Members mlwarriner Posted May 20, 2009 Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 OK, I'm going micro with my bass head, and have narrowed it down to the following: Markbass SD800 (available used for $700)Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 (available new for $700) Which to choose, and why? Please and thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frunobulax Posted May 20, 2009 Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 Shuttle. and you shouldn't have to ask why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted May 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 Shuttle.and you shouldn't have to ask why. i have to admit - i really did like my GBE1200... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted May 20, 2009 Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 if it were me , I'd have a tough time making a choice but I like "new" with warranty and I like Tubes so I am leaning to the GB on this deal . Here's a thought , get the GB and if it doesn't work for you send it back . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted May 20, 2009 Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 Get both. Then you're covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted May 20, 2009 Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 The Shuttle is very nice. I've never played the SD800. My LMII fits me better than the Shuttle. What are you looking for out of your bass sound? What cab are you using? My LMII's clean, balanced & even sound works great with the bark of my Berg HT112...because that's exactly the type of sound that works well for what I do. I want something that works with my looper as well as any processing I might do- clearly cut thru a mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted May 20, 2009 Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 Get both. Then you're covered. After playing the Shuttle, it's crossed my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted May 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 The Shuttle is very nice. I've never played the SD800. My LMII fits me better than the Shuttle. What are you looking for out of your bass sound? What cab are you using? My LMII's clean, balanced & even sound works great with the bark of my Berg HT112...because that's exactly the type of sound that works well for what I do. I want something that works with my looper as well as any processing I might do- clearly cut thru a mix. big full and round, with some grit. plays nice with FX. using a kappalite 1x15 and either a (soon to be) deltalite 2x12 or a 410SBX. eventually considering a fEarful 1x12 or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted May 20, 2009 Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 big full and round, with some grit. plays nice with FX. using a kappalite 1x15 and either a (soon to be) deltalite 2x12 or a 410SBX.eventually considering a fEarful 1x12 or two. Are you looking for grit from your head? If so, the MB likely won't do it for you. The Shuttle might be a bit better, but it was more 'round' to my ears. If your grit is coming from a source other than your head, the MB would make it heard with greater clarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted May 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 Are you looking for grit from your head? If so, the MB likely won't do it for you. The Shuttle might be a bit better, but it was more 'round' to my ears. If your grit is coming from a source other than your head, the MB would make it heard with greater clarity. some head, some pedal. and after further consideration, i'm pondering an 800RB. run a good bass cab off the lowside and a decent 2x12 guitar cab off the high side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted May 20, 2009 Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 You already know this, but you CANNOT go wrong with an 800RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted May 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 You already know this, but you CANNOT go wrong with an 800RB. yes yes...now it's just a matter of finding one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illidian Posted May 21, 2009 Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 ShuttleMAX 6.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpsands Posted May 21, 2009 Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 A used shuttle for 490 is the win here, man. Lots of them still have lots of time on the warranty. It can do big full and round if you learn to work the eq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cortfan Posted May 21, 2009 Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 If I were buying a new amp, the GB. No better customer service, anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpsands Posted May 21, 2009 Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 Something to remember about GB is that their warranties tend to be transferable. So a used one is also the best deal you can get if it's got warranty left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PaulyWally Posted May 21, 2009 Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 Something to remember about GB is that their warranties tend to be transferable. So a used one is also the best deal you can get if it's got warranty left. +1 Pertaining to warranty: GB is 3 years versus MB 2 years. GB is transferable, and I never could get a solid answer on that for MB. Which means one must trust whatever answer comes out of the GC salesman's mouth that day. Either way you WILL need the original receipt. GB is a small 100% USA company. When you call them, you will receive Vanlatte's much coveted "May I Help You?" greeting. The MB replacement policy at GC is really nice too. But what if GC stops carrying them for whatever reason? Unlikely, but who knows. And what if they don't have any in stock? Or what if their policy changes? Pertaining to sound: IMO, MB has more usable clean headroom. GB has the ability to give you a good amount of grit from the tube preamp. IMO, both are very versatile with the edge going to MB. The MB has the ability to go from very hifi, to that vintage 2x15 rumble. No, it's not a Sunn 1200 on a 2x15. But considering the package it comes in, it does a pretty good job. In that respect, it should be able to cover almost any music genre you can throw at it. IMO, the GB doesn't have quite that range, but it's "tweakability" is a bit greater. In that respect, the GB could be a better recording head. And that's also not to say that MB wouldn't be good for recording... it's just a general thought from my observations. Personally, I went with the Shuttle 6.0 for a couple reasons: 1.) The warranty. I wanted the longer GB warranty. I did not want to be bound to CG's warranty policy of the month. And I don't think I've ever heard anything negative about GB customer service. 2.) I was able to haggle on the Shuttle's price. Otherwise, I personally would have preferred the tone from the MB because I was looking for something that could cover more range. It's just that places like GC and MF scare the hell out of me when it comes time to get something fixed. And to be honest the differences in range of tones from each weren't that huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Last in Line Posted May 21, 2009 Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 I went with genz benz, but I bought the 3.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted May 21, 2009 Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 +1 Pertaining to warranty: I would add that I believe the Genz to have a better quality DI... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted May 21, 2009 Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 I've got nothing but the best to say about my GB. I haven't owned an MB before however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted May 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 if this all plays out like it's supposed to, i'll have a brand spanky old 800RB in-hand by the end of next week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted May 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 22, 2009 *score*. he's shipping today, i'll ship tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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