Trace Elliot AH250 rack-mountable?

Barrakuda · #1 09-21-2011, 09:22 AM

Hi, got a goofy question. I could buy a vintage Trace Elliot Ah250 Mark IV head with the black light off someone but I'd prefer to have a rack-mount head. Is there a way to convert these things? My guess is no.

maxbass · #2 09-22-2011, 01:15 AM

There where usually 2 versions, one rack mountable and the other already fitted in a wood case
Maybe they were called either RH (rack) or AH, but i could be wrong after all these years...

Count Bassie · #3 09-22-2011, 06:04 AM

No. Get it anyway- it's a beautiful-sounding head. Google...

sonic 7 · #4 09-22-2011, 05:09 PM

Im pretty sure you can rack mount it. the chasis is the same for both units with the exeption of the rack ears , but the when you remove the chasis from the sleeve you will see that it probably has the screw holes for the ears, if not it will fit perfectly on a rack shelf, and you could probably use the screws that held it in the sleeve to secure it to the reck shelf, you'll have to drill a few holes in the rack shelf to do this. They are only about 20-30$ so no big deal.

Count Bassie · #5 09-22-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic 7

Im pretty sure you can rack mount it. the chasis is the same for both units with the exeption of the rack ears , but the when you remove the chasis from the sleeve you will see that it probably has the screw holes for the ears, if not it will fit perfectly on a rack shelf, and you could probably use the screws that held it in the sleeve to secure it to the reck shelf, you'll have to drill a few holes in the rack shelf to do this. They are only about 20-30$ so no big deal.

Well I had a MK IV GP-11, and many of the parts were arranged within the plywood sleeve, not contained in a metal chassis. It was not a simple case of undoing some bolts in the sides of the sleeve and pulling out the chassis. You'll have to see how it's mounted, how the build is.

sonic 7 · #6 09-22-2011, 05:34 PM

interesting, thanks I had a gp12 smx series that pulled right out of the sleeve and was the same as the rackmount version, with the exeption of the rack ears, hope I didnt mislead anyone.

Count Bassie · #7 09-22-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic 7

interesting, thanks I had a gp12 smx series that pulled right out of the sleeve and was the same as the rackmount version, with the exeption of the rack ears, hope I didnt mislead anyone.

Nah- but I have An AH250SMX now, and indeed is did pull right out of the sleeve after undoing 4 bolts. The older amps like the early- mid 80s MK IV were built partly into the (plywood) sleeve, and not generally going anywhere. But it's worth carrying the bulk around- in a way it's a sweeter sound, I thought, than my 90s SMX. Nonetheless, my SMX shall remain a regular for gigs. Great amps!

sonic 7 · #8 09-23-2011, 01:42 AM

+1 Im still using a gp12smx, I've yet to find anything I like as much, although I'd like to try the new 12 band peavey/trace amps .

Muziekschuur · #9 09-23-2011, 01:49 AM

The bottom is like a flat plate and then bowed vertical. The backplate is like the upper L to make a box kinda shape. But the parts do not touch. There is some wood there. So if you'd make some parts yourself it's doable. Otherwise I'd leave it.

I do own an earlier one. Wich once was a 8x10 combo. It is an amazing sounding amp.