tonyclaret Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Anyone in the northwest got ones of these or knows a shop with stock a can trial. Want to pull the trigger but unsure if it's better than my shuttle. Any other comments appreciated. Thanks Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 [size=4]There are threads on Talkbass about Streamliner and Shuttle comparisons.[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyclaret Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1322663968' post='1454124'] [size=4]There are threads on Talkbass about Streamliner and Shuttle comparisons.[/size] [/quote] I know Chris, conflicting views. Some saying they the streamliners are the dogs dodahs and others saying stick with the shuttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 If you dont want any extra grind than the Shuttle allows then I see no reason to change, If a valve sound is more your thing then the Streamliner will be better for you. I never go over half way with the valve drive on my Shuttle I have now so Im happy as I am, In fact I have just got a Shuttle 3 too which is FET only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) The whole tone of the Streamliner is just MUCH MUCH bigger, and rounder, and fatter. It really is like an all tube amp, but it can do this very very clean with zero grit, if you want that. You can add a lot of grit and grind if you like, but that's just part of the package. You wont have the sparkly/precise nature of the Shuttle, but the Streamliner is stull VERY articulate considering how tubey it is. It just has more bounce and thud to the notes. I'm waiting for the next line of Shuttle's to hit the UK (Im guessing after NAMM 2012) to pick up a replacement for the LM3 I sent back. Edited November 30, 2011 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) Oooh got any links on them Gareth? could be some bargain shuttles about once a new version comes out, I feel Shuttle number 3 (maybe a 9.0) is getting ready to land! Edited November 30, 2011 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Sorry Pete, no links....but it seems that the shops on Talkbass have stated they are selling them cheaper because they are being phased out, so I assume they will be replacing them this NAMM. I bet by late December Genz have some pics on Talkbass. I hope so anyway! Ive been tempted to pick up a 9.0 and leave it at that. Super cheap at the mo. £575 at Bass Direct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 But how cheap might used ones be once a new version comes out? If the FS section here is anything to go by probably about £575 plus postage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyclaret Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1322677426' post='1454439'] The whole tone of the Streamliner is just MUCH MUCH bigger, and rounder, and fatter. It really is like an all tube amp, but it can do this very very clean with zero grit, if you want that. You can add a lot of grit and grind if you like, but that's just part of the package. You wont have the sparkly/precise nature of the Shuttle, but the Streamliner is stull VERY articulate considering how tubey it is. It just has more bounce and thud to the notes I'm waiting for the next line of Shuttle's to hit the UK (Im guessing after NAMM 2012) to pick up a replacement for the LM3 I sent back. [/quote] Exactely my thoughts, I kinda love that sparkly top end on the shuttle but often, well more times than not end up using the sansamp through it, for a bit of beef. I number of comments have made me a bit unsure saying the bottom End can be quite muddy and undefined? Are they just not making the most of the eq? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Its not 'muddy' to me, its more 'forceful' and very 'full'. Very large bottom end! Very usuable as well (as noted on Talkbass, you don't get speaker stress from that huge low end, its very controlled). I always cut bass to 10/11, mids on 1-2, and treble to taste. Nice amp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1322679095' post='1454466'] But how cheap might used ones be once a new version comes out? If the FS section here is anything to go by probably about £575 plus postage [/quote] Or more hahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I didn't find the Streamliner muddy at all, I'd be happy to use either for the rest of my days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) The people who say the Streamliner is muddy and undefined are generally those who haven't realised the bass knob turns anticlockwise. Edited November 30, 2011 by wateroftyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyclaret Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1322680911' post='1454504'] I didn't find the Streamliner muddy at all, I'd be happy to use either for the rest of my days [/quote] i can't resist any more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 It will sound a treat with that Berg cab too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skychaserhigh Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 The Streamliner is very simple but also very versatile. Best amp I've owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'm still loving mine. Such a cracking little amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Can't help as I'm the wrong end of the country, but [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/129360-gb-streamliner-berg-ae112/page__view__findpost__p__1454115"]THIS[/url] was my view of the two A/B'd through a Barefaced Super12T last Saturday before I left the shop with a new Streamliner 6.0 I don't know that it's better than the Shuttle, but it is a very different beast that I loved through the cab for the styles I cover. The Shuttle was too clinical for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 ...and as a follow up after last night first outing with the Streamliner 6.0 & Barefaced S12T.....OH YES!!! Big ear to ear grins here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 [quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1323021614' post='1458387'] ...and as a follow up after last night first outing with the Streamliner 6.0 & Barefaced S12T.....OH YES!!! Big ear to ear grins here [/quote] After hearing WoTs Streamliner 900 on my S12T I know precisely why that grin is there. If.... I might change that to when... I change amps, a Streamliner it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyclaret Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 Thanks for all comments. The purchase has been made via our very own walbassist. Can't wait for it to arrive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 [quote name='tonyclaret' timestamp='1323195389' post='1460467'] Thanks for all comments. The purchase has been made via our very own walbassist. Can't wait for it to arrive! [/quote]Ah 'twas you in the end was it I was in the queue for a while, then had a rush of blood to the head in Nevada on a Saturday morning I have got away with it so far, but I am sure she won't miss the blue glow instead of yellow legend at Saturdays gig. Enjoy...I know I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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