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The Combo Club

#17,761
iagtrplyr said:
Tom, sorry I'm late in posting you a reply. I read it earlier then went to play myself and forgot to get back until now. First of all, congrats on picking up Nu's TE combo. I had a sweet deal all lined up to snag it myself, but money talks, and you beat me to it. Your review of it was fun to read and sounded like it checked all your boxes. I'm sure you first looked at it and wondered if it would work as well or sound as good as your tce combo. Obviously, you destroyed that notion! I was interested in its DI capability because Peavey has openly bragged about it. Please let us know if you get the chance to use it.

Also, if you're interested in joining our club since you've already given us a little info on the amp and provided a picture, let me know and I'll hand you out your very own number. We'd love to add you to our list of almost 250 members.

Thanks again for sharing, letting us know Nuage420's combo made it home safely and reminding me I lost out on a good deal! ;)
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I would hardly call retaining a PJB losing out! I do wonder what would have been if the logistical stars had aligned.
 
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SoulReflection said:
The Combo Club
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GonePlaid said:
:thumbsup:. IIRC, it got changed again later. Lotta controversy over a rig I'll never own. I did get to play through a B-18 a coupla times. Saweet!
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Yes, I did say that and with pride at the time. It was three ago, and since then, as mentioned above, it was changed after our judges tribunal of way smarter than me made the decision; one that we’ve stuck by ever since.
 
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TimBosby said:
Sorry I beat you to the deal but I had to move fast because I had the gig on Thursday! Sure, I'd love to join the Combo Club. I've been on Talkbass since 2004 and I've yet to join a club. :) No, haven't tried the DI yet.
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You got it, Tim! I’ll add you onto the roster later this evening. Glad we’re you’re inaugural club to join.

Thanks again! :thumbsup:
 
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Nuage420 said:
I would hardly call retaining a PJB losing out! I do wonder what would have been if the logistical stars had aligned.
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Yeah Nu, my tongue was firmly planted in the cheek! It would’ve been fun to have found out if we both would’ve been happy (my guess is, yes), but you made someone from Omaha very happy and we’ve added a new member to the CC. Everyone wins!
 
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iagtrplyr said:
Yes, I did say that and with pride at the time. It was three ago, and since then, as mentioned above, it was changed after our judges tribunal of way smarter than me made the decision; one that we’ve stuck by ever since.
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Well, there you go. Guess I missed that memo. Oh well, couldn't afford one anyway...so it doesn't really matter.
 
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iagtrplyr said:
Don’t even think about opening up that can of worms again , SR! :laugh:
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SoulReflection said:
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iagtrplyr said:
Yes, I did say that and with pride at the time. It was three ago, and since then, as mentioned above, it was changed after our judges tribunal of way smarter than me made the decision; one that we’ve stuck by ever since.
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SoulReflection said:
Well, there you go. Guess I missed that memo. Oh well, couldn't afford one anyway...so it doesn't really matter.
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TimBosby said:
Quick gig report for those curious about the Trace Elliott Elf 1x10 combo. I recently picked up one of these tiny punch factories from TB member @Nuage420.

It KILLED at my instrumental surf rock gig this past Thursday night. Guitar, bass, drums, no vocals, no PA. I had way more than enough output. And it couldn't have worked out better since I had to carry it, along with my bass and bag of cords/pedals for about a quarter mile from my parking spot in downtown Omaha to my gig at the tiki bar, which is a basement bar. Anyway, everyone couldn't believe how little and powerful it was. "Punchy" was a term that came up several times. I put it on a wicker chair (picture below) to get some elevation. The bar manager who books us (also a bass player) was really impressed by it. I had previously been using an original series TC BG250 combo, which weighs 36 lbs. All things considered, the TC is still a pretty lightweight amp...and I still have it, because it's a really great 1x15 combo. But I got tired of carrying it from car down to the gig (I'm 42 but my back must be 72) so I decided to look for something lighter, but still powerful enough for bar gigs. The Elf combo is only 18 lbs...half the weight of the TC! It's literally smaller than my 20 watt Acoustic practice amp, lol. Anyway, that's my report on the Elf combo for anyone curious.

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Tim, you're my final task before bed and I'm honored to award you membership #248! Your Trace Elliot deserves a rightful spot amongst our combos, especially since you used it on a gig just after getting it. Now that's confidence! Congrats and make sure you spread the word that the Combo Club is for folks just like us who appreciate the portability while loving the great sound. Thanks again!
 
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swink said:
Your instrument-cable ends up in one of your holes, butt (pun intended) doesn't make it to the amp ???? :nailbiting:
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The cable plugged into my bass was from the headphones because I didn’t have a output cable around at the time, so you’re right...sort of.

BTW, that was the first pic of me with a bass ever. Still one of my favorites too. I knew that I found my instrument to torment the world with!
 
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iagtrplyr said:
Tim, you're my final task before bed and I'm honored to award you membership #248! Your Trace Elliot deserves a rightful spot amongst our combos, especially since you used it on a gig just after getting it. Now that's confidence! Congrats and make sure you spread the word that the Combo Club is for folks just like us who appreciate the portability while loving the great sound. Thanks again!
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