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The Genz Benz GBE 1200 bass amp takes the excellent design and tonal refinements of the GBE 600 and adds 1200W output power (at 2 ohms). Its ability to drive resistive and reactive speaker loads plus its extended burst power makes it louder, punchier, warmer and more articulate. The GBE 1200 is 3 rack units high with a beautiful 5mm-thick aluminum faceplate and curved metal rack handles. It has a dual channel preamp-one FET and one tube-with 5-band active EQ for maximum tonal flexibility. Each preamp can be used individually or blended together. In addition to the channel controls, it also has Genz Benz's Signal Shape circuit with Low Frequency Extension, Mid Scoop, and High Frequency Attack controls. The channels and Signal Shape circuit are footswitchable with an included 5-button footswitch.
The GBE 1200 delivers 550W at 8 ohms, 1000W at 4 ohms, and 1200W at 2 ohms. It has an active/passive selectable input, signal mute switch, tuner out, a soft-limit circuit, LED indicators, master volume, sturdy metal chassis, knurled aluminum knobs with detents, variable speed fan cooling, full-featured D.I., three effects loops, slave out jack, dual Speakon© output connectors, POWERFLEX impedance circuit, impedance selector switch, dual voltage switch, and a heavy-duty toroidal transformer. 19"W x 5-1/2"H x 15"D. 42 lbs.
Powerflex impedance circuitry optimizes the massive power supply to more effectively deliver maximum power at 4 ohms and extended 2 ohm operation into reactive loads. A large switch on the rear panel is provided so that the amplifier can be switched to correctly match the total cabinet impedance load. A front-panel amber LED indicator indicates when the Powerflex feature is switched to 2 ohm operation.
Genz Benz GBE 1200 Bass Amp Features:
- 550W @ 8 ohms/1000W @ 4 ohms/1200W @ 2 ohms
- FET and 12AX7-based tube channels individually selectable, blendable, and footswitchable
- Active/passive input
- Signal mute switch
- Front- and rear-panel tuner out jacks
- Active 5-band EQ on each channel (footswitchable)
- Signal Shape Circuitry w/LF Extend, Mid Scoop, HF Attack (footswitchable)
- Soft limit circuit
- Comprehensive amplifier status LED's
- Master volume
- Sturdy 3-space metal chassis
- 5mm-thick aluminum faceplate
- Heavy-duty toggle on/off switch
- Sleek, ergonomic amp handles
- Solid aluminum knurled knobs
- Premium detent pots
- Variable speed fan cooling (thermally controlled)
- Heavy-duty 5-button footswitch
- Tuner out (parallel with front-panel tuner out)
- Comprehensive d.i. section w/pre/post switch, attenuation, ground lift
- 3 effects loops
- Slave out jack
- Dual Speakon© output connectors
- Powerflex impedance selector switch
- Dual voltage switch
- Heavy-duty toroidal transformer
- 19"W x 5-1/2"H x 15"D
- 42 lbs.
The GBE 1200 boasts versatility, power, and tone. It's ready for whatever you can throw at it. Order yours now!
Genz Benz GBE 1200 Bass Amp
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3 space monster
Posted by ladybird from Washington on Feb 11, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Pro
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock
I recently bought the GBE 1200. This thing is super versatile and powerful. It most certainly is the last amp I will ever buy. All the power and the ability to change tones and scoop the EQ right on the foot pedal. Its amazing!
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beautiful voicing
Posted by El-King-O from boston on Nov 11, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: working musician
Reviewer's Play Style: roots, rock and blues
The absolute best sounding head I have ever owned, and I've owned them all. Excellent customer service, too. A few come close, but none sound as fine. Plenty of super clean power, coupled with the best sounding pre-amp I've ever heard.
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Lucky Guy!
Posted by SamoanDude from Baroda, MI on Jul 18, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock
I test drove a GBE600 at a friend's music store and loved the tone....and at the same time...registered with Genz Benz to win my ultimate bass rig. Guess what....I won! The GBE1200 and 2 410 cabs were given to me and have been my main rig ever since. Had the gear since 2005 and has never failed to amaze! Great gear from Genz!
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Simply Amazing
Posted by C2WBassist from Phoenix, AZ on Feb 28, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Alternative
I will admit that when I saw this head I was skeptical, almost to good to be true, but after a bad experience with a SVT-CL I decided to try it out. I quickly saw what everyone was saying. This amp is simply awesome. One turn of the knob and you have one sound turn another and you have a new sound. Best of all it sounds transparent all you hear is the bass not the electronics. Power? Oh ya this thing has it. I have a 8x10 and it has no problem pushing it. I’ve only started playing with this amp but I can defiantly see many years of having it by my side. Totally recommend to anyone, playing any style.
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Best Amp Head Period..........
Posted by Laredo from Upstate, NY on Feb 26, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist, Luthier
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, and just about anything else!
I have owned this for more than a year now, no problems. The power is fantastic! The ability to use the Solid State pre-amp or the Tube pre-amp in the same head is awesome. The fact that you can blend the two is priceless!!!! Everyone seems to be going to the little Micro Heads now, although the new Genz Benz Shuttles are "best in class", they can't do what this one does........Sometimes size DOES matter!
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