On 2006-02-27, Stever rated this Traynor YCV40 a 4...(11521)
History: I have about 15 years experience playing in bands, teaching guitar, and playing in stage musicals
Purchase: Bought new, $750 CAD
Pros: Built to last, very versatile
Cons: Reputation of Traynor does this amp no justice. I looked for a long time at amps worth a lot more before I found it - the worst thing about this amp is that I will never get back what I paid for it though it's worth a lot more!
Quality: Bulletproof. Celestian Seventy 80 can't keep up with the low end at higher volumes, but it's 'take-your-head-off-loud" anyway! No need to turn it up!
Review Summary: I would recommend this amp to anyone looking for an affordable, versatile tube amp any day of the week. Fender, MArshall, Mesa-owning friends have converted! On 2004-01-07, Chris Bromley rated this Traynor YCV40 a 5...(7397)
Purchase: I went to Long and Mcquade for their november yorkville promo month looking for a traynor amp. I had previously played one a couple of times and I absolutely loved the sound. Nothing i had heard before had ever compared to it. I got 0% financing on it and with all taxes, it was just shy of $800 canadian. I stand by the fact that it is more than well worth the money.
Pros: Like I said before, value for money. It is an awesome amp. It is only 40 watts but it's output power is WELL over 100 easily. When I go to band practice with a drummer who hits frigin hard, 2 guitars and one loud bass (plus a singer), i play at a volume of only 2.5 literally and im at the same level as anyone else. I could very well never need another amp ever again. Definitely an amp to gig with no problem. I absolutely love this amp and even though it cost a bit of money, its worth so much more.
Cons: I dont think there is anything I don't like about this amp. The natural tube distortion sounds great so I can't even put that down.
Quality: Very solid construction. I like to stand on it at band practices at times ahahaha. Definitely built to last. Review Summary: Overall, definitely an amazing amp. Couldn't be happier. I can even compare it to a Marshall half stack easily (but we all know how much money those are) so it's very nice to have something a bit more affordable. I really don't think I'll need another amp for the next 20 years atleast (if not ever).
On 2003-07-30, DBoy rated this Traynor YCV40 a 5...(5367)
Purchase: I purchased this unit at Ground Zero Music in Indianola, Iowa. (Fantastic place to shop) Priced at $594.00. I had been reading the reviews on this amp and it sounded like a good quality tube amp. And the reviews are correct!!! So I brought it home.
Pros: I play Carvin guitars. This amp has a fantastic sound. The clean channel is so clear and the distortion has a great harmonic tone to it. I heard sounds coming out of my Carvin guitars that I had not yet heard. It has two red back Celestion 10 inch speakers that are nice and tight in midrange tone. It also has a bright switch on the clean side (unswitchable) and a switchable lead boost on the distortion side. You can get a wide range of sound out of this amp, and it is 40 loud tube watts.
Cons: This amp may not be the holy grail of tube amps. But for the price, quality, and sound I really have no complaints.
Quality: This amp is made of high quality plywood. The tolex cover is nice, and the grill is both a painted steel grill covered by a nice grill cloth. It has nice large chicken head knobs, and a nice large logo on the front looks pretty cool. Review Summary: I am a real picky musician when it comes to my equipment. I've passed up alot of good amp deals because the sound didn't meet my standards. This amp has a sound that just sticks with you. It was Guitar Player magazine 2001 pick of the year. Go play it once and you'll see why. On 2003-07-26, Chris Grounds rated this Traynor YCV40 a 5...(5341)
Purchase: Got this glorious tone-glutton from Texas Music Emporium on 1960. Walked in, asked about tube amps and the salesman directed me towards the amp of my dreams. The prodigal son had returned. Once I plugged in I had to have it. Was on sale for $499.00 and then he threw in an amp-stand for $25. Overall it cost me near $550.00, friggin WELL SPENT!!!
Pros: 40 watts, don't be mistaken, in a well-built amp like this 40 watts seems like 200!! 3 12ax7a preamp tubs, 2 6l6g8 power amp tubes. Autobalancing bias supply, low-noise power supply, 12" celestion speaker. Clean channel and OD channel, with boost makes it like 3 channels. Bright switch on clean fills room with shimmery goodness. Comes with pedal. Core overdrive on this amp is creamy and warm with sweet tube distortion. Clean channel is soft and saturated. Rich gain structure. Extremely loud when turned up. Quite frankly, best amp I have ever had the honor of playing.
Cons: I would have to say NOTHING!! This amp is perfect. It was the GuitarPlayer Editors Pick for pete's sake!!!You can't go wrong with this baby.
Quality: Strong, durable plywood construction with beautiful bluish black tolex and chrome plated corners. Perforated steel grille. Review Summary: Bottom Line-This is the first and last amp I'd ever need. If ever stolen I would hunt down the man that did it and get a brutal revenge...and then I would replace the amp as soon as possible. Excellent amp for gigging, when mic'd this amp sounds GORGEOUS! Best amp I've ever played.
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