Genz Benz G-Flex 212 Cabinet

For features yeah it haas them all like every one else covers all the ohm bases recessed handles is great ( no more killing your hands with those old crappy 4x12's

I am using it with a 98 fat strat(wish I had my RR1) Peavey XXX, Gmajor , carvin 100 watt pwr amp and legacy 2x12

I WANT TO SAYIt has been hard to get the sound I want sometimes its thee and sometimes its not(make sense?) it is true you have to totally re eq everything for these cabs I am learning to take away not add eq and that has been the best help IF you are use to bass 10 mid 0 treb 10 it will be way to boomy . this cab produces its own bass in a sense so turn down the bass and you will be happier with the sound. ON another note I have not read anyone say anything about how crunchy these cabs are I mean I know I am using a peavy xxx but my xxx sounds alot smoother through the legacy 2x12

IT aint goin nowhere if you take care of it

I wrote them and they did respond fast

I do like it I have been playing fro 20 years My name is gary gennaro from the band graveyard rodeo century media records. Hey if anyone has any idea on what other 2x12 cab would compliment this one email me garygenn1@optonline.net. I want to have 4 2x12's I will get another one of these and i want to find another cab that will compliment the sound . ya know since it has the bass reponse coverd maybe get a cab that is soother in the mid and highs tht can handle the power .

I won't go too in depth on the features as others have already covered that end. But I do enjoy the speaker setup being at different angles so when using just one you still get good stereo separation. The front ports throw a new element into the equation giving an absolutely huge sound at greater ranges. (25 feet away from the stage the audience begins to experience whiplash) But at the same time I can see this causing some headache when micing for recording. Also it should be noted that some sort of elevation (no more than 2.5 feet) would be helpful when playing on a low or no stage setting. (i.e. your practice room)

I recieved these cabs having never heard them before. (went soley on reviews from people I've never met before) I pluged them into my live rig which consists of a Digitech 2120 vgs, Mesa V-twin, Mesa 50/50, BBE 482i Sonic Maximizer, Alesis DEQ 230d, A Bradshaw Midi Switching System, an 85 American B.C. Rich Gunslinger w/ an EMG 89, and a 89 B.C. Rich ST-3 w/ EMG 85 and an SA. I was devastated by the amount of rich tube tone filled sounded that rolled out of these 2 little cabs. I had been using some old modded ADA cabs w/ clestions which didn't sound bad but they don't even compare with these things!!! I did have to do a good bit of re-eqing/ re-programming due to the bass-mid responce which is to be expected when getting new toys. These cabs added a new dimension to my sound with much more controlable mids than I had experienced even out of the Mesa Mk 4 cabs which are awesome in their own right. When I ran them out of my practice rig (just the 2120 and a Mesa 20/20) they still roared at much less power. I play Thrash and Death Metal mostly with lots of riffs, scale runs and crunchy rythyms but even when I play Jazz and Rock these cabs hang!!!!!!

Great so far, They're minature tanks!!!!

It's new, haven't had to.

Being that I've been playing for over 20 years I've experienced alot of gear, both good and bad. And they all seemed exciting at first. But I do have to give props to GB and G. Lynch for designed something that was on everyones mind forever but never being offered. The ports of the G-Flex are the key, giving it big sound like an open back but with much more projection, focus, and clarity. For those that didn't like them, it's thier opinion and we all have one as to what sounds cool. I know I think they're killer!!!!

2x12 speakers, ports for a bigger sound, nice handles on side, cool design on the way the speakers point away from each other just a little bit, a few different input options on the back (mono/stereo/8 or 16 ohms).

WOWZERS!!!!!

