Musicman20 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 If it has the feel of the Elf in terms of quality, I'd be quite happy. I tried my friend's Elf and I was impressed with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Still intrigued for sure here as a long time TE enthusiast. I do like that the cab can be placed horizontally or vertically and that the badge rotates. Also the removable front cover enables the cab to be stored easily at the base of a pile of gear. If the build quality is high and the specs are good then that cabinet is going to be near the top of my list. If if is 4 ohm them yepp I am pairing that with my old Trace V6. It really does look like a 'proper' Trace Elliot cab built for the 21st century. I do like the amp too but I am fairly set for amps at the minute. I would have liked a 'drive' feature but honestly the TE amps were classically clean machines, so if the new amp manages to get in the ballpark of that kind of tone then Peavey will be on to a winner here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) I will DEFINITELY be looking to try that head out. I've been saying for ages that I'd love a class D SMX and this looks pretty close. The dual band comp is back! Stick a graphic of some sort in the FX loop and it's almost there. But it probably (hopefully) wouldn't need it. And it's got rack ears! woohoo Yes the 'TE-1200' looks crap but I reckon 5 minutes with some T-cut would get shot of that. Not bothered about the cab TBH, swivelling badge or not. But that amp could be my game changer. Edited February 22, 2022 by Rich 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 I think the stand out is that it has a Pre-Shape button. 🙂 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Can't wait to try these beasties out. The cab looks great. Although I hope they come out with something else for those of us who don't need the full flightcase feature though, as I'm sure it's going to weigh a ton, and probably won't fit in the boot of a Fiesta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, Russ said: The cab looks great. Although I hope they come out with something else for those of us who don't need the full flightcase feature though, as I'm sure it's going to weigh a ton, and probably won't fit in the boot of a Fiesta. Yes, those wheels would suggest that this ain't no featherweight neo wonder. And for that reason... I'm oot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) According to Fred from Peavey the cabs aren’t ridiculously heavy but not super light either. Rumour has it the 2x12 (still a short time off being officially released) is a sonic beast. I’m not really in the market for the cabs though. The amp is on my “must try” list however, but at present there’s zero chance of me being able to afford it any time soon thanks to good old Eunice 😅 Edited February 22, 2022 by Merton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Of course, there have been predictable whinges on farcebook... "why do they keep trying to reinvent the wheel", "a proper Trace (what the hell is that?) has a UV light", "the classic interface is the original and best", ya de ya boo hoo. Generally the sort of people for whom time stopped in 1985. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 The 1000w handling is clear... is that "8 ohm"? Not intended as a one cab rig then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rich said: The 1000w handling is clear... is that "8 ohm"? Not intended as a one cab rig then. Damn, I wanted a four ohm cab. Now it is off the list as I really wanted a single 4 ohm Trace cab to run with my V6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Yes... at one time (yes, back in 1985 ) Trace offered their cabs, or at least some of them, as a choice of 4 or 8 ohm versions. Possibly a trick missed there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 35 minutes ago, Rich said: Of course, there have been predictable whinges on farcebook... "why do they keep trying to reinvent the wheel", "a proper Trace (what the hell is that?) has a UV light", "the classic interface is the original and best", ya de ya boo hoo. Generally the sort of people for whom time stopped in 1985. I've seen a few "made in China " type comments too. Daft. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 37 minutes ago, Merton said: I've seen a few "made in China " type comments too. Daft. To keep folk happy they really should have included a bright box, 4x10 combo and a 2x10/1x15 'stack in a box' in the new product line, all covered with the classic 1990s 'rat fur'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, thodrik said: To keep folk happy they really should have included a bright box, 4x10 combo and a 2x10/1x15 'stack in a box' in the new product line, all covered with the classic 1990s 'rat fur'. Whilst making them heavier than the sun of course... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 We've got a guitar shop near here that is a Peavey (and, by extension, Trace) dealer. I'm going to ask them when they're getting them in. I'll take my BF Big Twin II down to the shop for audition purposes. In an ideal world, I'd like to see them come out with a modernised take on the 1153/2103H cabs, with neo drivers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Rich said: Of course, there have been predictable whinges on farcebook... "why do they keep trying to reinvent the wheel", "a proper Trace (what the hell is that?) has a UV light", "the classic interface is the original and best", ya de ya boo hoo. Generally the sort of people for whom time stopped in Benchmarking against old trace stuff is pointless. This is a completely different amp from a completely different manufacturer. It's nice that they have said that they have tried to recreate the classic trace tone and I hope they were successful. I would probably prefer to buy an amp from a smaller company that built them in the uk purely because any issues could be resolved without involving distributors and that was a big draw for me when I bought a trace amp years ago. I still have a nice old trace head but I don't use amps live very often because silent stages suit my band so much better so I'm not in the market for a new one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 This looks seriously good. If it's got the Trace tone, I'm in. This is the sort of thing we've been asking for, from them, since class D amps became the norm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 13 minutes ago, mrtcat said: Benchmarking against old trace stuff is pointless. This is a completely different amp from a completely different manufacturer. It's nice that they have said that they have tried to recreate the classic trace tone and I hope they were successful. I would probably prefer to buy an amp from a smaller company that built them in the uk purely because any issues could be resolved without involving distributors and that was a big draw for me when I bought a trace amp years ago. I still have a nice old trace head but I don't use amps live very often because silent stages suit my band so much better so I'm not in the market for a new one. If you want a company that's UK-based and will fix your issues in the UK, then buy one of the UK-made Ashdowns. Many of Ashdown's engineers (and Mark Gooday himself) originally came from Trace Elliot, and the recent Ashdown 12-Band head is effectively a modernised GP12. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NT1991 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Just put my old Trace Elliot rig up for sale, which I do love the sound of but need something smaller and lighter these days, is there any word on how much these actually weigh in at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 The head is just over 5kg apparently. The cabs… not sure yet! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NT1991 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 23 minutes ago, Merton said: The head is just over 5kg apparently. The cabs… not sure yet! Cheers for the info, good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 I think Fred from Peavey said that they aren't super light but they're not Trace of old either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I thought that the original Peavey era cabs were significantly lighter than the older TE cabs, so if the new cabs are lighter than that then they should be fine. A well built 4x10 is generally going to weigh something. Anything around 55lb-65lbs or so would be reasonable considering the castors, metal grill and removable front cover will all add weight, so I wouldn't expect GR Bass/Barefaced etc weight expectations. Anything north of 70 lbs though is pushing it for being paired with a 'lightweight' amp though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, thodrik said: Anything north of 70 lbs though is pushing it for being paired with a 'lightweight' amp though. Agreed. They need to be aiming for 50-55lbs tops, minus the cover. Edited February 23, 2022 by Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) 23 hours ago, Russ said: If you want a company that's UK-based and will fix your issues in the UK, then buy one of the UK-made Ashdowns. Many of Ashdown's engineers (and Mark Gooday himself) originally came from Trace Elliot, and the recent Ashdown 12-Band head is effectively a modernised GP12. I just can't get on with Ashdown amps. I really wish I did but I just don't like the core sound and I don't like the EQ section. Pity because the customer service is excellent. Edited February 23, 2022 by mrtcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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