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Trace launches new world-beating bass rigs

World renown U.K. amplifier manufacturer Trace Elliot launches an entirely new range of world-beating bass amplifiers, again establishing Trace as one of the most innovative, progressive amplification manufacturers in the world. The new 12 band series is based around the GP12X preamp the most powerful and versatile of any currently available. Familiar to those acquainted with the SMX range, the GP12X is nevertheless much more than simply an upgraded existing model. In addition to the 12 band graphic, switchable pre-shape EQ curve and dual band compressor of the SMX range, the new GP12X feature MIDI control, Harmonic Emphasis, a switchable, variable valve stage and noise reduction. These new features, coupled with bigger output stages and comprehensive effects loops make the 12 band amplifiers the choice for the creative, professional bass player. Its more versatile, more powerful and more exciting than anything thats gone before.

AH1000-12 and BFC

As a partner to the flagship AH1000-12 head, the BFC is a brand new cabinet containing 1 x 15, 4 x 10 and 2x HF horns. The combination of the AH1000 12 and the BFC represents the worlds first all-in-one tri-ampable stereo bass rig, allowing bass players unprecedented flexibility and power.

Features:

AH1000-12
1000 watt head (1000w mono, 500w per channel stereo, 500w per channel biamp or full stereo biamp 500w low pass mono bottom and 250w per side high pass stereo top). Valve/solid state preamp section. 12 band graphic EQ. MIDI control. Harmonic Emphasis, switchable, variable valve gain. Switchable pre-shape curve. Noise reduction. Dual compressor. Electro-luminescent from panel. Two stereo effects loops one full range, one high pass. Pre/post EQ balanced DI outputs. Tuner output. Quad fan cooled.

The BFC
1000 watt cabinet. 1 x 15, 4 x 10, two horns, 500 watts of mono bass (into 1 x 15). 250 watts per side of stereo top end (into 2 x 10 plus horn each side).

The Range

AH500-12 500 watt head featuring GP12X preamp 500 watt head. Valve/solid state preamp section. 12 band graphic EQ. Harmonic emphasis. Switchable, variable valve gain. Switchable pre-shape curve. Noise reduction. Dual compressor. Electro-luminescent from panel. Two stereo effects loops one full range, one high pass. Pre/post EQ balanced DI outputs. Tuner output. Fan cooled. Midi control optional. Five-way foot controller optional.

AH300-12 300 watt head featuring GP12X preamp 300 watt head. Valve/solid state preamp section. 12 band graphic EQ. Switchable, variable valve gain. Switchable pre-shape curve. Noise reduction. Dual compressor. Electro-luminescent from panel. Two stereo effects loops one full range, one high pass. Pre/post EQ balanced DI outputs. Tuner output. Fan cooled. Midi control optional. Five-way foot controller optional.

1210H combo 300 watt RMS combo featuring GP12X preamp. 4 x 10 speakers with HF horn. Extension speaker output. Pre/post EQ balanced DI outputs. Full range effects loop. Dedicated tuner output. Output impedance 4 ohms.

1215 combo 300 watts RMS combo featuring GP12X preamp. 1 x 15 speaker with HF horn. Extension speaker output. Pre/post EQ balanced DI outputs. Full range effects loop. Dedicated tuner output. Output impedance 4 ohms.

122H 300 watt RMS combo featuring GP12X preamp. 2 x 10 speakers with HF horn. Extension speaker output. Pre/post EQ balanced DI outputs. Full range effects loop. Dedicated tuner output. Output impedance 4 ohms.

All heads available in rackmount version.

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