Here's my story: I play in as 80s, 90s and modern rock band and I've had this one for almost a year now and I still cant believe it's only a 2x12 behind me! This thing can thump, and I'd put it up against any 2x12 or 4x12 on the market today and probably for the next 10 years - The only cabinet that comes close to it is a Boogie. I've played SEVERAL amps through it: Line 6 HD147, Line 6 Vetta, Peavey XXX, and currently a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier - this cab can handle what ever you throw at it and sound amazing doing so. I did have 2 of them for a while, but needed to sell one to help get the rectifier, I do miss the look of the stack of the 2 cabs but on the other hand you really don't need 2 of them as good as the one sounds, so I just built a box and painted it black and I don't miss the stack now.

I should also say I play some country gigs every now and then and the boogie and this genz benz cab sound great together, almost "Twin-ish" with a bit more low end, since it's a closed back.

If I could, I'd give it about a 12 on the sound rating

Seems like it's built like a tank!! Our light guy uses it at most of the gigs to stand on and jump on to hang the lights and hasn't even scratched it.

No need for it, don't really see what they can do?

Several amps, one cab---- whats that tell you? Since I know it sounds AMAZING with all the past amps, it tells me that I will have this cabinet forever! Perfect size to throw in your trunk or back seat, but still big enough to sound amazing and the bass ports are great and work great with a soundman too, you can still feel the bass on stage without overloading the bass to the soundman (using a mic). If I ever am in a situation where I need more sound on stage, you can bet I'll be getting another Genz Benz 2x12 cab!

The specs have already been gone through so i wont bore you. I would like to add that this sucker is fairly heavy but still easy to lug around due to the corner handles. I would like to see pop out jacs on these but i can do that after market for cheap so no biggie.

This is wierd, not bad just different. G-Flex's are ported, obviously, and throw the sound a lot better than any sealed 4x12 i have ever heard. Just as loud as any 4x12 at the same distances, the bass travels better too. The low end though, is a bit looser than a sealed 4x12, not flubby at all but a tad bit spongy. Also and it has a ton of midrange, cuts through quick. I love this you may not. Also, you wont get those super piercing highs, but you will get super clarity without them.

I use it with an Ibanez RGT-3020, a Crate BV-120H and a Crate BV 4x12 and as a reviewer below said, mixing this and a 16 ohm 4x12 will kick your ass, very cool. The bass envelops you and hits you like Rock Balboa at the same time.

It sounds badass by itself so i may sell off the 4x12 and buy a 2nd G-Flex. It sits in the mix very well, cuts through but dosent dominate, makes the whole band sound better!

Ive had it for a few weeks so i wont comment. Looks very sturdy though.

I havent had to deal with them.

This thing is the cats ass, try one out sometime and you'll probably agree. In my 15 years of playing i havent found much gear that stays around long term, this one will because it does what i want a speaker cab to do. Make me loud, make me sound better than i would without it. Makes a Marshall 4x12 sound like a bad investment. Id buy a 2nd in a heartbeat, in fact i plan on it. Even at the full price these things are a great value.

Its got all the fancy imput settings, the handles, and the porting.

I play EMG equipped 80s ESP strat copy>VOX Valvetronix 120 watt stereo head>Monster studio pro 1000 cables>Genz Benz

This cab is amzing. It utterly blows everything else out of the water. I've played my VOX valvetronix head through this, an Avatar 212, and a Aender 412, and I'd have to say that this cab is far superior. The whole tone is as clear as you want it and the low end is tight and strong.

It feels as solid as a tank. It has survived one car wreck and functions as good as new.

Never had to, though i hear Jeff Genzler is a good guy.

Been playin for 4 years.
If stolen, it would be replaced with a Genz Benz G-Flex 212 or possibly a 412

Cool ports for a 2x12! Good looks!...Pretty large for a 2x12....many inputs for differnt ohms.

Using 2 RG Ibanez Prestige customs....1 tuned to standard D, the other tuned to standard C#. Dimarzio Air Norton, and Steve's Specials for pickups. Here is where the difference can be determined by position....I actually read where a guy said it was important to get this cabinet off of the ground for it to sound good? I did so, and didn't like it as much? I like my cabinets on the ground....they resonate better to my ears that way. This makes a big difference....I also have a 4x12 Crate BV with Vintage 30's and I like that as well....They do sound different, but when I mix the 2 together is what I like the most! Crushing....

