Genz Benz cabs

[rainsong86]

I'm looking at cabs for my Mesa Dual Rectifier.. it's the 2 channel version and I'm using it in variable high gain, so this cab will be used for ONLY DISTORTION tones (either classic rock in channel 1 or modern metal in channel 2 sounds).. the Genz Benz 4 by 12 G-Flex looks very appealing http://www.genzbenz.com/?fa=detail&mid=1410&sid=419&cid=93#.. I want something that won't flab out on me.. I don't want the breakup I'd get from say a Marshall 1960A cab.. so has anybody played this amp or spoken with others who've played it?

right now I'm running the dual rec through a Mesa Traditional cab and I love the punch but there's too much breakup at high volumes on my channel 2.. I was thinking about putting a Mesa Oversize Standard Rectifier on top of the traditional to have punch at the bottom and bass w/ headroom at the.. the guy who sold me the rectifier (the lead guitarist from Soil) said it works great but I don't have that kinda money.. any other solutions?

 

[Lerxt]

Re: Genz Benz cabs

I've played the 2x12 version of it and you'd swear you were listening to a 4x12. It shakes the walls. It belonged to a player I know. It had the Genz-Benz El DiAblo 100 watt head with it. I was playing my fat strat through it and it blew my mind. I want one, i want one i want one was all I could say. I'd find a dealer If i were you and try out the 2x12 at least. If you're impressed with that than the 4x12 is a no brainier and a safe investment. You may find that you can do fine with the 2x12 version of the cab. It's a bit cheaper, it's as loud (or more) and boomy as any of the common 4x12s and it's 1/2 the size and weight to lug around. Seriously though man, these cabinets sound like non other than I've ever heard before. Think I'm exaggerating? Seriously man, find a dealer!

Karl

 

[rainsong86]

Re: Genz Benz cabs

awesome.. I'm using my Fender Deville for cleans.. but it would be great if cleans sounded great through that cab too.. how did the cleans sound in a Genz Benz.. (btw I might go with the 2x12 if it measures up.. hell even teh 4 by 12 is lighter than my 130 pound mesa cab)

 

[Lerxt]

Re: Genz Benz cabs

Cleans sounded nice and crisp with just the right amount of bottom on them. Not muddy at all. Compared to the fender Deville it's similar with just a bit more bottom. It's difficult (for me) to describe sound and sound is really a matter of preference. You just HAVE to try out one of these cabs man. Good luck.

Karl