Those Traces were pretty common in backlines around here for a little while. Don't have much experience with them but the few times I did, yeah, huge girth and "balls" for what you'd think of as 250 watts. I might be inclned to get one for a something different and totally gig capable amp, although, with the 800rb (one of my favorites) you absolutely can't go wrong. I really liked my SWR sm400s, but some other swr's, not so much. A couple of the smaller ones, California Blond, Baby Blue, etc. were just great.
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Which trade offer would you take?
- Thread starter armybass
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The SWR is far from "underpowered". In fact it's rated higher than either of the other amps. And it sounds awesome. I dont know how similar it would be to a 750x, probably pretty close. I love mine and will probably keep it forever.
The Trace would also be awesome. I have a newer Trace head and vintage Trace cabs. I would love to have a vintage Trace head as well. Oh, and the first time I tried out my Trace head, it was on an SWR GIII and it was killer, so I think you would probably have good results with a setup like that.
Just because more people are saying the 800RB doesnt mean its a better choice. They just sold a lot of them because they were around forever and were relatively inexpensive. How many people recommending them even have experience with the other amps?
I think out of those 3, I would probably go with the Trace. You already had a GK, you have an SWR now, why not try something different? I highly doubt you would be disappointed.
The Trace would also be awesome. I have a newer Trace head and vintage Trace cabs. I would love to have a vintage Trace head as well. Oh, and the first time I tried out my Trace head, it was on an SWR GIII and it was killer, so I think you would probably have good results with a setup like that.
Just because more people are saying the 800RB doesnt mean its a better choice. They just sold a lot of them because they were around forever and were relatively inexpensive. How many people recommending them even have experience with the other amps?
I think out of those 3, I would probably go with the Trace. You already had a GK, you have an SWR now, why not try something different? I highly doubt you would be disappointed.
In addition to that, what leads me towards the Trace is that it is not as easily found in my parts. I can score a used 800RB andy day, or a new one for that matter.... man.... I want them both...lol.
