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.
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.
Sound Clips
Channel 1 - Chimey
Channel 1 - Country
Channel 2 - Slower Strat Blue
Channel 1 - Slower LP Blues
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
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. 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.