iamthewalrus Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 (edited) Hi all, I've got a 1980's Trace Elliot head which is surplus to requirements, so have decided to put it up for sale. It's an AH500 which I think dates back to about 1985/86. I bought it 2nd hand from the Bass Centre in Wapping 12 years ago - was gigged regularly between 1997 & 2006. There are quite a few battle scars on the casing, the uv light doesn't work & the control knobs on the rear for the seperate inputs wobble a bit. Dimensions: 20.5" x 7" x 16.5". The good news is that it does work - the only reason why I don't use it is that I got a new amp for a wedding present from my wife (otherwise I'd still be using it). It is loud (in true Trace Elliot fashion). As it's taken a beating over the years, all I'm asking is £100. If you're interested, please feel free to PM me. Buyer collects from either Reading or Chessington as the weight is considerable. Pics below. Cheers, iamthewalrus. Edited December 22, 2008 by iamthewalrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 (edited) Wow... thats in awesome condition!! I have the same pre in a combo from that era. Absolutely awesome! I bet thats an awesome unit... I fancy that myself if im to be honest, but I think at that price, its gonna go very soon. Maybe after Christmas, I may be very interested if it hasn't already gone! Is it bi-ampable? Would you be able to courier at my expense? Very very nice anyway!!! Edited December 21, 2008 by overwater#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_eat_pie Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 What the output on this amp? Minimum load? Cash waiting, providing the right spec! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 PM'ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 MB1. Is This Still Available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 MB1. When....Mr Slaters Parrot Goes Beserk!.. a geezer just cant get on with his work!....Hello,.....Hello,...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 The amp is now residing in Hamster Towers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='Hamster' post='361042' date='Dec 22 2008, 02:54 PM']The amp is now residing in Hamster Towers! [/quote] S**t, that was very sudden!!!!! Nice one How is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='Hamster' post='361042' date='Dec 22 2008, 02:54 PM']The amp is now residing in Hamster Towers! [/quote] Nice one Colin! Let me know next time you're [s]out so I can come nick it[/s] in so I can come give it a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 As described, it's well used but in reasonable nick for it's age. I'm struggling to find info / manuals / schematics for it. I think it's a Mark IV and has the Mono Full Range / Mono BiAmp / Stereo Full Range output switch. Just got to find a few bits for it and I'll see how it works with my twin BFM cab build (after I've finished putting in the new kitchen!) I'm in most of Christmas / New Year if you want to pop around and play through it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassaussie Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Hamster' post='361062' date='Dec 22 2008, 04:13 PM']As described, it's well used but in reasonable nick for it's age. I'm struggling to find info / manuals / schematics for it. I think it's a Mark IV and has the Mono Full Range / Mono BiAmp / Stereo Full Range output switch. Just got to find a few bits for it and I'll see how it works with my twin BFM cab build (after I've finished putting in the new kitchen!) I'm in most of Christmas / New Year if you want to pop around and play through it [/quote] It's definitely a Mark IV. I had a Mark V AH250, which looks similar, but I recognise the subtle differences. If you can find Mark V details, they'll be the same. From memory, you've got two 250 watt amps into 4 ohms. They can be run full range, bi-amp or stereo. EDIT: If you got to this page [url="http://www.trace-elliot.co.uk/support_3.php?flag=GB&lan=UK"]http://www.trace-elliot.co.uk/support_3.ph...g=GB&lan=UK[/url] and choose "AH 500X Series 6", that document should give you a fair amount of relevant information. Edited December 22, 2008 by bassaussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='Hamster' post='361042' date='Dec 22 2008, 02:54 PM']The amp is now residing in Hamster Towers! [/quote] I think you've got the Basschat second hand bargain of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I must of missed it by a few mins...........i'm gutted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='bassaussie' post='361101' date='Dec 22 2008, 03:42 PM']It's definitely a Mark IV. I had a Mark V AH250, which looks similar, but I recognise the subtle differences. If you can find Mark V details, they'll be the same. From memory, you've got two 250 watt amps into 4 ohms. They can be run full range, bi-amp or stereo. EDIT: If you got to this page [url="http://www.trace-elliot.co.uk/support_3.php?flag=GB&lan=UK"]http://www.trace-elliot.co.uk/support_3.ph...g=GB&lan=UK[/url] and choose "AH 500X Series 6", that document should give you a fair amount of relevant information.[/quote] Thanks for that I've always fancied having a Trace but don't really know one from the other. Voxpop - I pm'd wthin 4 mins of the ad going up - if it makes you feel better ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='Hamster' post='361197' date='Dec 22 2008, 05:02 PM']Thanks for that I've always fancied having a Trace but don't really know one from the other. Voxpop - I pm'd wthin 4 mins of the ad going up - if it makes you feel better ^_^[/quote] Thanks Hamster......have a great xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassaussie Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='Hamster' post='361197' date='Dec 22 2008, 06:02 PM']Thanks for that I've always fancied having a Trace but don't really know one from the other.[/quote] They're very good amps, and the one you've got will provide more than enough power for most gigs. I gigged an AH250 around Sydney for years, and I never encountered a gig where it didn't have enough power. My personal opinion is that the Mark IV and V amps represent Trace at their very best, they were just awesome amps, especially when you consider what the competition had to offer at the time they were available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='bassaussie' post='361229' date='Dec 22 2008, 05:34 PM']They're very good amps, and the one you've got will provide more than enough power for most gigs. I gigged an AH250 around Sydney for years, and I never encountered a gig where it didn't have enough power. My personal opinion is that the Mark IV and V amps represent Trace at their very best, they were just awesome amps, especially when you consider what the competition had to offer at the time they were available.[/quote] I used to have an early AH150 and never played a gig where it didn't have enough power! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthewalrus Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Hi all, Would just like to say thanks to everyone who took the time to PM me - I've answered everyone who sent one. To be honest, I didn't actually think anyone would buy the amp & would be destined to be forgotten. Many thanks to Hamster for meeting up today & collecting. Cheers, iamthewalrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='iamthewalrus' post='361329' date='Dec 22 2008, 07:36 PM']Hi all, Would just like to say thanks to everyone who took the time to PM me - I've answered everyone who sent one. To be honest, I didn't actually think anyone would buy the amp & would be destined to be forgotten. Many thanks to Hamster for meeting up today & collecting. Cheers, iamthewalrus[/quote] MB1. .... Jammy Rodent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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