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Genz Benz Neo Pak 3.5
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hard to believe no one has posted about this great amp in almost two weeks
???
Yesterday I posted a gig review of my NeoPak 3.5 and Neox112t cab, complete with pics!
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=337931
Liam
Nice photo! I've always wanted to see a good close front shot of this amp! Don't feel pressured to fill up your rack, just for the sake of it. They make a wire mesh cover for that single speace that looks nice but also lets air in to circulate and cool that bad boy. I'll see if I can't dig up a picture of the one I got.
I threw a Furman I had in the last space for now. At least it looks good filled!
At my last practice the drummer said at the end of the night "that has some punch to it". I said "yup, ".
At my last practice the drummer said at the end of the night "that has some punch to it". I said "yup,
".
Chef
In Memoriam
I haven't used it on a gig but I just went and plugged my DB into it. I'm running a FC pickup into the NeoPak and into a Wizzy. I cut the mids and the highs a bit and it sounded darn good. I could use it on it gig with no problem.
I play an Underwood pickup into FDeck's HPF/pre into the NeoPak, and it works great. I cut a bit of highs and a bit of bass, and it's clear and loud into either the Neox112t or Neox212t cabs I have.
Like Freddels, I haven't used it on a gig yet with DB, though. Haven't had one where I needed the volume, but I believe those days are coming, with my current band.
Like Freddels, I haven't used it on a gig yet with DB, though. Haven't had one where I needed the volume, but I believe those days are coming, with my current band.
Chef
In Memoriam
I can't imagine the Neo-pak being a bad choice for DB. With electric, the Neopak can go from hi-fi to warm very easily depending on how you set the preamp gain. And since it has parametric mid control, you could dial in the voicing pretty easily that would suite an upright. I would think the cab choice would be a much more critical factor than the Neopak itself.
Very quick question (my amp isn't with me now).
What is the depth of the amp including knobs?
I'm looking for a Peli/Storm case to fit...
thanks
D.
What is the depth of the amp including knobs?
I'm looking for a Peli/Storm case to fit...
thanks
D.
No, I can't. But both the GenzBenz product manager - Hasbeen - and engineer - Agedhorse - frequent this board. A quick pm to either should get your answer.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Thanks guys - you saved me a few quid from not buying a case that'll won't fit!!
On another note, I tried the Neo-Pak last night at volume and was slightly, how shall I put this, taken aback at the sound.
Very bright, extremely fast and with not a lot of bottom end. This was with my Wal and my 2 Tech Soundsystems 12" cabs. Compared to my Nemesis NA650 it's a little anaemic, but I guess that's a fat bugger out of the box - I've even had to take low end away now and again.
I have a Superfly as well and that needs a bit of low end added to fill it out, so maybe they don't suit my cabs so well.
I'm not knocking it - it has a bright modern tone that I personally love (think New Model Army or The Smiths [modern, eh?]), but doesn't sit well in my current band.
I just fitted new Kerly Kews as well, so that could be adding to the sound. I'll be using it on Wednesday again, with the whole band, so I'll take it from there.
D.
On another note, I tried the Neo-Pak last night at volume and was slightly, how shall I put this, taken aback at the sound.
Very bright, extremely fast and with not a lot of bottom end. This was with my Wal and my 2 Tech Soundsystems 12" cabs. Compared to my Nemesis NA650 it's a little anaemic, but I guess that's a fat bugger out of the box - I've even had to take low end away now and again.
I have a Superfly as well and that needs a bit of low end added to fill it out, so maybe they don't suit my cabs so well.
I'm not knocking it - it has a bright modern tone that I personally love (think New Model Army or The Smiths [modern, eh?]), but doesn't sit well in my current band.
I just fitted new Kerly Kews as well, so that could be adding to the sound. I'll be using it on Wednesday again, with the whole band, so I'll take it from there.
D.
It's a very clean, even head by default (meaning you have the EQ flat, and the gain pretty neutral on the input).
Try this.
Lows at 2 o'clock
Highs at 11 o'clock.
Mids at 2 o'clock.
Mid frequency center at 7 or 8 o'clock.
Turn the gain up until you get some red flashing on your lowest, hardest notes.
It should sound much bigger, warmer, and full. Then adjust to taste.
Try this.
Lows at 2 o'clock
Highs at 11 o'clock.
Mids at 2 o'clock.
Mid frequency center at 7 or 8 o'clock.
Turn the gain up until you get some red flashing on your lowest, hardest notes.
It should sound much bigger, warmer, and full. Then adjust to taste.
So how does this amp compare to the Markbass LMII or the Thunderfunk TF550B out of curiosity if anyone has tried all three.
I find this amp very interesting.
I find this amp very interesting.
The three are all different enough that people prefer one over the others.
For me, the Neo-pak is the top out of the bunch. Light, not too small, and with a tube, it gets authentically fuzzy if you want. It is less powerful than the other two.
The TF550b would be next for me. Punchy, warm, and just nice sounding.
The LMII would be a close second to the TF. Powerful, small and light.
The Neopak does 2 ohms with the upgrade, so that's why I give it the nod. You really should try them for yourself if at all possible. Trying a LMII is easy since they are at most Guitar Center's. Trying the other two might be more challenging.
For me, the Neo-pak is the top out of the bunch. Light, not too small, and with a tube, it gets authentically fuzzy if you want. It is less powerful than the other two.
The TF550b would be next for me. Punchy, warm, and just nice sounding.
The LMII would be a close second to the TF. Powerful, small and light.
The Neopak does 2 ohms with the upgrade, so that's why I give it the nod. You really should try them for yourself if at all possible. Trying a LMII is easy since they are at most Guitar Center's. Trying the other two might be more challenging.
