Genzler Amplification Club

[Eddie LeBlanc]

Since when has a bass player ever justified the extra gear we accumulate lol. Just get it!

Just when you pass, don't let the wife sell it for what we told her we paid. Have a musician friend step in, first. LOL.

 

[Nightman]

Since when has a bass player ever justified the extra gear we accumulate lol. Just get it!

When I was typing that comment, I looked up at my wall of hanging basses and thought, ‘where was my justifying buying these other basses when I had three already?’!
You are so right!
I have to remind myself that I have earnings from gigging that I need to reinvest into my ‘business’.​

 

[MaxSpinrun]

So that's the beauty of the 15. Pick it up and you can't believe it's that light..almost like they forget the driver! It's only 35 pounds, 3 pounds heavier than the 12-3. At my age (practically a "senior"), it's perfect. Carried a backpack, amp bag, bass and cab all in one trip from the car to the stage. Love it!

Have you played the 12-3 as well as your new 15-3? If so your thoughts on comparison and which would you choose if you had to go with just one cab.

 

[dwellers]

Have you played the 12-3 as well as your new 15-3? If so your thoughts on comparison and which would you choose if you had to go with just one cab.

I owned two 12-3 cabs and bought the 15-3 sight unseen. I was certainly never disappointed with the 12-3. It blew away a competitor's 15 so I knew that Jeff's 15 would be nothing short of fantastic and it's been that and then some. I would absolutely choose the 15-3 as a one cab solution as the line array really is what provides the definition and articulation. The 15 just gives you more low end mass and depth. I don't know how else to describe it but I don't think the 15 loses to the 12 in any category. But don't get me wrong. If Jeff had never made the 15 I'd be very happy with the 12, especially in slant form. I happened to be in the market for a 12 slant and when the 15 came along it was a relatively easy decision for me.

Good luck and hope I helped a bit.

 

[Turn Em Loose]

I have 3 BA10-2 cabs. I use 1 for small rooms (most of our gigs), 2 for larger rooms, and 3 for outdoors.
If the tall 12 had been available when I made the purchase, I probably would have taken that in place of 2 of the BA10-2s. Still struggling with the decision to sell two of the 10s and get a 12TV. (Like SteveC)

This is my rig (with a MG800). Heck, even on outdoor shows I usually use only two 10-2’s. I have noooooo GAS for cabs or amps.

GAS for preamps? That’s another story.

Here’s my mediocre-at-best URB playing going through the MG800 and one 10-2:

 

[MaxSpinrun]

I owned two 12-3 cabs and bought the 15-3 sight unseen. I was certainly never disappointed with the 12-3. It blew away a competitor's 15 so I knew that Jeff's 15 would be nothing short of fantastic and it's been that and then some. I would absolutely choose the 15-3 as a one cab solution as the line array really is what provides the definition and articulation. The 15 just gives you more low end mass and depth. I don't know how else to describe it but I don't think the 15 loses to the 12 in any category. But don't get me wrong. If Jeff had never made the 15 I'd be very happy with the 12, especially in slant form. I happened to be in the market for a 12 slant and when the 15 came along it was a relatively easy decision for me.

Good luck and hope I helped a bit.

Great feedback. That helped a lot. Thanks.

 

[Holdsg]

not mediocre, my friend @The Diaper Geni

 

[RColie]

This is my rig (with a MG800). Heck, even on outdoor shows I usually use only two 10-2’s. I have noooooo GAS for cabs or amps.

GAS for preamps? That’s another story.

Here’s my mediocre-at-best URB playing going through the MG800 and one 10-2:

That's some fine playing and sounding bass work! Jeff Beck on upright bass? Awesome!

 

[Nightman]

Here’s my mediocre-at-best URB playing going through the MG800 and one 10-2:

I’d say I was pretty good if I was able to play an URB bass mediocre like that! Nice job!!

We had a visiting trio (piano, drums, URB) play at my church a few weeks ago and the bass amp he used was a small Markbass combo, but it sounded huge! URB must have some awesome chambering going on to develop such a rich tone and project the way they do. I wonder what a URB through a MG800/BA410-3 would sound like?

 

[Holdsg]

I’d say I was pretty good if I was able to play an URB bass mediocre like that! Nice job!!

I wonder what a URB through a MG800/BA410-3 would sound like?

welllll. I have all 3 of those things. But usually play my upright thru a single 12-3. Maybe someday when I’m playing Hollywood Bowl.

 

[lowerbassment]

Your DI preamp would have to have the dirty channel as well...

and a world-class cab sim maybe? Basically of all cabinets Genzler and Genz-Benz ever created. That's all....and no need to wait for NAMM shows can be dropped anytime!

 

[jjk2007]

More Genzler goodness last night. We played the only bar on our circuit where I just use my amp to fill the room. Had the pre-gain just past half and started with the master at about 2 (out of 10). I usually set up, tune and play about 3 notes to make sure everything is functional and close on levels and then don’t touch anything until downbeat. After the first song we got confirmation from our sound crew (aka friends) to turn up the bass a little. I ended up rolling up to 3 on the master and that was all I needed. EQ straight up with no contour used. Great low end with the perfect amount of punch and top end. After about the third song the BL looks over and says “holy crap, that thing sounds killer!” I just grinned as enjoyed the rest of my night....another Genzler FTW moment.

 

[PaulS]

They always stick the bass player by the door lol

 

[Type-55]

Is that a 15 cab?

 

[jjk2007]

Is that a 15 cab?

I have the BA 410-3.

 

[Type-55]

Thanks

 

[Dontleavedayjob]

Hi, Im interested in the Genzler Amps and Cabs and hope to demo soon.
Sorry if its already been answered, but is there any tonal difference between the regular vs slant versions of the cabs? Say the 12-3 vs the 12-3 SLT?
Thanks

 

[Loring]

Hi, Im interested in the Genzler Amps and Cabs and hope to demo soon.
Sorry if its already been answered, but is there any tonal difference between the regular vs slant versions of the cabs? Say the 12-3 vs the 12-3 SLT?
Thanks

Yes

 

[Dontleavedayjob]

Ok. Can you elaborate?
It must be pretty subtle. I was just wondering what the different box shape did tone wise if anything? Apart for improved direction.

 

[Loring]

12-3 slt is a little tighter on the bottom than the 12-3 str.

and yes it is somewhat subtle. I like the combo of having both. I little deeper response with both plus a lot more presence.