Trace Elliot dual footswitch

Trace Elliot is a legendary name in the music industry, particularly famous for its professional-grade bass amplification and its signature neon green branding. Founded in 1979 by Fred Friedlein, Alan Morgan, and Stuart Watson in Romford, Essex, UK, the company originated from a music shop called 'The Soundwave Bassplace.' They revolutionized the market by creating the first amplifiers and speaker cabinets specifically designed for bass players rather than modified guitar gear.

Over the decades, ownership of the brand has changed hands several times. It was sold to Kaman Music in 1992, subsequently bought by a group of directors, and then acquired by the Gibson Guitar Corporation in 1998. Since 2005, Trace Elliot has been owned and distributed by Peavey Electronics. While the brand remains deeply rooted in its British heritage, manufacturing transitioned from the original UK factories to global facilities, including the United States and Asia, under Peavey's management. This specific dual footswitch is a classic accessory used to toggle the 'Pre-Shape' (a signature 'mid-scooped' EQ profile) and the 'Graphic' equalizer settings on their vintage and modern bass heads.