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Welcome to the club! I haven't seen @Discount Saint in a while to give you a number, but you're part of the Genzler family!
Get a mounting bracket and it’s a great one hand carry.
Did some recording last night at my guitarists home studio. We had previously been going direct, but I decided I wanted to mic the amp instead, so I got some of that punch. Used the 800 with the two 12-3, and my Warwick Thumb. Just sounded massive. I love how you can get such an array of sounds, from nice and round and mellow, to the very aggressive sound I had last night that emphasized the clank I was trying to get from the Thumb. I had a lot of fun shaking the room!
My second MG12T-V is arriving today! I have three gigs scheduled between now and the end of the month (so far) so I'll be trying out the pair. Depending on how that goes I'm considering a second Nu Classic NC112. I have no doubt that a pair of MG12T-Vs or a pair of NC112s (or both?) will give me the tone that I'm after.
Bob
Bob
Up until my last purchase of the BA-15-3, I always purchased my cabs new. Took a chance and bought the 15-3 from a dealer on Reverb listed in "mint" condition. Cosmetically it is like new.
Played it at bedroom volume for first few days. Decided to turn up the volume and there is a definite vibration, fuzzy distortion sound. Tried different locations, cables, amp settings, basses. Still there. I owned a BA15-3 in the past and it definitely did not make this sound.
Will have to open it up and check for any loose connections, whatnot. Rather disappointed and somewhat perturbed.
Played it at bedroom volume for first few days. Decided to turn up the volume and there is a definite vibration, fuzzy distortion sound. Tried different locations, cables, amp settings, basses. Still there. I owned a BA15-3 in the past and it definitely did not make this sound.
Will have to open it up and check for any loose connections, whatnot. Rather disappointed and somewhat perturbed.
Reach out to Jeff, he may have some suggestions.
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PM responded to. We'll dig into this and get this taken care of quickly.
Others have reported that the jack plugging the line array into the cabinet or the screws that hold the line array have come loose in shipping causing a vibration noise.
Thanks all. Hopefully that is the issue, since I believe that the cab has been shipped a few times. Thanks to Jeff for once again adding the personal touch we have come to respect and appreciate. Jeff Rocks
That is Genzler customer service! As noted here, any issues are ironed out or resolved very quickly. Excellent communication among the Genzler group here. Proud of my Genzler gear!
How do you guys run your volume and master on the Magellan? I typically run it with the master around 9-10 o’clock and can gain around 10-12 depending on the situation. It works for me but is that optimal? I remember the old run the gain until you start clipping then back off from there but you can’t do that with this amp.
I don’t know. I’ve never had any issues just curious if I should be doing something else.
I don’t know. I’ve never had any issues just curious if I should be doing something else.
You can find my settings if you zoom into the pic. Much like yours
this is setup for my Zeppelin band.
this is setup for my Zeppelin band.
With my active Jazz bass I can get the clip light to come on if I hit the E string hard and have the gain at about 2 or 3 o'clock. Of course I don't use it at that setting. I typically run the gain at about noon and the clip light never comes on. The master runs between 9 and 11 depending on volume needs. I run the EQ pretty flat, and the EQ settings will also affect the input volume, so if you really pump up the bass you might have to turn the gain down a bit. I think you're fine with your settings.
Bob
My BA15-3 is back in top form. Thanks to RCollie and Jeff Genzler. The array plug must have shaken slightly loose during shipping. Relief!
Yeah, Jeff likes to make sure his people are taken care of that's for sure. I buy Genzler products with great confidence.
I'm glad it was an easy fix for you! Enjoy your cab...I'm going to have to hear one of those BA15-3s myself.
Bob
Also, I am going to move my 4OTF pedal if anyone is interested. Fantastic pedal but I just don't use drive in my sound.
its so dependent on your playing style and bass output - each person will be different. I turn my gain up till it barely lights the clip light then back off a smidge. With my basses and attack (I actually have a light touch), I end up with my gain around noon. Master is set to where I hear myself clearly on stage - typically around 9 o’clock with 2 BA 12-3’s…
Yes! Everyone who has heard mine was very impressed. They were surprised at the amount of clarity the cab has and they did notice how well the cab projects.
