Raslee

Great combination, I loved the Carvin BX1600 I once owned with the NX2. That said I’m currently sporting the Genzler Magellan 800 through the NX2 and I’m in total tone heaven 😊

...I take it not many out there?

I used to have one of these a few years back. Really liked it, and portable too. I thought for a 15” it had good projection but was just a little on the boomy side for me in a 50/60’s soul type function band so switched to MB 2x10” travelers. But the 15”, coupled with a MB Jeff Berlin combo made for an awesome reggae rig.

They’ve since been found - hoorah 😃

Hi, considering getting one of the above as the weight, onboard FX and cab modelling appeals, plus all I have seen is good reviews of the Fender sound so far.....perhaps too much good reviews! So I'm asking for the good, the bad and the ugly opinions on the Stage 800 in particualr....or should I simply stick with my trusty Zoom B3 and pick up one of the cheap TC combo deals at the moment? Part of me oddly feels I should rediscover heavy amps again, Ashdown ABM combo maybe was another thought - never tried an ABM? I'm thoroughly sorted for my main rig, Genzler Magellan 800 & Genz Benz NX2 (thanks Cliff ), but am thinking along the lines of a combo for home, the odd dep/jam gig, back up and fancy something different and quirky...the Fender seems to fit the bill. Done with Markbass and loved it (at times), but am now moving on having fallen in love with my Genz set up...... So I'd love to hear some views about the Fender Stage 800 Rumble Combo - thanks

Fantastic to take a road trip out and chat with Cliff. If it wasn't for the presence of my much younger daughter I'm pretty confident we could have chatted all things bass related for at least 24hrs. As others have said Cliff is a legend and true gentleman. Bought his Genz NX2 cab, have had one before a regrettably sold it - it is my intention to keep this one! B/Cers can deal with absolute confidence

Yep same here, had 3 of the originals and 2 of them were from new. A great historic service from Orange coupled with one of my favourite amps ever could well lead to a new purchase sometime soon 😊

Gigged my Genzler 2 weeks ago doing reggae/dub, last weekend doing soul/funk and this weekend doing rock/grunge - perfect for every occasion I’d say 😊

Did a seamless trade with Marinus, my Fender Jazz for his Ibanez Musician. All went super smooth and both of us are happy. Top communications and Marinus is a pleasure to deal with. Deal with confidence.

Genzler...every time! Best amp I've owned to date and have owned most of the others the OP mentions.

Yeah nice, shame not a 5 but sure they could build one. I wonder the prices too...and er can you pay in instalments to keep under divorce radar 😂

Well...if you get the urge...you know where I am 😘

Both stunning....but you simply have to sell me that Yamaha right away 😂, that is perfection right there!...oh no GAS fertilisation in progress.

Would love to see a pic of the Maruszczyk Jake 5, and especially the Yamaha BX-5 (never heard of these). Currently i am thinking cricket bat and sourcing some bespoke metal worker to make me a hook similar to the Steinberg Synapse. That said I have become used to having good low B's (aka Laklands and my current 34" scale Cort Custom GB5 which i adore but is just too heavy after 90 mins), and i recall the low B not being particularly great on the cricket bat i owned many moons ago. Not tried a Maruszczyk yet and only hear good things of them, Sandbergs too. In all fairness the gigs where i need a 5 are few and far between so perhaps after a bit of a workout and shaping up a bit i may be able to handle the Cort better...in other words I think the ever increasing beer belly is probably taking more toll on my back than my basses at present 😂😂😂

Read this thread with interest as I’ve been entering the glum back pain club lately I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a light 5 string, ideally below 8.5lbs and 18-19mm string spacing-equally I’m intrigued by short scales...does a 5 shortie exist? I’d get a Hohner cricket bat, or similar, if I could locate a strap balancing hook like on the Steinberger Synapse- they just don’t sit right for me on the usual strap knobs.

Recently sold a P bass to Andy. Great communications, friendly, and all went super smoothly. A credit to Basschat- deal with confidence 😊