Hey Samatza, Thank you for your video, especially for your modest playing examples - no distortion as hell, no slapping to death, no fiddling in the 20th fret... just playing the things that normal people do. 👍🏾 Suscribed. Ciao, Bolle
Hi @BolleBass, thank you, I'm glad you found the video useful. We try to keep it simple here, it's really about the products and how they work in the real world. Be well and keep making music. :)
I just received my Warwick Gnome head yesterday. Today, the 10/8 150watt 1x10 cabinet arrives. I took my Genz Benz 2x15 cabinet to the 2nd hand store in town this morning.
Great review. No fluff, straight to the point and covering all the real world issues that we need to consider when choosing. Thankyou! (so glad I found this channel … I’ve subbed 😜👍🏼)
Great, straight forward review of the two comparable amps. I have the Trace Elliot Elf that I purchased as a pre- amp with DI into a Focusrite then into garageband for recording and working with musicians across on the other coast of the USA. I was really curious if I had missed out on anything not choosing the Gnome, but they really are VERY comparable (cost not withstanding). thanks, Sumatra!
The TE is a great little amp and I like the baked in flavour. Glad to hear you're getting the most out of yours. Most people I speak with like the Elfs Trace Elliot'ness, however for some on a budget the Gnome is great value and is another avenue into the most portable amps on the market. Be well, keep making music. :)
Thank you for making this video the Warwick compared to the elf the elf was just a hint brighter to me but all in all they seem to be the same I would expect the Warwick to run cooler than the elf
My Elf has just died on me after 5 years of faithful service. I liked it a lot but their prices have gone up quite a lot. I strongly dislike Warwick basses so I was a bit apprehensive towards their amps but after watching your video I can confidently say I'm getting the Gnome.
Sorry to hear about your Elf. They are comparatively expensive around here too, the Gnome on the other hand is priced really well, it's fairly neutral sounding and you can dial in a lot of tones with the EQ. The convenience of small amps is I think the biggest factor for their popularity, I know I rarely use my big amps these days. Keep enjoying making music and enjoy that Gnome. :)
I had not heard of the Gnome until after I had purchased the Elf and companion 2 X 8 cab as a recommendation for a lightweight rig for small gigs and practice. I am pleased with that setup but might have gotten the Gnome if I had known about it earlier, particularly the price aspect (though I did get a good open-box deal with the Elf components on eBay). Both amps sounded nice to me in the video, though the Warwick seemed to be a bit warmer. Thank you for this excellent, non-nonsense review!
The Elf & 2x8" is a nice rig, congratulations. I do like the inherent "Traceness" of the Elf. Glad you enjoyed the video, best wishes for the New Year. :)
The Elf sounded a bit deeper. I noticed that you turned up the bass to 2 o' clock on the Warwick. It made it sound fuller, but it still lacked the low rumble of the Elf. Not a big difference though. Thanks for the video. Very informative.
Hi Lejinad, thanks for posting. I agree, to me also the TE is warmer sounding and I enjoyed playing through it. For some the attractive pricing of the Gnome will be a deciding factor. Be well Lejinad.
Thanks and congratulations on your new rig! The Gnome + cab is such a great combo and so easy to transport. Enjoy it in good health, keep making music. :)
Nice! I recently got the Elf with matching 2x8 cab and I love it. Plenty loud with enough low end to satisfy. I often run insanely crazy fuzz pedals into it and it handles the job like a champ.
I have a mini-rig with a Frenzel tube preamp into the elf, through a yamaha 1x10 with a 4 ohm 400 watt Eminence legend, it's fantastic and very portable
I have the Gnome. Going through 2 1x12 cabs, it’s fine for practice with drums. For church, I use one, home built 8” cab, and go direct to the PA. I have used the cab, and 8” cab with. no PA support for relatively quiet practices with a drummer. I keep the Gnome in my gig bag always. Makes for a great back up to my larger head. My 8” cab is only 17 pounds, and is tuned lower than the TE cabs. Nice, light weight gear.
