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Trace Elliot Blacklight

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by OkoPeeKee, Jul 12, 2013.

  1. Jul 12, 2013 #1
    OkoPeeKee

    OkoPeeKee

    May 27, 2013
    Maryland
    Does anyone have a success story in regards to replacing the blacklight on one of the 90's era Trace Elliot amps?

    I would imagine that it's commonplace for the light itself to have died after many years or is it likely the fixture itself?

    I have to opportunity to purchace an AH350SMX but the blacklight is not working. I understand that the blacklight has no affect on the amp's functionality but it would be more of a nostalgic kind of purchase and I would want the full effect!!!

    Thanks for any help!
     
  2. Jul 12, 2013 #2
    DiMarco

    DiMarco Guest

    Feb 4, 2010
  3. Jul 12, 2013 #3
    Musiclogic

    Musiclogic Commercial User

    Aug 6, 2005
    Southwest Michigan
    Owner/Builder: HJC Customs USA, The Cool Lute, C G O
    Contact British Audio Service in Nashville if you have any problem finding the bulb. They are quite common and a Google search and a YouTube search will yield bulb sources and video instructions on how to replace the tube in the amp case
     
  4. Jul 12, 2013 #4
    OkoPeeKee

    OkoPeeKee

    May 27, 2013
    Maryland
    So you don't need any special "Trace Elliot Blacklight?" Any 47cm/18.5 inch, 15 watt bulb will do?
     
  5. Jul 12, 2013 #5
    Slough Feg Bass

    Slough Feg Bass Supporting Member

    Sep 28, 2007
    San Francisco
    yes, super easy to replace, as long as the ballast resistor is still in good shape.
     
  6. Jul 12, 2013 #6
    DiMarco

    DiMarco Guest

    Feb 4, 2010
    British Audio Service are a great source, but quite pricey in some cases. The blacklight is a pretty standard issue one. I'm positive you will be able to purchase/order one from almost any electronics store.
     
  7. Jul 12, 2013 #7
    ridethespiral

    ridethespiral

    Apr 22, 2011
    Edmonton, AB, Canada
    Not at all. Just a standard 15W T8, 18" bulb.
     
  8. Jul 12, 2013 #8
    BassmanPaul

    BassmanPaul Inactive

    Aug 25, 2007
    Scarborough Ontario Canada
    You see how much better it is to start a new thread rather than forcing folk to read through pages of a years old one. :)

    I didn't clue in until we got to a post from PhychoBassGuy who hasn't posted in many years.
     
  9. Jul 12, 2013 #9
    RobJ

    RobJ

    Aug 17, 2008
    Mukilteo, Washington. USA
    Just a note but there's a switch on one end of the black light fixture so it can be turned on or off. I've got an AH350SMX too and just love it.
     
  10. Jul 15, 2013 #10
    OkoPeeKee

    OkoPeeKee

    May 27, 2013
    Maryland
    Is this accessible without having to remove the cover?