Traynor Amps

nogin007 · January 8th, 2005, 08:50 PM

Anyone tried one of the Traynor YCV-20WR's?

Anonymous · January 8th, 2005, 09:10 PM

Isn't that just the Traynor YCV20 with a wine red covering? If so, a number of folks here have had good things to say about those. You might try doing a "search" (see front page) on the terms "Traynor YCV20." Best of luck, CS

tdu · January 8th, 2005, 09:43 PM

I own the YVC-50. It's a limited edition model, though at some point I am sure they will do a full production run of them. The differences are that it's blue, it's 50 watts which the other models aren't available in, and that is has different tubes then other models. It has 2 EL34's and 3 12AX7A's. This gives it a different sound then the other models.

Anyway, while I believe mine has the best specs, you can't go wrong with any of these amps. They are built amazing, sound amazing, and on top of that they have a full 2 year warranty. Even if you break it they will replace it (within reason). It's actually called the "Even If You Break It Warranty".

I think older and newer Traynors are the most under-rated amps out there. The new models are easily comparable to any other brands combos, and in my opinion are made even better. Plus they are half the cost.

Laroosco! · January 8th, 2005, 11:32 PM

This is the only Traynor I know about. Great amp too

blackdog · January 9th, 2005, 12:13 AM

The difference between the YCV20 and the 20WR is the speaker and amp covering. The WR comes with a greenback celestion speaker, whereas the 20 comes with a rocket celestion (i think)

If you can spend the extra $$ go for the YCV40 or 40WR

HomeGrown Twang · January 9th, 2005, 01:46 AM

Hey Laroosco,I got me a 69 YBA-1 and it is a smokin amp,real heavy and real loud.Built like a tank.Best $75.00 I ever spent.

HomeGrown Twang · January 9th, 2005, 01:47 AM

Hey Laroosco,I got me a 69 YBA-1 and it is a smokin amp,real heavy and real loud.Built like a tank.Best $75.00 I ever spent.

geddyleedog · January 9th, 2005, 07:05 AM

Sorry I haven't tried the YCV20WR. I have the YCV40 and I'm really happy with it.

PaddyBrumson · January 10th, 2005, 10:01 AM

I got a YCV20WR recently. I think it's a great home and jam amp, but isnt' really loud enough to keep up with the average drummer, unless you like a lot of gain with your volume. Different sound than the YCV40 as it uses EL84s. Stays clean at lower volumes, but has a nice crunch on the clean channel when cranked and a lot of gain on the dirty channel. I'm playing with different tubes to keep the gain down a bit. Top notch build quality. Some issues about how hard it is to get at the tubes, but a trip the the hardware store for the right tools solved that. Not Fendery sounding unless you include the Blues Junior, and I think the Traynor is a much better and more flexible amp. Some have compared it's sound to Vox and Marshalls, but I think it has it's own tone going. You'll have to try it out to see if you like it.

nogin007 · January 10th, 2005, 03:22 PM

Thanks for the replies. I tried one, and it sounds great. I think I like it better than the other amps I tried in it's class, because it has a standby switch. I had a Pro Jr., but sold it. I wanted a little different sound. I also use a Bassman Ten with my Tele. Sounds good with a Gretsch with Dynas too. I think I'll take my guitar with me, and go play it some more.

tdu · January 10th, 2005, 10:00 PM

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...Some have compared it's sound to Vox and Marshalls, but I think it has it's own tone going. You'll have to try it out to see if you like it.

Man, that sums up the whole YVC series. I try to tell people about my amp and how it sounds, but it's really hard. Your description sums it up perfectly. Especially when it comes to the gain.

January 8th, 2005, 08:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
nogin007 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 161	Traynor Amps Anyone tried one of the Traynor YCV-20WR's?

January 8th, 2005, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
tdu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 2,531 11 Photos	I own the YVC-50. It's a limited edition model, though at some point I am sure they will do a full production run of them. The differences are that it's blue, it's 50 watts which the other models aren't available in, and that is has different tubes then other models. It has 2 EL34's and 3 12AX7A's. This gives it a different sound then the other models. Anyway, while I believe mine has the best specs, you can't go wrong with any of these amps. They are built amazing, sound amazing, and on top of that they have a full 2 year warranty. Even if you break it they will replace it (within reason). It's actually called the "Even If You Break It Warranty". I think older and newer Traynors are the most under-rated amps out there. The new models are easily comparable to any other brands combos, and in my opinion are made even better. Plus they are half the cost. __________________ Torn Down Units brand Rock n' Roll My Solo Stuff:

January 8th, 2005, 11:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Laroosco! TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake Orion, MI Age: 34 Posts: 85	This is the only Traynor I know about. Great amp too __________________ www.myspace.com/thetwistintarantulas.com www.myspace.com/laroosco1

January 9th, 2005, 01:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
HomeGrown Twang Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cape Cod MA. Posts: 124	Laroosco Hey Laroosco,I got me a 69 YBA-1 and it is a smokin amp,real heavy and real loud.Built like a tank.Best $75.00 I ever spent.

January 9th, 2005, 01:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
HomeGrown Twang Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cape Cod MA. Posts: 124	Laroosco Hey Laroosco,I got me a 69 YBA-1 and it is a smokin amp,real heavy and real loud.Built like a tank.Best $75.00 I ever spent.

January 8th, 2005, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 0	Isn't that just the Traynor YCV20 with a wine red covering? If so, a number of folks here have had good things to say about those. You might try doing a "search" (see front page) on the terms "Traynor YCV20." Best of luck, CS

January 9th, 2005, 12:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
blackdog Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 209	The difference between the YCV20 and the 20WR is the speaker and amp covering. The WR comes with a greenback celestion speaker, whereas the 20 comes with a rocket celestion (i think) If you can spend the extra $$ go for the YCV40 or 40WR

January 9th, 2005, 07:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
geddyleedog Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 584	Sorry I haven't tried the YCV20WR. I have the YCV40 and I'm really happy with it. __________________ (.o)==:::

January 10th, 2005, 10:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
PaddyBrumson TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta Age: 59 Posts: 65	I got a YCV20WR recently. I think it's a great home and jam amp, but isnt' really loud enough to keep up with the average drummer, unless you like a lot of gain with your volume. Different sound than the YCV40 as it uses EL84s. Stays clean at lower volumes, but has a nice crunch on the clean channel when cranked and a lot of gain on the dirty channel. I'm playing with different tubes to keep the gain down a bit. Top notch build quality. Some issues about how hard it is to get at the tubes, but a trip the the hardware store for the right tools solved that. Not Fendery sounding unless you include the Blues Junior, and I think the Traynor is a much better and more flexible amp. Some have compared it's sound to Vox and Marshalls, but I think it has it's own tone going. You'll have to try it out to see if you like it.

January 10th, 2005, 03:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
nogin007 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 161	Thanks for the replies. I tried one, and it sounds great. I think I like it better than the other amps I tried in it's class, because it has a standby switch. I had a Pro Jr., but sold it. I wanted a little different sound. I also use a Bassman Ten with my Tele. Sounds good with a Gretsch with Dynas too. I think I'll take my guitar with me, and go play it some more.