Trace Elliot Super Tramp

The distortion rules on this amp, when i was in the guitar shop it was between this (used) and a marshall (combo also) new, I plugged in the marshall w/ distortion, then this one, it was hands down BETTER, the clean isn't perfect at higher levels, but it gets the job done, it has two channel + a boost, it has an effect loop, not headphone jack, the reverb is good, i wish it had a chorus, but, you get what you pay for, i use all the features, this amp works for jams, gigs, anything, it has 80 watts rms, 110 before it blows, that's plenty, it's a solid state amp! and i couldn't believe it, it has the tube tone.

i use a epiphone les paul 100 with two hum's, it suits grunge great, it would work on metal and other stuff too. it's never noisy, even with the tv on and stuff, even cranked up it's quiet. I don't need ANY pedals with this thing, it has reverb, excellent dist. plus a vol. boost built in. This distortion is better than a marshall of equal size!!!!!

i haven't used it alot yet but it's working great, i would use it w/out a backup

have never dealt with them

i've only played since christmas, i traded in my old peavey rage 158 i used a rocktek dist. with it, man is there a big difference or what !!!!! If you want an amp that has excellent distortion WITHOUT alot of pedals, this is the amp for you. Also (at least mine) is one of the pretttiest amps ive ever seen it's teal green and the speaker cover looks cool too. If it were stolen, i'd probably buy it again. I love the distortion, reverb, boost channel, and the only thing(I have no problem with it)but some people wouldn't like the little distortion in the clean when it's cranked, think of this amp as a marshall with BETTER distortion and PRETTY!!!!!!

2 foot switchable channels, 80 watts RMS solid state, line out/in, 1x12 Celestian Vintage 30 speaker, Both channels have volume, bass, mid, treble, and gain conrols, lead channel also has a boost control which is foot switchable for solos. Master section has volume, reverb, and presence controls. The only negatives about this amp featurewise is that it has no external speaker jack, or headphone jack. Neither of which is an issue for me. I use this amp for peactice and gigging in clubs. It has more than enough power for either. It comes with a footswitch for channel select and boost, but the reverb switch is seperate and not included. Channel one is for clean to mild smooth type distortion. and channel two picks up there and goes over the top. CXhannel two spoers a gain mode switch that increases the gain when engaged.

I use it primarily with a Strat Plus outfitted with Lindy Fralin Vintage Pickups. I play primarily Classic Rock and R&B and this amp does a great job at both. The distortion is VERY smooth for a solid state amp. It is also surprisingly responsive to guitar volume settings, and pick attack, especially considering that it's a solid state amp. It seems to be very quiet as well. The clean sounds are good, but addmitedly note as chimy and crisp as a good old Fender tube, but still not at all bad. The amp is probably more suited for blues to rock, than for Country. There is MORE than enough gain available for anyone on this amp. I keep the gain mode swith off as this sucker sings without it engaged even with the Single Coils. A real Heavy Metal type player may not like it as well as it's a nice smooth full distortion, as oppsed to a harsh edgy type.

Seems to be built very sturdy. Trace uses gold plated contacts throughout. I haven't owned it long so time will tell. Based upon it's appearance, I'll give it the benefit of the doubt.

Haven't needed any

I've been playing about 20 years. I sold a Fender Performer to help pay for this thing. I tried the following amps before buying: Peavey Ultra 112, Transtube (Several Models), Classics, Crate Blue Voodoos, Marshall Valvestates, Fender Hot Rods, Devilles, and probably a few I forgot to mention. Anyway, this is the one I picked. I would definitely buy it again. There is absolutely nothing that I hate about it. I can't think of anything else in particular that I need in a combo amp. This thing pretty much does it all. If you're shopping for combo amps, don't discount this thing just because there are no tubes. You may be surprised.

This solid state two channel BEAST envies nothing to those old fart tube amps. You can get any sound you want, from jazzie clean to death metal. Reverb is great. I wish it had headphones jack, but then, I use my multi effects by itself. Also external speaker jack would be nice, but not necessary. Effects loop, via line out- amp in. It has Channel 2 boost, so you can solo (then you don't need a vlume pedal). you sum all this up, and you get the greatest amp (just my opinion, ok?)

No hiss, two-channel distortion (channel 1: clean, channel 2--->2 distortions). Channel's 1 gain distorts if you crank it up, but that's the idea. Great for rehearsals and live playing. I own a Stratocaster, a Gibson SG, and a Fender Jaguar clone: great sounds with single-coils, humbuckers and soapbars p/u.

I'v use it on big, I mean BIG gigs, and then I throw it to my truck, drive home, and then play with the band at home...it still kicks ass. Never had broken down....never will

Haven't need it.

I would definitely buy it again....in fact, I'm saving to buy a second one, not as a backup, because i could swear it'll never break down, but as the pair, for stereo effects. HEY, the best of all, it's green, with vintage green-black speaker grille

This is a very solid 2-channel solid state amp. Much louder than I'd expect, but so is my 80w bass combo. Those Trace guys are just great at building high quality products at low prices. Anyway, enough gushing (ooh I love Trace). The amp's channels are very distinct, yet both have that excellent smooth Trace tone. The distortion channel is surprisingly warm for a solid-state, and it has a switch for two different gain modes (tradtional and high), but I don't use the trad. too much. 3-band eq, footswitchable reverb (f.s. not incl.), presence, master level on each channel as well as for total amp volume (very useful), mono eff. loop, and one input. The only thing I wish it had was a footswitchable bypass for the fx loop. Oh yeah, and it comes w/ a f.s. for channel and boost (channel 2 has an adjustable boost).

Ooh I love Trace. This is the sweetest, warmest sounding solid-state I've ever tried/heard, although I haven't checked out either the Roland or Peavey tube-em. amps (imho I think this one'd beat them). With the 2 master vol.s, the clean channel is still pristine at full blast. It can go from thin and tight to big and warm on both channels, thanx to the very responsive tone controls. The distortion(s) are...wow! Like I said, I usually only use the heavier setting, but the lighter one is perfect for classic rock. The only problem is its propensity for feedback, but that's probably because of my Hamer's 'bucker. Complaint: the clean channel's a little thin w/ the bridge pickup (H), but it's great w/ the neck (S). I play anything from jazz to Rush, and it works great for all.

I've had it since June (6 months), and I haven't had a problem yet, except that they shipped it with the wrong footswitch. Oh yeah, if you don't have the footswitch, channnel 2 w/ boost is always on, but I remedied that while I was waiting for the replacement switch by variably plugging a cable into the back. The f.s. problem was remedied quickly, without charge, as with the problems I had with my bass amp (BLX-80).

Quick. Easy. Free.

Except for the fact that I now know about the S.Tramp Twin & Twin Chorus, I'd definitely buy it again. Great bang for the buck with just a few nit-picky complaints. When I tried it out, I asked the guy at the shop if it was a tube amp. I'm still looking around the back for the tubes, since I'm convinced that they're hiding in there somewhere. An ext. speaker jack would also be nice, but only to get it louder, since it doesn't suffer from the boxiness of most 1x12 combos. Otherwise, it's just great.