Genz Benz G-Flex George Lynch Signature 212 Cabinet

I believe this cabinet was made in 2002. I find that this cab gives my Carvin Legacy head a heavier bottom end, due to the ported openings below the 2 speakers. I feel it allows for some serious chunky rythym playing and tight lead playing. There are enough options for different ohm settings in mono and stereo. The only thing people may want with this cab is wheel casters for easier mobility. I had no problem carrying this thing by its 2 handles. I wanted a 2x12 speaker cabinet for the ease of transporting. My 4x12 is too big for that. I personally love the heavy duty performance this cab gives.

I use a 1993 Gibson Les Paul Studio and an early 80's Fender Lead 3 with a Seymour Duncan, Screamin Demon pickup at the bridge. I'm definitely a George Lynch fan since the early 80"s, so I love to shred with the best of them. Yngwie Malmsteen, Vai, Michael Schenker, and Uli Jon Roth are other influences in my playing. The G-Flex can deliver this type of music. Simple as that.

I can't say anything about reliability yet, because I just bought it. Genz Benz seems to be a high quality company though.

They have a website at least. I live in Arizona and Genz Benz is located in Scottsdale AZ., but they don't have a service center in Arizona. Go figure! Hopefully they will have an AZ. location in the near future. The warranty is 3 years. That's a decent length warranty. Most manufacturers will give you 1 year.

I've been playing for close to 20 years. I currently own a Carvin Legacy Head, Marshall JTM 30 combo, original 60's blackface Fender Vibrolux, a Crate 4x12 w/Celestion G12t-75's, an original Echoplex, several Boss Stomp boxes, DOD Yngwie Malmsteen Signature pedal(Autographed) and a Marshall Powerbrake.

Big and heavy for a 212, but with good reason (see below). Solid construction, Flexed Baffle, Steel Grill, 2x12" Genz Benz Speakers, 4 circular tuned ports below the speakers, many input/output impedance mono/stero options on jack plate. 2 handy recessed side-handles (like on a 412) and 4 beefy rubber feet.

This thing can take the abuse of a Triple Rectifier opened nearly all the way up (see below for example). I own 2 of these cabinets, and the both of them hooked up to the Recto is absolutely HUGE sounding. The flexed baffle really spreads out the sound, so you have a much larger "sweet spot" than traditional 212/412 cabinets. Speakers are front-mounted too, which helps.

The key to the success of this cabinet is the tuned ports. Sealed cabinets by design are inefficient. Tight, but inefficient. The tuned ports provide a much more efficient design (more volume, while the amp isn't working as hard). Tune ports also provide more low end so you therefor get the fullness of a large 412 in a smaller 212 cabinet. Its still big for a 212, but not as big as a 412, and you get all of the volume and fullness. Brilliant design.

The cabinets are very versatile. Some might think they're geared towards heavy metal etc., but these cabinets can do anything a 412 can do. No, you wont get the open-back sound...but I don't like that thin-ish sound anyway. Plus, the ported design inherintly results in a "looser" feel than a sealed design, but thi cabinet seems to feel just right.

I use a PRS single cut (Stock PUs) and a Schecter 007 Elite (with upgraded Seymour Duncans) through some Carl Martin and Fulltone pedals into a Mesa/Boogie Triple Recitifier Head with more Fulltone pedals in the loop and a NanoVerb at the end. I run one cabinet for rehearsals and two for shows (one on each side of the kit). Here's what's funny...ONE CABINET WILL DROWN OUT MY DRUMMER, BASS PLAYER AND PRACTICE PA. TWO CABINETS PROVIDE THE MAIN SOURCE OF MY GUITAR IN THE FRONT END MIX LIVE. We mix a little into the PA to fill things out(via Palmer DI), but 90% of the front end guitar sound comes from 2 of these cabinets...and our PA is huge to begin with. Granted the Triple Recto is pumping 150 all tube watts to help my cause, but my point is that these cabinets handle whatever I can throw at them. I'm talking about a 7-string tuned down a half step (for vocal purposes) can't make these things fart out. We cover Static X, Rob Zombie, Godsmack, M.Manson and Disturbed among others, and this is the rig to do it. Awesome!

