Genzler Amplification Club

[Flint222]

@Flint222 --- about your question, the AUX in signal comes in at the Master Vol control in the signal chain, so that signal goes to the speaker and headphones but NOT the DI. I hope this is helpful.

Super helpful! Thanks!

 

[Pontiac Thrasher]

would want to add a switching pedal to get the pure tones of bass straight into the input of the Kinetix and the Magellan into the power-amp input.

I agree and am still working on the switching for this rig, : )

 

[jjk2007]

Another fun one this past weekend! All this talk about the Kinetix makes me wish I could give one a try....some day!! We played a little bit quieter than normal so I only needed to run the master at 9 o'clock to slot in the mix nicely. Doesn't matter the volume levels....always sounds great.

 

[Kenny056]

Another fun one this past weekend! All this talk about the Kinetix makes me wish I could give one a try....some day!! We played a little bit quieter than normal so I only needed to run the master at 9 o'clock to slot in the mix nicely. Doesn't matter the volume levels....always sounds great.

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Nice setup! I know exactly what you mean about the Kinetix. I absolutely love my Magellan but I cant help but wonder what sort of difference in flavor the Kinetix would offer.

 

[Hawk620]

Lot's of love for the Kinetix. I find myself wishing it was on the market 20-35 years ago when I was playing full time. Back then I played a really great Ampeg SVT III head through a 4x10 cab. That head also had 3 12ax7 preamp tubes. I can only imagine how much better a Kinetix through a BA 410 would be.

But none of that is to say I'm not very happy with my MG350 and the dual BA 110 cabs. They fit my current needs to a tee.

 

[SteveC]

Another fun one this past weekend! All this talk about the Kinetix makes me wish I could give one a try....some day!! We played a little bit quieter than normal so I only needed to run the master at 9 o'clock to slot in the mix nicely. Doesn't matter the volume levels....always sounds great.

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Cherry burst with maple....my favorite Lakland. I had one many years ago and loved it.

 

[jjk2007]

Cherry burst with maple....my favorite Lakland. I had one many years ago and loved it.

I've always loved the Lakland necks (used to have a DJ 5) and I'm just a fan of the 35" scale. I got this one off of Sweetwater....9 lbs and sounding great! The color/roasted maple neck combo is great.

 

[woody357]

Any suggestions for settings on the 800 for a good slap tone?

 

[Chuck M]

Any suggestions for settings on the 800 for a good slap tone?

Kinetix or Magellan 800? It is difficult to make a recommendation without knowing what bass, head and speaker you are using.

 

[rok51]

Certainly not a recitation of my using the latest and greatest, but, this past weekend I got to participate in a Grateful Dead jam session in a large room with two drummers, four guitar players, keys and vocals. It was a last minute affair and I didn't know what to expect, as no details had been provided to me. Parking was an issue, so I grabbed my Magellan 350 Combo. I waffled on bringing my BA10-2 extension cabinet, but I didn't. It wasn't a paying gig, so I took my L2000 and travelled light. The guitars thankfully didn't have full Marshall stacks...but their Deluxe Reverb class amps got plenty loud. Once again, I was amazed that my little combo filled the room and kept up without a sweat. I looked down at it and just shook my head. I don't know how it does it...but it does. Great job, Jeff!

Kim

 

[SteveC]

Certainly not a recitation of my using the latest and greatest, but, this past weekend I got to participate in a Grateful Dead jam session in a large room with two drummers, four guitar players, keys and vocals. It was a last minute affair and I didn't know what to expect, as no details had been provided to me. Parking was an issue, so I grabbed my Magellan 350 Combo. I waffled on bringing my BA10-2 extension cabinet, but I didn't. It wasn't a paying gig, so I took my L2000 and travelled light. The guitars thankfully didn't have full Marshall stacks...but their Deluxe Reverb class amps got plenty loud. Once again, I was amazed that my little combo filled the room and kept up without a sweat. I looked down at it and just shook my head. I don't know how it does it...but it does. Great job, Jeff!

Kim

This is what keeps me from "upgrading" to a Kinetix head and some other cab. On hand grab and tone (and volume with in reason) for days.

 

[woody357]

Kinetix or Magellan 800? It is difficult to make a recommendation without knowing what bass, head and speaker you are using.

The Magellan 800

 

[Kenny056]

The Magellan 800

The blue light on the Contour control is supposed to do the scoop mids sort of thing from what I recall. Dial up the amount of scoop to taste. It shouldn't be very difficult to get a sound youre happy with in my experience

 

[Jeff Genzler]

The blue light on the Contour control is supposed to do the scoop mids sort of thing from what I recall. Dial up the amount of scoop to taste. It shouldn't be very difficult to get a sound youre happy with in my experience

That setting usually does it but if more mid cut is needed, set both mid controls to approx 10 o'clock position. If you have a passive bass you may need to be a little more aggressive on the Blue contour.

 

[jjk2007]

I suppose what type of bass you are playing would play a factor. I have an old Peavey TL-Five that (IMO) is a slap machine. Good lows and mids, and a snappy/glassy top end. Here’s a little sample clip from a gig this past summer. MG 800 with flat EQ, contour at about 10 o’clock and a slight low end boost on the bass with mids and treble flat. Pretty much all of what you hear is from the amp/cab. With the sweepable mids mixed with the contour there is a lot of tone available.

 

[SteveC]

I suppose what type of bass you are playing would play a factor. I have an old Peavey TL-Five that (IMO) is a slap machine. Good lows and mids, and a snappy/glassy top end. Here’s a little sample clip from a gig this past summer. MG 800 with flat EQ, contour at about 10 o’clock and a slight low end boost on the bass with mids and treble flat. Pretty much all of what you hear is from the amp/cab. With the sweepable mids mixed with the contour there is a lot of tone available.

Sounds great. Sometimes I miss playing with a real amp.

 

[Joeykun]

FJ live (Day 1) in Derry, NH. Let’s Go

 

[jjk2007]

Another fun night…tone on point as always….

 

[John D Harris]

I suppose what type of bass you are playing would play a factor. I have an old Peavey TL-Five that (IMO) is a slap machine. Good lows and mids, and a snappy/glassy top end. Here’s a little sample clip from a gig this past summer. MG 800 with flat EQ, contour at about 10 o’clock and a slight low end boost on the bass with mids and treble flat. Pretty much all of what you hear is from the amp/cab. With the sweepable mids mixed with the contour there is a lot of tone available.

The very first bass guitar that I ever played slap on was a TL-Five at a music store in Texarkana, TX (in the WAYBACK time machine) - sounded awesome!

I was between bass guitars at the time.

 

[jjk2007]

The very first bass guitar that I ever played slap on was a TL-Five at a music store in Texarkana, TX (in the WAYBACK time machine) - sounded awesome!

I was between bass guitars at the time.

My old instructor bought a TL-Five back when they originally came out up in Kansas City. I bought it from him after a few years and played it on the regular. I ended up selling it but always wanted another. I stumbled upon this red one from a guitar buyers collective down in Galveston. It was originally owned by Stu Cook (CCR) when he played for the band Southern Pacific. It’s a great player!