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Location: Winter Haven, FL | I was really impressed with how well my 2778LX sounded through my Genz-Benz Shen 60 when I first plugged it in. I noticed today when I was re-reading the manual for the guitar that the Genz-Benz is recommended for use with Ovation guitars because it has "been designed to complement our pickup and preamp system". Now, I know that Ovation and Genz-Benz are owned by the same parent company so they would naturally recommend each other, but after hearing my O through the amp, I think it's very possible that the Genz-Benz is built with the O in mind.
I've never had mine plugged into another amp though, so it may sound just as well or better through others, and the recommendation is just marketing. |
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April 2004
Posts: 13303
Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | GB's match up really well with Ovations but they sound great with LR Baggs, K&K Westerns and most others I have been fortunate enough to play.
Is it better than other acoustic amps? I think that really depends on what sound YOU are looking for.
I have owned or played the Fender Acoustasonic, Fishman Acoustic Performer, Trace Elliot and AER and they all sounded terrific...each with their own strengths and weakness.
The only acoustic amp I have played that didn't seem to bond with me was the California Blonde and Strawberry. Neither one did it for me.
I currently own the GB Shenandoah 200 Stereo and the Fishman Acoustic Performer Pro and see no need to look further. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | They are good, but there are a bunch of good ones out there. I've got the ShenJr35 |
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March 2005
Posts: 5567
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | I have the Shen. Stereo 60. It's such a versatile amp: for my mono O or A a/e's it sounds really great: full and very lifelike; and with the dual knob’s run stereo, it will bring a smile to your face: it really is an aural treat. However, the true versatility shines in that it can also serve as a portable PA by plugging a mic into the first channel XLR and the guitar into the second channel. Compact and full sounding, this can easily cover a small venue without the need for a bunch of equipment. I carry an SM 58 in my gig bag and take a mic stand, GB, and a guitar or two...works great! |
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January 2006
Posts: 2120
Location: Chicago | Now that we gig regularly with the Bose L1 PAS I have no use for anything else. It is THAT superior (but pricey: got mine on the 'bay for 1300; new you can pay twice that). |
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January 2006
Posts: 5881
Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Speaking only of the Genz products, I have an Acoustic Pro and Shen Jr. The Pro sounds absolutely terrific and is now my go-to acoustic amp, but for smaller house and patio parties, I take the Jr. Size is becoming ever so important. |
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