Genzbenz Catalog2012
Genzbenz Catalog2012
Genzbenz Catalog2012
FOR NEARLY THREE DECADES NOW, GENZ BENZ HAS PRIDED ITSELF ON DELIVERING PHENOMENAL PRODUCTS, EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND ACCLAIMED INNOVATION TO DISCERNING BASSISTS WORLDWIDE. ITS A PRINCIPLED DESIGN MINDSET THAT IS AS REVERED AT THE GENZ BENZ OF TODAY AS IT WAS WHEN JEFF GENZLER FOUNDED THE COMPANY IN THE EARLY 1980S. HE AND EVERYONE AT GENZ BENZ CONTINUE TO PRODUCE EXCEPTIONAL BASS AMPLIFICATION DERIVED DIRECTLY FROM THE MOST VALUABLE OF RESOURCESFIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE AS PLAYERS. NOW, AS THEN AND AS ALWAYS, GENZ BENZ IS MUSICIANS BUILDING FOR MUSICIANS. FROM ITS SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ., HOME BASE, GENZ BENZ REMAINS AN INDUSTRY-LEADING DEVELOPER OF HIGHPOWERED YET LIGHTWEIGHT BASS AMPLIFIERS THAT DELIVER EVERY COMBINATION OF MUSCLE AND FINESSE A BASSIST COULD WISH FOR WITH EXEMPLARY TONE, REMARKABLE VERSATILITY AND SOLID RELIABILITY. INDEED, THE DESIGNS AND FEATURES OF GENZ BENZ BASS AMPS ARE AS POWERFUL AND AS NUANCED AS THE MUSIC THAT COMES THROUGH THEM STRAIGHT FROM THE HANDS OF BASS PLAYERS EVERYWHERE. THE FOLLOWING PAGES WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE ENTIRE GENZ BENZ SELECTION, INCLUDING THE VERY NEWEST PRODUCTSSUCH AS CONTOUR 500 SERIES COMBO AMPS AND ENCLOSURES, FOCUS LT SERIES ENCLOSURES, SHUTTLE 9.2 AND SHUTTLEMAX 12.2 HEADS, AND MORE. SO READ ON KNOWING THAT THE DEDICATION TO QUALITY AND COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE BY EVERYONE AT GENZ BENZ NEVER WAIVERS AS THEY CONTINUE TO BRING YOU THE VERY FINEST IN PREMIUM BASS AMPLIFICATION BY MUSICIANS AND FOR MUSICIANS. ITS SIMPLY WHAT THEY DO
THE STREAMLINER SERIES OFFERS 2 MODELS WHICH COMBINE EITHER A 900 WATT OR 600 WATT CLASS D AMPLIFIER PLATFORM WITH A PURE CLASS A SIX STAGE ALL TUBE PREAMP. BOTH FEATURE A SIMPLE, INTUITIVE, YET HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND VERSATILE TONE NETWORK. THE VERSATILE ALL TUBE PREAMP EXUDES FAT AND RICH TONE THAT REMAINS ARTICULATE. IT CAN BE USED TO SIMPLY ADD WARMTH TO YOUR NATURAL TONE OR IT CAN BE DIALED IN TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF NATURAL TUBE OVERDRIVE. THIS STREAMLINED DESIGN IS MORE ABOUT ALLOWING THE PLAYER TO FOCUS MORE ON THEIR PLAYING AND LESS ON ADJUSTING KNOBS ON THEIR AMPLIFIER. SO WHETHER YOURE A STRAIGHT-AHEAD 4 STRING PLAYER OR AN EXTENDED RANGE EXPRESSIONIST, YOUR VOICE WILL COME THROUGH. ALONG WITH OUR PREAMP DESIGN THAT RIVALS THAT OF MANY CLASSIC TUBE AMPLIFIERS, THE STREAMLINER ALSO FEATURES OUR PROPRIETARY 3 DIMENSIONAL POWER MANAGEMENT ANALOG TECHNOLOGY. OUR 3DPM ADDS HEFT AND GIRTH TO EACH INDIVIDUAL NOTE, WHILE ENHANCING THE AMPLIFIERS RESPONSIVENESS AND HEADROOM. IT PROVIDES THE DYNAMIC AND 3 DIMENSIONAL TONE AND FEEL OF AN ALL TUBE POWER AMP DESIGN. SIMPLY PUT, THIS DESIGN OFFERS A MORE STREAMLINED APPROACH TO FINDING YOUR VOICE, YET IT STILL CARRIES FORTH THE GENZ BENZ REPUTATION FOR PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY AND INNOVATION.
