Kohpnyn Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I often hear talk of 'that Trace Elliot tone'. But what is it? What do Trace Elliots actually sound like? Reason I ask is because I see an awful lot of them in the classifieds at very tempting prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4-string-thing Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 In my (limited) experience, harsh is the only word I could use to describe Trace gear. But, they do seem popular, probably due to those tempting prices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 (edited) i thought it was a lot to do with the two trace elliot preshapes preshape one: a boost to the lows (50Hz) and highs (2-5kHz) and a slight cut in the middle (400Hz) preshape two: a more subtle boost in the mids and a broader boost in the lows. Edited April 18, 2010 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Bright, with lots of clarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I played TE gear for over 20 years, and I have to say that I have always been bemused by what people call "the TE sound". With either a 7, 11 or 12 band graphic they are very versatile amps and I wouldn't say that they had a "sound" at all! Anything from reggae thump to crystalline slappy tones, grind, fretless mwaah, middly honk... I could get it all out of one amp head! I'm not sure that their cabs were ever quite up to the same standard as the amps though, so maybe they are responsible for the negative vibe that some people seem to have? I found my TE gear to be reliable and robust. I never had any complaints about my tone - other than "turn it down"!! If you've never tried TE gear, and the prices are good - how can you go wrong? Best advice is to give it a try yourself. If you like what you see and hear, buy some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman69 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 ^Yes.. my TE can deliver a full range of tones and the built-in compressor is sweet. Great thump off it, if you like that kinda thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 That horrid pre-amp. I always hated it..even when I had a valve twin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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