Traynor YCV40WR Guitar Amplifier

TRAYNOR YCV40WR Details

The YCV40WR is based off of the already extremely popular YCV40, which was a past Guitar Player™ Editor's Pick Award Winner.

Real tube overdrive is provided by three 12AX7WA dual triode preamp tubes while real tube power is provided by two 5881WXT beam power tubes. The internal gadgetry in this channel switching amp provides good flexibility, but makes it very easy to get a great tone. The combination of the tube power and the Celestion™ Vintage 30 speaker is magical. The YCV40WR is very much the same internally as our already popular YCV40.

But unlike our vintage looking Traynor Custom Valve series which feature black vinyl covering, we have added a Wine Red leatherette and oatmeal grille to the already standard chromeplated corners. This combined with the Celestion™ Vintage 30 speaker help give the YCV40WR a rich "boutique" look, sound and feel. The three basic tones (clean, crunch and overdrive) are easily defined. With great tone at low levels, and shine and punch at full tilt, the Custom Valve 40A is already receiving rave reviews, and that is sure to continue with the new YCV40WR. We challenge you to compare us to the competition. You'll love the tone and instantly recognize the value.

Although signal-to-noise is not normally a specification that is discussed where guitar amplifiers are concerned, the ultra-quiet Custom Valve 40WR makes it an issue. Experienced professional users will appreciate the auto-matching tube circuit that maintains bias balance as tubes age ensuring hum free performance. Also, the DC filaments on the preamp tubes that all but eliminate hum. Listen carefully. Although the YCV40WR has a tremendous amount of gain it remains virtually hum free.

The rear mounted control panel is easy to access, yet recessed for protection. And the warranty? Yorkville's standard two year (even if you break it!) transferable warranty.* The one that made Traynor famous in the sixties.

* Warranty valid in Canada & United States only.

Features

* Auto-matching tube circuit maintains bias balance as tubes age ensuring hum free performance throughout tube life.
* DC filaments on preamp tubes eliminate hum.
* Fully regulated power supply with tube rectifier emulation.
* Long Accutronics spring reverb.
* Classic Celestion™ Vintage 30 speaker.
* Wine Red leathertte finish
* All plywood enclosure.
* Heavy gauge perforated grille with "oatmeal" cover.
* Custom design "Chicken Beak" knobs.
* 1x12" extension cabinet is also available with the same Wine Red leatherette, oatmeal grille and Celestion™ Vintage 30 (YCX12WR)

All Tube Guitar Combos Series Overview

North American built all-tube Traynor guitar amplifier combos deliver maximum versatility and superior all tube tone. Careful attention to detail during the design stage and quality component selection during manufacturing ensures years of unmatched reliability and sonic versatility.

Traynor guitar combos are made with a solid plywood cabinet construction. We believe MDF (medium density fiberboard) or particleboard often used by other manufacturers can’t deliver great guitar tone or a long rattle-free life. A full metal grille under our grille cloths protect the Celestion™ speakers. Heavy gauge all-metal box chassis protect electronic components in every model.

We’re so sure of the design and our manufacturing prowess that all Traynor guitar amplifiers are covered with a two-year unlimited warranty.*

All Tube Guitar Combos Series Characteristics

* Solid all-plywood cabinet construction for outstanding reliability and tone.
* Quality component selection.
* Heavy gauge perforated all metal grille with cloth cover to protect speakers (YCV series only).
* All-metal box chassis to protect electronics components and tubes.
* All tube audio signal path
* Fully regulated power supply with tube rectifier emulation.
* Dual color power / standby status light.

TRAYNOR YCV40WR Specs

Specifications
Type Tube Guitar Amplifier
Cabinet Impedance (Ohms) 8
Power @ min. impedance (Watts) 40
Minimum Impedance (Ohms) 4
Speaker Configuration - LF (Size / Power) 12 inch / 40 Watts
Inputs 2
Channel 1 - inputs 1/4 inch phone
Channel 1 - controls Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle
Channel 1 - switches Boost
Channel 2 - inputs Shares ch 1 input
Channel 2 - controls Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle
Channel 2 - switches Channel Select, Brightness
Channel Switching Yes
Main Tone Controls Presence
Line Out (type / configuration) 1/4 inch TRS / Rear (Effects Send)
Effects Volume Yes
Effects Loop / Location Yes / Rear
Effects Footswitch / Function Yes / Channel Select, Boost
Internal Reverb / Effects Spring Reverb
LED Indicators Channel Select, Boost, Power, Standby
External speaker output / location 1/4 inch / Rear
Other Features Standby Switch – Activates standby mode to keep the tubes warm while the amp is not in use.
Auto Tube-matching Circuit
Preamp Tube - 3x 12AX7WA Dual Triodes (Russia)
Power Amp Tube - 2x 6L6GB Beam Power Tubes (Russia)
DC filaments on preamp tubes eliminate hum
Fully regulated power supply with tube rectifier emulation
Perforated Steel Grille
Dimensions (DWH, inches) 9.5 x 23 x 18
Dimensions (DWH, cm) 24 x 58 x 46
Weight (lbs / kg) 49.8 / 22.6
* Specifications subject to change without notice

Manual (pdf)

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