Genzler Amplification ! New Genz Benz ?

[Ryan L.]

i finally got a chance to play through some of this stuff and it's pretty dang impressive!

i don't know whether it's the head, the cabs or both, but playing the magellan head through both the 2x12 and the little 1x12 array cab, i was really struck by just how sturdy the low end was; not boomy or overwhelming, but just smack-you-in-the-head there.

of all things, it reminded me of the "limitless power" feel of the older unthrottled boogie carbine M9 heads into their bigger cabs. i wasn't used to hearing that kind of brutal, uncompressed power coming from a little micro head (even though it has a nice tube-y preamp section).

I've noticed this, with my MG800/MG212T setup----The feel of the amp takes me back to my days of playing an Aguilar DB750 (another amp that always felt like it had limitless power, IME). Not that the MG800 sounds like a DB750, it just feels like it's got a ton of power on tap, similar to the big Aggie. And yes, the low end.....I love the deep, clear, yet totally controlled, low end that this setup puts out on stage.

 

[MichaelOz]

The old man rockin his Genzler stack.

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Ding and Genzler - match made in heaven. My Z2 sounds phenomenal through the Magellan 800 and two BA12-3.

Regards,
Michael

 

[Holdsg]

Our friend Ed Friedland has added the Magellan to his rig (posted on Facebook).

 

[Jeff Genzler]

Yes he's using the Magellan 800 this weekend on one of his insanely loud upright gigs. Great guy, great player.

 

[Bassheart365]

Sorry if this has been asked before..has anyone had a chance to compare the Magellan with the Mesa Boogie D-800? Do they use the same power module?

 

[Jeff Genzler]

I won't make any direct comparisons but they do use the same power amp module----although with different implementations.

 

[murphy]

This was my weekend gig setup

Sound was phat and full.....authoritive and super present in the mix
I really enjoyed using the drive channel on a couple of rocking songs

note to self...I saw the input pad button had been engaged during the gig...and wondered why I had to crank the gain.....downside of micro sizing and tic tac sized buttons

 

[murphy]

I love the bag...It really is fantasic

 

[murphy]

Sorry if this has been asked before..has anyone had a chance to compare the Magellan with the Mesa Boogie D-800? Do they use the same power module?

I believe Lowendtech has tried both ...and perhaps others.
I might have the opportunity to try the Mesa D-800 in coming weeks

 

[husky123]

Here was my rig last night. Tonal perfection.

 

[edfriedland]

Yeah, I used the Magellan 800 last weekend with great results! It's like a tighter, punchier Streamliner, but more versatile. It definitely out-performed my Shuttlemax 9.2 which has been my fave Genz head for years. This thing stays! It's a winner!

 

[carl h.]

Yeah, I used the Magellan 800 last weekend with great results! It's like a tighter, punchier Streamliner, but more versatile. It definitely out-performed my Shuttlemax 9.2 which has been my fave Genz head for years. This thing stays! It's a winner!

Oh crap, you HAD to post this!!

 

[SteveC]

Shoot. I don't need a new head....

 

[noahw1]

Yeah, I used the Magellan 800 last weekend with great results! It's like a tighter, punchier Streamliner, but more versatile. It definitely out-performed my Shuttlemax 9.2 which has been my fave Genz head for years. This thing stays! It's a winner!

Out-performed the Shuttlemax 9.2?! Oh no. I didn't need to hear that at all. Ever since getting my Shuttlemax 9.2 I was GAS free in the amp department. Seriously. Now there's a chink in the armor.

 

[kobass]

Shoot. I don't need a new head....

C'mon man-of course you do! This is TalkBass!

 

[SteveC]

I know. But my little GB Shuttle 3.0-10T combo works great for my 1-2 times a year non PA/IEM gigs. I'm sure the Magellan/BA12-3 would sound great at low volume in my basement while I practice.

 

[BuffaloBob4343]

I know. But my little GB Shuttle 3.0-10T combo works great for my 1-2 times a year non PA/IEM gigs. I'm sure the Magellan/BA12-3 would sound great at low volume in my basement while I practice.

You need to get out more!

 

[SteveC]

You need to get out more!

Maybe when the kids are a little older...if anyone will still have me.

 

[SteveC]

I played a duet gig with my little Shuttle last night. Me and piano, background standards for a CVB party at the museum. 6-9, some food and drink and $250. I could get used to those types of gigs again.

 

[tombowlus]

Sorry if this has been asked before..has anyone had a chance to compare the Magellan with the Mesa Boogie D-800? Do they use the same power module?

Yes, and yes.