artisan Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Just ordered a nice new rig from Bass Direct taking advantage of the clearence offer on his latest news letter. I went for the Shuttle 6.2 head & an NX2-212T cab (4ohm) giving me a useable & pretty compact 600 watts. Watch out noisey guitarists I maninly play Rockabilly Double Bass so i am hoping this little old rig should shake the house down. So my faithful old Roland will be appearing in the for sale section as soon as my new rig arrives. Edited October 30, 2013 by artisan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 It is a rig of champions why fender are pulling the plug on genz when class d amps are becoming king and companies like barefaced can't make similar cabs quick enough I will never know!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1383158273' post='2261004'] It is a rig of champions why fender are pulling the plug on genz when class d amps are becoming king and companies like barefaced can't make similar cabs quick enough I will never know!!!! [/quote] cheers Pete Can't wait to use it in anger at the weekend. As for what Fender are doing,i agree its crazy & makes no sense at all. Wonder if they will simply re-badge them up as Fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Stands a good chance, you can bet the fender fans that previously slagged them off will say they sounds better even if they are the same circuits inside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 haha Yes i'm sure you're dead on there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1383158273' post='2261004'] It is a rig of champions why fender are pulling the plug on genz when class d amps are becoming king and companies like barefaced can't make similar cabs quick enough I will never know!!!! [/quote] fender have released their own range of lightweight cabs (for example 24lbs, 500w, 1x12 - also a 2x8 and a 4x10) and small class D heads (150w and 350w) in the rumble range. I imagine this means they still want to benefit from the shift to small class D stuff but under their own, cheaper range rather than keeping the more expensive Genz Benz branded gear. Shame. Edited October 30, 2013 by skej21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I'm hoping they will keep the rumble ones as a sort of squier range and release a usa (taiwan lol) genz circuit fender range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1383168466' post='2261214'] fender have released their own range of lightweight cabs (for example 24lbs, 500w, 1x12 - also a 2x8 and a 4x10) and small class D heads (150w and 350w) in the rumble range. I imagine this means they still want to benefit from the shift to small class D stuff but under their own, cheaper range rather than keeping the more expensive Genz Benz branded gear. Shame. [/quote] This thread has been well and truly hijacked, but surely: cheap + class D = trouble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1383171793' post='2261273'] This thread has been well and truly hijacked, but surely: cheap + class D = trouble? [/quote] Yeah, sorry! The 1x12" and the 150w head retail at £500 for the pair, so not that cheap but I think you're right... It's asking for trouble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 What will happen to the Genz Benz 3 year warrenties, and who do you contact? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 [quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1383209019' post='2261461'] What will happen to the Genz Benz 3 year warrenties, and who do you contact? [/quote] Fender UK or indeed PM the guys on Talkbass who are/were Genz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 My new rig arrived at 9 a.m. This morning,just awesome service from Bass Direct as usual. Only problem is i'm stuck at work so can't go play. Rig looks ace though,i can't believe how small & light the Shuttle is,build quality looks very good too. Come on home time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 [quote name='artisan' timestamp='1383221948' post='2261689'] My new rig arrived at 9 a.m. This morning,just awesome service from Bass Direct as usual. Only problem is i'm stuck at work so can't go play. Rig looks ace though,i can't believe how small & light the Shuttle is,build quality looks very good too. Come on home time. [/quote] I've not played one of the Genz 2x12 but they do look beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Genz probably won't exist by the time i could afford what i wanted, really wanted a genz rig. Enjoy your new rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks guys,i'll not hear it propperly until my next gig though as living in a crappy little terraced house with paper thin walls i have to be careful about upsetting the neighbours. Marvin - there are some silly deals at B'D' just chuck it on the credit card like what i did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Just had a very low volume half hour,this rig sounds real nice even at silly quiet levels,a real nice heft to each note & punchy as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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