BGRA: Trace Elliot BLX80

Manufacturer Trace Elliot Model BLX80
Reviewer Alex Pollard Email n
Experience 7 Item owned A very, very long ti
Review Date 2002-02-21 Price paid £350
DimensionsH19"xW18"xD13"
Weight~30kg
Power80W
Speakers10" Kevlar reinforced
OtherFront slot enclosure, Effects loop, Extension speaker out, various other stuff
Very solid but heavy construction - It's taken some knocks over the years and survived. Extremely reliable. I've never ever had a problem with it in 6 years of playing and I use this amp for all my gigs, prctice sessions, recording and jams. Sounds warm. Plenty of volume for an 80Watt amp. Only problem is that because it has such a deep tone, clarity can somtimes be lacking. Otherwise an excellent product. Not in production any more but would make a great second hand purchase.
construction (98%)
Almost indestrucable
clarity (75%)
Too warm and deep to cut through
versatility (75%)
Small, quiet gigs, and rehearsals only
volume (85%)
Loud for an 80W combo
portability (75%)
It's reasonably compact but overweight
value (90%)
Should be good value 2nd hand
overall (85%)
Must be OK if I've stuck with it for 6yr
The BGRA is generously underwritten by David King of Bass Guitar Systems.
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