Trace Elliot Velocette SE Combo

Not a ton of frills. High and low input, tone, vol, and a bright switch. The best feature of this amp is the ability to change out the tubes to get broader range of sounds out of this amp. The one thing missing is reverb but odly enough I don't seem to miss it.

I am using this amp in my project studio and it translates well on recordings.

I bought this amp for use with a Samick L5 copy that I have placed 57 classics in. I replaced the tubes with a Mullard 12AU7 and a Telefunken 12AT7 in the pre stage and replaced the output with a RCA Blackplate 6L6GC. For clean this is one awesome combination. I'm still experimenting with a number of tube variations and have just ordered a KT66 for it. This is this amps stong points. The ability to change out tubes is makes this amp most unique. It is like having many amps in the studio. Warning, this is not a shredder kind of amp. Good for Jazz, Blues, light Rock and such. The Classic 10 will likely see a change to a Weber VST P series as it is not one of my favorites. Using this amp with a 1X12 cab (VST loaded) really highlights the qualities of this amp.

I've had it for about 2 months now. I have had to replace a fuse when I placed a defective tube in it. It get used in the studio only and as such is handled with care. I have no idea as to how it would perform on the road but in taking it apart to replace the filament fuse it seems really well made. Those diehards looking for point to point wiring will be dissapointed though. The tube sockets are ceramic and everything looks solid.

I did send an email to them asking for clarification on an item in the manual. I never got a response. Could be a glitch from being bought out by Gibson.

If it were lost or stolen I would absolutely look for another. Although it is not for everything, it fills a big gap to get the various sounds I need in the studio.