flyfisher Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) I played a gig on Friday at Babalou in Brixton with a provided backline that consisted, in my case, of a smallish TE combo DI'ed into the main PA. The passive input was taped over because (the sound guy said) the socket was broken, so I was a bit nervous that things would be OK with my Fender MIJ P-bass. I needn't have worried because the sound was awesome and really punchy and I was only running it a little over half levels. I've never used a TE rig before and know little about them, but based on this little outing I'm rather impressed. Thing is, I was smart enough to make a mental note to write down the model number, but stupid enough to actually forget to do it! The overall size seemed smaller than my Ampeg 1x15 combo, so I'd say it was probably a 1x12, but I suppose it could have been a 1x15. Is there anyone here, perchance, that might know what model combo it might have been? Edited November 21, 2010 by flyfisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 [quote name='flyfisher' post='1031339' date='Nov 21 2010, 12:54 PM']I played a gig on Friday at Babalou in Brixton with a provided backline that consisted, in my case, of a smallish TE combo DI'ed into the main PA. The passive input was taped over because (the sound guy said) the socket was broken, so I was a bit nervous that things would be OK with my Fender MIJ P-bass. I needn't have worried because the sound was awesome and really punchy and I was only running it a little over half levels. I've never used a TE rig before and know little about them, but based on this little outing I'm rather impressed. Thing is, I was smart enough to make a mental note to write down the model number, but stupid enough to actually forget to do it! The overall size seemed smaller than my Ampeg 1x15 combo, so I'd say it was probably a 1x12, but I suppose it could have been a 1x15. Is there anyone here, perchance, that might know what model combo it might have been?[/quote] Could have been a TE Commando 12 - it fits the description at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Thanks for that lead. I looked it up but the the commando 12 doesn't have a sliders for the tone controls, whereas the one I used did have. But searching a bit more, I now reckon I was using a 715 combo as it looks the closest to what I can remember on Google Images. The 200W rating would also explain why it put my 70 Ampeg combo to shame. I may have to start raiding my piggybanks for some gas cash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) [quote name='flyfisher' post='1032041' date='Nov 21 2010, 10:56 PM']Thanks for that lead. I looked it up but the the commando 12 doesn't have a sliders for the tone controls, whereas the one I used did have. But searching a bit more, I now reckon I was using a 715 combo as it looks the closest to what I can remember on Google Images. The 200W rating would also explain why it put my 70 Ampeg combo to shame. I may have to start raiding my piggybanks for some gas cash![/quote] LMAO - I have unleashed yet another monster into the music retail arena... Edited November 21, 2010 by icastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pietruszka Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Sounds like the kind of thing I used at The Yardbird in Birmingham last Friday. Trace Elliot 715? 1 15 inch driver with 7 band graphic EQ. I found the same thing, I only had it half way and was punchy as! Had the typical Trace sound which always makes me grin! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG.J Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Lol! Totaly understand what you mean. Out of all the gear i have used, I picked up an old TE GP7SM 130 Combo, WOW! I barely need it on and its the got the biggest Funk Punch ever... I use big SWR Rigs etc and the output on the TE is amaizing for what it is... Light too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I've got a 1215 and it's fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassie Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 [quote name='flyfisher' post='1032041' date='Nov 21 2010, 05:56 PM']Thanks for that lead. I looked it up but the the commando 12 doesn't have a sliders for the tone controls, whereas the one I used did have. But searching a bit more, I now reckon I was using a 715 combo as it looks the closest to what I can remember on Google Images. The 200W rating would also explain why it put my 70 Ampeg combo to shame. I may have to start raiding my piggybanks for some gas cash![/quote] This one? 200w, w/ ext jack and DI. This is a later, upgraded model from the original 100 or 130w combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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