Only negetive is that I agree with another reviewer that the speakers are a little harsh...just like the 70 watt Celestions found in most quality 412 cabs. These speakers hold thier own, but I plan on trying out the Celestion Vintage 30s in these cabs. Should be very nice. Generally, tined ports are tuned with cabinet specs and speaker specs in mind, so I thought changing the speakers might be a bad thing. However, I found out that the original speakers are the same exact model and specs in the rest of Genz Benz's 412 ans 112 guitar cabs, so there should be no problem sapping them out.

My only complaint is that the rear jack plate is cheap-ish (plastic like a Marshall), and the construction doesn't project the feeling of bullet-proof-ness like a Mesa/Boogie cabinet does. However, it is well built and could no doubt withstand the rigors of the road.

Before I purchased these cabs, I contacted GB via e-mail with questions about size and weight. They were very responsive, but the web site is WAY primitive and needs updating and enhancing.

Simply the best cabinet I have ever played through/heard/owned. Hands down. Does it all and begs for more.

Just bought this cabinet brand new 2.17.02. It has two 12" GBE 1240-V75 speakers made by GenzBenz. They have an imported cone from England with
1 3/4" voice coils. The cabinet has multiple ports and a flexed baffle. The porting produces great low end crunch and the flex reduces the boominess. Wired for mono or stereo operation. 150W RMS/4 ohms(mono), 75W per side, 8 ohms(stereo). 21"H x 30W x 14"D. Weights about 60lbs. Very versatile. Can produce the cleanest "cleans" to the heavies distortion. AWESOME!!

I have a few different guitars which include: ESP Lynch Custom Tiger w/Screamin' Demon PU's(Yes...I'm a big Lynch fan!) a Jackson USA Custom Ship strat with Duncan JB in the bridge and a Jackson single coil in the neck. I also use an older Charvel Fusion w/Jackson HUM's. My amp is a brand new Peavey Triple XXX. So far I'm not running any effects. But plan on buying a few here soon. The setup, at least for me, is absolutely awesome! Great clean sounds and great gain settings. Super low end. Nice and tight.

Just bought the cabinet. But it seems super high quality.

N/A...But the warranty is for 3 years.

The highest rating! This cabinet sounds great! I actually plugged two other combo amps into it, bypassing their speaker and they all sounded better through the Genz Benz! The best cabinet I have ever played through!! Do yourself a favor and check one out!

I bought this cabinet new. After using every cabinet on the market over many years, I came across Genz-Benz. I am so glad I did. This 2/12 cabinet blows everything else out there away. Its rated 180 watts, which can handle my Soldano 50+ XL with ease. I believe that this cabinet would make the crappiest of amps sound great.

I use 3 Warmoth parts guitars with Floyd Roses and on with a Wilkinson trem. All have SD JB humbuckers in the bridges, and a single coil in the neck, ala Lynch. The G-Flex is very versatile. The 4 ports at the bottom makes all the difference in the world. Talk about BOTTOM END. Man this cab has BALLS.

I would def depend on this beast for any live situation, or studio. I will eventually get another one, and have a stacked 4/12. Its built like a tank. Very good quality in Genz-Benz cabinets.

I have never dealt with them.

I have been playing for a little over 15 years now, and have never came across a cabinet that I am totally in awe over. If it was stolen, I certainly would get another one, well, I would cry, get pissed, then get another one. Like I said, I have used every cab on the market, both 2/12, and 4/12, and nothing compares to Genz-Benz. Nothing....

Four ports for lowend resonance and definition. Stereo and Mono capability. Recessed handles. George's signature!!!
180 watts power handeling

Hands down the greatest cabinet you can buy tonewise. I have a multi-preamp rack including a Ada Mp1 and a Mesa Boogie Triaxis running through a Rocktron Replifex and into a Mesa Simul-class 2:90. I will Never shop for gear again.
I listen to alot of super guitar music like George Lynch obviously, Paul Gilbert, Vai, Malmsteen and this cab nails the tone. It has clear definition of lower registers but doesnt get to shrilly on the high end. Low end for days. Hell if George Lynch uses it you know it must be good!!!
Has that hollow log vibe like the ultamite chug of L.A. super-tones.

Has great power handling capability. I have turned up with my rig with one of these monsters and was loud enough bring the roof down every day and it never farted.

Have not ealtwth compnthat much but th web age isnt the greatest. It cameto the store no more tha a week when I ordered it

Like Isaid above it kick serious butt!! The only bad thing I can say is that it sound so good it makes you want to buy more. Better than any 2x12 anywhere. For the price you cant beat it. Especially if you lose sleep over tone.