King Tut

I've been looking for some caps for the graphic on my old Trace head for a while. @Deedee turned me on to some but they were a bit pricey. I found the same component at RS Components much cheaper. They need a slight trim but cut easily with a craft knife - and cheap as chips! Fill ya boots! https://uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/toggle-switch-caps/1253514/ Fitted -

Recommending what I'm currently using - Bugera Veyron 1001T. Nice and warm, powerful, built in compressor (more of a limited but nice) and cheap as chips.

Thanks fellas - sorted now from RS components. Hopefully got some cheap slider caps too bit won't know for sure until they arrive!

Thanks - them knobs are a bit pricey eh?!

If you could please bud that'd be awesome. I'll get some eq caps ordered!

I've not looked inside. I've tried googling the Bisonic number but it doesn't seem to be in stock anywhere. Thanks @TheGreek I'll Surrey Amps a try!

I'm revisiting my old TE amps as well as acquiring a new one. I've got a lovely old MK V AH250 that I want to start gigging again but the fan is really noisy. I've found a replacement in the US but I don't think they ship to the UK - it's here: https://britishaudio.com/products/trace-elliot-mark-5-120v-cooling-fan Anyone know where I could buy an equivalent that I can get in the UK? Also has anyone had any luck finding replacements for the whit caps on the EQ sliders?

I've not been to one yet. I'd come so long as I'm not gigging/working.

Have no clue where it's from - is there a joke in there or am I overthinking things?!!

I'll have a look when i dig it out of the garage. I know one of the inputs doesn't work so I 'll fix that before I flog it and check the speaker while I'm at it.

Yesterday i picked up a lovely AH250 GP12 SMX. This prompted me to do some research and found some info that related to one of my other Trace heads - an AH300 GP7 SM that I picked up off here some years ago. I've used it a few times, no problems, bags of power and not too heavy. Apparently, some of these amps have a power amp called the 'Bipolar Bear' - easy to spot as it's written on the board and has two big heatsinks that are easy to spot. Apparently this board can be troublesome and as well as being prone to failure, it can also take your speaker out in the process. I was gonna sell this amp but I'm reluctant to pass a potential problem on to someone else, or to risk my own speakers - particularly my Barefaced Big Baby! So - questions - there's a fix know as the Clive Button Mod which should have been applied when they went back to Trace for servicing (who does that?!). Is there an easy way to tell if this mod has been done to my amp? Could I assume that if my amp hasn't failed by now, it's not likely too and it's safe to use/sell on? I'm reluctant to spend a fortune on the thing as it doesn't hold a huge amount of value as it is, and i have plenty of other amps . . . . . . decisions, decisions. Anyone have any thoughts?

Yeah that looks like the kiddy. I'd be surprised if he got $266 for it. Trouble is with this one, the vinyl is all peeling on the back. Not very well done! Thanks for your help!

I picked this up as part of a deal on an SMX AH250 head. I don't want the cab so looking to move it on. It's a Trace 1x15 that's been covered in orange vinyl to match the previous owner's Orange head. Allegedly used to belong to Toploader's bass player. A thing of beauty it is not. No horn, two jacks and xlr's on the back. Anyone know which model it is?

I'm not using mine at the moment as goi g for a warmer more old school sound, but they are fabulous amps and extremely loud!

Opened proceedings at Giants of Rock, Minehead with Stray yesterday. Nice friendly stage crew and a fabulous crowd. Used my Bugera Veyron Tube again and loved it. Decent monitor mix and a great craic afterwards. Was a bit disappointed with Hawkind, who were one of my old all time favourite bands but loved The Quireboys - first time I've seen them.

Have a look at the Mahogany bodied Sires - I think they're the V3. They come in pretty light apparently.

Stray bass here. No, no info other than what's been touted on the Facebook page. Looking forward to opening on Saturday on Reds. We were actually offered the closing slot on Sunday when Gun pulled out but that made it awkward for a couple of our members. Really looking forward to watching Hawkwind, just a shame they're a direct clash with Diamond Head who I used to quite like back in the day.

Agree - I think on the ABM's the gain alters the tone.