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Genz Benz GBE 750

Description

Big-gig watts and studio-quality tone shaping in a compact, 2U bass head.
The Genz Benz GBE 750 Bass Amp is only 2 rack units high, but puts out 750W of power and has a dual channel preamp with active EQ for maximum tonal flexibility. The FET and tube preamps each run through a 5-band active EQ and 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 750 delivers 400W power at 8 ohms, 675W at 4 ohms, and 750W 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 3.5"H x 15"D. 33 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
400W power at 8 ohms; 675W at 4 ohms; 750W at 2 ohms
FET and 12AX7-based tube channels individually selectable, blendable, and footswitchable
Active/passive input stage
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 2-space metal chassis
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 3.5"H x 15"D
33 lbs.