Paul S Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 [quote name='BluRay' timestamp='1449479642' post='2923756'] Depends on the model and obviously what sound you're after. For an ABM – I always start with the following, and make small adjustments to compensate for the room Disable the “shape” button (button pressed in) and the compressor (if there is one). Bass @ 10oclock Mid: @ 12oclock Treble @ 2 oclock Bump the all the sliders very very slightly A tiny bit of sub octave (just because its there) Healthy amount of gain and drive. Crank it up and rock out. [/quote] Ta. I'll give that a go. I'm after the standard pre-shape tone on the TE. Nearest I got so far with the ABM was with the shape button engaged then cut the bass and upper mids but it was still wrong somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 The preshapes don't eliminate the graphic, it's possible to use them both together. In my set up I've found that the sound I like best uses elements of the EQ from the Bassattack pedal, the TE online preshape and online graphic (plus a bit of built in compression). I've tried removing one or more of these features, assuming that I could compensate with the other parts but it never seems to sound quite as good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 [quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1449480961' post='2923777'] Most of the above, but I also found that boosting the 180hz slider gave me some nice low mid punch without low end being overbearing. I do something similar with my Trace heads. [/quote] Something similar too, but a touch more middle and no sub octave. Cutting the bass was a big improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I have found memories of my old TE AH350. I do think there's a big difference in showroom vs live sound. The Trace sound just seems to work on a practical level. Some of the amps that sound nicest in the shop fall flat on a noisy stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I have had Trace Elliot stuff for years. The V6 is great. I have SMX head as well which is good, but if you are into the natural, gritty valve amp sound without a pedal you are best looking elsewhere, or just buying a pedal and turning off the pre shapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 The Trace V8 is my holy grail. One day I may be lucky enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigevilman Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 It seems like I've started a TE fan club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 [quote name='bigevilman' timestamp='1449556207' post='2924541'] It seems like I've started a TE fan club [/quote] Yep, we're all Green with envy Sorry.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I'm seriously thinking about getting a combo for home use which will never need to be moved... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I had one of the original Series 6 1215 200W combos when they first came out. I loved that amp and it was my workhorse for nigh on 20 years until it semi-died one night at a wedding gig after I toppled it off the trolley I was lugging it on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I've got a TE SMC 400 watt combo, love the sound but not the weight, I've also got a Fender rumble 500, when I ask which one sounds best I just get a bored look and a shrug of the shoulders, so I use the Fender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 [quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1449584991' post='2924868'] [/quote] NOSTALGIA!!! I had one that was almost identical in the early 80s. I can almost smell the Insignia aftershave.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1449477444' post='2923732'] How do you eq your Ashdown? I bought one here recently but am struggling to set it up to how I like. [/quote] I use the following method to get a good sound from an Ashdown:[list=1] [*]Switch it off. [*]Plug into pretty much anything else. [/list] Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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