Members bassplayer7770 Posted November 18, 2009 Members Share Posted November 18, 2009 While I can appreciate your comments, I'll defer to the experts. The recommendation for this pairing came from two GB employees with intimate knowledge of both the cabs and amps. I'm playing an amp that pushes 800 watts into a cab that handles less than 600 watts according to what is written on the label on the back. I've heard the speakers can handle more, but, regardless, it's a very efficient cab, and I haven't even gone up to 12 o'clock on the Master Volume yet. With PA support, I don't see myself ever needing to go that high... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kaiser_sosea Posted November 18, 2009 Members Share Posted November 18, 2009 While I can appreciate your comments, I'll defer to the experts. The recommendation for this pairing came from two GB employees with intimate knowledge of both the cabs and amps. Where did you end up buying from if you don't mind me asking? And is the NeoX112T being sold locally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted November 18, 2009 Members Share Posted November 18, 2009 Where did you end up buying from if you don't mind me asking? And is the NeoX112T being sold locally? Tbroom bought his 9.0 from Rocket Music. Apparently, they offer a pretty darn good discount for Talk Bass members. http://www.rocketmusic.net/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?display=home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted November 18, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 18, 2009 Tbroom bought his 9.0 from Rocket Music. Apparently, they offer a pretty darn good discount for Talk Bass members. This. And yes, I'm selling the 112 locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted November 18, 2009 Members Share Posted November 18, 2009 You're right. I just got taken by the man. If you're happy, I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kaiser_sosea Posted November 18, 2009 Members Share Posted November 18, 2009 Ya, the RocketMusic discount is substantial. I know where I'm going when I decide it's time for a Shuttle. Excited to hear your thoughts on the 9.0 when it arrives TBroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted November 18, 2009 Members Share Posted November 18, 2009 Really? How many gigs have you played with this setup?Exactly zero, but given that amp and speaker behavior are pretty predictable, most amps are probably only reaching a power output that even approaches the amp's rating on the loudest of transients, or on the lowest of notes. Normally, the amp will be operating at a number far lower than its rated output.In light of the above (and from observing that most cabs will let you know that they're being pushed too hard long before you damage them), I'd feel comfortable gigging such a setup. I gigged a "1200W" amp into a "200W" cab for a long time, and never did any damage-in fact, bpocall still owns and uses the cab in question. It's easy to avoid damage as long as you're listening. I've also heard Thunderbroom's band gig on several occasions. With the level of PA support they have and their stage volume, I suspect that the amp and cab in question won't be pushed anywhere near their limits. In light of that more than anything, I feel comfortable making the assertions that I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted November 18, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 18, 2009 If you're happy, I'm happy. I'm a long-time GB customer. I continue to buy from them because they sell solid products and have some of the best customer service in the business. I'll trust the guy that designed the amp over some guy on an internet forum. He could have recommended any of their other amps but didn't (including the more expensive ShuttleMax 12.0). For me it wasn't a matter of buying or not buying GB; it was a matter of which one is the best fit for my cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted November 18, 2009 Members Share Posted November 18, 2009 I'm a long-time GB customer. I continue to buy from them because they sell solid products and have some of the best customer service in the business. I'll trust the guy that designed the amp over some guy on an internet forum. He could have recommended any of their other amps but didn't (including the more expensive ShuttleMax 12.0). For me it wasn't a matter of buying or not buying GB; it was a matter of which one is the best fit for my cab. Okay then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted November 18, 2009 Members Share Posted November 18, 2009 Okay then. Besides, T'broom rocking the Shuttle at a full 900 watts? Won't happen! He'd have to be rocking an arena, and he'd be DI'd long before that level of power was reached!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members perrydabassman Posted November 18, 2009 Members Share Posted November 18, 2009 Really? How many gigs have you played with this setup? Threw you off how? I had the high cab pointed out, the low cab pointed back, the tone just wasn't what I was used to. I was tweaking on my tone knobs all night long..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted November 18, 2009 Members Share Posted November 18, 2009 While I can appreciate your comments, I'll defer to the experts. The recommendation for this pairing came from two GB employees with intimate knowledge of both the cabs and amps. There's nothing wrong with having some added clean headroom. You are perfectly fine doing this, but you already knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted November 18, 2009 Members Share Posted November 18, 2009 Besides, T'broom rocking the Shuttle at a full 900 watts? Won't happen! He'd have to be rocking an arena, and he'd be DI'd long before that level of power was reached!. I've shaken the {censored} out of those 212Ts at 75% volume (and not out of headroom), and I've only got 600W per side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted November 18, 2009 Members Share Posted November 18, 2009 Nothing but praise for mine. I toured Greece recently and the other musicians were flipping out over how amazing it was. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hawkeye Posted November 19, 2009 Members Share Posted November 19, 2009 I've been using Genz Benz exclusively now for a couple of years. First my GBE600 head, then the Neox 212t, then a Neox 112t, then a GBE750, then a GBE1200 (total overkill for me). I traded in the GBE1200 and bought a ShuttleMAX 6.0. I like the fact that the channel & control setup is basically identical to my GBE750. My GAS has been satisfied for the time-being. I sold my Fender Bassman 150 combo amp because the combination of the ShuttleMAX 6.0 and Neox112t was basically the same weight. A couple of gigs have been literally one load in, one load out. No-one but me would pick up on this in a gig situation, but I have noticed that the fan is louder than on my GBE750. For all of my gigging situations, the 6.0 power is more than enough. I didn't see the point of the 12.0 or the 9.0 for me anyway. Here's my Shuttle / 112 pair: and the Shuttle / 212 combo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted November 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 It's on the truck and headed this way and is supposed to arrive tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thornton Davis Posted November 20, 2009 Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 My ShuttleMAX 12.0 looks pretty small sitting on top of the two XB-3's. I really like the shoulder bag it came with to carry it around.TD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zamfir Posted November 21, 2009 Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 ShuttleMAX 6.0 user represent! And loving it. My GBE 400 is gathering dust, although it's great as an SS-only amp. Enjoy your new Shuttle, and post a review if you got time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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