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#2173881 - 03/19/10 08:35 PM Genz-Benz GBE 400, Whats best Cab?
terry_bass Offline
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I recently purchesed a Genz-Benz GBE 400.I got it cheap and it had great reviews, trying to figure out the best cabinet to go with it.


Edited by terry_bass (03/20/10 12:55 PM)

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#2173929 - 03/20/10 06:51 AM Re: Need some help [Re: terry_bass]
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Not familiar with that amp, but I'll give you a bump to see if anyone else will respond.

Just a tip: you might want to be a bit specific in your subject line. Like "Genz Benz GBE 400 -- which cab?"

Something like that will probably get you more responses.
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#2173947 - 03/20/10 07:54 AM Re: Need some help [Re: jcadmus]
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Welcome to the forum terry bass.
I played a GBE 600 head thru a Schroeder 12/10 (one 12, one 10) cab and it was nice. That Schroeder cab is light too, about 45 pounds. A Genz Benz cab would probably match well, maybe 4x10 if you don't mind the weight.
I have a GB 200W 1x15 combo that is really sweet and works for most any venue. It's 58 pounds and a bit of a lug (sorry Lug) by itself.
There was another thread within the last year about cabs and there are a lot of good ones out there. Try a search, or maybe someone else can remember this particular thread and post a link to it.
Better still, take the head to a big store and try it with YOUR bass into as many cabs as you can find. You'll find something you like that way. Just make sure the cab can keep up with the amp.
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#2173952 - 03/20/10 08:11 AM Re: Need some help [Re: jlrush]
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Whatever is loudest.

And make sure it's black.
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#2174014 - 03/20/10 12:51 PM Re: Need some help [Re: BenLoy]
terry_bass Offline
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Cool thanks for the advice. I have only used combos in the past so this is new to me.

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#2174021 - 03/20/10 01:46 PM Re: Need some help [Re: terry_bass]
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What's your price range? What kind of music are you playing? Any constraints on size/weight?
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#2174035 - 03/20/10 02:14 PM Re: Need some help [Re: davio]
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I have found that my GB shuttle 6.0 head is super bright. I am using a SWR Workingmans 2x10 with it at the moment. Someone was just selling a 2x12 Aguilar for a great price, don't have the coin at the moment. It pops up every few month, can't figure out why it isn't selling.

If I were, do what jlrush said. I definitely need to do it when I get my next cab....although, I have heard great things about the ACME lo-B2.
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#2174819 - 03/23/10 10:56 AM Re: Need some help [Re: davio]
terry_bass Offline
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I was looking at keeping the price around $500 if posssible. I play rock,pop,and some country. Size is a consideration though. Dragging a huge cab around would suck

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#2174821 - 03/23/10 11:01 AM Re: Need some help [Re: fingertalkin]
davio Offline
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In that price range and for those needs...

Originally Posted By: fingertalkin
...I have heard great things about the ACME lo-B2.

This.

http://www.acmebass.com

You'll come closer to $600 unless you watch the used market. I'd suggest the Talk Bass classifieds.
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#2174822 - 03/23/10 11:04 AM Re: Need some help [Re: davio]
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You can find killer deals there like this! But that one already sold.
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#2174826 - 03/23/10 11:25 AM Re: Need some help [Re: davio]
jcadmus Offline
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Where do you live?

PM me and I may allow you to make me an offer on my Eden D115XLT.

Excellent condition, with a Tuki cover.
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#2174986 - 03/23/10 07:38 PM Re: Need some help [Re: jcadmus]
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I play this amp thru a pair of LS112T cabs, and covet a NeoX 212. Of course, I also covet a Shuttle 6.0 for the NeoX.
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#2175156 - 03/24/10 09:23 AM Re: Need some help [Re: plankspanker13]
Basshappi Offline
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You could also check with Avatar.
Great quality cabs and Dave is easy to work with, excellent customer service.

http://www.avatarspeakers.com/
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