Hi Kurt, I'm glad you're enjoying the Gnome, it's a great little amp. I tried it with two GK 1x12 cabs and it was plenty loud for the gigs I do. Nice work on the custom 8", 17 pounds is amazing. Be well Kurt and keep making music. :)
Hey, fellow Aussie! I love how you present, man. No funny business, video does what it says on the box. You also tried all the things bass players wanna know. Subbed. My perception? I listened with decent cans and the Elf is decidedly thicker around 125k and sounds like it would do that old growly metal tone great. Slightly muddier if you will. The Gnome seems like it would eat pedals better all around. Utilitarian, like you said.
I ended up going for the 280w Gnome iPro with matching 300w 210 cab. It blows the walls down for very little outlay. I think we can obsess too much over tonal differences which get lost anyway in the mix (bedroom v stage tone).
Congratulations, that’s a great combination. Tone can become a bit of an obsession, I would be happy with either but the Gnome is awesome value. Enjoy it in good health and Happy Holidays.
Hi, the fan of my gnome is very loud even at bedroom level, I mean VERY loud ! it's almost he is on max as soon as the amp goes on...Have you the same feeling ? Maybe I should return it while on warranty ....
In my testing I could not hear the fan to be honest. I would return it for a replacement if it’s unreasonably loud. Did you buy from a store? If so you should be able to try another unit and compare.
I would agree the difference is subtle, I think the voicing on the TE is voiced more toward their classic sound, which I think sounds great soloed, in the mix with the band it might be hard to tell the difference.
I just got a Gnome, and in a bedroom setting, the fan is very loud -- I prevents any open-air recording (it's actually louder at 5-6 feet than any other background noise coming from the cab). The price and size are good, but I'm just not sure it's worth using in-home. Maybe fore DI recording. I'm going to use it in a rehearsal, and if it is an issue there I'm returning it. And everything I've read from Elf users is that its fan is even worse. The TC Electronics BAM has a spotty record, so really the smallest and most economical three of the micro-amps all have pretty noteworthy downsides.
Sorry to hear you’re having noise issues with the fan. I don’t recall the fans on any of these units being very noticeable at all. Are you able to try another unit in case this one has a bad fan?
@@samatza I'm going to give warwick a call -- if the noise is a sign of an issue, it might just need a fix. Or maybe there's a quieter fan, I'd love to keep it. I'll try to post here again if I get any updates!
You could use either because specs are the same. For about half the cost though the Gnome represents great value. Are you using something in the front end for toneshaping? I was thinking of getting one to put at the back of the rack for my preamps for the same purpose.
@@samatza I recently bought a line 6 helix stomp, to go from an arsenal of pedals to something much more portable to take on flights, and something that small as the gnome for power stage would be perfect. the warwick gnome pro costs a little more but it gives 280w, so if the sound is comparable to the elf then it would be an excellent option
I bought the gnome and take it to rehearsal with a 1x 15” lightweight cab. Every person who has seen the size of it has a chuckle, until they hear it. Then it’s usually “OMG, all that sound out of that little thing?!” 😂
Hi Justin, it sure does produce a lot more volume than its size suggests. This is a big win for us as bass players who had to endure lugging heavy amps and cabs for decades. Which 15” speaker are you using? I’d love to have a lightweight 15” in the arsenal. Be well. :)
Great review. On your vid I think the Elf sounded a bit fuller/fatter, but not a lot in it. Here in the UK the Elf is £100 more expensive so a no brainer IMO.
Thanks a lot for your great comparison. My MarkBass Hybrid died again on the last rehaersal, so I had to look to another affordable amp. Because I had no luck with amps I don`t want to pay a lot for a new amp. In my opinion is the ELF a little better to do with soul&funk music. I keep on searching, but I think I buy the ELF, Thanx from germany, grooy greetings Kay
Sorry to hear about your Markbass issues. I do like the Elf a lot but for anyone on a budget the Gnome represents great value for money. All the best and rock on! :)
Thanks Hi for the noisy fan report. I can say that I didn't have an issue with fan noise when in use but I didn't use it up loud for extended periods. It's always good to hear from your real world experience on these things as they may help some people make the choice depending on their use. Be well.
I found most will prefer one over the other for different reasons, I guess it depends what you play. Some players like the TE tone and others like the Gnome for the flatter response. Personally I could work with either amp and be happy. The Warwick represents excellent value for money and sounds great. One thing for sure, bass players are loving the size and weight of these mini amps. It sure makes getting in and out of the gig a breeze! :)
Nice comparasion. I own Gnome I because is light and good enought. Also it has USB interface as a bonus. Notice: fan is always on but very quiet - good for practising. After registration 4 years warranty is valid but for first buyer (Europe).
Yes indeed, the Gnome sounds kind of more open, the Elf sounds like it has that Trace Elliot slant to its sound. Be well Big John, thanks for your thoughts on these units.
I don't know if it's the baked-in EQ or if the Warwick is high-passed differently than the Trace but the low E sounds thinner on the Warwick, doesn't seem to have the same support. Overall, though, I thought the Warwick sounded more balanced and open and less compressed than the Trace and I preferred the Warwick (minus that bit of thinness at the bottom) over the Trace in fingerstyle. In slapping, I hear the same things, but they might work in favor of the Trace this time. Warwick doesn't sound bad but I might have liked the Trace a bit better at first blush. Maybe dialing the Gain back and Volume up on the Trace would open it up a bit and make it feel/sound less compressed, and maybe dialing in a bit more bass on the Warwick would make the low end feel better supported. I don't know. For the price difference you mention, though, the Gnome all the way (for me). (Worth noting that they're much closer in price -- sometimes almost the same -- in some countries.) Only similarly tiny amp I've owned was a GK MB200 -- would be interesting to put that Gnome up against the GK. Thanks for the vid!
Hi, that's a good description of the differences between the amps actually. I found they are both good although slightly different in flavour. I would like to get my hands on the GK MB200, I'll try and get one in if possible so we can compare them side by side. Be well & keep making music, all the best.
It’s the wattage. There’s a reason why TE didn’t go over 200 watts You wanna push that thing to get a great tone. You don’t want lots of headroom in a little outfit such as these things. TE all day.
Thanks for the comparison. Trace Elliot sounds much better but it is almost twice the price. For the price of Trace Elliot I would recommend the tc electronic BH 250 which is even cheaper ans also lightweight
It is a pity that all three of them have no aux input. This is a perfect size for rehearsa without a cabinet. Put it on the desk use headphones and play along to mp3 or metronome. But no. They can’t. They shouldn’t have copy the design from each other :-) I had an issue to play the Gnome at moderate volume a home. Gain at 12 and volume just a 1 mm above fully anti clockwise was horribly loud. Too loud for home. But very impressive how technology shrinks dimensions and weight. My back and I love this very much.
The Warwick has less “personality”I guess, it’s a good contender though on price and if you’re using a pedalboard so you already have your tone sorted. I could be happy with either one. Be well.
The gnome has a little more punch and brilliant sound... the elf is a bit more round...both are very good for the price and they are so little they fint into any bag...
Yes, after years of bass players complaining about the size and weight of bass amps we finally have the smallest form factors for amps and cabs. Now you can pick your favourite flavour and just put it in your pocket.
The treble is set at 4.2khz bud....i have the non usb Gnome, one of many bass amps...my main gigging bass amp is a Warwick WA300 Class A...a fantastic transparent amp with bags of power....the Warwick Gnome should be a little cleaner as you say, it's their thing...i use it purely for practise...if gigging i would get the 280w model, should do pubs / & small to medium venues....can even stick it on your pedal board if you cannot use a back line...XLR to front of house...output to on stage monitor...neat little solid sounding bass amp....
Thanks for all the info, always nice to hear how these units are used. I do like the clean Warwick sound and that size is super convenient. Be well, keep making music! :)
You can set the compression by using the gain control level. In higher settings it engages an overdrive circuit, this sets it apart from other amps of this kind. You can find the Elf manual here -www.traceelliot.com/resources/te-elf-om.pdf
Indeed, the Elf has a more "baked in" tone and has the ability to do overdriven sounds. It depends on what you like and your budget which is where the Gnome represents great value.
Hi Darryl, funny you should say that because I really do like the color and the chamfer on the front edges on the Elf and it feels pretty substantial for such a small unit so I know exactly what you mean.
Hey Samatza,
Thank you for your video, especially for your modest playing examples - no distortion as hell, no slapping to death, no fiddling in the 20th fret... just playing the things that normal people do. 👍🏾
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Ciao, Bolle
Hi @BolleBass, thank you, I'm glad you found the video useful. We try to keep it simple here, it's really about the products and how they work in the real world. Be well and keep making music. :)
I just received my Warwick Gnome head yesterday. Today, the 10/8 150watt 1x10 cabinet arrives. I took my Genz Benz 2x15 cabinet to the 2nd hand store in town this morning.
Great review. No fluff, straight to the point and covering all the real world issues that we need to consider when choosing. Thankyou! (so glad I found this channel … I’ve subbed 😜👍🏼)
Thank you! Glad you found the information useful.
Elf sounds more modern, but I prefer the Gnome for the wider frequency range.
Great, straight forward review of the two comparable amps. I have the Trace Elliot Elf that I purchased as a pre- amp with DI into a Focusrite then into garageband for recording and working with musicians across on the other coast of the USA. I was really curious if I had missed out on anything not choosing the Gnome, but they really are VERY comparable (cost not withstanding). thanks, Sumatra!
The TE is a great little amp and I like the baked in flavour. Glad to hear you're getting the most out of yours.
Most people I speak with like the Elfs Trace Elliot'ness, however for some on a budget the Gnome is great value and is another avenue into the most portable amps on the market.
Be well, keep making music. :)
Thank you for making this video the Warwick compared to the elf the elf was just a hint brighter to me but all in all they seem to be the same I would expect the Warwick to run cooler than the elf
My Elf has just died on me after 5 years of faithful service. I liked it a lot but their prices have gone up quite a lot. I strongly dislike Warwick basses so I was a bit apprehensive towards their amps but after watching your video I can confidently say I'm getting the Gnome.
Sorry to hear about your Elf. They are comparatively expensive around here too, the Gnome on the other hand is priced really well, it's fairly neutral sounding and you can dial in a lot of tones with the EQ.
The convenience of small amps is I think the biggest factor for their popularity, I know I rarely use my big amps these days.
Keep enjoying making music and enjoy that Gnome. :)
I had not heard of the Gnome until after I had purchased the Elf and companion 2 X 8 cab as a recommendation for a lightweight rig for small gigs and practice. I am pleased with that setup but might have gotten the Gnome if I had known about it earlier, particularly the price aspect (though I did get a good open-box deal with the Elf components on eBay). Both amps sounded nice to me in the video, though the Warwick seemed to be a bit warmer. Thank you for this excellent, non-nonsense review!
The Elf & 2x8" is a nice rig, congratulations. I do like the inherent "Traceness" of the Elf. Glad you enjoyed the video, best wishes for the New Year. :)
The Elf sounded a bit deeper. I noticed that you turned up the bass to 2 o' clock on the Warwick. It made it sound fuller, but it still lacked the low rumble of the Elf. Not a big difference though.
Thanks for the video. Very informative.
Hi Moltas, indeed the Elf has more of a "baked in tone". I'm glad you enjoyed the video, be well.
Great review. Didn't even know that Gnome exist :) My personal taste/voice goes to Trace, it's more round and warm. Keep posting , stay healty :)
Hi Lejinad, thanks for posting. I agree, to me also the TE is warmer sounding and I enjoyed playing through it. For some the attractive pricing of the Gnome will be a deciding factor. Be well Lejinad.
@@samatza thank you kind sir. Love your reviews. Keep uploading.
When I got the ELF I asked my drummer to help me getting my amp. When we were at the car I gave him this little handbag. That was fun... xD
Lol! I bet they were not expecting that. :) Enjoy playing in good health Pablo.
Thank’s for a Great review. Having trouble which to buy but you certainly help me choose. Its the Warwick Gnome for me with matching 2/8/4 cab.
Thanks and congratulations on your new rig! The Gnome + cab is such a great combo and so easy to transport. Enjoy it in good health, keep making music. :)
I'd like to see how both compare to the TCE BAM200. All 3 have nearly identical preamps, back panels and wattage.
Yes, they are indeed very similar. We'll try and get a 3 way comparison video together at some point.
Nice! I recently got the Elf with matching 2x8 cab and I love it. Plenty loud with enough low end to satisfy. I often run insanely crazy fuzz pedals into it and it handles the job like a champ.
That's great, I'm happy you're pleased with the Elf. I used one at a gig recently, it sounded very nice. Enjoy the rig and happy gigs. :)
I have a mini-rig with a Frenzel tube preamp into the elf, through a yamaha 1x10 with a 4 ohm 400 watt Eminence legend, it's fantastic and very portable
I have the Gnome. Going through 2 1x12 cabs, it’s fine for practice with drums. For church, I use one, home built 8” cab, and go direct to the PA. I have used the cab, and 8” cab with. no PA support for relatively quiet practices with a drummer. I keep the Gnome in my gig bag always. Makes for a great back up to my larger head. My 8” cab is only 17 pounds, and is tuned lower than the TE cabs. Nice, light weight gear.
Hi Kurt, I'm glad you're enjoying the Gnome, it's a great little amp. I tried it with two GK 1x12 cabs and it was plenty loud for the gigs I do. Nice work on the custom 8", 17 pounds is amazing. Be well Kurt and keep making music. :)
Great job! Thanks for the review, very helpful. BTW, love the T-shirt!
Thanks Danny, glad you enjoyed it. Happy Holidays:)
Hey, fellow Aussie!
I love how you present, man. No funny business, video does what it says on the box. You also tried all the things bass players wanna know. Subbed.
My perception? I listened with decent cans and the Elf is decidedly thicker around 125k and sounds like it would do that old growly metal tone great. Slightly muddier if you will. The Gnome seems like it would eat pedals better all around. Utilitarian, like you said.
Hi, thanks so much for subbing, glad you enjoyed the videos. Be well.
Thanks for this great demo from the UK
Hi Leon, you're very welcome. Glad you found it useful. Always nice to hear from our friends in the UK. Be well, enjoy making music. :)
Good video! Just ordered the Gnome. Live in Norway.
Thank you. Congratulations, it's a great little amp. Enjoy making music with it. Be well. :)
I ended up going for the 280w Gnome iPro with matching 300w 210 cab. It blows the walls down for very little outlay. I think we can obsess too much over tonal differences which get lost anyway in the mix (bedroom v stage tone).
Congratulations, that’s a great combination. Tone can become a bit of an obsession, I would be happy with either but the Gnome is awesome value. Enjoy it in good health and Happy Holidays.
Hey, still got the gnome and the 210?
I love the sound of the Trace Elliot amp. I am definitely going to get one to compliment my Ampeg Micro CL head.
Love the Micro CL, nice sound. Good choice on the TE, it has nice character. Enjoy in good health. :)
Hi, the fan of my gnome is very loud even at bedroom level, I mean VERY loud ! it's almost he is on max as soon as the amp goes on...Have you the same feeling ? Maybe I should return it while on warranty ....
In my testing I could not hear the fan to be honest. I would return it for a replacement if it’s unreasonably loud. Did you buy from a store? If so you should be able to try another unit and compare.
@@samatza No I bought it online three days ago, but it's a well known dealer , he should be able to take the amp back for exchange ....
I would agree the difference is subtle, I think the voicing on the TE is voiced more toward their classic sound, which I think sounds great soloed, in the mix with the band it might be hard to tell the difference.
The TE does have that classic vibe in the sound. Indeed, in the mix it would be hard to pick the difference. Keep well Professor.
Thank you man. Best review about this two amps. Because of you I can make a good decision which amp to buy.
Glad you found it useful. Best wishes for 2022.
I just got a Gnome, and in a bedroom setting, the fan is very loud -- I prevents any open-air recording (it's actually louder at 5-6 feet than any other background noise coming from the cab). The price and size are good, but I'm just not sure it's worth using in-home. Maybe fore DI recording. I'm going to use it in a rehearsal, and if it is an issue there I'm returning it. And everything I've read from Elf users is that its fan is even worse. The TC Electronics BAM has a spotty record, so really the smallest and most economical three of the micro-amps all have pretty noteworthy downsides.
Sorry to hear you’re having noise issues with the fan. I don’t recall the fans on any of these units being very noticeable at all. Are you able to try another unit in case this one has a bad fan?
@@samatza I'm going to give warwick a call -- if the noise is a sign of an issue, it might just need a fix. Or maybe there's a quieter fan, I'd love to keep it. I'll try to post here again if I get any updates!
Awesome review! You play the bass guitar well! Peace to you, and always, God Bless! Thanks.
Hi Jd, thanks for the positive affirmations. Glad you enjoyed the video, God bless, be well. :)
Which one would you recommend if I just want a portable power amp?
Really thanks for the Review!!
You could use either because specs are the same. For about half the cost though the Gnome represents great value. Are you using something in the front end for toneshaping? I was thinking of getting one to put at the back of the rack for my preamps for the same purpose.
@@samatza I recently bought a line 6 helix stomp, to go from an arsenal of pedals to something much more portable to take on flights, and something that small as the gnome for power stage would be perfect. the warwick gnome pro costs a little more but it gives 280w, so if the sound is comparable to the elf then it would be an excellent option
I have the gnome i and it’s great for the price.
Straight to the point. Thank you for the shootout.
I bought the gnome and take it to rehearsal with a 1x 15” lightweight cab. Every person who has seen the size of it has a chuckle, until they hear it. Then it’s usually “OMG, all that sound out of that little thing?!” 😂
Hi Justin, it sure does produce a lot more volume than its size suggests. This is a big win for us as bass players who had to endure lugging heavy amps and cabs for decades.
Which 15” speaker are you using? I’d love to have a lightweight 15” in the arsenal. Be well. :)
Many thanks for a very informative and well presented video.
Thank you, glad you found it useful.
Great review. On your vid I think the Elf sounded a bit fuller/fatter, but not a lot in it. Here in the UK the Elf is £100 more expensive so a no brainer IMO.
@@waltonds thank you glad you enjoyed it. The Elf has a baked in character, the Gnome is more neutral. Both are great little amps. Be well.:)
Excellent comparison. Thanks!
Thank you so much, I'm glad you found it useful. Be well. :)
great review, helps a lot, thanks
@@cedcobasse thank you so much, glad you found it useful. Be well. :)
Thanks a lot for your great comparison. My MarkBass Hybrid died again on the last rehaersal, so I had to look to another affordable amp. Because I had no luck with amps I don`t want to pay a lot for a new amp. In my opinion is the ELF a little better to do with soul&funk music. I keep on searching, but I think I buy the ELF, Thanx from germany, grooy greetings Kay
Sorry to hear about your Markbass issues. I do like the Elf a lot but for anyone on a budget the Gnome represents great value for money. All the best and rock on! :)
Hi, in terms of fan noise, which is quieter? Thanks!
Hi Augustin, for the units I tested I could not detect any difference in fan noise. They are relatively quiet in a normal environment.
@@samatza thank you!! 😊
Awesome video new sub!!!
Thank you so much Andre, be well.
I HAVE THE TRACE ELLIOT ELF 1X10 COMBO. it's great on stage but unfortunately if you use it at home,the noisy fan will be a problem !
Thanks Hi for the noisy fan report. I can say that I didn't have an issue with fan noise when in use but I didn't use it up loud for extended periods. It's always good to hear from your real world experience on these things as they may help some people make the choice depending on their use. Be well.
Awesome new sub
Sweet review new sub
The TE sound great
Yes indeed, it has a nice sound signature.
I like the gnome better, clarity, range.
I found most will prefer one over the other for different reasons, I guess it depends what you play. Some players like the TE tone and others like the Gnome for the flatter response. Personally I could work with either amp and be happy. The Warwick represents excellent value for money and sounds great.
One thing for sure, bass players are loving the size and weight of these mini amps. It sure makes getting in and out of the gig a breeze! :)
Nice comparasion. I own Gnome I because is light and good enought. Also it has USB interface as a bonus. Notice: fan is always on but very quiet - good for practising. After registration 4 years warranty is valid but for first buyer (Europe).
Thanks. I found the Gnome is fantastic value and sounds great. The 4 year warranty instills confidence in the quality. Enjoy!
Excellent review- thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Gnome sounds cleaner to me in the high end. Elf sounds like the highs were rolled off a bit.
Yes indeed, the Gnome sounds kind of more open, the Elf sounds like it has that Trace Elliot slant to its sound. Be well Big John, thanks for your thoughts on these units.
I don't know if it's the baked-in EQ or if the Warwick is high-passed differently than the Trace but the low E sounds thinner on the Warwick, doesn't seem to have the same support. Overall, though, I thought the Warwick sounded more balanced and open and less compressed than the Trace and I preferred the Warwick (minus that bit of thinness at the bottom) over the Trace in fingerstyle.
In slapping, I hear the same things, but they might work in favor of the Trace this time. Warwick doesn't sound bad but I might have liked the Trace a bit better at first blush.
Maybe dialing the Gain back and Volume up on the Trace would open it up a bit and make it feel/sound less compressed, and maybe dialing in a bit more bass on the Warwick would make the low end feel better supported. I don't know.
For the price difference you mention, though, the Gnome all the way (for me). (Worth noting that they're much closer in price -- sometimes almost the same -- in some countries.)
Only similarly tiny amp I've owned was a GK MB200 -- would be interesting to put that Gnome up against the GK.
Thanks for the vid!
Hi, that's a good description of the differences between the amps actually. I found they are both good although slightly different in flavour. I would like to get my hands on the GK MB200, I'll try and get one in if possible so we can compare them side by side. Be well & keep making music, all the best.
It’s the wattage. There’s a reason why TE didn’t go over 200 watts
You wanna push that thing to get a great tone. You don’t want lots of headroom in a little outfit such as these things. TE all day.
Thanks for the comparison. Trace Elliot sounds much better but it is almost twice the price. For the price of Trace Elliot I would recommend the tc electronic BH 250 which is even cheaper ans also lightweight
Hi Wolfram, yes, that is the general consensus but a lot of folks like the Gnome. I'll try and get some TC Electronic gear in for review. Be well.
It is a pity that all three of them have no aux input. This is a perfect size for rehearsa without a cabinet. Put it on the desk use headphones and play along to mp3 or metronome. But no. They can’t. They shouldn’t have copy the design from each other :-) I had an issue to play the Gnome at moderate volume a home. Gain at 12 and volume just a 1 mm above fully anti clockwise was horribly loud. Too loud for home. But very impressive how technology shrinks dimensions and weight. My back and I love this very much.
New sub
Thank you so much.
Tapping the strings on beat 2 (rest) is not a good idea. We all want to do it though. 😂
Yes, I agree! I only do it when I'm on my own though, kind of providing my own snare. :)
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Absolutely different. Yeah. That Trace sound is in there. I feel like the Warwick, in comparison, was pretty bland.
The Warwick has less “personality”I guess, it’s a good contender though on price and if you’re using a pedalboard so you already have your tone sorted. I could be happy with either one. Be well.
Absolutely. And I get the need/want for transparent sound. Thank you.
Just what i needed, thanks!
Glad you found it useful.
The gnome has a little more punch and brilliant sound... the elf is a bit more round...both are very good for the price and they are so little they fint into any bag...
Yes, after years of bass players complaining about the size and weight of bass amps we finally have the smallest form factors for amps and cabs. Now you can pick your favourite flavour and just put it in your pocket.
The treble is set at 4.2khz bud....i have the non usb Gnome, one of many bass amps...my main gigging bass amp is a Warwick WA300 Class A...a fantastic transparent amp with bags of power....the Warwick Gnome should be a little cleaner as you say, it's their thing...i use it purely for practise...if gigging i would get the 280w model, should do pubs / & small to medium venues....can even stick it on your pedal board if you cannot use a back line...XLR to front of house...output to on stage monitor...neat little solid sounding bass amp....
Thanks for all the info, always nice to hear how these units are used. I do like the clean Warwick sound and that size is super convenient. Be well, keep making music! :)
You can get the Gnome for half the price, no brainer!
Yes indeed! That could be a big factor in the choice, some people will still like the TE flavour though and it's great to have a choice. Be well. :)
Elliot have more compressed sound than the warwick gnome
You can set the compression by using the gain control level. In higher settings it engages an overdrive circuit, this sets it apart from other amps of this kind. You can find the Elf manual here -www.traceelliot.com/resources/te-elf-om.pdf
Elf seems, warmer.
Indeed, the Elf has a more "baked in" tone and has the ability to do overdriven sounds. It depends on what you like and your budget which is where the Gnome represents great value.
Gnome wins. It has a lower fundamental.
persoanlly I cant stand ugly amps...trace totally wins !! And to me it sounds fuller, more rounded overall...
Hi Darryl, funny you should say that because I really do like the color and the chamfer on the front edges on the Elf and it feels pretty substantial for such a small unit so I know exactly what you mean.
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Buy the Gnome they are the same amp & save $350..
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Yeah, pretty close. I'd be happy with either one. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Lou.
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Trace elliot is way overpriced i can do better with less money remember a lot if there equipment is made in xhina not all of it but some 😂
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