Genzler Nu Classic 212T

Genzler’s NU Classic series is all about giving you that familiar, warm, old-school punch without dragging around the heavy boxes we all grew up with. They’ve taken the classic ferrite/ceramic speaker vibe and built it into lightweight, compact cabs that still feel solid and musical under the fingers.

The cabinets are well thought out: proper bracing, smart porting, and lightweight plywood that doesn’t choke the lows. You get the fullness and authority of ceramic drivers, but in a weight class that usually means neo. The tweeter blends in smoothly too — no harsh fizz, just usable top-end for players who actually want definition.

These cabs cover a lot of ground: clean and modern if you want it, warm and classic if that’s your thing, and enough mid character to sit right in any band mix.

The NC-212T is the big one in the lineup — a vertical 2×12 that dishes out a deep, full low end and a wide, easy projection. It’s the kind of cab that fills a stage without taking up much room, and at 20 kg it won’t punish your back getting in and out of the gig.

Genzler Amplification is excited to unveil the Nu Classic series, a fresh lineup of bass cabinets that epitomizes the fusion of lightweight design and time-honored tonal qualities. The series includes three innovative models that boast a modern yet vintage aesthetic. These cabinets are constructed with advanced lightweight materials in compact, vertical formats, and utilize specially-designed Ferrite/Ceramic magnet low-frequency drivers alongside a Ferro-fluid infused compression tweeter for extended power and a smooth response.

The Nu Classic cabinets uniquely blend the rich, warm response of Ferrite/Ceramic speakers with the portability of a lighter cabinet class, often associated with Neodymium speakers. This achievement stems from Genzler’s established manufacturing principles including well-braced 12mm lite plywood construction and internal triangular “truss-style” side-to-back bracing. Coupled with internal acoustic dampening and innovatively designed shelf ports with softened leading edges, these cabinets deliver robust, powerful low frequency support with reduced turbulence.

The variety of tonal characteristics offered by these cabinets cater to every bass player’s needs—from the smooth articulations of jazz to the gritty growls of classic rock and heavy metal. The smallest model in this series, the NC-112T, is particularly notable for its powerful, full-bodied response, all contained within a sleek, modern 28-pound package. Its vertical design not only enhances the dispersion of sound, keeping it off the floor for taller projection, but also marries classic aesthetics with contemporary performance, making it an essential choice for bassists seeking both style and substance.