STREAMLINER 900
STREAMLINER 600
STL6.2-210T COMBO
The 2nd generation SHUTTLE combo features our new high powered, high efficiency proprietary dual 10 GNX-10300 Neodymium cast frame loudspeakers and compression tweeter in a lightweight 43 lb. enclosure. Power rating 375 watts @ 8 ohms; 600 watts with optional 8 ohm extension cabinet.
THE SHUTTLE 3.0 SERIES, DEVELOPED FOR PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS WHO REQUIRE A GREAT SOUNDING, FLEXIBLE BASS SYSTEM THAT IS FULL-FEATURED AND EXTREMELY TRANSPORTABLE.
STL3.0
Ideal as a compact head delivering power, great tone, versatility and Genz Benz quality this compact head is excellent for fly-in dates, recording sessions and practice: a bass solution that fits in your gig bag.
STL3.0-10T
This unique design offers our proprietary Neodymium 10 loudspeaker and compression tweeter and weights a mere 18 lbs. The tone, features and performance of this SHUTTLE is sure to be a winner for many bassists the world over. Power rating is 175 watts; 300 watts with optional extension cabinet.
STL6.2 HEAD
Genz Benz quality, versatility and tone delivering 600 watts of output and rich feel in this lightweight package. For any concert stage the SHUTTLE 6.2 is a high-powered bass solution that still fits into your gig bag.
STL6.2-12T COMBO
Our compact, lightweight 1 x 12 and tweeter combo is now loaded with our new high powered, high efficiency, proprietary cast frame Neodymium GNX-12350 loudspeaker and weights only 33 lbs. Power rating 375 watts @ 8 ohms; 600 watts with optional 8 ohm extension cabinet.
With the combo version the SHUTTLE amp chassis can be easily removed from its saddle in seconds and carried to a larger gig in the pocket of your bass case or the available carry bag.
THE SHUTTLE 6.2 SERIES LAUNCHES THE 2ND GENERATION OF THESE INNOVATIVE LIGHTWEIGHT BASS AMPS. WITH THE ADDITION OF OUR PROPRIETARY 3DPM, 3 DIMENSIONAL POWER MANAGEMENT CIRCUITRY THIS DESIGN PROVIDES THICKER HEFT TO THE INDIVIDUAL NOTES AND OVERALL INCREASED HEADROOM. THE 12AX7 TUBE PREAMP ALSO FEATURES INCREASED AVAILABLE GAIN FOR ENHANCED VERSATILITY FROM WARM, ARTICULATE TONE TO ALL OUT AGGRESSIVE OVERDRIVE.
STL-8T
STL-10T
GENZ BENZ CONTINUES ITS INDUSTRY LEADING INNOVATIONS IN BASS AMPLIFICATION WITH THE SHUTTLE 9.2, 2ND GENERATION OF THESE POPULAR BASS AMPS, DELIVERING 900 WATTS OF POWER IN A MERE 4 LB COMPACT PACKAGE.
STL9.2
This new 2nd generation SHUTTLE 9.2 includes the addition of our proprietary 3DPM power management circuitry for overall increased headroom and thicker heft of the individual notes played. The 12AX7 tube preamp also features increased available gain for enhanced versatility from warm, articulate tone to all out aggressive overdrive.
STL-8T
STL-10T
THE SHUTTLEMAX SERIES IS AVAILABLE IN A 900 WATT OR 1200 WATT VERSION AND ARE THE MOST FULL FEATURED DESIGNS IN THIS CLASS OF COMPACT BASS AMPLIFIERS. THE 12AX7 TUBE CHANNEL PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF GAIN STRUCTURE THAT PRODUCES SMOOTH, CLEAN TUBE WARMTH OR CAN BE DIALED ALL THE WAY UP TO THE CRITICAL MASS OF AGGRESSIVE OVERDRIVE.
STL-MAX 9.2
The SHUTTLEMAX 9.2 offers all of the features of the SHUTTLEMAX dual preamp design in an amplifier package that delivers 500 Watts @ 8 ohms and 900 watts @ 4 ohms and weights only 7 lbs.
STL-MAX 12.2
This model delivers over 1200 watts of output from an amp that weights only 6.75 lbs. Dual Class D amp modules produce full output into two 4 ohm loads (one per amplifier output). Our proprietary 3DPM power management circuitry provides increased headroom and a thicker dimension to the individual notes. The full output of the ShuttleMAX 12.2 is perfect for any venue and playing style.
