Genzler’s New Magellan 800+ Bass Head Packs Major Upgrades Into 6.25 Pounds
Genzler Amplification has revamped its flagship bass amp with the Magellan 800+, an 800-watt bass head that builds on the model introduced a decade ago. The new version offers “improved dynamic response and feel along with superior low-noise thresholds and increased dynamic headroom,” the company explains.
The list of updates is extensive. The Magellan 800+ has updated input circuitry, all-new drive circuitry, a new high-pass filter, a dual contour circuit, a four-band active EQ with two sweepable midrange frequencies, new op-amps, and an optional dual-function footswitch.
Other features include a headphone output, an effects loop, a tuner output jack, thermal-sensing variable-speed fan cooling, and a direct output interface. All in, the head weighs just 6.25 pounds.
Get the full rundown in this introduction video by Nate Navarro.
The Genzler Amplification Magellan 800+ bass amp is available now for $1,199.
Genzler Amplification Magellan 800+ Bass Amp Photos:
Genzler Amplification Magellan 800+ Bass Amp Features:
| Power Output: 400W/8 Ohms, 800W/4 Ohms and 800W/2.67 Ohms |
| ¼” Input |
| Signal Mute Switch |
| Input Pad (- 8.5dB) |
| Gain Level Control |
| Drive Channel Switch — Voiced for a Driven Tonal Signature and Harmonic Texture |
| High Pass Filter — Variable from 25 – 120Hz |
| Dual-curve Variable Contour Circuitry: Curve a (Classic to Modern) or Curve b (Thicker to Vintage) |
| Active 4-Band EQ w/2 PARAMETRIC Mid Controls |
| Master Volume Control |
| Impedance Selector Switch — 8/4 ohm to 2.67 Ohms |
| Dual Speakon® Speaker Outputs |
| Headphone Output |
| Footswitch Input Jack — for Optional 2 Button Footswitch |
| Effects Loop |
| Tuner Output Jack |
| Direct Output Interface — Pre/Post |
| Thermal Sensing Viariable Speed fan Cooling |
| Aircraft-grade, all Aluminum Chassis w/Extruded Aluminum Front Panel |
| Weight: 6.25 Lbs |
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