Hi!
I've just bought a second hand bass combo - its a 200W Trace Elliot Series 6 gp12 with a 1x15 speaker - for £250 (yes, I know it's probably more than all you Americans can get them for!).  I bought it having done some research and finding that Trace Elliot are pretty good.  I know its quite an old model, but it has only been used lightly in its lifetime, is really clean and tidy (hardly any marks) and it sounded really good, so I bought it.
I'm wanting to use it for small gigs with my band, playing the lovely guitar you see on the left :D and we're in the rock/alternative style.
I can't find anything out about this model on the internet, presumably cos they're quite old and have been superceded. Â Does anyone know what they're like? Â Have I bought a lemon? Â ;) Â I'd like to think not, but if anyone has any info on them or can forward me to some then that would be great!
Thanks,
Stella
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Can't say I know about that model, but I very much doubt its a lemon. Trace Elliot amps are very very good. I was playing one this weekend and was astounded by the sheer power and tone they have. I hope you get many years good use of it
"I had these dreams that I would learn to play guitar, maybe cross the country, become a rock star"
Yeah, Trace Elliot = quality. If you like it's sound, then you got no problems. Happy slappin' 'n' tappin'!
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Tried it out at rehearsal on Monday and it boomed! Got loads of really clear fat sound of it and with the volume hardly up at all! It has a graphic equalizer on it which is quite good for fine tuning the sound. At the moment I'm just playing around with it to see what different sounds I can get but so far I'm very happy...and so were the rest of the band!
;D
Here's a review on Harmony Central. It's for just the head.
http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/Data/Trace_Elliot/AH250_GP12_SMX_Head-01.html
If you know something better than Rock and Roll, I'd like to hear it - Jerry Lee Lewis
That review did not really include the speaker cab that person was using. The speakers and cab can really make a difference. I still say, If Stella (aka SPG) is happy with her new gear, then Blast that baby away.
It is a small world for metal fanatics. I welcome you fellow musicians, especially the metalheads!
Yeah, I saw that review too. But as 97reb says, I guess if it sounds right to me then thats the main thing. And it does sound good, has a great full and clear sound and can go pretty loud! Also my band seem happy with it so thats good.
Cheers y'all!
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Trace Elliot is a legend in Bass Amplification and has always had very professionally built units. Their almost uncomprimised in terms of sound.
Have Fun..Joe