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Opinions on Trace Elliot GP12 SMX Pre-amp?


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Hey guys.

Looks like i am aquiring this in a trade deal, honestly i am unsure if it will take the place of my Ampeg, But i was wondering what other peoples opinions are of this unit? Hows the valve sound? Is it just a single pre-amp valve?

Also how much are they worth if i put her on the BC marketplace?

Rob.

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Not sure on value thesedays but it is just a single preamp valve and I think you'd probably not enjoy it vs the Ampeg (if you like the Ampeg sound, that is.) It's amazingly versatile but still doens't do the big all valve preamp thing...

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[quote name='Merton' post='750797' date='Feb 19 2010, 12:46 PM']Not sure on value thesedays but it is just a single preamp valve and I think you'd probably not enjoy it vs the Ampeg (if you like the Ampeg sound, that is.) It's amazingly versatile but still doens't do the big all valve preamp thing...[/quote]
I love the ampeg for Fingerstyle and pickstyle. But slap is a little lacking, which is what i am hoping the trace will do!

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It's definitely a good option for slap. The dual compressor is partly motivated by the specific need of slap bass, and the preamp can do the clean and scooped sound with ease. The single preamp valve is just for a touch of warmth - it does reign in the harsher transients for example.

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