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Old 01-07-2011, 05:50 PM
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what speakers are in the Genz Benz 2x15?

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Hi all. There is a Genz Benz 2X15 for sale on CL. I cannot find anything on these as far as specs. The seller told me the wattage, but he does not know what brand speakers are in it. Does anyone know? Thanks.
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Old 01-07-2011, 05:53 PM
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Nevermind . . . I guess it's a pre XB-2 model. My guess is that they used an Eminence driver of some sort. Have you tried emailing GB directly, or asking one of the GB guys here on TB?

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Old 01-07-2011, 05:56 PM
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Not sure but if it is a good price and your looking for a 2x15 then the GB cabs are well built.
Do you have a picture is it tilt back?
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Old 01-07-2011, 06:50 PM
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I want to know too.
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Old 01-07-2011, 06:52 PM
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Not a good pic. Lot's of stuff for sale from this guy.



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Bump. Going to look tomorrow.
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Well, I sent an email to Jeff Genzler, but probably won't get an answer until next week after I have drove 40 miles to look at it.

Pretty unusual when a question this simple cannot be answered on this forum. I dug through the forums here and found 2 users with the cabinet, but they have not been online here since 08-09. Nothing online or at Genz Benz archive.

Oh well.
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Old 01-08-2011, 08:14 AM
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Pretty unusual when a question this simple cannot be answered on this forum.
It's not a simple question. Chances are the drivers are Eminence, but even if you know who made the drivers that doesn't tell you what their specs are, and neither the manufacturer of the speakers nor the drivers will tell you.
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That looks like an old GB 215 "standard", that goes back a ways but if it has stamped frame drivers, they are part #GBE-1560, if they are a cast frame, they are probably part #GBE-1580. Parts and support are still available but getting limited. I will look in the archives to see what info I have on the cabinet.
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Old 03-12-2012, 10:53 PM
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I own this cab!!

The Cab that I have is the LS215 I believe. I came on this site to find more information about it but I think I'll share what I know to hopefully help out. Here is what I know about it:

-300w at 4 ohms. 1/4" inputs.
-2 GBE speakers but not sure which model. The newer LS115B has the GBE1540 and this cab is essentially the same with an extra 15" speaker. Two ports in the front also. See this page:

Discontinued Products | GENZ BENZ

This website does not list it as a discontinued model or mention any 2x15 cab at all for Genz Benz except the TAC EX-21502. That model seems to be for club use. I think it was handmade before a change in ownership when Genz Benz was in partnership with Kaman (but dont' quote me on that).

-It has an older logo which is not anywhere on my Google image search. I'll try to get a pic of it and put it up. Very 80's looking actually. The inner part of the cab is white with a steel grill. Also looks alot like the LS115B.

Bottom line is this thing is awesome. I bought it used in 2003 I think from Calliope in Burlington, VT for about $300 (steal). Tried it out with a KSD proto J which I also now own and had to buy it. I used to use a Hartke 350 watt head with it for many years and it never shook the speakers (at all). Only when I got a Fender Bassman 300 (all tube, 300watt) that I started seeing them shake. I've played tons of other cabs and this one has always given me the smooth but clear bass sound that will have you by the "you know what". Recently, I found a newer 1x15 version to use for gigs but its only because this cab is really hard to take around by yourself. Probably 50 inches tall but surprisingly light weight for a huge cab. My Impreza fits it just fine but piling other gear can be a major issue.

If you like a more vintage sound or good tight highs without any harshness, this cab is great. They are EXTREMELY rare to find so if you see one, try it out.
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Old 03-12-2012, 11:03 PM
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http://www.talkbass.com/forum/attach...6&d=1254067301

The logo on these cabs are two completely different logos then are on my cab.
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