trace elliot amp

[dazpainter]

I am a 49 year old bass player. been playing on & off for 35 years since I was 14. for the last 3 1/2 years I havn't played as, being a respectable neighbour and living in a flat, it would have been too much hassle. ANYHOW my circumstances have now changed and i'm taking up the bass again. now i'll get to the point..today I bought an amp.the amp is used but in MINT condition. problem is, as it's used, theres no operators manual, the amp is a TRACE ELLIOT 715 GP7 150 watt combo, can anyone help ?

[Si600]

Is that the one that can run to 300w with an extension cab? I've got a pdf for it that I can send you tomorrow if it is.

Welcome BTW

Edited February 9, 2014 by Si600

[RandomBass]

I've used one of these before. It will hold its own in any pub/club setting. Tonally I found it very versatile, and unless you hanker for lightweight gear, then this is going to to stand you in good stead.

The 150 refers to 150 Watt output at 4 ohm, 300 'peak'. Either way, very loud compared to today's contenders.

Cheers

Geoff

Edited February 9, 2014 by RandomBass

[dazpainter]

thanks guys, the amp only has one speaker output on the rear to the internal speaker (combo) no extension however, as its physically "plugged" in I suppose I could disconnect and use the one output to an external cab (but obviously without the internal trace speaker). that's not an issue as yet as i'm only a rockstar in my own bedroom. no, my issue is simply lack of knowledge / understanding of how to operate the amp to it's full potential.
I NEED THE MANUAL !!! also, year of manufacture would be good to know....I emailed trace Elliot but am waiting for a reply..as i'm also after a cover for the amp.

[Musky]

[quote name='dazpainter' timestamp='1392019170' post='2363530']
thanks guys, the amp only has one speaker output on the rear to the internal speaker (combo) no extension however, as its physically "plugged" in I suppose I could disconnect and use the one output to an external cab (but obviously without the internal trace speaker). that's not an issue as yet as i'm only a rockstar in my own bedroom. no, my issue is simply lack of knowledge / understanding of how to operate the amp to it's full potential.
I NEED THE MANUAL !!! also, year of manufacture would be good to know....I emailed trace Elliot but am waiting for a reply..as i'm also after a cover for the amp.
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Roqsolid get a lot of love around here for their covers. Whatever you do DON'T go with Silverstone - many people have had bad experiences with them.

[RandomBass]

To the OP, where are you based? I'm near Brighton and don't mind running through it with you sometime if you don't find a manual. Assuming you are local of course lol

EDIT: I just found a pdf of the manual on my lappy - send me your email address and I will send it over to you. It covers various models including the 715, and like you say states that the internal speaker gets all the power as it is a 4 Ohm driver.


Geoff

Edited February 10, 2014 by RandomBass

[mrtcat]

I had one of those amps. Absolutely great all rounder and you'll not regret buying it. A tad heavy by today's standards but that never bothered me one ounce and I'd have another in a heartbeat. Enjoy.

[MikeyLikesIt]

I'm currently using one these amps for gigging. Great versatile sound and really easy to tweak to your style/liking. Volume holds up really well with a full band and punches through nicely!

Good investment and hope it serves you just as well as mine has, enjoy getting back into your bass!

[Fionn]

Ahhhh, nostalgia. My first "proper" amp was one of those.

Great piece of kit. Enjoy

[Oddly]

Hi folks, hope no-one minds me butting in late on this. I'm about to get my hands on one of these, and if the offer of a manual pdf is stil available, I'd really appreciate it.

[Ghost_Bass]

Manual here: http://media.wix.com/ugd/c44a33_e71eafda4b83410cbfb778cb2c1bff2f.pdf

Read it, the first pages are very well explanatory in how you should setup your gain and volume properly. I had a 1215 GP12 as my first proper bass combo. You'll find it hard to justify adding a second cab, it seems to never run out of power