whatever Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 (edited) Trace Elliott GP12XV classic valve preamp £250. 90s pre-Gibson, this is in effect, the front end of the Trace Hexa Valve amplifier. It comes in a stainless steel 2u rack mount (detachable ears). Front panel: Active and passive inputs Input gain pot with traffic lights signal level Noise reduction i/o switchable 12 band Graphic eq Graphic pre-shape i/o graphic level fader xlr balanced out with pre/post switch effects loop send/return. line in / out phones out output level pot On/off switch Rear panel: kettle socket T250mA fuse ground lift switch crossover frequency pot for bi-amping 250Hz to 1kHz Line outs: highpass, low pass, full range Line input fx send / return footswitch I have had one of these for about 15 years and have used it mainly for DIing when recording. It gives a bass great clarity and warmth. However, the one for sale here belonged to my friend who bought it from Holland a couple of years ago to use in his studio. At some stage it had been slightly modified with some additional outputs, but it was serviced and put back to it’s original state by Dave Gascoigne of Rosewell Amplifiers ([url="http://www.rosewell-amps.co.uk"]http://www.rosewell-amps.co.uk[/url]). The only signs of the mods are on the rear panel - two blanking grommets and a 6mm hole waiting for a blank. Apart from these, the cosmetic condition is good for the age - one of the rack ears has a slight dint and there is some insulating plastic on the bottom to isolate it from the next bit of rack gear. This could easily be removed. The electronic condition is first rate. I’ve played through it and it’s hum-free and delivers a classic British tone. My friend died last year and I’m selling this for is widow. If i didn’t have one already I’d certainly buy it. If anyone wants to try it, I’m in Wakefield - you’re welcome. Edited September 8, 2012 by whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thornybank Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Sold the 2x10+2x5 combo with this preamp. Veeerrry nysse...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy87 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hey any chance you would be willing to let this go for £200? plus I'll also cover shipping to Ireland? May take a week or two to get funds together tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatever Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Maybe, I'll get in touch with my friend's wife and see how she feels. Thanks for the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy87 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Thanks man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatever Posted September 8, 2012 Author Share Posted September 8, 2012 Now sold subject to the usual. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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