GENZ BENZ, THE LEADER IN INNOVATIVE LIGHTWEIGHT SEPARATE BASS AMPLIFIERS AND CABINETS NOW BRINGS YOU THE CONTOUR 500 BASS COMBOS; FOR THOSE PLAYERS WHO WANT A POWERFUL AND LIGHTER WEIGHT ONE PIECE AMPLIFIER SYSTEM. THESE COMBOS DELIVER DRAMATIC VERSATILITY FROM WARM, TIGHT, FULL BODIED RESPONSE TO ALL OUT AGRESSIVE OVERDRIVE AND ALL POINTS IN BETWEEN. FOR TODAYS BASSIST, THE CONTOUR 500 DELIVERS FROM THE CLUB TO CONCERT STAGE.
GBE 1200
Critically acclaimed for its form, features, quality and tone, it has been dubbed the Holy Grail of bass amplifiers delivering 1200 watts of unmatched power and performance that raises the bar in the world of bass amplification. The GBE 1200 offers our unique POWERFLEX circuitry and switching that provides full and stable power delivery into selectable 4 ohm or 2 ohm speaker loads. The preamp section of the three-space GBE 1200 is enhanced with two separate FET and 12AX7 Tube channels, each with its own EQ section. These channels can be selected independently or mixed together, creating endless tonal possibilities. A global Signal Shape Circuit and Master output section round out the performance aspects of this mighty amp. The sleek, contoured lines of the machined aluminum front panel feature blue LEDs and color-coded Master Status LEDs which provide comprehensive operator information at a glance. Ergonomically sculpted handles add comfort and convenience. With unmatched fit and finish, versatility, power and tone, the GBE 1200 is truly the benchmark in bass amplification.
CTR500-115T
The CONTOUR amp is mated to our 1x15 and compression tweeter in a front ported cabinet. This combination produces big, round, low-end and clear mid-range reproduction.
CTR500-210T
Our CONTOUR 500, 2x10 model produces tight, low frequency punch and mid articulation in a easily transportable cabinet design
CTR500-EXT115 CTR500-EXT210
Two extension cabinets are offered, providing matching enclosures for either CONTOUR 500 combo. When stacked together, the combo becomes a monstrous rig for any stage.
THE FOCUS LT BASS CABINETS ARE AVAILABLE IN 4 MODELS, EACH DEVELOPED TO DELIVER DEMANDING PERFORMANCE, TIGHT FOCUSED BASS RESPONSE ALONG WITH DESIGN FEATURES YOU WOULD ONLY EXPECT FROM GENZ BENZ. ALL MODELS OFFER COMPRESSION TWEETERS, AND SPEAKON CONNECTIONS, TWEETER LEVEL CONTROLS AND ARE AS COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT AS POSSIBLE, YET BUILT TO THE RUGGED DEMANDS OF NIGHTAFTER-NIGHT TOURING.
FCS-210T
Our 2x10 and tweeter design offers excellent punch and definition for use as a single cabinet or when stacked on our FCS-115T. Power handling: 300 watts/8 ohms; 43 lbs.
FCS-115T
A great sounding, extremely portable 1x15 with compression tweeter which is an ideal choice for use as a stand-alone cabinet or mated with one of our other FOCUS LT cabinets. Power handling: 300 watts/8 ohms; 46 lbs.
FCS-112T
Compact 1x12 cabinet delivers big tone on tight stages. A excellent cabinet solution for players requiring full bodied, dynamic reproduction in an extremely compact cabinet. Power handling: 200 watts/8 ohms; 32 lbs.
FCS-410T
The most popular configuration in the line, this 4x10 and tweeter model thrives on large stages. With abundant output, thick low end and mid clarity this cabinet is an exceptional single cabinet choice. Power handling: 600 watt/8 ohms; 64 lbs.
THE NEO-X SERIES ARE LEADING EDGE, HIGHPOWERED, LIGHTWEIGHT CABINET DESIGNS UTILIZING NEODYMIUM LOUDSPEAKERS, PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT WEIGHT-TO-OUTPUT PERFORMANCE RATIO. CABINET CONSTRUCTION UTILIZES STRONG, LIGHTWEIGHT MULTI-PLY BIRCH PLYWOOD AND THE RESPONSE FROM OUR PROPRIETARY NEODYMIUM LOUDSPEAKERS DELIVERS QUICK TRANSIENTS FOR ARTICULATE MID DEFINITION AND EXPRESSIVE FINGER ATTACK. INTEGRATED INTO THE CABINET DESIGN IS A UNIQUE DUAL EDGE PORTING SYSTEM WHICH PLACES A SHELF PORT IN EACH CORNER OF THE BAFFLE FACE, FORMING AN X-PATTERN ACROSS THE RADIATING SURFACE OF THE ENCLOSURE FOR INCREASED LOW FREQUENCY SUPPORT AND PROJECTION.
