Bored of the Trace sound....

[Paul S]

[quote name='BluRay' timestamp='1449479642' post='2923756']
Depends on the model and obviously what sound you're after. For an ABM – I always start with the following, and make small adjustments to compensate for the room
Disable the “shape” button (button pressed in) and the compressor (if there is one).
Bass @ 10oclock
Mid: @ 12oclock
Treble @ 2 oclock
Bump the all the sliders very very slightly
A tiny bit of sub octave (just because its there)
Healthy amount of gain and drive.
Crank it up and rock out.
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Ta. I'll give that a go. I'm after the standard pre-shape tone on the TE. Nearest I got so far with the ABM was with the shape button engaged then cut the bass and upper mids but it was still wrong somehow.

[KevB]

The preshapes don't eliminate the graphic, it's possible to use them both together. In my set up I've found that the sound I like best uses elements of the EQ from the Bassattack pedal, the TE online preshape and online graphic (plus a bit of built in compression). I've tried removing one or more of these features, assuming that I could compensate with the other parts but it never seems to sound quite as good to me.

[2elliot]

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1449480961' post='2923777']
Most of the above, but I also found that boosting the 180hz slider gave me some nice low mid punch without low end being overbearing. I do something similar with my Trace heads.
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Something similar too, but a touch more middle and no sub octave. Cutting the bass was a big improvement.

[Dan Dare]

I have found memories of my old TE AH350. I do think there's a big difference in showroom vs live sound. The Trace sound just seems to work on a practical level. Some of the amps that sound nicest in the shop fall flat on a noisy stage.

[thodrik]

I have had Trace Elliot stuff for years. The V6 is great. I have SMX head as well which is good, but if you are into the natural, gritty valve amp sound without a pedal you are best looking elsewhere, or just buying a pedal and turning off the pre shapes.

[40hz]

The Trace V8 is my holy grail. One day I may be lucky enough!

[bigevilman]

It seems like I've started a TE fan club

[RandomBass]

[quote name='bigevilman' timestamp='1449556207' post='2924541']
It seems like I've started a TE fan club
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Yep, we're all Green with envy

Sorry....

[TheGreek]

I'm seriously thinking about getting a combo for home use which will never need to be moved...

[TrevorR]

I had one of the original Series 6 1215 200W combos when they first came out. I loved that amp and it was my workhorse for nigh on 20 years until it semi-died one night at a wedding gig after I toppled it off the trolley I was lugging it on...

[PaulWarning]

I've got a TE SMC 400 watt combo, love the sound but not the weight, I've also got a Fender rumble 500, when I ask which one sounds best I just get a bored look and a shrug of the shoulders, so I use the Fender

[colgraff]

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NOSTALGIA!!! I had one that was almost identical in the early 80s. I can almost smell the Insignia aftershave....

[Rich]

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1449477444' post='2923732']
How do you eq your Ashdown? I bought one here recently but am struggling to set it up to how I like.
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I use the following method to get a good sound from an Ashdown:[list=1]
[*]Switch it off.
[*]Plug into pretty much anything else.
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Sorry, I couldn’t resist.