discreet Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) *SOLD* Trace Elliot 715 GP7 SMC 150W Combo Obviously, you know what this is. And given the quality of build, components and facilities available, this is a ridiculous bargain - especially given the condition, which is exceptionally good as you can see from the pics. This example has been standing in a recording studio for twenty years, has had very little use, and has been recently serviced. I really don't want to sell it, but even though it's ostensibly 'only' 150W RMS, it's still way too loud for my current band, a folk/Americana outfit. They play so quietly, it's ridiculous - I have to have this combo at a lower volume level at gigs than I use at home! I need a much smaller, quieter amp. This combo can very easily keep up with a shed-building drummer and loud guitarists, don't let the power rating put you off - these are 'Trace Watts'. Everything works as you'd expect and it's complete, no missing knobs or buttons and no rips, tears or staining to the fabric covering. It has had a very easy life. This one's marked 'Clive Button' on the PCB and was made in 1997, making it pre-Gibson era. It has the very useful single-knob dual-band compressor and still has the original custom Celestion 15" driver fitted. Just £95 for a quick sale, cash on collection please. Or bank transfer then collection, it's up to you. It's a bit heavy for posting and in any case I had a negative experience sending a combo via courier recently, so I'm not doing that any more. I'm in SE London near the A205 South Circular, down Sydenham/Crystal Palace/Forest Hill way. I could probably get a lot more for it if I sold it on the Bay, but I just can't bring myself to deal with all the wasters and deadbeats... If you've been dawdling and deliberating over a Trace combo, do yourself a favour, get in and get yourself a real bargain. Now SOLD, I thank you! Edited November 29, 2018 by discreet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b7l4s Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 That's a lot of TE goodness for not a lot of money, and it looks very very clean. If I were nearer I would have this! Someone is getting a bargain... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 hours ago, b7l4s said: That's a lot of TE goodness for not a lot of money, and it looks very very clean. If I were nearer I would have this! Someone is getting a bargain... Thanks for the comment. Where are you, just out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b7l4s Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I'm in St. Neots - the Cambridgeshire town rather than the Cornwall one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, b7l4s said: I'm in St. Neots - the Cambridgeshire town rather than the Cornwall one! Well that's the closer one for sure, but as I drove quite a long way yesterday in the rain and wind to pick up another combo, I'm a bit reluctant to gird my loins and deliver this one to you - hope you don't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b7l4s Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 No worries - I've got plenty of Trace gear to keep me happy, this would just have been an early Christmas present to myself 🙂 GLWTS though... I can't see this hanging around for long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, b7l4s said: No worries - I've got plenty of Trace gear to keep me happy, this would just have been an early Christmas present to myself 🙂 GLWTS though... I can't see this hanging around for long! Thanks, I need to shift it soon. It's mass is distorting the local space/time continuum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b7l4s Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, discreet said: It's mass is distorting the local space/time continuum. Yes, they will do that... even though this is technically lightweight for a Trace combo 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, b7l4s said: Yes, they will do that... even though this is technically lightweight for a Trace combo 😉 I remember Trace extolling the virtues of their 'lightweight' combos... in 1997 this was a 'compact solution'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b7l4s Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I suppose that compared to something like an Ampeg where just the head weighs in at over 80 pounds, it still is! I do like plenty of the class D, neo loaded light-as-a-feather gear, especially if I'm moving it... but there is still something intangibly wonderful about these rigs with a bit of 'heft'... and in this case it might not be light by modern standards (or any standards) but it's portable enough, and you can always put it on wheels 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, b7l4s said: I suppose that compared to something like an Ampeg where just the head weighs in at over 80 pounds, it still is! I do like plenty of the class D, neo loaded light-as-a-feather gear, especially if I'm moving it... but there is still something intangibly wonderful about these rigs with a bit of 'heft'... and in this case it might not be light by modern standards (or any standards) but it's portable enough, and you can always put it on wheels 🙂 Yes, it's all relative - back in the day I rocked an Ampeg SVT CL with matching 8X10 in flight cases - and thought little of it. I was much younger, stronger and more stupid then though, and there were very few 'lightweight' rigs about. Also thought about fitting castors, but this combo is in such good condition I don't want to compromise it's 'originality'... one day a totally original, undamaged, unmolested Trace combo is going to be worth thousands! I'll probably be dead by then, but whatever... Edited November 29, 2018 by discreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b7l4s Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 An SVT and 8x10 + cases = real heft! I bet it sounded good though 🙂 At least you got to enjoy the benefit of youth and stupidity with a rig like that. I was still a skinny-string player when this Trace combo was new, blissfully ignorant of the pleasures of playing bass through a monster setup 😉 You're probably right about the casters - get a trolley instead 🙂 If these things are ever going to be worth serious money, then someone should get it while it's cheap - big hint to any other TE aficionados out there! And even if not, you'll have got something very good for very cheap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Are you trying to blow a hole in the space/time continuum??? Gain on 10!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 35 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Are you trying to blow a hole in the space/time continuum??? Gain on 10!! That's where it needs to be with my passive Jazz! I rarely get the clip light even at full beans! Conversely, I have to have the Master at about 8 o'clock otherwise the foundations of the house start to tremble, a pit opens in the floor and hordes of Satan's bats fly up the chimney! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 This is SUCH a bargain!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Just tried to PM you to say I’ll have this but apparently you can’t receive messages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 16 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: Just tried to PM you to say I’ll have this but apparently you can’t receive messages! Um... aren't you way Oop North, anyway?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 minute ago, discreet said: Um... aren't you way Oop North, anyway?? Work in London regularly.. would be easy to divert round to you to pick up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: Work in London regularly.. would be easy to divert round to you to pick up.. Well if you want it, you can have it! First to get here with cash in their hot hands gets the combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Just now, discreet said: Well if you want it, you can have it! First to get here with cash in their hot hands gets the combo. Lol. I could get over early next week.. but I would still need to PM you to find out where 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: Lol. I could get over early next week.. but I would still need to PM you to find out where 😂 Are you serious about not being able to PM me..? I've had quite a few this morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 It said “Discreet does not accept Private Messages” I’ll try again...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Screenshot for you: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Well I'll be buggered. Let me look into it. UPDATE: OK, you were on my 'ignore' list. I honestly have NO idea how that happened! Edited November 29, 2018 by discreet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, discreet said: Well I'll be buggered. Let me look into it. UPDATE: OK, you were on my 'ignore' list. I honestly have NO idea how that happened! Er.. I’m suddenly feeling less loved now 😥 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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