NEOX-112T
This compact dynamo is a powerful full-bodied single 12 cabinet designed to produce the full spectrum of the bass instrument. Easily handles the fundamentals of a 5-String bass. Power handling: 300 watts/8 ohms; 34 lbs.
NEOX-212T
One of our most popular cabinets, this dual 12 design performs with the heart of a 4 x 10. The coupling of the two vertically stacked Neodymium loudspeakers along with the X porting of the cabinet combine to project round, solid, explosive response with a driving throaty/vocal clarity. Power handling: 600 watts/4 ohms; 49 lbs.
GB 1288T-UQ
The UBER QUAD is named after its unique, four speaker design. This multi-driver cabinet produces an incredible 3 dimensional tone and is an excellent choice for many bassists, especially those using extended range 6 and 7 string instruments. The all important mid range is handled by the dual proprietary 8 speakers mounted into separate, internal compartments providing thick, tight, warm mids. Power rating: 600W/8 ohm; 58 lbs.
GB 410T-UB
Known as the heart of the UBER CAB series, this design delivers uncompromising output and powerful, rich, dynamic tone from its four Neodymium loudspeakers and compact cabinet design. The Edge-Lift handles, rear-mounted casters and skid rails make it a breeze to get this lightweight cab from stage-to-stage. Power Handling: 1000 Watts/4 ohms; 70 lbs.
GB 210T-UB
Designed to the same demanding specifications and response characteristics as the larger UBER models, this Neodymium 2 x 10 and tweeter cabinet delivers the dynamic UBER tone in the smallest possible cabinet design. 500 Watts/8 ohms; 50 lbs.
U-BER [OO-BER] - ADJECTIVE SUPER, EXTREMELY POWERFUL, ADVANCED, ULTIMATELY SUPERIOR THIS IS QUITE A CLAIM AND BADGE TO PUT ON A PRODUCT. WE VIEW IT AS A PROMISE TO DELIVER AND WE DONT TAKE THIS PROMISE OF EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE LIGHTLY. THE UB SERIES FEATURES CLASSIC DESIGN, PROPRIETARY LOW FREQUENCY NEODYMIUM DRIVERS DELIVERING, POWERFUL OUTPUT PACKAGED INTO LIGHTWEIGHT TOURING CABINETS. ALL MODELS ARE FINISHED IN A BLACK NUBBY-TEXTURED VINYL AND A SILVER/BLACK WIRE MESH GRILLE CLOTH. WHETHER THE MUSIC CALLS FOR THE CLARITY AND RESPONSE OF SLAP-STYLE, THE GRUNT AND GROWL OF PICK PLAYING OR THE WARMTH AND PUNCH OF FINGER STYLE, THE UB SERIES DELIVERS.
GB 115T-UB
Small in stature but extremely powerful, this Neodymium loaded 1x15 is for those players looking for a more traditional old school flavor. This cabinet delivers nice, big, round bottom while retaining definition, even for players moving back to flat wound strings. Power handling: 500 Watts/8 ohms; 54 lbs.
GB 212T-UB
This 2 x 12 and tweeter design delivers the punch, drive and vocal character of our proprietary cast frame Neodymium GNX-12300 loudspeakers. Impressive output and tonal clarity are matched with our classic UB styling. Kickback casters and skid rails are included. Power handling: 600 watts/4 ohms; 63 lbs.
EXTENSION CABINETS
Shen-300-EXT-L/R -- A matched pair of Left/Right extension cabs are available to use with the combo to provide a wide STEREO image and the ultimate acoustic PA.
SHENANDOAH 150LT
The SHEN- 150LT delivers our critically acclaimed acoustic tone in a lightweight, compact package. The preamp features versatile EQ networks and a Phase switch to help prevent unwanted feedback. The power amp delivers 150 watts of clean headroom at 8 ohms and over 200 watts with its optional 8 ohm extension cabinet.
These attractive and lightweight cabinet designs offer our unique removable amplifier chassis feature. This allows the player to extract the amp and use it for larger venues, transporting it in the pocket of a guitar gig bag.
SHEN-CPK-EXT8 SHEN-CPK-EXT10
An 8 ohm extension cabinet is available with the same speaker combination as the SHEN-CPK-8T combo. An 8 ohm extension cabinet is available with the same speaker combination as the SHEN-CPK-10Tcombo.
SHENANDOAH JRLT
The SHEN JRLT is a 45 watt little dynamo and offers many of the signature features of our larger models. The versatility of this unit is enhanced by its two-channel design, including three inputs, global 3-band active EQ with variable mid frequency control, digital effects and powerful 10 speaker and compression bullet tweeter.
