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Genzler Amplification Club

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Sorta funny to get a warning from TB 10 years ago that I posted in the wrong forum that Jeff Genzler was making an appearance at Chuck Levin's in Wheaton, MD. And here is their extensive Genzler department today! What a difference a decade makes - but STILL awesome product!

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The 350 combo continues to amaze me. Had my first real 'gig' in a year or so. Nothing big or fancy. It was at a local oyster bar/beer joint with perhaps a little over 100 in attendance. We had two guitars with a Peavey Classic 30 and a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, harp through a Fender Champ, keyboard, full drum kit and five vocals (vocals and keys were in the PA). I was warned ahead of time about the small stage area--it wasn't that bad--all seven of us fit with a little "wiggle room" to spare. This was the kind of gig that I had originally envisioned for the 350 Combo--with its matching BA10-2 extension. I was convinced to just bring the combo by itself..."for space reasons" (I know...it wouldn't have mattered as they stack vertically) but I acquiesced. The overall volume was not "ear-bleed" loud, nor was it, by any true means "subdued".
I normally turn up the gain until the clip light flashes when I really dig in...and then back off a little bit, then adjust the overall volume with the master. Last night I was using my JB-2 with TI Jazz Flats. It was sitting very nicely in the overall mix from my perspective...other bassists in the audience agreed and noticed it to be full and articulate throughout the room.
Imagine my surprise at load out when I finally looked at where the master was set...less...than...9 o'clock!!!
Really???
The little 350 Combo is proving to be so very competent in a variety of situations that I "just knew" I would need the extension--and then be praying that I didn't run out of volume if the band cranked up just a bit...a situation that I found myself in repeatedly with my Shuttle 3.0-10T with its 10-T extension cabinet. But, the reality seems to be that the Combo alone covers small and medium rooms with far more authority than the Shuttle ever did. And..."covering" is a key word here...the BA cabs can't be dismissed as just some other new-fangled design launched just to create a buzz and sell some product...in my little portion of the world they have really, really proven themselves.
As Steve C and others have noted, the little 350 Combo is a little monster!

Kim
 
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Tdub77 said:
I know this was discussed here elsewhere but can someone refresh me on the type of foot switch needed and what the wiring is for the channel select foot switch. Is it TR or TRS? Any recommendations on a small one?
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I saved this one to my amazon wish list after it was mentioned here, if that helps... in fact, I’ll order one now while I’m thinking about it...

Hosa FSC-384 Footswitch, Guitar-style, Single-latching https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FC4YTZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_CltUCb7C5CD8H
 
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Joeykun said:
Not a tube fan either. I use a Darkglass B7KU to give me some mild breakup and increased high end. When used with the Drive channel on the MG800 (which I also set at a mild breakup) it sounds amazing. Is it tube like? Nope, but I really like what it does for my tone.

I’m actually reworking my pedalboard with a programmable switcher so I can switch channels, set presets and move my comp before or after the Darkglass. I tend to use the Clean channel with my Standard 4. Where as, I like the Drive channel better with my Modern 4. So, channel switching my MG800 while adding pedals together in any order with one foot switch is key.

All this through the BA410-3 is tone heaven.

UPDATED: Boss ES5 added. This thing does it all!!!
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That is CLEAN!
 
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Hey; Finally received my 350 Combo and I couldn't be happier.

Mark at Bass Club Chicago hooked me up, and now I'm only waiting on the carry bag. (Thank you Mark)

If and when a used extension BA10-2 becomes available, I may add it to gain the headroom. I thought a Genz-Benz STL-10T might also be an option if that comes up first, but the wattage is different (250 vs 200) and I'm not sure if that would be a problem. Any suggestions? (I know many people on TB do not like mixing cabs)

Thanks in advance - and is it too late to join the club?

My new go-to amp:
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Not sure I’m reading you correctly Loopee. That is the Genzler BA10-2 cab designed for the 350 head to make the combo. I can’t imagine it sounding any better. And this cab is rated at 250 watts.
I haven’t tried any other cab/head combinations and haven’t had much experience with the GK stuff.
But this 350 / BA10-2 combo sounds amazing. Crisp, clear, full, and consistent up and down the neck.

Hope that helps
 
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DrSteve said:
Hey; Finally received my 350 Combo and I couldn't be happier.

Mark at Bass Club Chicago hooked me up, and now I'm only waiting on the carry bag. (Thank you Mark)

If and when a used extension BA10-2 becomes available, I may add it to gain the headroom. I thought a Genz-Benz STL-10T might also be an option if that comes up first, but the wattage is different (250 vs 200) and I'm not sure if that would be a problem. Any suggestions? (I know many people on TB do not like mixing cabs)

Thanks in advance - and is it too late to join the club?

My new go-to amp:View attachment 3396790
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Never too late to join - just send me a PM so that I don't forget :D
 
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Tdub77 said:
So I kind of wonder with the array cabs as good as they are, how many people still go with a Magellan Cab. Maybe for price a little or a bit more classic sounding cab maybe??
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If anything, I think they would go for the HiFi sound of the tweeter with the Magellan cabs. Plus, the classic look. They remind me of the Uber cabs. Those aren’t classic sounding at all.

I rocked Uber cabs (212,410,210) for 10+ years. I thought I was all set... Until the Bass Array cabs hit the scene. The BA cabs are a game changer!!
 
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Tdub77 said:
So I kind of wonder with the array cabs as good as they are, how many people still go with a Magellan Cab. Maybe for price a little or a bit more classic sounding cab maybe??
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I have Magellan cabs, and they sound great. But I do have some array envy. I got my first Magellan cab for like $500 shipped brand new, so it made my decision easier. Vs the price of BA 12’s I saved around $500. Other thing I was drawn to was the couple pounds of weight savings each.
 
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DrSteve said:
Hey; Finally received my 350 Combo and I couldn't be happier.

Mark at Bass Club Chicago hooked me up, and now I'm only waiting on the carry bag. (Thank you Mark)

If and when a used extension BA10-2 becomes available, I may add it to gain the headroom. I thought a Genz-Benz STL-10T might also be an option if that comes up first, but the wattage is different (250 vs 200) and I'm not sure if that would be a problem. Any suggestions? (I know many people on TB do not like mixing cabs)

Thanks in advance - and is it too late to join the club?

My new go-to amp:View attachment 3396790
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Another great option with that rig would be an MG-112T (new or used)!
 
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DrSteve said:
View attachment 3396998 Not sure I’m reading you correctly Loopee. That is the Genzler BA10-2 cab designed for the 350 head to make the combo. I can’t imagine it sounding any better. And this cab is rated at 250 watts.
I haven’t tried any other cab/head combinations and haven’t had much experience with the GK stuff.
But this 350 / BA10-2 combo sounds amazing. Crisp, clear, full, and consistent up and down the neck.

Hope that helps
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thanks....but I was wondering how the MG350 was working out with the GK MB112 cab that is being used in the photo. But I have been thinking of getting the MG350 and pairing it with my AudioKinesis ThunderTots or my Shroeder cab. But that little GK cab is only 12 lbs.......
 

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