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Traynor
Custom Valve 40 Watt All-Tube 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp
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The first guitar amp that brought the Traynor name back into the world of modern tube amps was the YCV40, and it continues on today. 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 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 for over 10 years, including Guitar Player magazine's Editor's Pick Award in 2001.
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. Listen carefully. Although the YCV40 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.
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
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. Listen carefully. Although the YCV40 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.
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
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Great Amp 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Vancouver, British Columbia
Had this for almost 2 years and I really like the overall sound. Lead channel rocks. Channel switching is fast and clean. The YCV 20 has a delay in switching.
Features: Wish It had a reverb switch and a Master Volume.
Quality: well built and solid
Value: Priced right but seems to have a low resell or trade in value even with a transferable warranty.
Overall: This beast is loud and heavy.
A smaller channel/OD footswitch would be an improvement as it takes up a lot. of real estate in my pedal board.
Posted by Scott B on Jun 11, 2023
Best amp I ever had 1 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
I’m on my 3rd amp. The first one I blew a speaker so I bought a Fender to replace it. The Fender acted up so I bought a second YCV40 out of rental and the it was a huge improvement.
After many gigs I traded the 2nd Traynor in for the same model amp. I find amps wear out and lose their tone after about 4 years from weekend gigs.
Great amp, sounds good clean or dirty. I just use the on-board gain ( no overdrive pedal)and a little delay. Great reverb.
Posted by Geoff on Jun 22, 2020
Better than F3nder. 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Courtenay, British Columbia
I was on a 9 month hunt for a tube combo. Budget was max $1500. My priority was a beautiful shimmering clean tone that sounded great at gig levels but still pretty good at home. If it had a gain channel, that was gravy, but I have plenty of pedals so that was of very little concern.
I tried a lot of Fender amps Hot Rod Deluxe, Blues Deluxe, 65 DRRI, 68 Custom DR, Supersonic 22 and Bassbreaker 30r. Truth be told I really wanted that Fender name.
Anyway, I was surprised how much I love this amp. Its not just good, it's really really good. Cleans are excellent, and distortion is shockingly good. Its crystal clear at bedroom tones, but a little light touch from a clean boost at bedroom levels and this thing comes alive even when it's really quiet.
That said, I could immediately hear what Id read about the shrill top end from the Celestion Seventy 80 speaker (not a bad speaker at all but they really belong on a closed back cabinet), so I swapped it forsn Eminence C-Rexi had lyingaround....Night and Day difference. It went from being as good clean as the HotRod Deluxe, to much much better. I know this doesnt make any sense, but with the C-rex speaker in it, theclean tone sounds much more like a 65 DRRI to me, only with much more head room. That speaker tirned this thing into one of my favourite amps. Im in love
And all for an insanely good price.
Posted by Namewitheld on Dec 26, 2019
Traynor YCV40 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
I bought a new YCV40 WR as a better option to Fender Hot Rod lll and I loved it but at one point while thinning the heard, I sold it to a guy who really needed it. The following day I regretted my decision.
I have just got myself another YCV40 and plan on keeping it. The only issues I have is it needs a master volume and I think I'll swap the Celestion 70/80 speaker for the Vintage 30 that my WR had. All n all a Great Amp.
Posted by Paul Skinner on Sep 21, 2019
Excellent amplificateurs 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Laval, Quebec
Ça répond à ce que je veux, Nous faisons du rétro avec mon groupe de old timer et parfait pour ce genre contry pop et pop rétro
Et je recommande cette ampli qui plus es c'est de chez nous
Merci Traynor
Posted by Denis Henrichon on Mar 18, 2019
Great amp 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
I bought this used - it was used to demo guitars at the local L and M store.
I had used the 20 watt model for a month but for pub jams I needed a few more watts. This has enough headroom to keep up with the drummer and the rest of the band. I use the clean channel only with an ME80 pedal board to add a little comp/delay/boost as needed. Works well, good value, simple to set up. Checks all the boxes for my needs.
Posted by Gerald on Nov 9, 2018
Great little amp... who knew! 1 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
Like a lot of people, I kind of brushed off Traynor as a bit of a Canadian no name amp. Never really have them a close listen. Thought they might be something that was an easy sell to those that couldn't afford the better stuff. Well, I have a very different view now. I had a good listen to this model, YVC40, and thought what a great clean channel. To my surprise, the gain channel was just as good. Great at low volumes as well. Reverb is very strong, not hiding like on some. If you can't find a good blues sound or classic rock, I can't help you. The only thing it seems to be missing is a Master Volume. That is about all that's missing. Built like a tank. Easy to upgrade a few things, should that be of interest.
Posted by Neil H on Feb 9, 2018
traynor amp 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
played through this amp a lot lately, very versatile with no pedals whatsoever! and if they were needed, there is an effects loop.......
Posted by that guy on Jun 29, 2016
Canadian Made Greatness! 7 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
This is a super versatile amp & is built like a tank.Great clean & drive sounds.Well worth buying Canadian Eh!.
Posted by PTR on Sep 22, 2014
N/A 0 of 9 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
Posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2014
N/A 1 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
Posted by anonymous on Jul 16, 2014
very reliable with great tone 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
I have an older model YCV40 that I bought used and it has been very reliable. It has a few battle scars from gigging which adds character. It also has a screen over the speaker which has saved the speaker from damage. I've changed the power tubes to JJs and love the tone. On the clean channel there is a little operational hiss but on the gain channel it operates quietly. This amp can get loud but I can also practice in a small room without getting yelled by my wife too often. Highly recommended.
Posted by Grey Owl on Jun 26, 2014
excellent tube amp 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
I have an older version of this amp and it works great. I have a compared it to a couple of other similar sized tube amps and have been totally impressed with the tone. My LP, strat, and tele sound awesome with it and my Ibanez TS works very well. Solidly built in Canada. I emailed Traynor with a question and received very helpful feedback the following day. I can't say that with all stores and companies.
Posted by Tony d. on Jun 11, 2014
N/A 1 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
Posted by anonymous on Mar 13, 2014
My quest is over... 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
Best tube amp in this price point! Better than Fender IMHO. At least for what I use it for, which is mostly blues, jazz and old rock. The clean channel sounds awesome. The lead channel offers lots of flexibility and fine tuning in setting the "break point" where overdrive can be heard depending on how much volume you use in your picking. The Celestion performs superbly. The amp sounds good at low volume too, no need to crank it up in order to get sounds quality. But if you turn up the volume knob this is where the amp really sings without losing any quality. Definitely one of the best designed amp, ever. And it's Canadian! Eh!
Posted by François on May 25, 2013
N/A 1 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Vancouver, British Columbia
works great guite happy with it
Posted by ric on May 23, 2009
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