uk_lefty Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I stumbled upon a great deal for a Trace 2x10 combo in immaculate condition the other day and just could not resist. I love the Trace sound and I have an 80s band starting up that could be promising, and have played my Washburn-Status through a Trace at rehearsals and loved it. I have been toying with the idea of a hybrid valve amp recently too. Then this opportunity fell in to my lap, a Trace 122H GP12. It has all the usual bells and whistles plus a button to engage the valve drive and a rotary control for this. I've not seen this before on their 2x10s. I'd love to have a single amp solution for both my bands: a function band that needs a traditional P bass type sound for the first set and something more up front for a more danceable second set, then my 80s band with lots of 80s pop type tones that the Trace will be perfect for. Obviously this is going to be heavier than a very heavy thing, so I'm thinking of committing a crime against nature and having the head and cab separated so I could use lightweight cabs with the head. I'll try it with my Rootmaster 1x15 and 2x10 but ideally I want something lightweight that will give me a deep and punchy sound... 1x15, 4x10, not sure. Looking for recommendations please, not premium cost like Vanderkley and Barefaced, something a bit more mainstream budget wise (Hartke? Ashdown ABM? The TC 4x10 that Andertons are knocking out for 249?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 If you can't make a cab sound good with the GP12 you have a real duffer of a cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, Downunderwonder said: If you can't make a cab sound good with the GP12 you have a real duffer of a cab. Thanks, looking for specific recommendations though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Trace 1153 Trace 2103h They're the 1x15 and 2x10 with hf horn that match the combo. They're both 8ohm cabinets, so the ~300w will be evenly divided between the cabinets, and the drivers if you use the 2x10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 As you’ve got the RM cabs already but want a one cab solution the RM414, their 4ohm RM410, might be worth trying. I found it slightly less scooped than the ABM410, so that equates to punchier for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 I've used my TE heads with a pair of Schroeder Mini8L - not suggesting you get these but there is a very nice Schroeder 1210 for sale here: If it's anything like the Mini8L, which I have no reason to doubt, it would be a good buy at £175. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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