GenzBenz Shuttle 6 vs Orange Terror bass 500.

[Dandelion]

I use a Shuttle 6 with a Markbass 410HF. I play a Thunderbird in a classic rock band.

Would a OTB have any advantage over the Genz?

[discreet]

Is it grit or overdrive or disto you're looking for? If so I'd use a pedal or a preamp in front of the shuttle.

[Dandelion]

Ayup Mate.

To be honest I like the clean sound of the Genz. But I have an urge for an OTB cos it looks the biz..

Will the OTB give a clean volume advantage?

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Will the OTB give a clean volume advantage?
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I've never used one but the impression I get from this forum is that it doesn't really do 'clean'.
I could well be wrong of course. Best wait for an OTB fan to turn up.

[Dandelion]

Will do Mark. Thanks for your input...

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Will do Mark. Thanks for your input...
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You're welcome, such as it was.

[Lozz196]

If you keep the Gain down to about 2, there is still a huge amount of volume to be had with an OTB. I used to use mine with both Gain and Volume on 2 in a pnk covers band, so not a quiet band, and it was plenty. I made the mistake of putting the volume on 4 once (my reg go to volume setting on most amps I find) and it was mind-blowingly loud.

You can also change the valve to a lesser-gain version, then you have more scope before breakup, which I found happened at around 2 or 3.