Genzler Amplification Club

[Michael Vee]

Grab from GA website. L-R: 1x12, 2x10, 2x12

 

[Jeff Genzler]

Jeff, will you continue to offer the original Magellan cabinets, or have the ULVs replaced those? I'm easy-guessing replaced, because I don't see the original Magellans on the GA website now.

I'm also easy-guessing that these will be higher priced than the originals. Anyone seen prices yet?

Yes the new MG-ULV cabs will replace the other Magellan cabs.
All prices are on the product pages. Pre-orders can also be placed if you're interested.

 

[John D Harris]

Yes the new MG-ULV cabs will replace the other Magellan cabs.
All prices are on the product pages. Pre-orders can also be placed if you're interested.

I really like the low-mid authority of the 12" cabs (it reminds me a bit of the NC115-T's low-mids).

Will they sound just a bit smoother than the previous Magellan series?

 

[Jeff Genzler]

I really like the low-mid authority of the 12" cabs (it reminds me a bit of the NC115-T's low-mids).

Will they sound just a bit smoother than the previous Magellan series?

Yes, we find that the shallower cabinet depths and the tighter cabinet size and porting does offer a smoother response and not as much of a scooped response. These cabs are punchy, tight and smooth.

 

[Michael Vee]

I wondered if any of the new ULV cabs have the six screws-and-inserts for mounting the MG-350 cradle. Like the original Magellan cabs, the 1x12 cab has them, and the 2x10 and 2x12 do not. The ULV-112T will make a nice MG-350-ULV-112T combo amp. The GA website even has a pic of the head on the cab, sans cradle, for ilustration.

 

[Jeff Genzler]

I wondered if any of the new ULV cabs have the six screws-and-inserts for mounting the MG-350 cradle. Like the preceding Magllan cabs, the 1x12 cab has them, and the 2x10 and 2x12 do not. The ULV-112T will make a nice MG-350-ULV-112T combo amp. The GA website even has a pic of the head on the cab, sans cradle, for ilustration.


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Yes, just the 112T offers thr option for the cradle and mounting the MG350 head. Together it's about a 24 lb combo.

 

[Michael Vee]

Jeff, I have noticed the handle and its location on the ULV 112 is the same as on the BA 10-2. At the light weights of both combos, that handle location makes an easy carry.

As an aside, I really like the aesthetics of the black grille cloth of the ULVs.

Are these the same 10" and 12" drivers as the original Magellans?

Will there be Genzler slip covers for the 112 combo at some point, or will those be aftermarket?

One other question- do the ULVs have a tilt back handle on the bottom? I never had an original Magellan, so I don't know if they had them. I suspect none of the Magellans had them, old or new models.

 

[SteveC]

Yes, just the 112T offers thr option for the cradle and mounting the MG350 head. Together it's about a 24 lb combo.

Is there a reason only the112 has it? It seems like an MG350 on a 210 would also be a nice “combo” rig. I was actually looking for that when I got my 112. Like the old Genz Benz 210 combo set up.

 

[Jeff Genzler]

Is there a reason only the112 has it? It seems like an MG350 on a 210 would also be a nice “combo” rig. I was actually looking for that when I got my 112. Like the old Genz Benz 210 combo set up.

@SteveC --- the main issue was that the top/rear mounted handle we issue when we add the top mounting screws, made the taller tilt of the cabinet too extreme when carrying the cab. Because it is a taller cab. The top mounted recessed handle just makes the transport of this cabinet a breeze.
With the GB Shuttles we did the cradle a completely different way, and added that strap handle to the Shuttle saddle.

 

[Basselink]

Hello all - I just picked up a used Magellan Preamp/DI which I hope to add to a secondary pedalboard for ampless situations. I'd like to run it at 18v (because why not?) but I only have 9v outputs on the power supply I'm going to use for this board. This looks like it would do the trick but are there any unintended consequences with going this route?

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...tage-doubler-adapter-4-inch-str-str-y-doubler

Thanks.

 

[Michael Vee]

Basselink, I think it would fine to do that, but you should look into a single output 18v pedal power supply just for the Genzler.They are out there, and many under $20. There would be less chance of noise or other issues.

Here's Dunlop's: 18-VOLT AC ADAPTER

 

[Jeff Genzler]

Basselink, I think it would fine to do that, but you should look into a single output 18v pedal power supply just for the Genzler.They are out there, and many under $20. There would be less chance of noise or other issues.

Here's Dunlop's: 18-VOLT AC ADAPTER

Yes, I agree on this.

 

[agedhorse]

For most needs 9V will be plenty. Try it that way first.

 

[Basselink]

For most nerds 9V will be plenty. Try it that way first.

You don't know me sir but fortunately I am a nerd and take no offense.

Seriously - thank you all for the replies.

 

[GrowlerBox]

For most nerds 9V will be plenty. Try it that way first.

Not sure if I’m a nerd, but I’ve run mine at 9 and 18V and find there to be no discernible difference. I suppose if you were to input a very hot signal it might be possible to clip it at the lower voltage, but I’ve not yet found a broadly instrument-level signal that achieves this.

 

[Basselink]

Not sure if I’m a nerd, but I’ve run mine at 9 and 18V and find there to be no discernible difference. I suppose if you were to input a very hot signal it might be possible to clip it at the lower voltage, but I’ve not yet found a broadly instrument-level signal that achieves this.

Thanks - that would have been a better question for me to ask than 'is this the right thing to spend money on that I don't even know if I really need?'

 

[jjk2007]

Well….it looks like today marks 6 years of me being a full on Genzler amp/cab user. I’m sure it will be that way for the next 6 years and beyond. Thanks for all the awesome gear JG!

 

[Michael Vee]

I agree with Andy's succint assessment. I think one would have to play pretty aggressively with high output active basses to be able to discern a difference between 9V and 18v operation of those pedals who can do both. That isn't me. I never could tell any difference either, GrowlerBox. I can't tell any difference with the one Genzler floor unit I own, the 4 On The Floor.

 

[Jeff Genzler]

Well….it looks like today marks 6 years of me being a full on Genzler amp/cab user. I’m sure it will be that way for the next 6 years and beyond. Thanks for all the awesome gear JG!

Thank you for relying on our gear for your gigs. I always enjoy your gig pics.

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

Honky tonk band practice today. First time out with the Kinetics 800. Nice lush tube tone. Quick decay. Precise note envelopes and cutoffs. And no mute. Love it!!