woodyratm Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 Hey guys, I bought this a few months ago and as much as love the weight and look of it, I think I'm Ampeg through and through. I've used Jessies pic's so hopefully he doesn't mind (if you do man, let me know and i'll replace! ) It has some scratches on the bottom (it was like that when I bought it, and the previous owner bought it - doesn't effect the sound in the slightest. Its not even noticeable when using the head!) http://basschat.co.uk/topic/202312-genz-benz-shuttle-60/page__p__2071855__hl__genz%20benz%20shuttle%206__fromsearch__1#entry2071855 This is the original thread. Valve has been replaced with a JJ Tesla. The head sounds amazing - just not to my preference. Trade wise looking for something a little warmer and something with a bit more dirt I'd guess. Things like:- Ampeg PF-500 (or 800!) Genz Benz Streamliner (600/900) Other suggestions? Sadly think it needs to remain a micro head (backs not what it used to be!) [attachment=139780:shuttle1.jpg] [attachment=139781:shuttle2.jpg] Cheers! Dave
Muzz Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 Have you tried a Sansamp in front of it? Could be a cheaper solution than changing amps. If you can't lay hands on a tester or secondhand one, the Behringer BDI21 for £30 or so is a good test, it sounds very, very like the Sansamp BDDI, which sounds like an Ampeg...
woodyratm Posted July 25, 2013 Author Posted July 25, 2013 I do still have a BDI21 somewhere, might be a good idea that. I'm just thinking the PF, since my local studio has a few and I can dial a great tone in seconds. The Genz I have to be more pinicky with. It's like the EQ on the Genz is much more dynamic.
uke Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 I have one of these with a Sansamp in front, (the programable one) and it sounds huge!
woodyratm Posted July 29, 2013 Author Posted July 29, 2013 If I can find the Behringer thing, I'll try and see if it works. Then probs look at the proper Sansamp (metal beats plastic!). Unless anyone else has any suggestions? Thanks!
WalMan Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Give the Streamliner a go if you can find one to try out and want to go the amp change route. I have one & A/B'd it with a Shuttle before I got the Streamliner. They are [u][b]VERY[/b][/u] different beasts and the Streamliner is much warmer, but still with some nice top snap through my BF S12T Edited July 29, 2013 by WalMan
woodyratm Posted July 29, 2013 Author Posted July 29, 2013 [quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1375100832' post='2156641'] Give the Streamliner a go if you can find one to try out and want to go the amp change route. I have one & A/B'd it with a Shuttle before I got the Streamliner. They are [u][b]VERY[/b][/u] different beasts and the Streamliner is much warmer, but still with some nice top snap through my BF S12T [/quote] I think thats exactly what I want. I'll have the same cab soon too. Anyone got a Streamliner in Scotland I could try?
MikeyOC Posted July 30, 2013 Posted July 30, 2013 Are you willing to post this to the Republic Of Ireland?
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