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Trace Elliot TE-1200 and Pro 2X12

Fred from Peavey

Fred from Peavey

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Jan 27, 2017
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Hey guys...been awhile since I've had the chance to post, lots of traveling and training ...we finally have our new Trace Pro Gear in the market and being a bass player I am really excited. Just wondering if y'all have had a chance to try it out and what you think?
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Would love to try it out, but I don't know of anyone in Central Alabama that has them. We have a GC in Birmingham, but online says delivery to home or store, no in store availability at my local store. Online has kinda ruined it for those of us who like getting some hands on time with a product before buying it.
 
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Clark W said:
Would love to try it out, but I don't know of anyone in Central Alabama that has them. We have a GC in Birmingham, but online says delivery to home or store, no in store availability at my local store. Online has kinda ruined it for those of us who like getting some hands on time with a product before buying it.
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+1!

I'd also really like to try-out the new Trace equipment.

I'm in Central, Southern Illinois.

There's just a handful of brick and mortar stores left around this area, but each one, without exception, only keeps bass equipment in stock that is what I'd consider lower level beginner's instruments and amps.
 
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shoot-r said:
+1!

I'm in Central, Southern Illinois.

There's just a handful of brick and mortar stores left around this area, but each one, without exception, only keeps bass equipment in stock that is what I'd consider lower level beginner's instruments and amps.
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This 100%. I have a Trace Eliott Transit B floor processor because it was a relatively low-cost/low-risk item. If I didn't like it, I knew I could pack it up and send it back to the retailer. Killer little unit by the way.

I have been quite interested in the TE 1200 head and matching cab but ZERO stores have them in stock. There's no way I'm dropping that kind of green on something sight unseen.
 
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Fred from Peavey said:
Great feedback - it's a real problem. Independent dealers are few and far between, if you cans can recomend your go to music store, I might be able to reach out to them and make a deal to have one on the floor. Y'all asking about them wouldn't hurt either :)
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Guitar Center sells Trace Elliott on its website, but I've never seen TE gear in stock at any of the Guitar Centers I've been to. I would think GC would be Peavey's best chance to sell these units.

I'm sure there are good reasons for not going this route, but to the uninformed, this seems like more of a Peavy issue than a retailer issue. I was really rooting for TE when the Elf gear first arrived. I'd love to see TE thrive, but this almost seems like Peavey is intentionally sabotaging the brand when most bass players have never seen TE gear in the retail wild. Again, the elf heads are selling because there is little to no risk in returning them.

Have you ever attempted to return a bass cab to an online retailer because you didn't like the sound? I did. Never again (because unless there is something wrong with the cab, you are in most cases paying for return shipping). Ya'll gotta crack that nut if you want to sell TE cabs.
 
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shoot-r said:
+1!

I'd also really like to try-out the new Trace equipment.

I'm in Central, Southern Illinois.

There's just a handful of brick and mortar stores left around this area, but each one, without exception, only keeps bass equipment in stock that is what I'd consider lower level beginner's instruments and amps.
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This is the problem everywhere, real pro gear is hard to find in almost any MI store these days. and very few people are going to pay top dollar to buy one without trying it out. Seems like we need a new approach.
 
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6thplanet said:
Advertising for a bass player get together / demo in some major cities might be an option.
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Good idea - We've done it in Nashville before - but I like were you are going with this. Perhaps we pick a few major cities and put on a road show.
Bring all the stuff for players to try - heck we just launched the new Cirrus basses we could have a bass-palooza. ....
 
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no, I didn't.

frankly for me the current Trace line still lacks the sweet spot amp, there's a 200-watter without a Speakon which isn't enough for me and there's a 1200-watter that will just blow my two 400W cabs.

yeah, I understand, there must be a market for amps over a kilowatt. but most of us want something in 500-800W range.

as for cabs, well a 40kg 2x12 for over 1.5 grand? for that money I can get a Barefaced 2x12 that won't be less powerful and will be twice lighter. that's definitely a tough market for that price and that weight.
 
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@Fred from Peavey ...I am just now seeing this thread, so forgive me for being late to the party, but I am encouraged by your presence here on TB. Like everyone else, these amps and cabs have yet to land in any stores that I have seen, and although I have seen some marketing for them online, I have not seen enough, and quite frankly, the price & weight of the cabs are just not in line with the rest of the pro gear that's out there.
The fact that Peavey has had some success with the ELF line of bass amps/cabs should be a huge indicator of where the bass gear buyer's head is at, honestly. I always have high hopes for new Peavey/TE bass gear when it is developed, however as we all know, Peavey in the last 5-10 years has announced new gear and created a bit of a "buzz" and then waited far too long to bring it to market....and this is just one of their many mis-steps in trying to compete in the bass gear market. I think there are many bassists that would love to see a resurgence in Trace Elliot given their legacy, as well as Peavey...I am a long-time Peavey lover and own many older rugged heads and cabs from the "USA Peavey" days.
I also own a Peavey Mini-Mega...which given its "name/heritage" far outweighed it's performance and usefulness of its features, and its dependability has a sketchy track record. The Mini-Max however seems to have turned out to be a relatively successful head and punches well at its price point, which has always been a hallmark of Peavey gear (however the noisy fan in both heads is very disappointing) so if the power-section in the TE 1200 is same as the power section of the Mini-Mega, which is how I associate that TE Head, then I'm not excited....The Mini-Mega really doesn't "hit" like my old MegaBass or my old T-Max. as for the cabs, others here have stated, for the price Peavey is really going to have to go back to the drawing board because the bass gear crowd has moved-on and with the size/weight/performance of the Mesa Subway/GK/Bareface/RevSound, Trace Elliot is moving backwards, it seems...and I personally am not going to CARRY a heavy-ass 410 or 212 cab, when I can ROLL a much lighter 215, 212, vertical 410, or carry a 30 pound 15" cab or two lightweight 210's.
Now I'm getting off my soap-box... you don't even want me to get started on the new Cirrus bass :laugh:
Thanks!
 
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Must be damned difficult to launch any new product into the market, let alone in the current climate, never mind a somewhat niche product - given that so many are going smaller, not bigger.

I'd imagine you'd have to cut some no-brainer deals with some select backline hire companies, at a variety of locations, and levels - to get these products seen and heard by as many gigging musicians, and aspiring audience members, across all levels of the live music economy (clubs, music halls, mega-churches, stadiums, TV).

It must be harder than ever to court, long-term, celebrity / influencer endorsers, let alone build long lasting relationships - no doubt the right one can be a valuable asset, but I would think timing would be critical, and keeping them for longer than a tour cycle must be difficult nowadays.

I truly hope these products (and the rejuvenated Trace Elliot) are a huge success.
 
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ebozzz said:
Why isn’t there a 4 ohm option for the cabs?
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Would mean having to manufacture two different products.

8 Ohms are compatible, not that much quieter even when the amp can only deliver half the rated power, and for those that really need 4 Ohms they can daisy chain two cabinets (meaning the manufacturer sells twice as many of the single product it does make).
 
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Wood and Wire said:
Would mean having to manufacture two different products.

8 Ohms are compatible, not that much quieter even when the amp can only deliver half the rated power, and for those that really need 4 Ohms they can daisy chain two cabinets (meaning the manufacturer sells twice as many of the single product it does make).
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I’d just prefer to use a single 4 ohm cab and I’m definitely not interested in in hauling two unless it’s absolutely necessary.
 
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