Bass Amp - Which one to choose

[Phil_bassman]

Hello People

I need help on choosing my next bass amp. I have previously posted about my Trace Elliot SMX GP12 having problems on this forum, well after three fixes and back and fourth to an amp tech. The amp gave out again today at band practise. So now as much as I love the amp and the sound it gives me, i think it's time to let go and move on. Only problem is I'm not sure which amp or manufacture to go with and where its not going to be burning a hole (too much) in my pocket.

I need an amp that gives me a punchy bass and treble sound that I got from the Trace Elliot Pre Shape, my sound is a mix between Mark King and Marcus Miller. Bass with enough punch and treble so you can hear every string being hit.

Few things i will miss from the Trace is the Graphic EQ, built in compression and the EQ balance mix. The EQ balance mix is such a great tool for when cutting through certain frequencies more when you are playing venues with not so great acoustics. So if theres any amps out there that people have had experience with which would give me the same qualities as my Trace Elliott than any suggestions would be most appreciated.

[ezbass]

Why not continue with the TE legacy and go Ashdown?

[naxos10]

+1👍

[BassBunny]

+2. Or get your Trace repaired by Ashdown. They are offering service and repair on TE amps now.

[BoomTing]

These are new re-release from Ashdown. No comp or EQ balance (but You can do by sliding all to suit) but closest thing to original TE

https://ashdownmusic.com/collections/heads/products/ashdown-12-band-600

 

 

Edited March 21, 2021 by BoomTing
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[TheGreek]

Ashdown provide the best Customer service on the planet and they're built by craftsmen in the UK at very reasonable prices.

Can't ask for much more - my next new amp will be an Ashdown.

[BassBunny]

1 hour ago, BoomTing said:

These are new re-release from Ashdown. No comp or EQ balance (but You can do by sliding all to suit) but closest thing to original TE

https://ashdownmusic.com/collections/heads/products/ashdown-12-band-600

 

 

And there's one FS down below. 

[Deedee]

Sorry to hear your SMX is broken again.

There are pedals you can buy with the ‘Tilt’ function to replicate the EQ Balance. The Helix HXFX has one too.

EDIT - Or you could try to find a SMX pedal, although for not much more you could probably buy another SMX head.

Edited March 21, 2021 by Deedee

[Chienmortbb]

16 hours ago, BoomTing said:

These are new re-release from Ashdown. No comp or EQ balance (but You can do by sliding all to suit) but closest thing to original TE

https://ashdownmusic.com/collections/heads/products/ashdown-12-band-600

 

 

Do the do it in Black and Green?😉

[BassAdder60]

I’m sure the custom shop would !! 

[Skybone]

On 21/03/2021 at 18:30, BassBunny said:

And there's one FS down below. 

Ashdown 12 band - latest model - brand new! - Amps and Cabs For Sale - Basschat

 

[BassmanPaul]

Mesa TT800 would be my choice.