Trace Elliot GP7 SM150 - Will it be enough?

KotMorderca

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#1
Hello,
Currently I'm trying to buy my first big bass amp.
I'm playing calm genre of metal. I would say it's something maybe like Timat.
I love Trace Elliot sound. I'm aiming to buy 4x10'' + 1x15'' cabs.

I found very cheap GP7 SM150 head. Will it be enough for rehersals with two cabs? Or should I look for more powerfull amp?

Thanks
 
#2
Firstly the obligatory welcome to Talk Bass. :D

I would not buy two cabinets unless you intend to be very loud. Protect your hearing anyway!

For all it’s popularity, a 1x15 is not a great match for a 4x10. You can do a search on the pairing for more arguments both pro and con.

Trace seem to double the power for their model numbers. I have a GP7 300 which is actually 150W RMS. If this holds true your amp should have about 75W into 4Ω.

For my purposes it would only work as a practice amp. but I have my B15N for that duty. ;D
 
#3
BassmanPaul said:
Firstly the obligatory welcome to Talk Bass. :D

I would not buy two cabinets unless you intend to be very loud. Protect your hearing anyway!

For all it’s popularity, a 1x15 is not a great match for a 4x10. You can do a search on the pairing for more arguments both pro and con.

Trace seem to double the power for their model numbers. I have a GP7 300 which is actually 150W RMS. If this holds true your amp should have about 75W into 4Ω.

For my purposes it would only work as a practice amp.
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Everything he said and a big +1 on Welcome to TalkBass!
 
#4
Thanks for reply.
I decided to buy two cabs after trying that setup. In my opinion it sounds best for my preferences.
I prefer to play on single 1x15'' cab more then on single 4x10'' cab but i'm afraid that i could have problems with break over drums and guitars in the band with only single 15''.
I found image on this forum http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2016/post-40595-0-59874500-1466423134.jpg
They said that amp produce 150W with 4ohms.
 
#5
Kot, you did not fill out your location but by looking at BassChat I assume you are somewhere over the rainbow - (STOP IT PAUL!!!) - in Europe. :D

150W is not much power to gig with. My main amp, for example, is capable of 2000W output into all four of my Acme cabinets. 1000W as I use it with just the two that I normally take out. I feel that you’ll soon need more than that head will supply.

 
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BassmanPaul said:
Firstly the obligatory welcome to Talk Bass. :D

I would not buy two cabinets unless you intend to be very loud. Protect your hearing anyway!

For all it’s popularity, a 1x15 is not a great match for a 4x10. You can do a search on the pairing for more arguments both pro and con.

Trace seem to double the power for their model numbers. I have a GP7 300 which is actually 150W RMS. If this holds true your amp should have about 75W into 4Ω.

For my purposes it would only work as a practice amp. but I have my B15N for that duty. ;D
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yours must have been messed with because every other 300 is a solid 300wRMS.

As soon as someone says metal I think you want at least a 250W version with a couple of cabs and earplugs. 150W will still make enough to deafen you with the two cabs but I doubt it would have the appropriate ''weight'' to it.
 
#7
Maybe I should ask you different question. I'm very satisfied with sound from 4x10'' + 1x15'' cabs.
I can get GP7 SM150 for about $120. Should I give it a shot or is it doomed to failure and I should start looking for something more powerful?
 
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