Trace Elliot

Also known as: Trace-Elliot, Trace

Trace Elliot is a British manufacturer of bass guitar amplification originally founded in Romford, Essex, England. The brand grew out of The Soundwave Bassplace, a music shop opened in 1978 by Fred Friedlein, whose team — including sales manager Alan Morgan and design engineer Stuart Watson — began developing a dedicated line of bass amps built around MOSFET output stages and large, high-effici...

76 Products · Used by 41 Artists

Trace Elliot ELF 200-watt Micro Bass Head Bass Amplifier Heads

$259.00 - $349.99

7 available stores

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Trace Elliot 4x12 V30 guitar cabinet speaker Guitar Amplifier Cabinets

$485.00

1 available store

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Trace Elliot 1048H cabinets Bass Amplifier Cabinets

$1,699.99

5 available stores

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7 artists using

Trace Elliot ELF 1x10 300W Bass Amplifier Cabinets

$289.00 - $399.99

7 available stores

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Trace Elliott Transit A Multi Effects Pedals

$309.00 - $349.99

5 available stores

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Trace Elliot Transit B Bass Preamp Pedal Bass Effects Pedals

$239.99 - $349.99

7 available stores

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Trace Elliot AH1200-12 Head Bass Amplifier Heads

$795.00 - $966.00

2 available stores

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5 artists using

Trace Elliot ELF 200-Watt 1x10" Bass Combo Bass Combo Amplifiers

$599.99

5 available stores

Trace Elliot 2x8 / 208 cab Bass Amplifier Cabinets

$499.00 - $599.99

9 available stores

1 artist using

Trace Elliot Elf 2x8 400W Bass Amplifier Cabinets

$499.00 - $599.99

7 available stores

Trace Elliot ELF 200-Watt 1x8" Bass Combo Bass Combo Amplifiers

$549.99 - $579.99

5 available stores

Trace Elliot TE-1200 1200-Watt Bass Amp Head Bass Amplifier Heads

$1,199.00 - $1,199.99

6 available stores

Trace Elliot Trace Pro 1000-Watt 4x10" Bass Speaker Cabinet Bass Amplifier Cabinets

$1,699.99

5 available stores

Trace Elliot AH350 Bass Amplifier Heads

$325.00

1 available store

3 artists using

Trace Elliot AH350SMX Bass Amplifier Heads

$325.00

1 available store

2 artists using

Trace Elliot AH250 Bass Amplifier Heads

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2 artists using

Trace Elliot 1518 cabinets Bass Amplifier Cabinets

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Trace Elliot GP7 SM 7-Band Bass Preamp Bass Preamps

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Trace Elliot GP7SM 130 Bass Combo Amplifiers

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Trace Elliot 250 WATT UK GP7 Bass Combo Amplifiers

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Trace Elliot Super Tramp Twin Stereo Quad Chorus Combo Guitar Amplifiers

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Trace Elliot TA 40 R Combo Guitar Amplifiers

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Trace Elliot Commando 100W Bass Combo Amplifiers

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Trace Elliot Speed Twin Guitar Amplifier Heads

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Trace Elliot GP7 SM 300 combo Bass Combo Amplifiers

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Trace Elliot x715 Bass Amp 500w Bass Combo Amplifiers

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Trace Elliot 1215SMX Bass Combo Amplifiers

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Trace Elliott 715 Bass Combo Amplifiers

$595.00

1 available store

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Trace Elliot ah300 gp7 Bass Amplifier Heads

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Trace Elliot 1510 Bass Amplifier Cabinets

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Trace Elliot Rah300-12 Bass Amplifier Heads

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Trace Elliot BLX 80 Bass Combo Amplifiers

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Trace Elliot Graphic pedal Bass Effects Pedals

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Trace Elliot 715 C Bass Combo Amplifiers

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Trace Elliot Trident combo Combo Guitar Amplifiers

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Trace Elliot Boxer 65 Bass Combo Amplifier Bass Combo Amplifiers

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Trace Elliot V4 combo Bass Combo Amplifiers

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Trace Elliot Super Tramp 80W Guitar Combo Combo Guitar Amplifiers

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Trace Elliot V-type pre Bass Preamps

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Trace Elliot Acoustic Clarity Equalizer Effects Pedals

$191.00 - $199.99

6 available stores

Trace Elliot TA 2000S Harmonica Amplifiers

$189.00

1 available store

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2 artists using

Trace Elliot GP12X pre-amp Guitar Preamps

5.0 (2)

2 artists using

Trace Elliot gp7 sm 300 Bass Combo Amplifiers

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Trace Elliot GP12 Bass Combo Amp Bass Combo Amplifiers

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2 artists using

Trace Elliot AH600smx Bass Amplifier Heads

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3 artists using

Trace Elliot 1048H 4x10 bass cabinet Bass Amplifier Cabinets

2 artists using

Trace Elliot V8 Bass Amp Head Bass Amplifier Heads

2 artists using

Trace Elliot 1518 1x15 bass cabinet Bass Amplifier Cabinets

1 artist using

Trace Elliot became known as one of the first amplifier companies to focus exclusively on bass guitar, pairing graphic EQ-driven preamps with powerful solid-state and later valve power stages. The range has included flagship models such as the GP11 and GP12 series heads, the AH (Anthony Hart) amplifier line, the V-Type all-valve amps, the 4x10 and 1x15 cabinets that became fixtures on pro stages, and the Commando combos. More compact offerings include the ELF micro bass amp and cabinets, and the Transit B preamp/effects pedal, alongside the Trace Acoustic line for acoustic instruments.

The brand passed through several owners — Kaman Music acquired it in 1992, and in 2005 Peavey Electronics took over distribution and later production, operating Trace Elliot as a dedicated bass brand under its umbrella. Early and long-standing users have included John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, Mark King of Level 42, and Andy Rourke of The Smiths.

Trace Elliot has 76 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Bass Amplifier Heads, Bass Combo Amplifiers, and Bass Amplifier Cabinets. Their gear is featured by 41 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Metal, and Pop. Notable users include Stuart Zender, John Entwistle, and Patrick Dahlheimer. Trace Elliot's catalog spans the full price spectrum — from entry-level options to high-end flagships.