I demand that Wicked G is issued a number, whether he wants one or not! 
I suggest #7 since he's lucky enough to own so many TC products.
I suggest #7 since he's lucky enough to own so many TC products.
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Count me in.
I have a TC BQ500 Thrust head.
And am a long time user of TC Unitune tuners.
I have a TC BQ500 Thrust head.
And am a long time user of TC Unitune tuners.
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2 - lug
3 - discochris
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You should if you can get a chance. They are considered the top of the line TC amps along with the Blacksmith. I've had them now for 10 years and they are not going anywhere. Too bad they are no longer being made.
Ok now that made me laugh big time Lol. Just for you I'll take Lucky #7I demand that Wicked G is issued a number, whether he wants one or not!
I suggest #7 since he's lucky enough to own so many TC products.
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It's pretty crazy. The BAM (and mine is not from the exploding defective batch) was my first venture into the Class D world and I was shocked at how tiny it was, but also how good it really does sound.
I also had a Harley-Benton Block 300 and while it was okay - I liked it at first - it couldn't match the overall sound quality of the BAM, though it definitely had more power. So I sold the HB, and bought the BQ500. I'm really glad I did. I can't say enough good things.
Just a TC story, some love, and maybe some pron...no number
I've had an RH750 since it was first released in 2012. It's going strong and has been the amp, with all that I've tried since then, that I come back to and that feels like home. I also have a BH250 as an emergency backup. It's been out a few times and was used as a DI for an acoustic guitar when the need came up.
I started with the RH450 pretty close to when it was released along with an RS210. I added and RS212 and was off to the races with those. Through GAS prompted acquisitions and sales, I went through 3 each of the RS210s and RS212. Although I had up to 3 cabinets at the same time, what I most commonly ran with was a single RS212 followed by two RS210s. I had a BG250-115 for a bit less than 2 years that I really dug for the time I had it. Tried a BH550 but let it go after a fairly short time.
Got pretty involved online when I had the BG250-115 and got a chance to do some demoing
I've had an RH750 since it was first released in 2012. It's going strong and has been the amp, with all that I've tried since then, that I come back to and that feels like home. I also have a BH250 as an emergency backup. It's been out a few times and was used as a DI for an acoustic guitar when the need came up.
I started with the RH450 pretty close to when it was released along with an RS210. I added and RS212 and was off to the races with those. Through GAS prompted acquisitions and sales, I went through 3 each of the RS210s and RS212. Although I had up to 3 cabinets at the same time, what I most commonly ran with was a single RS212 followed by two RS210s. I had a BG250-115 for a bit less than 2 years that I really dug for the time I had it. Tried a BH550 but let it go after a fairly short time.
Got pretty involved online when I had the BG250-115 and got a chance to do some demoing
Just a TC story, some love, and maybe some pron...no number
I've had an RH750 since it was first released in 2012. It's going strong and has been the amp, with all that I've tried since then, that I come back to and that feels like home. I also have a BH250 as an emergency backup. It's been out a few times and was used as a DI for an acoustic guitar when the need came up.
I started with the RH450 pretty close to when it was released along with an RS210. I added and RS212 and was off to the races with those. Through GAS prompted acquisitions and sales, I went through 3 each of the RS210s and RS212. Although I had up to 3 cabinets at the same time, what I most commonly ran with was a single RS212 followed by two RS210s. I had a BG250-115 for a bit less than 2 years that I really dug for the time I had it. Tried a BH550 but let it go after a fairly short time.
Got pretty involved online when I had the BG250-115 and got a chance to do some demoing
I also had a BH800 for a few years. While I liked it I found myself gravitating more towards the RH heads so I ended up letting it go. The BH250 I've kept mainly for backup. Do you still have your RH450?
Nah, turned it into funds for another buy and try many moons ago.
Just a TC story, some love, and maybe some pron...no number
I've had an RH750 since it was first released in 2012. It's going strong and has been the amp, with all that I've tried since then, that I come back to and that feels like home. I also have a BH250 as an emergency backup. It's been out a few times and was used as a DI for an acoustic guitar when the need came up.
