amnesia Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I need a physically small rig to play some acoustic gigs that my 400W valve rig is just too much to carry. I trialed and liked the sound of the GB Streamliner, so the 600 version and probably a Focus 1x12 cab is what I am thinking. So, here's the daft thought that occured to me earlier - just how QUIETLY can you run one of these amps? Is it possible to set the volume and master levels to a reasonable bedroom practice level? I don't want to use headphones. Told you it was a daft question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garythebass Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I have the 900 and it does everything from quite to insane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdowner Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Have you thought about one of these? http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Genz_Benz_Shuttle_3.0_10T_Combo.html I have one in addition to my Streamliner 900 + Bergantino 12x1's and it's ideal for acoustic gigs - small, light, but sounds very, very, good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 You can use either wattage amp and keep the gain volume down, gain wherever you like....then use the master to taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnesia Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 [quote name='lowdowner' timestamp='1358110393' post='1933372'] Have you thought about one of these? [/quote] I have, but the Streamliner is more 'me'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnesia Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1358110428' post='1933376'] You can use either wattage amp and keep the gain volume down, gain wherever you like....then use the master to taste. [/quote] Grand. I wasn't sure if the controls were sensitive enough at their lower end to use at a house practice volume. If they are useable at this volume - and you seem to confirm this - then my practice amp can go, and this rig could take its place. Thanks for your input gents, much appreciated. Now I'm wondering if I find the extra £100 to go for the 900 version, so I can choose to use it inplace of my valve amp - or replace my large rig entirely with new cabs aswell. Damn Shiny-fing Syndrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 [quote name='amnesia' timestamp='1358110898' post='1933391'] Now I'm wondering if I find the extra £100 to go for the 900 version, so I can choose to use it inplace of my valve amp - or replace my large rig entirely with new cabs aswell. Damn Shiny-fing Syndrome [/quote] Headroom. If you can go for the 900 over the 600, great. If not, either amp is gonna be a fine investment. Ultimately, with the 900, the controls go down as well as up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garythebass Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 [quote name='tonyf' timestamp='1358112863' post='1933436'] Headroom. If you can go for the 900 over the 600, great. If not, either amp is gonna be a fine investment. Ultimately, with the 900, the controls go down as well as up [/quote] +1 That's exactly why I went for the 900 as well. I had concerns about controlling the power, but there really is no problem. For the extra £100 you may as well have the headroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I briefly owned a 900, it only left the house once. I did use a fair bit in the house though, it sat at sensible volumes just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnesia Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 [quote name='Jack' timestamp='1358262231' post='1935829'] I briefly owned a 900, it only left the house once. I did use a fair bit in the house though, it sat at sensible volumes just fine. [/quote] Another tick in the box for the 900 then. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 'Nother one here, used my STL900 at home many-a-time, would all the time but I have an old Superfly constantly plugged in for practice, saves the effort of getting the STL out the case, leads etc, the only reason, otherwise the STL is fine. If fact, with the 3 volume/gain type controls you can make as sensitive or otherwise as you like, more so, perhaps, than other amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1358523631' post='1940841'] If fact, with the 3 volume/gain type controls you can make as sensitive or otherwise as you like, more so, perhaps, than other amps. [/quote] ^^This^^ Are we sure we aren't me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1358526849' post='1940916'] ^^This^^ Are we sure we aren't me? [/quote] I am unanimous in this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnesia Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Oh dear...the Bergantino HD112 is looking rather tasty. damn my expensive taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 [quote name='amnesia' timestamp='1358539105' post='1941234'] Oh dear...the Bergantino HD112 is looking rather tasty. damn my expensive taste. [/quote] BF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barks Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I use my Streamliner 600 at home for practice with a Genz 1 x 8 cab and with either one or two Bergantino 1 x 12 cabs with my various bands. Pretty happy with it at any volume level so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Or for another GenzBenz approved bedroom prac amp and small-medium gig amp how about this at half the price of a brand new one?: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/196532-genz-benz-60210t-combo-for-saletrade-price-drop/ Do excuse the shameless plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1970 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Got a Streamliner 600 and it's great at lower levels too. I've got mine paired off with a Genz Uber 2x12" cab. It's a monster LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 +1 for the Streamliner 600. I play in a loud band with a loud drummer and have never had it at 50%. IMHO, if you want more volume than this provides, you need to be DI'ing into the desk, or risk blowing your eardrums out! Has anyone out there actually had to push a 900? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) [quote name='amnesia' timestamp='1358539105' post='1941234'] ....the Bergantino HD112 is looking rather tasty. damn my expensive taste.... [/quote] Apparently the Berg HD sounds great with an SL600/900, and will sound great at high or low volume, but if you can wait, the CN112 is coming out in June. If this cab is for low volume use only I'd also look at the Aguilar DB112 cabs. But then if you could be persuaded to look at other amps, the Aguilar TH500 seems to be getting all the good reviews at the moment. If you are only going to run 1 112 cab then a 500watt amp will give you enough volume and the headroom to get a great tone. Edited February 11, 2013 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnesia Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1360585943' post='1972644'] If you are only going to run 1 112 cab then a 500watt amp will give you enough volume and the headroom to get a great tone. [/quote] Initially it will only be a single 1x12 so I agree that it is overkill, but I want to keep my options open for upgrades in the future. Either to add another 1x12 for the acousti-punk band, or its even possible that I will look into a larger cab like a Bergantino 6x10 so I can replace my Trace / Marshall rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Try the Streamliner with a Midget. A rather popular combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnesia Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 The deed is done. Spent three hours in Bass Direct this morning trying combinations of Shuttle / Streamliner / Orange TB with single and paired Berg 1x12 and 2x10 cabinets. I left with the Streamliner 900 and a HD112. It's a great portable rig for my acousti-punk adventures and my own bands acoustic gigs I have planned for them, but its also easily upgradeable with the addition of another HD112 or HD210. I also did two things I haven't done before - played a Dingwall fanned fret bass, and a short scale fretless with some kind of coated strings. Pity the speakon cable I knew I had at home was broken so I couldn't play with it when I got it home. Smegging neighbours were out aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Congrats! I'm hoping for some words once you've used them a few weeks. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 You won't regret the Streamliner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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