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01-31-2012, 09:24 AM
| | |  Any more experiences/opinion on the Traynor DB300/DB300T?
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Searching turns up a bit of info in the Yorkville/Traynor thread and a couple threads like this one that went unanswered...
Any experience with or opinions on the DB300 or 300T from Traynor?
300w combo with internal 2x8 or 1x12 speaker - matching 1x2 ext cab available. Long & McQuade - Traynor DynaBass 300 - Combo Bass Amp Long & McQuade - Traynor DynaBass 300T - Low-Profile 350-watt Tilit-Back Combo
L+M has them marked down by approx $300 of new price (950ish to 650ish)...
have tried them in stores - but curious how they sound in a band setting....wouldn't expect them to carry the room without ext cab....but like the idea of using it as a monitor in PA situations....and rehearsals...
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02-01-2012, 03:00 PM
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02-02-2012, 05:54 AM
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02-11-2012, 06:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada | | | Just in case you're still waiting on a response...
I've tried both the 2x8 and the 1x10 a few times. Like 'em both, but prefer the twin as it sounds a little tighter, and can tilt back. Both are nice and light, easy to schlep around.
On its own, it does great for rehearsal in a 7-piece latin/rock band. Also tried it for a smallish outdoor gig with great results. Tried it with the 1x10 extension cab at another gig in a medium-sized hall and it was waaaaaay more than I needed, but lots of pants-flapping fun.
These things are a steal at the current price. |
02-12-2012, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jmoorewright Just in case you're still waiting on a response...
I've tried both the 2x8 and the 1x10 a few times. Like 'em both, but prefer the twin as it sounds a little tighter, and can tilt back. Both are nice and light, easy to schlep around.
On its own, it does great for rehearsal in a 7-piece latin/rock band. Also tried it for a smallish outdoor gig with great results. Tried it with the 1x10 extension cab at another gig in a medium-sized hall and it was waaaaaay more than I needed, but lots of pants-flapping fun.
These things are a steal at the current price. | cool - thanks for the reply - I am guessing you mean the 1x12 instead of 1x10 right?
How do you find the depth of that 2x8? I like the tilt back option on it - but thought they had voiced the cab a tad thin....
you find it plenty thick/supportive?
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02-13-2012, 12:04 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada | | | Those amps look like great deals, I don't think you can go wrong with getting one. Personally I prefer a tube front end (like the Dynabass 400/800), but that's no slight to the 300 head or combo. I wish they made a 2x8 cab as a stand alone though - I'd be all over it.
If you think you need more power and would be looking at an extension cab anyway, then what about considering the DB400 head (on sale now for 549, also a great price), and then grabbing a TC210NEO cab, or a TC115NEO, depending upon your own driver preference. Sure, you'd be spending a little more $$$ than the combo, but probably less than if you were getting an extension cab too.
Finally, consider buying used. I just picked up a TC112 used for an absolute steal, and the thing was in mint shape - I wouldn't have known it from new if I hadn't been told so. There are lots of great deals to be had through L&MQ, I love those guys!
One last thing - I have no concerns with the bottom end I get from my TC112, and I play a 5 string. My guess is that the combos do a great job too.
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02-13-2012, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by blindrabbit Those amps look like great deals, I don't think you can go wrong with getting one. Personally I prefer a tube front end (like the Dynabass 400/800), but that's no slight to the 300 head or combo. I wish they made a 2x8 cab as a stand alone though - I'd be all over it.
If you think you need more power and would be looking at an extension cab anyway, then what about considering the DB400 head (on sale now for 549, also a great price), and then grabbing a TC210NEO cab, or a TC115NEO, depending upon your own driver preference. Sure, you'd be spending a little more $$$ than the combo, but probably less than if you were getting an extension cab too.
Finally, consider buying used. I just picked up a TC112 used for an absolute steal, and the thing was in mint shape - I wouldn't have known it from new if I hadn't been told so. There are lots of great deals to be had through L&MQ, I love those guys!
One last thing - I have no concerns with the bottom end I get from my TC112, and I play a 5 string. My guess is that the combos do a great job too. | cool! Thanks man - nailed what I was wondering....
I really dig those 1x12s...
