Genz Benz GBE 750 on the way...!

[wateroftyne]

Hi folks

For various reasons, my and my recently-bought Eden WT550 just haven't worked out - It's a great head, but a long story.

So... it's going back. (by the way, I Bought it from Andertons, who have been great. I recommend them 110%.)

Any day now I'm hoping to have one of these shiny beauties land on my doorstep:



[url="http://www.genzbenz.com/?fa=detail&mid=1994&sid=422&cid=95"]More info here[/url]

I'm buying blind (there's less than 10 in the UK, apparently), but I've done all my research and asked the right questions, and I think it's going to ring my bell. I'll post a review after I've had time to get used to it.

Now... where's that darn postman??

*drums fingers*

[The Funk]

Very interesting. Looks pretty spectacular.

What was wrong with the Eden btw? I think there was some rivalry not too long ago between Eden users and Genz Benz users on those American forums.

Edited August 15, 2007 by The Funk

[Sugden]

I have been after one of these for ages never come up in my price range though so i settled with mesa. I do think they are abit over priced here compared to being able to ship one from europe and the states for about £700 odd with tax and shipping. Mind me asking how much they are over here now through a proper shop there was someone importing them awhile back.

But the switchable channels and spec looks great heard endless good things about them. Great purchase.

[bass_ferret]

The Gallery stock them, for 999 of your pounds - dont know who else. Looks good. I like the look of the 2x12 neo cabs with vertical drivers (to keep Alex and BFM happy).

[Chopthebass]

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='45897' date='Aug 15 2007, 04:08 PM']Hi folks

For various reasons, my and my recently-bought Eden WT550 just haven't worked out - It's a great head, but a long story.

So... it's going back. (by the way, I Bought it from Andertons, who have been great.[/quote]

Hi,
Oh yes, the Andertons Edens. I nearly nought one of their dodgy WT800B Edens.
Intersting alternative. Don't know much about the Genz stuff. Is it two channel?
Please let us know what it sounds like.
Cheers
Chop

[BB2000]

If it's anythink like the Neo-Pak it'll put a smile on your face. The Genz Benz folks are a really nice bullshit free bunch to deal with. Are you just fed up with your AI?

[wateroftyne]

[quote name='BB2000' post='46102' date='Aug 15 2007, 10:46 PM']If it's anythink like the Neo-Pak it'll put a smile on your face. The Genz Benz folks are a really nice bullshit free bunch to deal with. Are you just fed up with your AI?[/quote]

Excellent... can't wait!

My AI... my AI sounds great. It's been a loyal servant for about three years. I just fancy a change... y'know how it is.

[cetera]

That's my next backline purchase..... A GBE750 with the Genz Benz Neox212T Cab !!

How much did you pay and where from?

[BB2000]

You've gone very quiet WOT - what's the verdict?

[wateroftyne]

grumblegrumble

The verdict is...... I dunno.

It was picked up by the courier from the distributor yesterday.

At 2pm today, it was delivered... back to the distributor. :wacko:

Don't ask. I have no idea.

I'm leaving tomorrow for some gigs down south, and I won't have it.

GAH!

I'm going menkle.

More news when I have it...

Edited August 22, 2007 by wateroftyne

[BB2000]

LOL!

Actually I enjoy waiting for new kit to arrive - the feeling that new horizons are about to be exposed ...

[cetera]

You must be gutted!!

Looking forward to hearing your review of this beasty (when it finally arrives!!!)

Where did you get it from/how much?

[wateroftyne]

UPDATE:

The Gods like me today!

I'm writing this in the van with a smile on my face.

The band van came to collect me at 9am. While I was loading up... the DHL van arrived! So, it's unopened in the back. I'll give it a go in the souncheck. More soon.

[The Funk]

Haha, great stuff! It's going to be a fun soundcheck (for you at least)!

[G-bitch]

Cracking - I've been tempted a few times to get a used GBE600 sent over. Would not be expensive at all.

