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Description
The Traynor YBA1 Mod1 is the perfect amp for the discerning player who appreciates incredible boutique tube tone, but doesn't appreciate typical boutique amp pricing. Building on the popular (and highly sought after) Traynor Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Traynor YBA-1 head, the YBA1 Mod 1 uses three hand selected 12AX7 preamp tubes and two EL34 power tubes in a Class-AB design to deliver a purely classic guitar sound.
The two separate input channels on the YBA1 Mod 1 each have their own gain and character. The channels can be blended in parallel, or simply pull Channel Two Volume pot to run both channels in series for additional gain, with Channel Two Volume now acting as a master volume for the amp.
Four shared tone controls (Treble, Bass, High and Low Range Expanders) make it easy to dial in your perfect sound. While 'Treble' and 'Bass' act as traditional tone controls, the Range Expanders function more as 'Mid' and 'Presence' controls, offering more dimension and versatility to the YBA1 Mod 1.
An output attenuator located on the back of the head allows the Traynor YBA-1 Mod 1 Head to be tamed for use in studio, rehearsal hall or smaller stages. Five level settings (at 40, 20, 5, 1.0 and 0.5 watts) allow the master level to be controlled while leaving the characteristic tone of the amp relatively unchanged, even at bedroom volume.
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Build quality
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Traynor amps are known for their legendary QC, with historical tests involving throwing amps off balconies to ensure durability, excluding tubes.
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User experience
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It's noted that unless there's a smell or dripping, concerns about overheating may be unwarranted.
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Features and functionality
Setup and maintenance
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Some marks on the amp could be dried epoxy on the transformer, common in audio transformers rather than welds.
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Comparisons
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The Traynor YBA-1MOD1 is considered the best among a trio of amps, offering great cleans and high gain, and is often cheaper than alternatives like the OR15.
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Use cases and applications
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The YBA-1MOD1 can run channels in parallel or series for a gain boost, making it suitable for diverse musical styles from cleans to doom metal.
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Value and pricing
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The YBA-1MOD1, although rare, has been seen selling above its original price of $649 CAD, with current listings around $800-900 CAD.
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