Genz Benz STL60 Shuttle Bass Amplifier Head (600 Watts)

Ultra light 3.75 lb design. Analog 12AX7 tube preamp. High current Class D amplifier.

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"Genz Benz's entry into the compact head market has set the bar high."

Feature:
The cut and boost switches are great to have whenever you need a little more of something, and having a mid frequency knob is always nice. I haven't had the opportunity to try it out with a proprietary footswitch, but it does have that capability. It only has Speakon outs, which you may find annoying if you don't own any of those cables yet, but those are quickly becoming commonplace on bass amps. There's also an onboard DI which I typically don't use, but will do the trick in a pinch.

Quality:
Has been very reliable whenever I take it out to a show. There are a couple paint chips flecked off the top by now, but after 7 months of transport to and from shows, that's of course liable to happen to anything. Solid metal construction. It's extremely light, though, and I'm sure dropping it could be seriously harmful depending on the height. It's 4 pounds, though! Put it in your backpack!

Value:
Given its tone and ease of transport, this head would be an asset to just about anybody. Its 600 watt output, though, makes it downright indispensable! Being able to get a tube sound with ample power for this price is absolutely crazy, and I would recommend this to anybody looking for a good head for a compact rig. One annoyance is that it cannot go down below 4 ohms, so consider that when selecting your cabs.

Desirability:
When my friends and bandmates see this thing, their first reaction, without exception, is one of disbelief. The thing is powerful and sleek. Again, it doesn't have the vintage appeal of, say, a Sunn, but people will be shocked once they hear it in action.

Sound:
Highly versatile sound out of this. Of course, it's got that clean tone Genz Benz is known for - but I like a grittier rock sort of sound. The preamp gain lets you push the onboard 12AX7 as much as you like to get just that. Of course, it's not going to sound quite like an SVT, but as these compact hybrid amps go, it's very versatile and has a wide variety of good tones available.

Ease of Use:
Very much plug and play. The tonal palette is wide enough that just messing with knobs, you'll be able to find a variety of tones to suit you.

Support:
I have not had to deal with the company, but I did look into support options before I bought this item. Genz Benz has customer support above and beyond what the vast majority of amp companies can be counted on for. I've seen product managers and even Jeff Genzler himself (guess who) on Internet support boards helping out users. Really a company that takes pride in their work.

Overall:
Depending on which way the wind blows, I may get some high-level or vintage head in the future, but I do not plan to ever sell this head. It's the cornerstone of my rig, and too versatile and powerful to just stop using. Highly recommended.

Submitted: 11/20/2008

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The new Shuttle STL60 incorporates a high-innovative removable chassis design powered 600 watt design, while remaining extremely compact and weighting only 3.75 lbs. The Shuttle 60 blends the best of analog and digital platforms to produce the ultimate in warmth, punch and power.

The signal path utilizes a 12AX7 tube preamp with our acclaimed Active EQ and responsive Signal Shape circuitry. An optional foot switch is available for use with the Signal Mute and our 3 Signal Shaping circuits.

The power amp section is a leading-edge high power CLASS D module, which also incorporates a Switch Mode Power Supply. The Shuttle 60 delivers 375 watts at 8 ohms and over 600 watts at 4 ohms.

As a part of the unique Shuttle design the amplifier can be removed from the “saddle” of the combo models to provide ultimate flexibility in this bass system.

Genz Benz quality and versatility delivers over 600 watts output and a rich feel in this lightweight package. There is no sacrifice of tone or power in order to enjoy the benefits of a bass amp under 4 lbs. For any concert stage the Shuttle 60 is a high-powered bass “solution” that still fits into your gig bag.

Features

Ultra Light 3.75 lb Design

Power: 375W/8 ohms; 600W/4 ohms

Analog 12AX7 Tube Preamp

Digital SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply)

High Current Class D Amplifier

Active EQ w/Parametric Mids

3-Band Signal Shape Circuit (Footswitchable)

Signal Mute Switch (Footswitchable)

Tuner Out

Extended Range Input Gain for Active/Passive Sensitivity

Limiter Circuit

LED Status Indicators

Speakon Speaker Outputs

Internal Fan Cooling

Full XLR Direct Out Interface

Aux. Input

Headphone Jack

Effects Loop

Optional Footswitch available

Technical Info

Power Output: 375 Watts @ 8 ohms /600 Watts @ 4 ohms

Preamp Type: Tube 12AX7

Weight: 3.75 lbs.

Dimensions (HxWxD): 2 1/2 x 10 x 10 1/2 in.
For the jobber, it's all about the one-trip load-in. Get there, hit 'em hard, and it's on to the next gig. With a 3.75-pound, 600-watt Shuttle in your bag, you're in and out! While you're there, though, you've got all the tone you can handle. The all-tube preamp is warm and buttery, and the Active EQ lets you dial-up the perfect sound for any session. XLR DI-out for straight-to-PA action!
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