Two new ranges feature 12-band or 7-band graphic EQ 25-Jul-06
1215 Combo
British amplifier manufacturer Trace Elliot had several new products for bass players at the show including three 12-Band and three 7-band bass amplifiers .
According to Trace Elliot both new ranges give discerning bassists more power and more control over their sound.
12-BAND
These amplifiers include six footswitchable features:
Pre-Shape, the famous Trace Elliot tone-shaping tool
Valve to add tube warmth and overdrive (12AX7/ECC83)
Vintage 12-band Trace Elliot graphic equalizer
Dual-band compressor with separate controls for high and low bands;
Output mute that silences all outputs except the tuner out.
Other features include electronically balanced XLR DI outputs for pre-EQ and post-preamp left and right outputs, Celestion loudspeakers (1215 and 1210 models), left and right line outputs, MOSFET technology and two valve/tube driver stages for signal pre-conditioning before the power stage. The stereo features are summed to mono in the power stage for the 1210 and 1215, whereas the AH1000-12 remains stereo through to its dual 500-watt power stages. 1215 Combo
500 watts
One 15� specially designed Celestion loudspeaker
High-frequency horn
Cabinet tuned to 42 Hz
12-band preamp
1210 Combo
500 watts
Two 10� specially designed Celestion loudspeakers
High-frequency horn
Cabinet tuned to 40 Hz
12-band preamp
AH1000-12 Head
1000 watts (2 x 500 watts)
Matches Trace Elliot bass cabinets
MOSFET technology with a tube driver stage for signal pre-conditioning
12-band preamp
AH500-7 Head
7-BAND
These amplifiers include four footswitchable features:
Pre-Shape, the famous Trace Elliot tone-shaping tool
Seven-band Trace Elliot graphic equalizer
Compressor with self-adjusting, program-dependent attack and release times
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. 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
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
AH500-7 Head
500 watts
MOSFET technology
XLR DI selectable pre/post preamp
Series effects loop
Seven-band preamp
Matches Trace Elliot bass cabinets
Price and Availability
All the amplifiers will be available in Q4 2006 from authorized retailers. More information: