17 Trace Elliot ELF
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17 Trace Elliot ELF

Inspired by Trace Elliot ELF

The model 17 Trace Elliot ELF it is designed to deliver compact, defined and punchy sound, ideal for:

  • Electric bass (fingerstyle, slap, pick)
  • Live and studio situations
  • Clean or slightly saturated sounds

It's a very transparent and responsive bass amp, with the ability to add punch via light distortion.

BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalMetalJazzFunkPopCountryAcousticBassAlternativesClassic Rock

Controls

Treble

Controls the high frequencies:

  • Low → smooth sound
  • High → bright and defined Useful for slap and pick attack
Mid

Controls the mid frequencies:

  • Low → scooped sound
  • High → more presence and definition
  • Fundamental for standing out in the mix
Bass

Control the low frequencies:

  • Low → tight and controlled
  • High → deep and full
  • Be careful not to overdo it to avoid muddyness
Dist

Activate distortion:

  • Y → adds grit and saturation
  • N → clean and transparent sound
  • Perfect for rock and light bass drive
Gain

Controls the preamp level:

  • Low → clean
  • Medium → light drive
  • High → more noticeable distortion (if Dist ON) Interacts with Dist
Volume

Control the volume of the amplifier:

  • Low → controlled output
  • High → more pressure and presence
Output Level

Controls the global final volume:

  • Negative → attenuation 0 d
  • B → neutral
  • Positive → boost Does not alter the timbre

Pro Tips

BEHAVIOR OF THE AMPLIFIER

  • Very defined and punchy sound
  • Simple but effective EQ
  • Optional dist to add character
  • Excellent response for modern bass

Advice:

  • Mid-high → definition in the mix
  • Treble → slap and attack
  • Bass → adjust depth without mixing
  • Dist ON → rock / grit

Final advice:

  • Mid is the key → defines the sound in the mix
  • Dist ON → rock / alternative
  • Dist OFF → modern clean and slap
  • Perfect for live and studio bass

Setup Examples

Clean modern/slap

Treble65%
Mid50%
Bass55%
DistN
Gain45%
Volume60%
Output Level0dB

Gritty rock/bass

Treble60%
Mid60%
Bass55%
DistY
Gain60%
Volume65%
Output Level+1 dB

Fingerstyle / hot

Treble55%
Mid55%
Bass60%
DistN
Gain50%
Volume60%
Output Level0dB