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Genzler Amplification Club

Rig shot during setup at Axelrod PAC in Deal Park, NJ
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Rig shot during setup at Axelrod PAC in Deal Park, NJ
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You may have explained this previously, @Joeykun, but did you attach your Magellan head to the case via the feet screws? Just curious.

Here we are, gathered 'round mine this past weekend. I got nothing going this weekend and I'm feeling all depressed and stuff.

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Rig shot during setup at Axelrod PAC in Deal Park, NJ
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4x10 + 2x12…tight and punchy.
Q: I run the BA 2x12 + 1x15, do you find that my rig setup would be too big or boomy for an indoor gig with the venue being a smaller cement enclosure?
My rig carries an outdoor event with no issues but I find myself playing with the EQ a bit when the venues are clubs.
 
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That is just pure class. I may have missed it - can you explain how you did the front panel grill outline?
It's been a while, but if I remember right I mocked the Magellan up backwards first because the knobs were in the way to trace the outline of the Magellan. I kind of eyeballed it as it wasn't flush against the amp. I used a cutoff wheel on the faceplate and filed to finish. Sanded the rough edges. Scuffed the faceplate and sprayed with rattlecan semi gloss black.
 
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Hey brains trust, I have a cabs choice to discuss.

To match my MG800, I am looking at the either:

2x MG-12T-V or;

a NuClassic 210 and 112. Thoughts?

I play a charvel PJ passive, with Dimarzio model PJ in it with rounds. Fingers and pick. Mostly clean, but with a crash box and fuzz at times.

I am after flexibility, mobility and volume. I wanna do house jams and home practice etc with one cab and have the other for gigs. Most gigs will have a PA, so if anyone thinks the 2x112 MG12T-V's will be enough let me know? I just love that they are so light!

I have a Berg 212 NXT which is enough volume at the moment, I just want more Genzler! And more flexibility/portability with 2 smaller cabs.

Oh and I won't be using any tweeters, so they don't need to factor into the equation.

thoughts welcome!
 
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Hey brains trust, I have a cabs choice to discuss.

To match my MG800, I am looking at the either:

2x MG-12T-V or;

a NuClassic 210 and 112. Thoughts?

Would two of the NuClassic 112s make sense? It seems quite a few people (myself included) pair the NC112 with a NC210 or NC212 but 2xNC112 is another option for a modular setup. Small detail but it is handy (no pun intended) to have the single top handle on the NC112 - makes for an easier carry.
 
Hey brains trust, I have a cabs choice to discuss.

To match my MG800, I am looking at the either:

2x MG-12T-V or;

a NuClassic 210 and 112. Thoughts?

I play a charvel PJ passive, with Dimarzio model PJ in it with rounds. Fingers and pick. Mostly clean, but with a crash box and fuzz at times.

I am after flexibility, mobility and volume. I wanna do house jams and home practice etc with one cab and have the other for gigs. Most gigs will have a PA, so if anyone thinks the 2x112 MG12T-V's will be enough let me know? I just love that they are so light!

I have a Berg 212 NXT which is enough volume at the moment, I just want more Genzler! And more flexibility/portability with 2 smaller cabs.

Oh and I won't be using any tweeters, so they don't need to factor into the equation.

thoughts welcome!
What kind of music are you playing? What sound profile are you chasing? Both lines of cabs are great but bring different strengths to the table. What is your need/want vs your Berg?
 
Question for y’all:

I use a lot of effects with my genzler Magellan 800. How much clip lighting is too much?

Thanks in advance

you should minimize it. Why is your gain so high - your effects should be at or near unity gain.

I use a few effects myself and I turn up the amps gain till it barely lights up then back off a smidge - knowing I will likely play a little harder live.

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There’s two more effects hiding under the bridge also - an Ada pbf and an Mbd-2
 
you should minimize it. Why is your gain so high - your effects should be at or near unity gain.

I use a few effects myself and I turn up the amps gain till it barely lights up then back off a smidge - knowing I will likely play a little harder live.

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There’s two more effects hiding under the bridge also - an Ada pbf and an Mbd-2
My gain is not “so high”. But thank you for the tips
 
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