Traynor anyone?

[DiegoRR]

Has anybody had any experience with Traynor equipment? I've heard that their new NEO series are even lighter than markbass. I was just curious. I don't know if they sound good. I haven't tried much canadian gear (...considering I live here)

[solarplexus]

Traynor does some great gear. Check with L & McQuade if they have anything in the rentals and start from there. I tried a TB100, DB200, DB300 and DB400. All great. I ended up with a Carvin head and a GK 212MBE cause it was cheaper, but if I had the budget, I'd get all Traynor.

[sputech]

I am using Markbass LMIII or SA450 with Traynor cabs (two TC112 or TC115 and BC210) and have been very happy. The cabs are very well made and 'bark' nicely... if required! cheers; D

[Jeff Scott]

My very first bass amp was a Traynor YBA-3A, it was a tad bit heavier than the Markbass F1 I now use but I remembering it sounding great.

[DiegoRR]

Thanks guys... There's barely any info or videos on traynor stuff on the net. It doesn't seem to be that expensive though. I haven't heard absolutely anything about the NEO series. I don't know if they're as good as their other stuff. I know that they're guitar gear is good.
Any pics?

[pghjeeper]

The old Traynor YGM amps are all tube and sound amazing. Anything pre 1976 is good stuff all hand wired point to point.

[rodl2005]

Had a YBA200- 200w all tube amp- SUPERB. Their new YBA300-300 watter looks great too!
I 've yet to hear ANY bad Traynor stuff. I've NOT had any experience with 'Yorkville' ear tho. Same Co. Different flavor?!?!?

[JimmyM]

Yorkville's pretty solid, too. i used to rent a yorky head when mine was in the shop a few years ago and it's pretty solid. not my favorite in the world but solid for the money. used various bits of pa gear they make over the years, too. it's about the same. a very good deal for the money.

[loendmaestro]

Join us....
Yorkville/Traynor Club?! Part 2

Many of us think Traynor/Yorkville is the best kept secret in bass amplification.

[qwench]

Hey all...

I am quite frankly surprised that hasn't been more said about the Traynor cab's...I have been using two TC112 @ 24 pounds each along with my Little Mark III (like one of the previous posters mentioned - great minds think alike?) and they have been gigged hard for over a year now...they are not THEE greatest sounding 1-12" speaker cab around but super durable (a Traynor/Yorkville calling card) and very easy to lug around with the handle built in to the cab...I am very happy with mine and they have seen some abuse and still work as they should...fairly punchy sounding with not too much sheen but if one was to dial up the tweeters you could probably get there....I usually have my tweeters off or half way depending on the room...

Bottom line...24lb cab's that take a lickin' and keep on ticking @ $430 Canadian each...no brainer...and really suprised more people have been all over these...great product, great warranty...decent sound @ a great weight & price...

[StereoPlayer]

A very long time ago...I used a YBA-1A for bass...wish I would have never sold it.
Basically it was a 50watt Marshall(I think )

[jastacey]

Here's a link to everything, one needs to know about Traynor amps

Velvet Black - Models

[Thornton Davis]

If you'd like to know the history of Yorkville, click the link below for a good read. This history includes the many "firsts" that Pete Traynor designed and manufactured before other manufacturers started copying them.

http://www.yorkville.com/downloads/o...llehistory.pdf

TD

[DiegoRR]

The general feedback I hear is that its great value. Local stores still dont have the NEO series in Montreal. I guess the cabs work well, what about the amps? I know theres that dynabass 800t...

[Rezdog]

Greetings from the North,

I've got the Yorkville 800XS which is the early version. Sounds great and hasn't missed a beat since I bought it new in 04. The only mod I made to it was to replace the 12AX7 Sovtek tube with a JJ.

Rezdog