weepaul Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 I've liked what I've heard so far. So any good ? Or best avoided ? Reliable enough ? Was tempted by a PF500 but heard they can be a nightmare. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Had mine as my main amp for years now, no issues at all. I have thrashed it lately at a few gigs so I am going to treat it to a new valve. I have the 3.0 also and thats a good amp too especially with a 4 ohm cab or pair of 8 ohm cabs, struggles a bit with a single 12 after a while but the 6.0 has never left me needing more power. I did a gig on staurday, the main band had a 2x10 and a 1x15 with an Ashdown head, di'd through a massive pa too big for the room, they had no idea how to operate their pa so by the time we went on they asked me to just use my amp as backline! Shuttle 6.0 and a 1x12 (would have took my 2x12 if I had known but I knew there was a big pa with monitors so I didnt bother, I wasnt even going to take a cab and just Di the head! Well the little shuttle had no trouble at all, everything at 12 oclock, they even said the bass was too loud at one point against a mic'd up kit! I now have a Shuttlemax9.2 as my big amp, thats brilliant. Quote
woodyratm Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Great heads these Doesn't break up quite as much as i'd like, but enough that keeps me happy. If the PF series were more reliable i'd have had that. Had no issues with the genz though Quote
Highfox Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 I had one, moved it on for a Streamliner and after about a year I bought another Shuttle, If I'd been buying new I might of gone for a Shuttle 6.2. Nice amps if you like it clear and slightly brite. Quote
martthebass Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 I tried one, and opted for the LM3 in the end as it suited the MB cab I was using at the time better. Ironically with the BF compact I'm now using I suspect it's brightness would be a better fit. In short make sure you consider the cab(s) as well. Quote
Prime_BASS Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1378754935' post='2204340'] I tried one, and opted for the LM3 in the end as it suited the MB cab I was using at the time better. Ironically with the BF compact I'm now using I suspect it's brightness would be a better fit. In short make sure you consider the cab(s) as well. [/quote] I found my LMTube to sound exactly like the GB. Had my shuttle for a while now, never missed a beat and small enough to fit in my gig bags picket which is nice. Power feels nice ans responsive, although I've been in a few venues and with some cabs I feel it runs low on juice, but it's not lacked in volume really. Having more on tap puts your mind at ease. The headphone out and auxiliary ins are nice features but the headphone out sound quality is a bit dire, so always use my Tascam. Not sure what the DI is like, but not being able to set the line out level is a draw back that I didn't have with the mark bass. Overall, a good quality amp. If I could get the features of the MB in this size and power then I'd go for that though. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 All the Genz Di's are good and can be set to line or mic level , never had any amp with an adjustable di level not sure I'd want one? Quote
Deep Thought Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Had mine since 2009, absolutely love it. Apart from one slightly crackly pot, I've had no issues. Never had it above quarter to, and never needed to. Carry it around in a laptop bag. Always been happy with the amount of dirt I could get out of it too, never felt the need for an overdrive/distortion pedal. Quote
fretmeister Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 I've got a 9.2 and it's lovely. Very clear and articulate. I like it a lot. Quote
IanA Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Great little head but does not have the same depth of tone as the 9.0 or any of the later.2 shuttles. Personally I would get a 6.2, they are on special offer at the moment..... Quote
molan Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 I'd definitely go for .2 series if possible. Some decent upgrades in there and have a better rep for reliability (the 6.0's aren't particularly bad but some early 9.0's had some overheating issues). Quote
Kiwi Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 The 6's aren't bad at all. Thats why so few of them come up for sale. I want another... Quote
Musicman20 Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Max 9.2. Killer amp. Or the standard 9.2. Quote
Guest bassman7755 Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1378753227' post='2204288'] Nice amps if you like it clear and slightly brite. [/quote] Indeed, I've got one but prefer my RH450 as its much more "rock & roll". I cant imagine a better lightweight amp for a clean sound though ... Quote
Stephen Houghton Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 I have a Shuttle 9.0 and its a really nice amp, great clean sound very crisp, fantastic for carrying around, no more back damage. Cant really fault it Quote
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