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Description
Unleash your guitar's full potential with the Traynor Dark Horse DH15H, a dynamic and versatile amplifier head designed for the discerning musician. This 15-watt powerhouse offers a seamless blend of classic tones and modern adaptability, making it a perfect choice for both stage and studio settings. Equipped with dual power modes, you can effortlessly switch between 15 watts of pentode power for those high-energy performances and 2 watts of triode mode for a more intimate studio environment.
The DH15H is built with a robust all-tube design that ensures rich, warm tones and reliable performance. Its intuitive controls allow you to craft your sound with precision, featuring separate Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, and Master knobs. The integrated effects loop provides flexibility for adding external processors without compromising your tone.
For musicians who value versatility, the Traynor Dark Horse DH15H includes a unique "Pure" and "Drive" switch, allowing you to toggle between pristine clean sounds and a gritty overdrive, perfect for genres ranging from blues to classic rock. Its rugged construction and compact size make it an ideal companion for gigging musicians who need reliable gear that travels well.
Key Features:
- 15-watt all-tube amplifier head
- Dual power modes: 15-watt pentode and 2-watt triode
- Intuitive control panel with Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, and Master knobs
- Integrated effects loop for external processors
- Unique "Pure" and "Drive" switch for clean or overdriven tones
- Compact and robust design for easy transportation
Videos
Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
Traynor DarkHorse DH15H + DHX12 1x12 cab demo
Reviews
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Small and Simple... but Great
The Traynor Dark Horse seems to follow the philosophy of "do one thing, and do it well". It's a lunchbox head that embraces it's simplicity: no effects loop, no direct output, no foot-switches, not even a "Middle" in it's tone stack. Despite that, it's not without its features: "Brit"/"USA" modes for the tone stack, a "Pure" mode for bypassing the tone stack completely, and switchable 15W and 2W modes.
If the Dark Horse has any fault, it's that's its aesthetic can mislead you into thinking the amp is a saturated crunch machine. In reality, it has an impressive amount of clean headroom; with low output single coils and the Gain dimed in the 15W mode, the Dark Horse barely gets into breakup territory while pumping out plenty of volume. Make no mistake, the Dark Horse can get dirty - especially dropped to the 2W mode, which is still plenty loud - but it's headroom and usefulness as a clean pedal -platform may not be what some expect at first sight.
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Playing live with Sloan means having a rig that is versatile. I need to be able to access different sounds in various playing conditions, from small clubs to festival stages, and it has to work every time. Trayner’s Dark Horse amps are perfect. The lower output means I can get that full rock sound without tearing heads off, and still have room for cleaner tones when needed. And putting them through 4 4X12 cabs means they drive just that much harder.
There are numerous videos of Sloan in concert where Patrick's two Dark Horses' are visible.
"This amp is awesome! It looks rad, it's lightweight, and I love the variety of tones it offers. I take it with me to rehearsals, recording sessions and gigs - even on tours overseas as a carry-on to achieve consistently great tone." Donna Grantis
Direct quote taken from Traynor's artist page.
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