Traynor

The first guitar amp for the new generation of Traynors is the Canadian-made Custom Valve 40 (YCV40).

Real tube overdrive is provided by three, 12AX7WA dual triodes in the preamp with power provided by two, 5881WXT beam tubes. Internal gadgetry in this channel switching amp provides good flexibility, but makes it very easy to get a great tone. The combination of classic, class A/B tube power and Celestion's 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 has received rave reviews since its introduction in 2000. We challenge you to compare it to the competition. You'll love the tone and instantly recognize the value. And, although signal-to-noise is not normally a specification discussed where guitar amplifiers are concerned, the ultra-quiet, Custom Valve 40 makes noise a non-issue and a recording engineer's sweet dream come true.

Experienced, professional users will appreciate the auto-matching tube circuit that maintains bias balance as tubes age, ensuring hum free performance and enables you to swap-in replacements of any brand when you're on the road. Also, DC filaments on the preamp tubes minimize hum.

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, nickel 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 cabinetry is rugged, 100% multi-ply birch. To back that up, their transferable North American warranty is two years (even if you break it!) and ten years on the cabinet's structural integrity.

The warranty?
Yorkville's legendary, two-year "even if you break it" coverage that also covers cabinet integrity for ten years(!) It travels with you throughout Canada and the USA and is transferable.

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.
Traynor TFS-2B dual Footswitch included
Optional YCV40COVER available

Specifications:
Type - Tube Guitar Combo Amplifier
Preferred Load Impedance Range (Ohms) -4 to 8
Power @ 4 to 8 Ohms(Watts) - 40
Onboard Speaker - 12-inch Celestion 7080, 80 Watts, 8 Ohms
Channel 1 Input - 1/4 inch
Channel 1 Controls - Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle
Channel 1 Switch - Boost
Channel 2 Input - Shares ch 1 input
Channel 2 Controls - Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle
Channel 2 Switches - Channel Select, Brightness
Master Controls - Presence & Reverb
Line Out - 1/4 inch TRS(Effects Send)
Effects Loop - 1/4-inch Send and Return jacks
Footswitch Functions - Channel Select and Chan.1 Boost
Reverb - Accutronics 4EB3C1B dual long-spring tank
LED Indicators - Channel Select, Boost, Power, Standby
Extension Speaker Output - 1/4-inch on underside of chassis

Other Features - Standby button to keep the tubes warm while the amp is not in use
Tube Complement & Features - 3x 12AX7WA Dual Triodes in preamp, 2x 6L6GB Beam in output stage, Auto Tube-bias balancing circuit permits mixing different brands 6L6/5881 power tubes, DC filaments on preamp tubes eliminate hum. Fully regulated power supply with tube rectifier emulation

Cabinet Construction - 11-ply Russian birch
Trim Details - Perforated, 16 gauge steel grille with grey/black cloth covering, black "Bronco" leatherette covering, 10-inch steel-reinforced strap handle, eight nickel-plated steel corners, 1960's-style Traynor logo
Dimensions (DWH, inches) - 9.5 x 23 x 18
Dimensions (DWH, cm) - 24 x 58 x 46
Weight (lbs / kg) - 45.4 / 20.6