I started with the RH450 pretty close to when it was released along with an RS210. I added and RS212 and was off to the races with those. Through GAS prompted acquisitions and sales, I went through 3 each of the RS210s and RS212. Although I had up to 3 cabinets at the same time, what I most commonly ran with was a single RS212 followed by two RS210s. I had a BG250-115 for a bit less than 2 years that I really dug for the time I had it. Tried a BH550 but let it go after a fairly short time.
Got pretty involved online when I had the BG250-115 and got a chance to do some demoing
Man, that's a load of great gear! I absolutely love the sterile, transparent sound. I've always used Trace Elliot and SWR for the most part but at 40 years old, I finally wanted a break from the 100 lb. cabs and wanted to go with a compact, lightweight rig. I was fortunate to find two of the BC208 cabs in new condition for $300 locally and grabbed a new BAM just to give it a go. I definitely want a more powerful head down the road and I'm kind of on the fence with an RH450 or a Genzler Magellan 350. The RH series were manufactured in Japan, weren't they?
I don't think anything TCE has been been made in Japan. TCE has (or I should say had) a factory in Denmark and I believe the RH amps were initially made there...then Thailand. At this point, since the Music Tribe takeover (possibly before), I think you'd just have to look at the amp and see.
Edit - It looks like Music Tribe may have moved things to China, but it's also possible that they left the Thailand arrangements in place for the things that were being made there
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Weird, I could have sworn when I was looking at the RH heads online, I saw a photo of the RH450 that said Made in Japan but I could be wrong, lol.
Just a TC story, some love, and maybe some pron...no number
I've had an RH750 since it was first released in 2012. It's going strong and has been the amp, with all that I've tried since then, that I come back to and that feels like home. I also have a BH250 as an emergency backup. It's been out a few times and was used as a DI for an acoustic guitar when the need came up.
I started with the RH450 pretty close to when it was released along with an RS210. I added and RS212 and was off to the races with those. Through GAS prompted acquisitions and sales, I went through 3 each of the RS210s and RS212. Although I had up to 3 cabinets at the same time, what I most commonly ran with was a single RS212 followed by two RS210s. I had a BG250-115 for a bit less than 2 years that I really dug for the time I had it. Tried a BH550 but let it go after a fairly short time.
Got pretty involved online when I had the BG250-115 and got a chance to do some demoing
I forgot I stumbled across that video on YouTube previously when I was looking up TC stuf.
Updated and corrected member list:
1 - VS
2 - lug
3 - discochris
4 - bignc
5 - gebass6
6 - OPEN
7 - Wicked G
1 - VS
2 - lug
3 - discochris
4 - bignc
5 - gebass6
6 - OPEN
7 - Wicked G
I had the stripped back classic450 amp for many years and stupidly sold it.
Those vertical cabs are amazing.
I wish the lineup was still there and going strong…I would be back in.
Those vertical cabs are amazing.
I wish the lineup was still there and going strong…I would be back in.
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The BAM 200 is what I use for lightweight gigs. It pairs well with one or two of the Trace Elliott 1x10 cabs. The Rumble with 4 cabs is nice for full on rock shows.
Regarding your first post, I don't think you're going to notice much of a difference in the 200 and the 250 models other than the toneprint features of the BH. You would be absolutely fine running a 250 head with one cab as well. I did have a long history with TE and it was the price point for me as well on the Elf. I bought the BAM just to have a micro head to use but I knew I would be investing in a bigger head in the future, so I didn't want to spend the extra on the Elf knowing I would be buying something else. From my understanding, there isn't much of a difference between the Elf and BAM anyway, so I went with the BAM and it's a fantastic, transparent little amp.
Here is a list of heads I've been trying to find good, used deals on to pair with these BC208's:
TC Electronic RH450
Genzler Magellan 350
Euphonic Audio Micro 350 and iAmp 500
Here are a few images of the specifications of the BC208 cabs as well as a configuration chart of their cabs. TC's pdf library online is quite extensive and can be found here:
TC Electronic | Downloads
TC Electronic | Downloads
