Bob61

Was sorry to see it go but had to get rid of it unfortunately i did my back in about 5 years ago (DIY Job) and the combo was just to heavy for my glass back lol, sold to a good friend and fellow muso even he said when he picked it up how heavy it was.

On 23/03/2022 at 12:51, SteveXFR said:

I love Rush but just can't be dealing with Claypool's bass and vocals. Will he turn the Rush songs in to his usual slapfest?

Was just thinking that, i can imagining all Geddy's basslines been slaughtered by that clown Claypool

On 22/03/2022 at 09:40, whamni said:

This is what I did to my Trace........ I blanked off where the amp would have been and I now use a TC Electronics BQ250 

 

Mind you I still have the original trace amp if I ever decide to sell.

Looks a nice job mate, cheers.

11 hours ago, Richard R said:

Welcome aboard!

Thankyou Richard

6 hours ago, BigAlonBass said:

If you're a has been, you must have been somebody decent to begin with...and castors are your best friend! Welcome. 😎

Thanks Big Al, should of re-phrased it to old nobody lol

8 hours ago, Downunderwonder said:

The thing to do would be take the amp out and make a new box for it. That will make the decombo'd ''cab only'' around 13kg lighter for picking up.

 

Get a trolley for moving it A to B.

A trolley is on the list, cheers.

57 minutes ago, tony_m said:

Welcome aboard / back! I'm 61, and am happily gigging a Trace GP7 200 head + separate BLX-110 cab - I find it easier to manhandle two smaller heavy boxes than one big heavy one like my Ashdown MAG300-210 combo so @Woodwind's suggestion above makes a lot of sense. Sounds great, though I will confess to using an Ashdown 12-band graphic EQ pedal instead of the Trace EQ (heresy, I know), and also go through the PA so it's really only used for onstage monitoring rather than blowing the back wall out of the venue (plus we're not really That Type Of Band anyway!).

 

Have fun! 👍

Thanks Tony

9 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Welcome Bob 👍

Thankyou

4 minutes ago, Martin E said:

Yes  they're great. I had one from new and used it for many years. Loud, good EQ, everything  you could want from a combo.

In the end the weight was just too much, god knows how I got into the boot of the car. You must be a lot fitter than I was at 60.

Thankyou and your right it weighs a ton if i eventually get out gigging it will be a problem my backs not to great (DIY) injury years ago, but we'll see how it goes

4 minutes ago, Woodwind said:

Trace Elliot stuff gets a lot of Love on Basschat.

 

Your combo will definitely move some air and get a good sound (whether that sound is right for your playing contexts is a different matter).

 

Modern amps can be a lot lighter than your combo and if the weight becomes a concern to you, you'll have the facility to remove the amplifier section and pair it with lightweight speaker cabs (this is what I'd do).

 

Welcome back to bass.

Enjoy!!!

Thanks yes the weight will be an issue lol i struggled getting it into the house it hasn't moved since 

Just now, SpondonBassed said:

 Welcome Bob.

Thankyou

Just thought i'd say hello joined the site last year to see if it would motivate me into starting up again, but only just got round to purchasing some gear, must be nigh on 20 years since i last played but managed to get my hands on a Precision copy (Vintage) old one and last week did a swap of one of my guitars for Trace Elliot GP7 SM 300 but it weighs a ton and probably not a wise move for a 60 year old has been.

Greetings Bass lovers i have just returned to the fold after many years absence in fact it must nigh on 20 years since i last played....now the ripe old age of 60 i have just got myself a Precision copy (Vintage) it's very nice actually and last week swapped a guitar for a Trace Elliot GP7 SM 300 combo just wondered if they are any good, hoping to maybe get playing again one day? And have been lurking on the site since last year just out of curiosity but now i have some gear thought i'd join in the fun.