Traynor YCV40 Guitar Amp All TUBE

TRAYNOR YCV40 Details

The first guitar amp for the new generation of Traynors is the
Custom Valve 40 (YCV40). 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™ Red Label speaker is magical. 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 40 is already receiving rave reviews. 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 40 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 YCV40 has a tremendous amount of gain it remains virtually hum free.

The unique "nouveau-retro" packaging of this amp makes it perfect for the leading edge or historical enthusiasts. Though the look is very fresh, the Custom Valve 40 stays true to the original Traynor line with black vinyl-covering, chrome plated corners, all plywood construction, and a classic front-mounted Traynor logo. 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™ speaker.
* All plywood enclosure.
* Heavy gauge perforated grille with cloth cover.
* Custom design "Chicken Beak" knobs.

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 YCV40 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) 45 / 20.4
* Specifications subject to change without notice

TRAYNOR YCV40 Demos

Custom Valve40
Chimey
Country
Slower Blues - Les Paul
Slower Blues - Strat

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