[wateroftyne]

UPDATE:

Gah! (again)

The amp sounds GREAT. Unbelievably great.

BUT.....

I'm getting a horrendous hum whenever I go anywhere near my amp. It's not something I've had a problem with before.

Is this the norm? Am I used to digital amps?

I'm hoping it's just a one-off, and something in the tent is causing the problem. Otherwise... any ideas? I've swapped basses & leads to no avail...

[bass_ferret]

Whats the power supply like to the tent? I have done tent gigs before with generators and we had awful problems.

[ped]

Glad to hear it sounds good. I played a little Genz combo somewhere, I cant remember where now, and it was fantastic - I can't for the life of me rememer as I would like to go back!

The hum could be something to do with the power supply in the tent. Wait and see what it is like somehwhere you are familiar with.

I am quite enjoying the 'live' updates - perhaps give us a quick synopsis after each track at the show ;0)

ped

[BB2000]

I've never used the GBE750, but would be surprised if it's normal (the Neo-Pak is quiet). Does this happen with the P and the Jazz? Does the hum change with the orientation of the bass to the amp? (Most modern G&K amps I've used radiate a fair bit of noise through the front panel, but it's only noticable if you're within about 3 feet).

If the amp does this at another location I'd say it's either faulty or badly designed - either way get a replacement unit. If the second one's the same it's not something I'd put up with. There's a GB engineer who regularly answers questions on talkbass - you could ask advice there.

I guess your amp search isn't finished ...


[quote name='wateroftyne' post='49722' date='Aug 23 2007, 06:12 PM']UPDATE:

Gah! (again)

The amp sounds GREAT. Unbelievably great.

BUT.....

I'm getting a horrendous hum whenever I go anywhere near my amp. It's not something I've had a problem with before.

Is this the norm? Am I used to digital amps?

I'm hoping it's just a one-off, and something in the tent is causing the problem. Otherwise... any ideas? I've swapped basses & leads to no avail...[/quote]

[wateroftyne]

UPDATE:

Cheers folks! On in ten minutes.

I've moved the amp a good 5ft away to keept the noise to a minimum. I have me normal amp, but the Genz sounds so good.. well.. y'know.

Having said that, I can only do that 'cos, thankfully, it's a big stage. If it was pub gig I'd be screwed..

I do know that I won't rest until it's sorted. My search is over, one way or the other...

More later!

[wateroftyne]

OH. MY. GOD.

If that darn buzz is a gig-specific thing, I'll the the happiest man alive.

It's stunning.. I'll do a proper review and post pics when I've lived with it for a bit.

To answer a question I missed earlier, it was the only on left in the country, bought from the distributor via to lovely Lynn Music in King's Lynn (nowhere near me, but they're a dealer).

It's a lightly-used (i.e. immaculate) demo model, so I got a heck of a deal.

[cetera]

Tell us more!

[JPJ]

[quote name='cetera' post='49998' date='Aug 24 2007, 10:43 AM']Tell us more![/quote]

Come on WoT, we are all waiting.........

[warwickhunt]

[quote name='JPJ' post='51644' date='Aug 28 2007, 11:29 AM']Come on WoT, we are all waiting.........[/quote]

I really hope he gets that 'hmmmmmm' sorted as I've heard it and it's pretty damn intrusive. If he doesn't, I do believe the poor lad will have a break down!

[wateroftyne]

Evening chaps!

The latest is that emails have been flying back and forth between myself, Jeff Genzler and the tech at the UK importer. Genz have been fantastic through this.

They're fairly sure it's lack of shielding on my basses. They've asked me to shield one of them to see if it makes any difference. If not, they'll ship me a new output transformer from AZ via express delivery. That's quite an expense to them, but they're doing everything they can to get to the bottom of it.

I'll pick the shielding tape up and get onto it asap. It's as frustrating as hell, but worth it, I reckon...