Just picked up a trace elliot 1518 (i think?)

[rabies]

hey guys, i (think i) just picked up an old trace elliot 1518 off ebay for a good price, but the ad didn't have as much information as i hoped it would. it was described as the "158T", but after doing a bit of research, i think its actually an old 1518.. this is what the ad says:
"This is the 1x15" model 158T. It is dual ported and rating 300 watts at 8ohm. The cab has both 1/4" and XLR inputs and outputs for linking this with the 4x10" cabinet also listed."
and here's a picture:

so, am i right in assuming that its the 1518? or is there a 158T model..

i can't wait til it gets here, i'm stoked to hear what it sounds like with the rest of my rig!

 

[Kelly Lee]

Yep, that is a 1518. With the red stripe it was made either during the Kaman or Gibson eras of ownership. Great cabs but heavy and big. I sold mine a while back but wish I had kept it.

 

[jjhardy]

i have this cab. very midrangy i would say, i like it a lot.

 

[rabies]

awesome! i've read that they're quite mid-rangey, which is great imo.
now i've just gotta downsize my swr 4x10 to a 2x10 of some kind and my rig will be complete

 

[rabies]

..for now

 

[TMacATK]

Damn. I was looking at this on ebay. You got a good deal, my friend!

 

[rabies]

i actually ended up getting a better deal than i thought!
i won the 1x15 for $152 USD, and somebody else won the matching 4x10 for $308 USD, but the seller accidentally mixed up the shipments and I ended up getting the 4x10. apparently the 1x15 got damaged in transit, and the other guy just wanted a flat refund, so i get to keep the 4x10!

does anyone know how i could possibly date this thing? it says its the 1048T model but i don't see a tweeter anywhere (i'm assuming the T stands for tweater?) its got dark green fuzz covering, chrome corners, 2 XLRs and 2 1/4 jacks, it says its rated for 8ohms but the wattage is kind of blurred out, the listing said it was 300 though..
here's a picture: