 Trace Elliot Unveils 7-Band Bass AmpsTrace ElliotPosted 2006-02-13 British amplifier manufacturer Trace Elliot has announced its new U.S. product range for 2006, including three 7-Band bass amplifiers with intelligent Trace Elliot design and craftsmanship. The Trace Elliot 7-Band range gives discerning bassists enhanced tonal control, useful performance features and compact size. These amplifiers include four footswitchable features: Pre-Shape, the famous Trace Elliot tone-shaping tool; a seven-band Trace Elliot graphic equalizer; a compressor with self-adjusting, program-dependant attack and release times; and an output mute that silences all outputs except the tuner out.
Other features include an electronically balanced XLR DI which is switchable between pre-EQ and post-preamp, Celestion® loudspeakers (715 and 715X models), line out, MOSFET technology and a series effects loop.
The Trace Elliot 715, 715X and AH500-7 amplifiers will be available in Q1 2006 from authorized retailers.
715 Combo
· 250 watts
· One 15" specially designed Celestion loudspeaker
· High-frequency horn
· Cabinet tuned to 42 Hz with unobstructed bottom slot
· Seven-band preamp
· Made in the U.K.
· U.S. MSRP $TBA
715X Combo
· 500 watts
· One 15" specially designed Celestion loudspeaker
· High-frequency horn
· Cabinet tuned to 40 Hz with unobstructed bottom slot
· Seven-band preamp
· Made in the U.K.
· U.S. MSRP $TBA
AH500-7 Head
· 500 watts
· MOSFET technology
· XLR DI selectable pre/post preamp
· Series effects loop
· Seven-band preamp
· Matches Trace Elliot bass cabinets
· Made in the U.K.
· U.S. MSRP $TBA
Regarded as the first true specialty bass amplifier manufacturer, Trace Elliot established operation in the U.K. during the 1970s and expanded to acoustic guitar amplification in the 1980s. Musicians and retailers throughout the world laud Trace Elliot's unique circuitry and unmistakable performance, and professional bassists such as John Entwistle of The Who, Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, Bill Wyman of The Rolling Stones and Doug Wimbish are among the many artists who have endorsed Trace Elliot products during its history. In 2005, Trace Elliot returned under the guidance of its co-founders, with North American distribution by Peavey. To find out more, visit www.trace-elliot.co.uk.
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