MarkG3 Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Sold! Hi everyone, I am selling my Trace Elliot V6 after upgrading to a lightweight set up. I have loved this amp and have had it about 4-5 years. It was serviced and re-valved completely with Sovtek kt88s in September-October time - I cant recall what make the pre amp valves are but I can have a look back in emails if needed to jog my memory! It also had some extra work carried out on it after it developed a fault previously, here is a copy from an email from the tech who repaired it : [font=Calibri][size=4][font=georgia,serif]"When I looked at the amp it was blowing the mains fuse which was caused by a short circuit diode on the output transformer and also faults in a couple of valves. I imagine a similar fault (say on of the other diodes on the output transformer) could also blow the HT fuse but then almost anything in the amp could cause this as well. The amp also had a problem of instability (ie going into oscillation) in the output stage which on the advise of EMS (the main service people for Trace Elliot) I carried out a modification which involved installing resistors in series with the output valve cathodes. This seemed to cure the problem."[/font][/size][/font] [font=Calibri][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The other night at a gig the amp blew another HT fuse so I contacted the tech again, hence the part where he says 'I imagine a similar fault....' to find out what was going on which he replied he can only assume it is a similar fault as before. I hope someone on here will know an easy solution so it can be fixed up and ready to go again. As when this amp has been running well it has an immense tone as I am sure some people would know. I am looking for [s]£525 [/s] [s] £450[/s] £400 for her! To confirm this DOES have some faults with it as stated above so the buyer needs to be aware of this. Also as this is very heavy, collection would be preferred as I would feel uncomfortable sending it and the valves being damaged!Also am happy to drive halfway or meet up somewhere! Thanks![/font] [attachment=97498:IMAG0007.jpg] [attachment=97499:IMAG0008.jpg] [attachment=97500:IMAG0009.jpg][/size][/font] Edited February 20, 2012 by S9_S12_Bass
longtimefred Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Sad times man. I had sold my V4 but after using it this weekend in the studio i had to unsell it. These things are just soooooooo amazing. I couldnt let it go. Pure valve goodness. Someone will have an amazing amp here for extremely little money.
MarkG3 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks mate, I do feel sad I have to sell as it was my first valve head but I think the time has come for it to find a new player.
MarkG3 Posted January 18, 2012 Author Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) Bump - I really could do with the ££ right now so am welcome to offers Edited January 18, 2012 by TraceElliotBass
MarkG3 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Currently on hold for a BC'er! Edited January 23, 2012 by TraceElliotBass
MarkG3 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Posted February 1, 2012 Unfortunately the bc'er had to pull out so the amp is back for sale!
MarkG3 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Posted February 9, 2012 Bump someone's got to be interested.....
longtimefred Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 someone got the bargain of their lives today! about bloody time too!!
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