So far so good....haven't totally cranked it yet?

Pretty good....I talked with Genz about speakers and stuff....emails where promptly responded to!

Do I like it...Yes! Why, well it has its own sound...that is why. Combined with my modded 5150....It sounds very nice. I like it on the ground though...More mids if it is raised. Some of you that have complained on this...that is all you need to do! For a 2X12 I can't complain...Pretty cool

Nice oversized 212, handles on top where they should be, runs mono with my b-52 stealth head, and stereo with my old line six combo. Has ports below the speakers, and a slightly angled baffle that points the speakers outward and upward a little, projection is great and the lows are thicker and tighter than anything else ive ever heard, honestly.

I play a les paul classic, all stock, and a b-52 stealth series all tube head. DAMN there is a lot of thump in this rig. I wanted as much low end as possible and i think ive got it. Chords roar, but dont boom too much to hear the rest of the notes in the higher registers. Palm muting is simply devastating, literally shakes your clothes, you really feel it in your chest.

too new to tell, but it feels damn solid. heavy but not too much to handle. those handles help too.

too new to tell

ill give it a 9.5, just because 10's are reserved for nothing but the truly phenominal. it is a great little cab for my needs though. solid 9.5.

Following up on my "n/a" from November of 2001... it's now over two years later and the thing is still solid as a rock... I've played it with my amp cranked to the hilt in countless gigs, and the speakers just laugh back at me and ask, "Is that all you've got!?"... LOL... anyway it has also dealt the rigors of the road: lugged in and out of bars, standing it either sideways or on its feet... all jacks are still perfectly tight, tolex still in great shape... just a few scuffs on the metal corners from tons of abuse, that's it... I think I can now safely give it a rating of '10' here.

I like the cool handles and multiple inputs...covers most ohm requirements. Looks nice, but that is the end of the story...

I bought this cab without hearing one E-bay) based on the other reviews on this site--huge mistake! I can't believe how shitty it sounds or that anyone else thought it sounded remotely good! There are no mids or highs--just an incredibly hollow/muddy tone. At first I thought maybe the 2 speakers were out of phase, so I tried each one separately...no dice. My Peavey 5150 cab utterly blows it away. Incidentally, it sounds equally bad with my Engl Powerball (godly) and 5150II, so it isn't the amp.

I've played for 20 years and this is one of the most disappointing pieces of equipment I have ever bought. Simply awful. Maybe something else is wrong, but I doubt it. GB ahs a great reputation and it must have passed QC, so I guess this is they way they wanted it to sound. If you mids/highs/clarity, look elsewhere.

It's a cabinet. Made in 2003. Has all the features a cab needs.

I have a B.C. Rich Mockingbird Supreme and a Mesa dual rectofier triple channal amp. This cabinet sounds awesome. I play 80's hard rock, alittle blues and alittie southern rock. I mostly got it because I didn't want to have to lug a 4x12 around. I was going to get a mesa 2x12 recto cab but I've already owned one before and wanted to try somthing new. I really liked the recto cab. but this one is just as good, is a little lighter and has really cool beer keg style handles on the top so its much eiser to carry. The recto has one single handle on top that I was always afraid would break while carrying it because the cab is so heavy. Dimention wise the G-flex is alittle big for a 2x12 because of the ports on the bottom but not bad.

No problems.

never needed them

I've been playing 20+ years. I'm down to just this one amp and guitar because I don't play professionally any more. It is probablly the best 2x12 cab on the market. Goerge Lynch had nothing to do with my choice, I had just heard that these were incredable and they are. If you want a huge sound in a 2x12 buy this cab. It has no problem handling the power of my rectofier. If I still played live I would probablly get two. The recto is a great cab too though and would be my next choice.