Thinking of a different head

Laurie Bass · #1 09-15-2011, 07:19 AM

Hello all.. I have a Traynor YBA 200 Tube head that has to upgraded to YBA 200-2 specs. The work was done by Traynor. Now as much as I like this head,I find it a bit laking in the power out put. So my local music store has a Peavey Bamhead for sale,,but I can't find out much info on the internet or the T.B. Forums (Yes,,I did do a search). The Pervey is rated at 500 watts @ 2 ohms,,,and 350 watts @ 4 ohms,,and has lots of ways to mod your sound. Now any one have one of these and are they a decent bass head? Or where they a "flash in the pan"?? Thoughts please. Laurence.(Laurie)

Laurie Bass · #2 09-15-2011, 04:53 PM

Well I guess that the Peavey Bamhead must be a "flash in the pan" No one has said a word about it. I guess no love for the Peavey?

RickenBoogie · #3 09-15-2011, 04:59 PM

What spkr cab are you using with the Traynor? Usually, more spkrs are the best way to increase volume- and besides, what about your tone?

walknbluez · #4 09-15-2011, 05:01 PM

I saw some reviews on the Bam head here:

Basses: BAM Head by Peavey | Harmony Central

If you are wanting to go from tube to solid state and want modeling features, it would fit the bill.

If you are wanting to stay with a tube head, keep a look out for the Peavey VB-2 all tube head which I highly recommend and has plenty of power.

Laurie Bass · #5 09-15-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

What spkr cab are you using with the Traynor? Usually, more spkrs are the best way to increase volume- and besides, what about your tone?

Thanks for the reply. Right now with the Traynor I am using (two) Fender Rumble 1x12(neo) with tweeters rated at 250 watts each. I have been away from playing for years so I am kind of new to all this stuff

beatsbears · #6 09-15-2011, 05:31 PM

I'd stick with the traynor, not familiar with the peavey head, but Traynors have great tone and your 200 tube watts should easily be able to beat a 500w solid state amp, especially one that requires you to use a 2 ohm load.

My vote is for buying a more efficient speaker set up for the amp you have now. If weight is an issue I'd stick with a cab with neo speakers, but maybe look into buying 2 210 cabinets, or a 410, or larger!

Avatar is a good place to start, very good prices for the quality and they have a nice neo line.