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Just sold Doug a Mega bass strap, great communication, fast payment, many thanks.

[quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1391775468' post='2361130'] Hope I do. If the Streamliner was available through Thomann I would probably order both, compare and keep the preferred amp. Any idea what Bassdirect are like with returns?. What cab did you use to compare the TH 500 and Streamliner ? Thanks [/quote] Th500 through berg HD212, streamliner through bergs, Vanderkleys and baers, streamliner sucked big time through the ceramic loaded bergs, way too much low end!

Thoman are great you will have no issues with returns as long as you return the amp, instructions and packaging in as new condition. I have used them several times and have never been disappointed. Hope you like the amp and don't have to return it though

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1391620646' post='2359356'] Thanks! I was impressed with the Streamliner too, but the Shuttle suited my tastes better. [/quote] The 9.2 is a class act and is an improvement over the already wonderful 9.0, given a different cab to my current ml112 I could be equally as happy with the shuttle as I am now with the streamliner. Genz amps are great, something there for everyone I think and as for Mark Vanderkley - great cab builder for sure, beautifully finished product and tone for days!

[quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1391678830' post='2359960'] Thanks for all the replies. I am swinging towards the Tone Hammer at this stage, as I can put it through its paces for 30 days with the option of full refund once purchased from Thomann, so nothing to loose ( would much rather put money into the local economy, but the choice of bass gear around here is extremely limited ). Lots of love for the Streamliner on here to, but as Genz Benz are no more,I am hesitant to pull the trigger on one. [/quote] To try them side by side at bass direct is quite revealing, to pick them up and to operate them is also a useful comparison. Without wishing to cause any offence I thought the TH500 felt less well made and was certainly not as fat as the Streamliner, bear in mind I went there too buy the TH500 after Ken Jung recommended it to me! There is obviously personal taste to consider here

Nice rig, that would sound glorious with a streamliner 900

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1391590164' post='2358792'] On the other hand, I found the Streamliner sounded much better than the Terror heads I tried - no floors wiped this end! [/quote] +1 amazing head

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1391461660' post='2357507'] With those 2 on your list you should also consider the Orange Terror 500 or 1000. Some say they're a 1 trick pony, but it's a brilliant trick! Blew the Streamliner I tried out of the water in every way imho. Never tried a th500 unfortunately. [/quote] It is just different sounding and louder, a big minus for me with the Orange was the DI, not great quality and set permanently post eq, sounded thin through the p/a compared to other heads that I have used live, all IMHO of course

Shuttle is tight and bright streamliner is big fat old school tube tone with a very sweet treble. Both great but depends on the cab you pair it with.... Streamliner can be fussy on cab matches.

Make sure you play a Warwick before you buy, 17mm string spacing is tight and can be difficult, nicely put together though. Personally I would save up and spend a bit more. Lakland skylines are a decent buy second hand along with sandbergs but they can be heavy.

All down to taste but Vanderkley and Berg Cn are great with that amp, my personal favourite though is the Baer ml112. 1 cab covers most if my gigs, 2 is just amazing! Perfect match for the streamliner IMHO of course.

I play through big p/a all the time and always go pre, I use the eq on my amp to mix my cab, the engineers then get a raw untouched signal to mix at the desk. Even when using DI and a mic I still run the same, remember the eq for foh will more often than not be different to what you need for your cab.

Just bought a Gigskinz bag from Martin, fair price, excellent packaging. Quick dispatch, excellent communication. Thanks Martin

Just traded my AE212 for Nicks Baer ML112, great guy to deal with, cab totally as described and great comms. Thanks Nick

[quote name='Dave_the_bass' timestamp='1388851196' post='2326859'] Mmmm, I'm seeing a, Cilla Black hosted, tearful reunion in the not too distant future. Give me a few weeks to get all of the post Christmas stuff out of the way and we'll sort out getting together for some loudness. [/quote] Nice

[quote name='Dave_the_bass' timestamp='1388833567' post='2326515'] It's your HD212 that I bought from Richardd [/quote] I really loved that cab it was actually the 2nd hd212 that I have owned, having sold the original one because of its weight. I missed the tone so I bought a second! Powered it with a shuttle 9.0 and it was smokin! Would be interested to hear how it sounds with my shuttle 9.2!