Trace Elliot TE-1200 Bass Amp Head
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Trace Elliot
TE-1200 Bass Amp Head
Product Info
Article Number:
602284
Brand:
Trace Elliot
Model:
TE-1200 Bass Amp Head
Category:
Solid-State Bassheads
Price:
$1,087.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The TE-1200 is a powerhouse, plain and simple. It's a solid-state workhorse that delivers that signature Trace Elliot thump and clarity – perfect for stage or studio work where you need serious clean volume and a defined, scooped low-end. This is a great choice for funk, rock, and anything needing a focused, powerful sound.
Product Description
- Trace Elliot TE-1200 Bass Amp Head
- Transistor Amp Head for Electric Bass
- 1 Channel
- Power: 1200 Watt RMS (4 Ohm minimum load)
- 4-Band EQ (switchable before/after the compressor)
- Pre-Shape switch for the classic Trace Elliot EQ curve (foot-switchable)
- Equaliser control ranges (Center Frequencies): Bass 70 Hz
- Low Mid 600 Hz
- High Mid 2 KHz
- Treble 5 KHz
- Multiband compressor with separate settings for Hi/Lo band (foot-switchable)
- Mute/Tune switch (foot-switchable)
- Serial
- low-noise FX loop (foot-switchable
- buffered)
- Headphone output
- Integrated USB interface for recording
- XLR-DI output
- Pre/Post-EQ switchable
- Ground-Lift switchable
- Controls: Gain
- Bass
- Lo-Mid
- Hi-Mid
- Treble
- Lo-Band (comp)
- Hi-Band (comp)
- Output
- Switches (front): Compressor (on/off)
- EQ (pre/post comp)
- Mute (on/off)
- Pre-Shape (on/off)
- Switches (rear): Power (on/off)
- FX level (Hi/Lo)
- EQ (pre/post DI)
- GND lift
- Connections (front): Input 6.35 mm mono jack
- headphones 6.35 mm stereo jack
- Connections (rear): 2x Speaker Out Speakon jacks
- FX-Send & Return 6.35 mm mono jack
- Preamp Out
- Poweramp In
- Tuner Out
- DI-Out XLR
- Additional connections: USB
- 1x MIDI-OUT
- 1x MIDI-IN/foot switch (combined socket DIN 8-pin)
- Worldwide AC voltage selector (100–120 V/220–240 V)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 305 x 305 x 92 mm
- Weight: 5.3 kg
- Colour: Black
- Includes MIDI footswitch with 7.6 m cable and 4 switches
- gig bag and 1.5 U rackmount kit
PROS
- • Robust build quality with Trace Elliot’s signature industrial aesthetic.
- • The Pre-Shape switch delivers that classic, scooped Trace Elliot sound.
- • Excellent clean headroom – handles high volumes without significant distortion.
- • Versatile EQ with switchable pre/post compressor placement offers tonal shaping.
CONS
- • The weight makes it less than ideal for frequent gigging or transport.
- • Limited tonal palette compared to more flexible modeling or hybrid amps.
- • FX loop is buffered, which might color certain pedal types negatively.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
1200 RMS (4 Ohm minimum)
EQ Bands
4
DI Output
XLR
Effects
Buffered FX Loop
Speaker Output
Standard Speaker Jack
Weight
44.1 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It applies a pre-programmed EQ curve characteristic of older Trace Elliot amps, emphasizing the low-mids and scooping the highs for a more aggressive sound.
It's a fairly transparent compressor, but aggressive settings can introduce a slight compression 'squash' – it’s best used subtly for dynamic control.
It allows direct connection to a computer for recording the amplifier’s output, essentially providing a direct digital signal without needing a separate audio interface.