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02-13-2012, 10:40 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada | | | I was never a fan of 12s...but I may have been converted by the TC112. Everytime I play through it I am shocked by how much bottom end that little thing can throw out. Light like a feather too - 25lbs!!!
If you get one of the combos, be sure to report back! |
02-13-2012, 10:54 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NY | | | I gigged a DB300T over a TC112 for several months - plenty loud and the band liked it just fine. Kick the 2x8 back on top of the 112 and you've got a pretty great monitoring situation.
The DB300T I thought was great for upright bass, but a bit thin for louder electric settings.
The 300s (whiche are 350W, btw) are voiced more neutral IME. I never loved their bigger bass amps, but these are winners. |
02-14-2012, 09:54 AM
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Endorsing: Traynor Cabinets | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Canada | | | I have owned the head for 2 years now and only got rid of it to use as a down payment for my beloved SR Premium. I found it plenty powerful with a lot of midrange presence. I had to cut the low mid quite a bit to avoid a boxy distorted tone. but once I did, it sounded great. I ran it with a TC210, a TC115 individually and as a stack. Then ran it with my TC412. Boy it roared with THAT cab! I recommend you get the head and a TC cab. It won't disappoint. The 2x8's tend to not be able to handle all the power this head has to offer. |
02-14-2012, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by PersonalTraynor I have owned the head for 2 years now and only got rid of it to use as a down payment for my beloved SR Premium. I found it plenty powerful with a lot of midrange presence. I had to cut the low mid quite a bit to avoid a boxy distorted tone. but once I did, it sounded great. I ran it with a TC210, a TC115 individually and as a stack. Then ran it with my TC412. Boy it roared with THAT cab! I recommend you get the head and a TC cab. It won't disappoint. The 2x8's tend to not be able to handle all the power this head has to offer. | I could see that being a great option - my reluctance with this is that the head alone costs as much (right now) as the 1x12 combo.... 
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02-14-2012, 01:54 PM
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Endorsing: Traynor Cabinets | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Canada | | | $640 CDN Retail... |
02-14-2012, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by PersonalTraynor $640 CDN Retail... | yes and the 1x12 combo is $669 retail Long & McQuade - Traynor DynaBass 300 - Combo Bass Amp
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02-15-2012, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by pudgychef cool - thanks for the reply - I am guessing you mean the 1x12 instead of 1x10 right?
How do you find the depth of that 2x8? I like the tilt back option on it - but thought they had voiced the cab a tad thin....
you find it plenty thick/supportive? | Yes, 1x12, sorry.
I don't have a lot to compare it to, but I was pretty happy with the depth, and it just fit in sooo nicely in a band setting. True, adding the extension cab really fattened things up, but even on its own was really good. |
02-15-2012, 11:54 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada | | | I would think that the combo would for sure be fine at rehearsals or at gigs where you are getting FOH support, so why not pick that up now for that good price, and then you can rent extension cabs on an as-needed basis. L&MQ has really reasonable rates for single day rentals of the Traynor cabs. Then, down the line, you can pick one up when finances permit. |
02-16-2012, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by blindrabbit I would think that the combo would for sure be fine at rehearsals or at gigs where you are getting FOH support, so why not pick that up now for that good price, and then you can rent extension cabs on an as-needed basis. L&MQ has really reasonable rates for single day rentals of the Traynor cabs. Then, down the line, you can pick one up when finances permit. | very true - the rental rates are really quite low (imho)
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02-17-2012, 01:50 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada | | | Looks like the DB400 combo is now on sale too for 799. Heavier, but IMHO a better (pre)amp, and its a 1x15. Could be worth a peek for you. |
02-17-2012, 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by blindrabbit Looks like the DB400 combo is now on sale too for 799. Heavier, but IMHO a better (pre)amp, and its a 1x15. Could be worth a peek for you. | I think the DB400 sounds great...plenty powerful and a nice pre for sure!
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02-24-2012, 09:35 PM
| | | ended up grabbing a Yorkville XM200T for $160 locally...  
had one years ago, for the $$ I figured it was a no brainer
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02-24-2012, 11:28 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada | | | Great price, hard to go wrong with that. Well bought! | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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