Genz Benz BP30 112

guitar5 · May 4th, 2008, 07:37 PM

looking for feedback and opinions on Genz Benz Black Pearl 30.

bluesman69 · May 4th, 2008, 09:07 PM

I've had mine for just over 6 months and it is one of the most responsive amps I've ever played. It is extremely touch sensitive and responds very well to most playing techniques. It has a five position voicing switch that you can use to easily adapt to any guitar.

ruger9 · May 5th, 2008, 04:25 AM

Great amp. Big time sleeper. Super versatile. Has no problem "keeping up" with my Doctor Z RxJR. It's not handwired like all the boutique amps, but it sure as hell sounds like one. Especially once the Eminence Red Fang breaks in & smooths out a bit.

I call it the "poor man's Badcat/Matchless". When developing the amp they did use a vintage AC30 as well as a a Matchless DC-30 for "inspiration."

You won't regret it.

guitar5 · May 5th, 2008, 09:52 AM

Thanks Bluesman69. I'm playing a Supersonic and want a class A tone and response. Sounds like the way to go. Can't believe how few pickers have heard of this amp! None of my friends even know what I'm talking about.

guitar5 · May 5th, 2008, 09:56 AM

Thanks ruger9. Not worried about the hand wired part either. I own plenty of electronic gear that's not hand wired and it all holds up very well.

roger e · May 6th, 2008, 12:18 PM

I've had mine for over a year. Retubed(EL84's) about a month ago. Love the amp and it takes pedals real well. I use the boost control when I go to a Strat to even things out volume-wise. Indoors, I use it mostly at 15 watts pentode to get more sag. Outside 30 watts really gets it done althought on a big stage I might use a 2nd amp. When I've emailed Jeff Genzler I get a reply the same day. If there is a downside, it's 53 lbs, but it's built like a tank. It's so good the other guitar player in our band bought the BP30 HD. I think the Red Fang is a great choice for the speaker. Just my 2 cents.

TELE52 · May 6th, 2008, 02:35 PM

Seems to be a great amp. What about the sound differencies between the speaker configurations? I would like to try the 3x10 config, but since I live in a small country called Sweden where we have no GB dealers available makes it hard to try it. But I know rewievs and inputs from this site often are correct and true.

teejay · May 7th, 2008, 07:40 AM

I have a BP-30 2x12 here. Great Amp. I am constantly surprised at the sounds that come out of this. My only issue is once I start gigging again I won't be able to move it around (bad back here). So I may have to sell it for a BP 1x12.

Teleman · May 8th, 2008, 06:27 AM

I've had my BP 1-12 for over a year and have probably played 100 gigs with it. Superior tone, no issues, takes pedal great, I absolutely love it.
It has replaced my Dr. Z MAZ 18 Jr. which I sold shortly after getting the BP.
If you have any questions about the amp and email Genz Benz you'll most likely get a response from Jeff Genzler himself!

Highly recommended!

May 4th, 2008, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
guitar5 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6	Genz Benz BP30 112 looking for feedback and opinions on Genz Benz Black Pearl 30.

May 4th, 2008, 09:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
bluesman69 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 18	I've had mine for just over 6 months and it is one of the most responsive amps I've ever played. It is extremely touch sensitive and responds very well to most playing techniques. It has a five position voicing switch that you can use to easily adapt to any guitar. __________________ Guitars are not just instruments, they are works of art. It ain't what you play, It's how you play it! bluesman69

May 5th, 2008, 04:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
ruger9 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackettstown, NJ Posts: 1,609	Great amp. Big time sleeper. Super versatile. Has no problem "keeping up" with my Doctor Z RxJR. It's not handwired like all the boutique amps, but it sure as hell sounds like one. Especially once the Eminence Red Fang breaks in & smooths out a bit. I call it the "poor man's Badcat/Matchless". When developing the amp they did use a vintage AC30 as well as a a Matchless DC-30 for "inspiration." You won't regret it. __________________ "I've got callouses, from all those nights, spent playin' a Telecaster, 'till my fingers bled Bud Light" - Travis Tritt

May 6th, 2008, 12:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
roger e TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 19	BP30 1X12 I've had mine for over a year. Retubed(EL84's) about a month ago. Love the amp and it takes pedals real well. I use the boost control when I go to a Strat to even things out volume-wise. Indoors, I use it mostly at 15 watts pentode to get more sag. Outside 30 watts really gets it done althought on a big stage I might use a 2nd amp. When I've emailed Jeff Genzler I get a reply the same day. If there is a downside, it's 53 lbs, but it's built like a tank. It's so good the other guitar player in our band bought the BP30 HD. I think the Red Fang is a great choice for the speaker. Just my 2 cents.

May 6th, 2008, 02:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
TELE52 Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 152	Seems to be a great amp. What about the sound differencies between the speaker configurations? I would like to try the 3x10 config, but since I live in a small country called Sweden where we have no GB dealers available makes it hard to try it. But I know rewievs and inputs from this site often are correct and true. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/telebluez

May 5th, 2008, 09:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
guitar5 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6	Thanks Bluesman69. I'm playing a Supersonic and want a class A tone and response. Sounds like the way to go. Can't believe how few pickers have heard of this amp! None of my friends even know what I'm talking about.

May 5th, 2008, 09:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
guitar5 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6	Thanks ruger9. Not worried about the hand wired part either. I own plenty of electronic gear that's not hand wired and it all holds up very well.

May 7th, 2008, 07:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
teejay NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1	I have a BP-30 2x12 here. Great Amp. I am constantly surprised at the sounds that come out of this. My only issue is once I start gigging again I won't be able to move it around (bad back here). So I may have to sell it for a BP 1x12.

May 8th, 2008, 06:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Teleman Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Plainville, CT Posts: 392	I've had my BP 1-12 for over a year and have probably played 100 gigs with it. Superior tone, no issues, takes pedal great, I absolutely love it. It has replaced my Dr. Z MAZ 18 Jr. which I sold shortly after getting the BP. If you have any questions about the amp and email Genz Benz you'll most likely get a response from Jeff Genzler himself! Highly recommended!