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Genz-Benz GBE 1200 Bass Amp  

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Wall-blasting power and pro tone with headroom to spare.

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.

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!

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New Basser

| Review By: Anonymous User | 1 year, 7 months ago

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Man this thing is great. Ive been playing for a few years and when show up at a church function all the other bass players allrather play through my set than theirs.  this system delivers punch i only use the 2ohms with 550 watts but and thats all you really need no matter where you play!
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
active musician
Style of music you play:
Gospel
Where you live:
unspecified

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Here's Why Ampeg Has Failed...

| Review By: ProAudioMan9999 | 1 year, 8 months ago

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Genz Benz products are American made IN America. Ampeg makes EVERYTHING in Asia. Look at the description of even their high priced Heritage series and it says "Assembled" in the US... ITS STILL MANUFACTURED IN CHINA!! Long gone are the days of Ampeg producing quality products like the 70's Blue Line amps and Straight Back 8x10 cabs. That said, I have NEVER found a bass amp so loaded with features as the GBE1200. The only reason it gets a 4.5 in Features is because it doesn't have a Headphone out. The build is beyond solid, the price is great and the sound is UNREAL! I'm using a Warwick Thumb 5 NT with this amp and 2 of Genz Benz XB2 4x10 cabs (which are the best built/sounding cabs I've heard) and the rig is nothing short of a dream. Genz Benz may not be very well heard of but Musicians Friend offers a satisfaction guarantee so you can always return it. SERIOUSLY, A/B this thing against an SVT VR or SVT Heritage and you'll see the difference. Ampeg is charging people for their NAME, not the quality that made their products unmatched decades ago. The GBE1200 is the epitomy of quality in all aspects. I use it in my studio AND live all the time and I'm never dissappointed with it. Genz Benz dominates, do your tone a favor and try this!
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Musician, Live Sound Engineer, Recording Artist
Style of music you play:
Rock, Alternative, Metal, Christian
Where you live:
Sacramento, CA

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The ULTIMATE

| Review By: Jazzy FunkaRama | 2 years, 3 months ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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I had tried all the rest, then I tried the BEST. I had been looking for something that could enhance my custom bass and by chance I saw this cool looking amp in the local music store, not expecting anything special, I plugged in my bass...end of story. Yes that's right, The Genz Benz GBE 1200 is the ULTIMATE. It has everything I'm looking for. Power,Punch,Grittiness,and Sensitivity. All in one package. I don't care if it's forty-two Lbs. It's worth carrying every ounce. Every place I've played and I've played thousands of gigs, it never fails that someone will come up to me and ask what the heck am I playing through. Need I say more?
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Active Musician, Recording Artist
Style of music you play:
Jazz, Funk, Pop, Rock.
Where you live:
California, By Way of New York City

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3 space monster

| Review By: ladybird | 3 years, 3 months ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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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!
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Pro
Style of music you play:
Rock
Where you live:
Washington

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beautiful voicing

| Review By: elkingo1 | 3 years, 6 months ago

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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.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
working musician
Style of music you play:
roots, rock and blues
Where you live:
boston

Did you find this review helpful? yes no965327

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