wateroftyne Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 Confirmation trickling down though dealers on TB that Fender have finally shot Genz Benz in the head. The writing was on the wall since they bought them, really... What a shame. They were a great brand. Quote
paul_5 Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 Shot in the head? Are they still making cabinets though? Quote
andydye Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 sad news! ...the streamliner will now become one of the sought after classics... Quote
chris_b Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 Tacoma, SWR now Genz Benz....! Fender seems to be the corporate kiss of death. Quote
LukeFRC Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 I don't get it.... why? wasn't GB some of the best stuff out there and seems to get a lot of love on here and talkbass..... ???? Quote
Thunderpaws Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 I just bought a Genz Benz Streamliner 600 from Mark at Bass Direct. He was expecting a shipment of 50 Streamliner heads. The one I bought was the only one that arrived. He didn't know where the rest were (though they may have been in a later shipment!). Fender had also told the rertailers to cut the price for that to 499 and the 900 for 599. Maybe they need to make money quick! He said he didn't understand what Fender were up to. Y'never know though, these rumours were around a couple of years ago and nothing happened. What makes it different this time? Quote
Musicman20 Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 I think Fender are going for re-branded Genz gear. Whether it will be as good, who knows. Apparently its production is being moved to China. The safest bet would have been to stick with the products, stick a Fender logo on it, and continue. My Shuttlemax 9.2 and Streamliner 900 are going nowhere. Quote
wateroftyne Posted September 13, 2013 Author Posted September 13, 2013 T[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1379091289' post='2208626'] Apparently its production is being moved to China. [/quote] To be fair, I don't think Genz production has been in the US for a while now. Quote
Salt on your Bass? Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 I can't believe this! Genz has such a good rep, taken years to build and is real quality. Why would a company demolish all that hard work? Quote
Musicman20 Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1379091463' post='2208635'] T To be fair, I don't think Genz production has been in the US for a while now. [/quote] No it's an overseas factory they've used for a long time so they have good connections etc...but a new factory to save costs could cost them in QC. Edited September 13, 2013 by Musicman20 Quote
Prime_BASS Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 Love my genz head and is no different in quality and sound from the Italian made markbass stuff I was using before. What a shame, although I might be able to get a shuttle 9.0 for a bargain now. Quote
IanA Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 What a shame, great products, great company, great customer service, have dealt with both Jeff and Aged Horse and have nothing but good things to say about them. Who will Fender destroy next, taking bets.....,,,, Quote
Prime_BASS Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 [quote name='Iana' timestamp='1379100672' post='2208785'] What a shame, great products, great company, great customer service, have dealt with both Jeff and Aged Horse and have nothing but good things to say about them. Who will Fender destroy next, taking bets.....,,,, [/quote] GK ? Quote
skej21 Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 [quote name='Iana' timestamp='1379100672' post='2208785'] Who will Fender destroy next, taking bets.....,,,, [/quote] 'Destroy'... I think you mean 'Relic' Quote
cetera Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 Gutted by this news. Superb company, superb gear and yet again Fender ruin it for everyone.... Right, I'll be looking out for another Neox212 Cab at a bargain price now.... Quote
Mr Bassman Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) This could explain why when I emailed Genz Benz with a query about my Shuttle 3 head, I eventually got a reply from Fender asking for the serial number. I replied with the necessary information but have had no further response. Edited September 13, 2013 by Mr Bassman Quote
JapanAxe Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 Well I'll be watching the pile-'em-high-sell-'em-cheap outlets for a bargain Streamliner 600! £499 you say? Quote
Kiwi Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 Its not unknown for some companies to purchase their competition...SWR for example. Quote
mxm Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 Suddenly I feel like the kiss of death for Amp manufacturers, Eden, SWR now GB. Must buy shares in Man U. Quote
Roland Rock Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 What will happen with GB amps still in warranty? Will it still be honoured? Quote
Highfox Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 I guess I'll also be hanging onto my GB stuff now as well. Might look for a shuttle 6.2 if they start to go cheapish. Quote
Thunderpaws Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 Has this been officially confirmed? Quote
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