Which cab should I buy: Genzler 12-3 or a pair of Raezers Edge Bass lite 1x12

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Chris Marinelli, Jul 22, 2021.

  1. Chris Marinelli

    Chris Marinelli Supporting Member

    Jun 1, 2021
    So I’m trying to get together a decent gigging rig (nothing bigger than a crowded 2-300 person club) and I’ve managed to find a genzler 12-3 bass array and a pair of Raezers Edge bass lite 1x12s within driving distance to me for about the same price.
    Anyone have an opinion on these two cabs?
    Seems like the pair of 1x12s would maybe get louder, but I don’t really have experience with modern cab designs such as the genzler. If the bass array would get me near the same volume I’d rather have just one cab to carry tbh.
    I play a P Bass and am going for the typical old school thick rock tone, no slap or any other pyrotechnics involved ;)
     
  2. DrSteve

    DrSteve Supporting Member

    Dec 22, 2008
    North Delaware
    I had a REBL 10” and decided to go with the Genzler BA 10-2. Fuller richer tone.
    But that’s not what you asked.
    Not sure how 2 12” REBLs would stack up against one BA 12-3.
    If you’re close to both options, try them out. Then let us know what you’ve decided (please)

    ps. Prob can’t go wrong either way
     
  3. Chris Marinelli

    Chris Marinelli Supporting Member

    Jun 1, 2021
    Thanks for the reply. My other concern is getting enough bass out of the Raezers Edge as the specs state they only go down to 58hz. But I know if they are tuned properly that’s not necessarily a concern. And I’m only playing a 4 string.
     
  4. Chris Marinelli

    Chris Marinelli Supporting Member

    Jun 1, 2021
    So a quick update here - I'm still very on the fence but it turns out the seller of the 12-3 Bass Array has a PAIR for sale. The Bass Array pair is about 50% more expensive than the Bass Lite 12 pair. I really don't need a modern hi-fi sound, which is what is giving me pause about the Bass Arrays. I'm guessing my tone will have more to do with my amp head, but I also don't want to waste my money if I won't really be taking advantage of the Bass Array concept. So now the question becomes, "are the Genzler speakers 50% louder/better if I'm going for a typical vintagey rock tone?"
     
    Last edited: Jul 29, 2021
  5. DrSteve

    DrSteve Supporting Member

    Dec 22, 2008
    North Delaware
    So what did you go with? And did you have an opportunity to play the Raezer's Edge and Genzler BA 12-3?
    If so, what were your impressions?
     
  6. Chris Marinelli

    Chris Marinelli Supporting Member

    Jun 1, 2021
    I decided to go with the Raezers edge mostly due to cost ($300 less for the pair) only to find out one of them had already sold. It was about a 2 hour drive so I didn’t get a chance to play it. Currently waiting until the Genzler seller comes back into town and then I’m going to scoop them up. I know I won’t find a better deal on a better pair of cabs.
     
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