SHEN-CPK-8T
This micro acoustic amp produces astonishingly high output, warm natural tone with pristine clarity. Our proprietary 8 Neodymium loudspeaker and soft dome tweeter combine to deliver exceptional versatility. Tweeter level control is included.
SHEN-CPK-10T
Our larger model weights only 19 lbs. yet still surprisingly small with huge output and tonal footprint. This model offers our neodymium 10 loudspeaker and soft dome tweeter with a tweeter level control provided.
ACOUSTIC COMBOS
MODEL POWER OUTPUT RMS 45W @ 4 ohms 40W/side @ 4 ohms 150W @ 8 ohms 200W @ 4 ohms 175W @ 8 ohms 300W @ 4 ohms 100W @ 8 ohms 150W @ 4 ohms 175W @ 8 ohms 300W @ 4 ohms 175W @ 8 ohms 300W @ 4 ohms 175W @ 8 ohms 300W @ 4 ohms CABINET RESPONSE 80-18K Hz 70-18K Hz 65-18K Hz 60-18K Hz 65-18K Hz N/A 65-20K Hz 65-20K Hz SPEAKER CONFIG. 10" & Tweeter 6" & Tweeter (per side) 12" & Tweeter 12" & Tweeter 10" & Tweeter (per side) N/A 8" & Tweeter 10" & Tweeter DIMENSIONS H X W X D 18" x 16" x 11" 17" x 19" x 12" 19" x 18" x 13" 20" x 21" x 12" 21" x 26" x 13" 3" x 10" x 10" 13" x 11" x 113/8" 163/8" x 12" x 113/8" WEIGHT LBS. 25 29 26 37 49 3 16 19 SHEN-JRLT SHEN-80LT SHEN-150LT SHEN-PROLT SHEN-300LT (per side) SHEN-CPK-H SHEN-CPK-8T SHEN-CPK-10T
46-18K Hz 1x12 & Tweeter 45-18K Hz 2x10 & Tweeter 48-18K Hz 1x15 & Tweeter 44-18K Hz 2x10 & Tweeter N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
21" x 183/8" x 14" 32 27" x 183/8" x 14" 43 27" x 18" x 16" 48 27" x 18" x 16" 52 5" x 19" x 15" 3" x 13" x 13" 3" x 13" x 13" 42 7 6
BASS ENCLOSURES
MODEL POWER FREQUENCY SENSITIVITY NOMINAL CROSSOVER HANDLING RMS 10dB 1W/1M IMPEDANCE POINT 450W 600W 600W 500W 200W 300W 300W 600W 300W 600W 200W 300W 400W 48-18K Hz 42-18K Hz 47-18K Hz 45-18K Hz 41-18K Hz 49-18K Hz 47-18K Hz 45-18K Hz 42-18K Hz 45-18K Hz 42-18K Hz 56-20K Hz 46-18K Hz 45-18K Hz 48-18K Hz 45-18K Hz 100 dB 102 dB 103 dB 97.5dB 99 dB 97 dB 98 dB 97 dB 100 dB 98 dB 101 dB 97 dB 99 dB 100 dB 98 dB 97 dB 8 ohm 4 ohm 4 ohm 8 ohm 8 ohms 8 ohm 8 ohm 8 ohm 8 ohm 8 ohms 4 ohms 8 ohm 8 ohm 8 ohm 8 ohm 8 ohm 4K Hz 4K Hz 4K Hz 4K Hz 5K Hz 5K Hz 5K Hz 4K Hz 4K Hz 5K Hz 3K Hz 3K Hz 5K Hz 5K Hz DIMENSIONS H X W X D WEIGHT LBS. GB 210T-UB GB 212T-UB GB 1288T-UQ GB 115T-UB FCS-112T FCS-115T FCS-210T FCS-410T NEOX-112T NEOX-212T STL-10T STL-2-12T STL-2-210T 20" x 24" x 18" 50 28" x 24" x 18" 63 28" x 24" x 18" 70 23" x 24" x 18" 54 22" x 23" x 16" 46 18" x 23" x 16" 43 26" x 23" x 16" 64 18" x 21" x 16" 34 31" x 21" x 16" 49 12" x 14" x 11" 16 18" x 18" x 14" 27 24" x 18" x 14" 37 24" x 18" x 16" 41 24" x 18" x 16" 43
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GB 410T-UB-4 1000W
Form # KCA-8612-A Due to our continuing commitment to improvements, specifications may be subject to change without notice
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