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Genzler Amplification Club

#14,921
This is why believe so highly in Genzler. Jeff is available and his recommendations are spot on. If you are on the fence about a cab or head choice, based on a conversation with Jeff he will give you a recommendation based on that. Plus so many recommendations from other TB’ers who may have and use the gear you have questions about.
 
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I think that's partly why I play brands like Genzler and Roscoe over others. Besides being awesome products, I know I can talk to THE person who's name is on the gear I use. For example, I have met Keith Roscoe, toured the old shop, and he has fretted and finished/refinished my basses. I know other products have involved people in the real world and on TB as well, which is awesome. Makes it a lot easier to spend thousands of dollars when you know you can ask the builder/designer about saifd product before AND after purchase.

One of the positives of the interwebs.
 
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MaxSpinrun said:
Yes! I have played Roscoe’s before when I lived in Florida and was very impressed. Fine instruments. Everyone I ever talked to who had one, loved them. GenzBenz/ Genzler owners have the same satisfaction/pride of ownership.
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If all goes well, I'll soon be able to identify as a member of both the Genzler AND Roscoe clubs... very much looking forward to it. If the Roscoe delights me as much as my Genzler does, it's going to be a VERY good time! :)
 
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MaxSpinrun said:
I have never used IEM, that would probably be an adjustment after having used only amps.
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Same here, never used in-ears. Have worn headphones in recording and occasionally live, but disliked the experience in both. I am firmly in the camp that my amp is as much a part of my instrument voice as my bass guitar is.

I have found it possible to hear myself more clearly with my Genzler Bass Array gear, allowing me to reduce my volume further than before, while still getting a natural voice from my bass/amp instrument that inspires my musicianship.
 
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I have used Genzler/Genz Benz for a long time because I like how they sound AND I like the size/weight and Genz Benz was the first amp maker that I thought nailed the sound/size "compromise" thing. I wouldn't mind using an amp, but for my current situation, the DI/IEM thing works better overall. Drummer is using an electric kit. Guitar is using a modeler. It takes a little getting used to, but in the end is a great way to go in the right situation. We run an 18" sub on stage to give some tactile feedback. :cool:

That said, I do get to use it for occasional singer/songwriter gigs I do with a duo that play acoustic guitar and perform covers and originals. I look forward to using my combo for this upcoming jazz trio gig as well.
 
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I have a BA15-3 series 1. Have no experience with series 2. The mid/high aray drivers are very smooth unlike many tweeters. Maybe that is something for Jeff to chime in on. I would imagine the mid high difference between the two series to be negligible.
 
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Lammchop93 said:
If I were someone who generally cuts treble due to fret noise from my preferred low action and my generally aggressive playing style, would you all say series 1 BA cabs are probably my better choice than a series 2 (given the higher frequency range)?
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If I can assist, I would say it might depend upon which model of Series 1 cabinet you're considering. If it were the original BA15-3SLT cabinet there would be less top end energy than the Series 2, which migh fit more into you playing style.
If you'd like to reach out to me via email we could chat a little more about what might fit best for you.
 
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Jeff Genzler said:
If I can assist, I would say it might depend upon which model of Series 1 cabinet you're considering. If it were the original BA15-3SLT cabinet there would be less top end energy than the Series 2, which migh fit more into you playing style.
If you'd like to reach out to me via email we could chat a little more about what might fit best for you.
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will do! Thanks Jeff
 
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Michael Vee said:
Same here, never used in-ears. Have worn headphones in recording and occasionally live, but disliked the experience in both. I am firmly in the camp that my amp is as much a part of my instrument voice as my bass guitar is.

I have found it possible to hear myself more clearly with my Genzler Bass Array gear, allowing me to reduce my volume further than before, while still getting a natural voice from my bass/amp instrument that inspires my musicianship.
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The cool thing about the Genzler rig with the BA cabinets is that the sound you hear is very, very close to the sound coming out of your DI, so it's the sound that the PA hears. I enjoy colored amps but the compromise is that either my sound out of the PA is nothing like what I hear or else it's mic'ed, which can have its own issues (microphone and mic'ing techniques adding color to the sound, etc.).
 
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edwinhurwitz said:
The cool thing about the Genzler rig with the BA cabinets is that the sound you hear is very, very close to the sound coming out of your DI, so it's the sound that the PA hears. I enjoy colored amps but the compromise is that either my sound out of the PA is nothing like what I hear or else it's mic'ed, which can have its own issues (microphone and mic'ing techniques adding color to the sound, etc.).
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Yeah, the Genzler DI is really good. I think for comparison someone did one of those frequency response graph things a while back comparing a Genz Benz to a Countryman I think, one of the “go to” DI’s at the time, and they were very similar. GB may have even been “better” whatever that may mean. I’ve used my MG DI before and it was great.
 
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Corn Pop said:
I already have a 15 (Ampeg B100-R combo) and I am aiming for a 12 to get a more focused sound. My 15 is a bit loose and un focused for me.

Have you compared the 12 and 15, and why would you suggest the 15 over the 12? Thanks again for the info
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I've had an Ampeg B100-R for quite some time as a practice amp. I've been using a pair of 12" Audiokinesis and recently acquired a returned BA15-3 series 1. While the AK 12's are tighter, the 15 is quite different from the Ampeg. The B-100R was designed to emulate a B15N and does a capable job of that. Like others have stated, the BA15-3 is more modern and focused (800 watts doesn't hurt either) but retains some old school vibe. There's some looseness but no where near the Ampeg and the line array cuts through. Just picked up an as-new BA2-210-3SLT (series 2) to go with and HMOG what a stack. Ya gotta love GC when they mismark and misprice a return item. This is a killer set up that has it all.
 
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