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Genzler Amplification Club
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I cranked contour A the other day for my G&L L2500 Tribute - like you it wasn't in a mix but it sounded really good (better than I'd been able to get the bass to sound with the onboard controls at least). If/when I gig again and use that bass, I may start there and back it off as needed to cut through.
I do love the mid-scoop of Contour A and use it when practicing. But like others have said, bass midrange is what gets you heard in the mix and in band situations I back it off. Rarely use B though. Might have to start playing with it some more.
That’s what surprised me a bit. Usually, the scoop thing sounds decent solo, but still brittle, you know? Like, it tickles the pickle, but you just know the boomyness and shrill top end will muddy up a full band arrangement. This scoop was different! It was still present in the midrange, albeit with a scoop, and the bottom end never got boomy or flubby.
For reference, this was through my ride or die SWR 6x10, tweeter off.
Things are slowly opening up here in the beautiful Northwest, so I'll be taking my MG350 / MG12T-V combo out for a spin with a guitarist and female vocalist tomorrow evening. It's at a restaurant of some sort. I haven't played with these folks before or at this venue, but I'm confident that the Genzler rig will cover the room. I'll be back with a gig report...looking forward to it!
Bob
Bob
Those old SWR cabs are still the best. I would never travel with one ever again, but they were invented what, 25+ years ago but they're still like the apex predator of bass cabs. Though I've never heard the big barefaced stuff, which is supposed to be out of this world. The 6x10 had a whopping 110dB sensitivity @ 1M and the Megoliath I had could be run in stereo, 1200 watts at 37hz -3dB. Still punchy and articulate despite it's ridiculous overkill everything.
Of course, my genzler 1x12's have great low end extension, and are punchy like 10's in a 12" speaker. And I don't have plan what kind of car I have to drive around making sure my bass cabinet fits, which is pretty great. I'll never go back, but it sure was a fun ride at the time.
A throwback image to the days when bigger was better... not shown, two more speakers below the first 6 lol.
Coulda gotten extra points for posting on #TBT - but...you are right. The world has changed in so many ways - many of them technologically. If you look at stage rigs of (soon to be again) touring groups - it's almost disappointing the lack of gear on stage - and that everything (mostly) is pushed to FOH. Look at Genzler gear - and the Shuttle was ahead of its time as were many of the lightweight "punching above its weight" cabs. Your post does make me yearn for the old days a bit...
Yep. I reminisce as much as anyone. But I do try to appreciate the good parts of the current times as well. 20 years ago the giant rigs were part of the show and stage presence. Most of them even back then were dummie cabs anyhow, empty and hollow. Nowadays those giant rigs TAKE AWAY from the stage presence and light show and all that. Probably the most spectacular concert event I've been to in the last 10 years was Massive Attack. In a 3,000 person venue, they had the most impressive light show I've ever seen. Crazy lights and graphics and video and LED everything. Super impressive. They didn't use a lot of guitar or bass, but it was there. They did use two live drummers, one on an acoustic kit and one on an electric kit, and they were tucked away. The concert was theatre and those big amps and kits of the past would have just gotten in the way.
Yeah, clean stages and light/projection are certainly the thing. I don't mind. I hauled an SWR Bass 750 head and a 4x10 and 2x10 cab. That was LOUD. Dangerously loud. It looked cool though.
I don't want those days back. Most of my playing is DI/IEM which is awesome. For other types of gigs, my MG350/12T-V is all the amp I need these days and I'm fine with that. Probably sounds better than any big rig I used in the past. And if you need a big rig there are a number of Genzler cabs that would do the trick.
I don't want those days back. Most of my playing is DI/IEM which is awesome. For other types of gigs, my MG350/12T-V is all the amp I need these days and I'm fine with that. Probably sounds better than any big rig I used in the past. And if you need a big rig there are a number of Genzler cabs that would do the trick.
Don't get me wrong, I used SWR for 20+ years and only recently discovered Genz Benz/Genzler...but the picture below was taken at my St. Patrick's Day gig 2021, just a week ago. We opened the show for a well known area rock act and I was able to use their bass player rig. (2) SWR 6x10 cabs and a 1000 watt Tech 21 dUg Pinnick amp...it was alot of fun, but I STILL missed my Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0 and Uber 4x10!
i'm blind, i'm not seeing any bass cabs on stage? it looks like that club bought van halen's drum riser though! sweet jesus. Looks like a nice gig, especially during these COVID times.
My old setup at my old stomping ground! This night was particularly wild...it was my 22nd birthday, and we were playing CB’s that night, and a festival on the Ohio/Kentucky border THE NEXT NIGHT.
750x in shockmounted flight case, topped off with the very same ride or die 6x10 I play to this day. Still have that bass, though I’ve since moved away from ‘wicks and five strings in general. Ok, back to Genzler content!
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I bet. Playing a big rig like that is especially fun when you're not the one to have to do load in and load out!
This pic makes it look like you are giving a very passionate solo bass performance lol. I can kind of see the drummer I think, but with nobody else on stage you look like you are going EVH style where everyone else goes and grabs a beer and watches the show along with the audience.
Joeykun
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Band practice tonight. Using the BA15-3 with the Magellan 800 Drive channel and my Sadowsky NYC PJ4. Sounds absolutely amazing!!
Past gear: GB 6.0, GBE750 (I miss this amp)
Current: GB 9.0, GB neox 212, Genzler TV12
Future: Magellan 800!
Current: GB 9.0, GB neox 212, Genzler TV12
Future: Magellan 800!
Had another fun one last night! Normally we play inside at this venue but they recently revamped the patio so we moved out there for the evening. I still just used the cab to carry the space and it sounded amazing as always. My trusty old Peavey TL-Five was on point too. One of the mangers (who has FOH/mixing experience) showed up about 1/2 way through the gig and actually said the bass was slightly overpowering everyone else. I turned the master down from about 9:30 to about 9 o' clock. 
My Wife was sitting at almost a 90 degree angle off of the front of the cab and a good 30' away and said she could (surprisingly) still hear the bass. This weekend is in the books and now we move on to next Saturday night.
My Wife was sitting at almost a 90 degree angle off of the front of the cab and a good 30' away and said she could (surprisingly) still hear the bass. This weekend is in the books and now we move on to next Saturday night.
Seeing a lot of rigs without pedalboards. I feel so alone with my board....
