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the TRACE ELLIOT thread

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ibz said:
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man, I could totally rock one of those cabs for gigging!
 
#944
the sound control in glasgow used to have a BFC, with a VERY sexy (brand spanking new) V8 sitting on top.
That was back when I started out. £1300 for the V8, i think, perhaps closer to £2k.
I used to sit and oogle, so shiney.
Alas, it never sold and got shipped off to Birmingham or somewheres. I wonder if they still have it in stock anywhere - it truely is a beautiful amp!
 
#946
Microbass said:
Now, not that I wouldn't mind owning one, the BFC always seemed a little silly to me. Why not just have a 4x10 + 15T? :hmm:
Although, the BFC has a higher rating than a 4x10+15... shrug.
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The point of making the BFC is pretty different than owning a 4x10 and 1x15 then stacking them. And not a lot of people really understand the point of the cabinet.

The BFC explanation according to Trace Elliot literature (directly quoted):
Trace Elliot Brochure (Gibson) said:
"As a partner to the flagship AH1000-12 head, the BFC has a revolutionary new cabinet, which, in conjunction with the head represents the world's first all-in-one tri-ampable stereo bass rig, allowing bass players unprecedented flexibility and power."
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Further info,
Trace Elliot Brochure (Gibson) said:
"The BFC, 1000 watt cabinet. 1x15", 4x10", two horns 500 watts of mono bass (into 1x15"). 250 watts per side of stero top end (into 2x10" plus horn each side)."
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BFC spec's

Trace Elliot Brochure (Gibson) said:
Configuration: 1x15", 4x10", 2xHF horn
Dimensions: H1380mm (54.3")/W610mm (24")/D430mm (16.9")
Weight: 87kg (191 lbs.)
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So basically the point of the BFC was to have a monstrous cab that was able fully utilize all 1000 crushing watts of the AH1000-12 head and create a tri-ampable, stereo rig for ultimate power and flexability...

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#948
Microbass said:
the sound control in glasgow used to have a BFC, with a VERY sexy (brand spanking new) V8 sitting on top.
That was back when I started out. £1300 for the V8, i think, perhaps closer to £2k.
I used to sit and oogle, so shiney.
Alas, it never sold and got shipped off to Birmingham or somewheres. I wonder if they still have it in stock anywhere - it truely is a beautiful amp!
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Funk me! I'll be calling by Sound Control asking about that soon then ;). The BFC they had in Leeds had a blown 15 inch and they wanted £300 for it. I was tempted, then I remembered it weighed 87 kilos and my bedroom's up a staircase with two tightish 90 degree turns in it. Then I left with the cash still safely in my pocket :).
 
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If you want to hear one of those Trace V8 combos in action with a picked Stingray, check out the tunes on this myspace page: Link Removed

Its a band from my hometown - My band and I recorded our EP in their house studio and I spied the bass players Trace. Very tidy. Apparently though he rates the solid state Trace Combos over the V8 ones... whether this is due to the small drivers or not I have no idea, it still sounds pretty good to me.
 
#959
Hey everyone, Ive been thinking about getting a gp12 preamp but ive never had a chance to play one or will have a chance to play one before I get it. if I remember correctly Stuart Zender played trace gear would I be able to get a sound like he did?
 
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