115T and in a few months another Uber cab of some variation. So stoked!
Mr. Greg at Rocket Music totally hooked me up. It will come home to mate with my Uber 115T and in a few months another Uber cab of some variation. So stoked!
There's actually a fair amount of difference between the Shuttle and Streamliner.
The Shuttles are pretty much flat with the dials at noon. They can go pretty warm and dark with EQ, but the basic voice is quick, tight and modern. On the other hand, the Streamliners are pre-voiced according to G-B's idea of an old school tube amp. Set "flat", they have a big, pillowy low end, a significant scoop in the mids, and a fair amount of "give" in the initial note attack.
The Streamliner can be EQ'd for a near-flat response, and sounds fairly modern with the input gain lowered, but not to the same extent as a Shuttle 9.0. Also, the EQ, while very musical, is not as precise as the the Shuttle's.
Both amps can add grit via the gain controls, but neither has as much grind as a G-K, in my limited experience. The Streamliner in particular, is GB's recipe for a smooth, effortless, rounded attack.
Smooth effortless attack for sure!
I just played an outdoor gig yesterday, no PA support for the bass, no walls anywhere near us. I used the Streamliner 900 and Uber 410. It was a trio, we did a bunch of Hendrix stuff and some of the guitarist's originals. Gain at 2, volume at 10, master at 12, bass at 11, mids cranked at 200Hz. Sounded nice and full. The Hendrix stuff sounded nice and fat, but we also did Higher Ground (slapped, halfway between Stevie and Chili Peppers) and it sounded great on that too.
I just played an outdoor gig yesterday, no PA support for the bass, no walls anywhere near us. I used the Streamliner 900 and Uber 410. It was a trio, we did a bunch of Hendrix stuff and some of the guitarist's originals. Gain at 2, volume at 10, master at 12, bass at 11, mids cranked at 200Hz. Sounded nice and full. The Hendrix stuff sounded nice and fat, but we also did Higher Ground (slapped, halfway between Stevie and Chili Peppers) and it sounded great on that too.
I just tried my Streamliner on top of a Neox-112, and was surprised that the metal ends of the handle don't clear the bottom of the amp.
I knew my Shuttle 3.0 would be wobbling around on top of the 112's handle, but figured the Streamliner would have tall enough feet to clear. I can figure out a solution, but it seems odd that the two GB units don't fit together better. The bottom of the amp would wind up scratched, besides not being firmly planted.
This is a rat-fur model Neox, not the newer vinyl one.
Any comments? Thanks...Lyle
I knew my Shuttle 3.0 would be wobbling around on top of the 112's handle, but figured the Streamliner would have tall enough feet to clear. I can figure out a solution, but it seems odd that the two GB units don't fit together better. The bottom of the amp would wind up scratched, besides not being firmly planted.
This is a rat-fur model Neox, not the newer vinyl one.
Any comments? Thanks...Lyle
I have the same thing, but 2 NEOX 112s. Fits nicely. But im going to rack mount in a lightweight case. BTW what EQ settings are you running on your SL600?
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