Yorkville/Traynor Club?! Part 2

[Nashrakh]

My amp settings look a lot like yours on the photo above!

Gain: max
Treble: 3 o'clock, brite switch off
Mids: max
Range: 1 o'clock
Bass: 3 o'clock
Scoop off
Resonance: 2 o'clock

Speaking of resonance, I'm also not sure what this does. Guess the manual is a bit ambiguous in more than one place. It says resonance is about the dampening factor (and cab voicings etc) what does that mean in layman's terms exactly?

[rodl2005]

I think it allows more lows thru-so if ur using a trad sealed cab, it's supposed to give a sound more like a more modern ported cab.

[Nashrakh]

Reading the manual again that does make sense. Thanks!

[rodl2005]

FWIW, I've never used the Resonance button on either my old YBA200 or my present YBA300. Not even when using em with sealed cabs.
The only time I've used it is when playing by myself at home.
Same with the "suck" controls- hi boost, bass boost, mid scoop.:sly:

[M. Owen Santy]

Originally Posted by rodl2005

I think it allows more lows thru-so if ur using a trad sealed cab, it's supposed to give a sound more like a more modern ported cab.

+1

I do find the resonance & range controls very useful when fine-tuning your rig to a venue. You can actually bring your head into a hall and use just those two controls (and master of course) and adjust right to your tone very quickly regardless how screwed up the room is.

The scoop IS useful - but only if you are playing very alt/metal tones with non-existent or absolutely over the top mids. I'm sure the 300 is a fine head also - but this thing so far has just been perfect after upgrading the tubes.

[rodl2005]

Too right mate
The YBA200 is a superb amp. I loved mine & only sold it when I had $$ probs. The YBA300 I was able to get at about the same $ as I sold the 200 for.

[M. Owen Santy]

Originally Posted by Nashrakh

My amp settings look a lot like yours on the photo above!

Gain: max
Treble: 3 o'clock, brite switch off
Mids: max
Range: 1 o'clock
Bass: 3 o'clock
Scoop off
Resonance: 2 o'clock

Speaking of resonance, I'm also not sure what this does. Guess the manual is a bit ambiguous in more than one place. It says resonance is about the dampening factor (and cab voicing etc) what does that mean in layman's terms exactly?

I'm actually using a smaller rig now with this this head. Ran into a VERY nice Wizard Custom Shop 4x10 used that sounds wonderful with it. do have to tame down the low's with My MTD Basses but the results are just stunning.

Running all analogue now and sounds perfect. Use an MXL A-55 mic for the cab and all is good in my world...

Photo: Disregard the Alesis unit - has been removed. Have added an ART Tube MP Studio, TC Electronics MoJo MoJo & Vortex flanger to replace it.

(Disclaimer: I'm endorsed by MTD Kingston)

[mrclavet]

Hey, can I get a number?

Ive been playing a Thunderfunk 500 into a Traynor TC1510 cab and I love it. Fills up the big auditorium at our church easily!

[loendmaestro]

#236 for mrclavet. Welcome!

[Precision345]

Here is my Traynor dynabass 400h

[loendmaestro]

And here's your number:237.

How do you like the combination with the Ampeg 4x10? I have the Yorkville XS400 (essentially the same amp) and I've been thinking about grabbing a used Ampeg 4x10 off of Craigs List.

[Astreaux]

Just rescued this Yorkville XM100 in excellent condition from the pawn shop for $79. May I get a number please?

[loendmaestro]

#238 for Astreaux & that sweet pawn shop score!

[Astreaux]

Thank you!!!

[M. Owen Santy]

Just scored a TC808 (8x8 cab) for $350 @ GC - awaiting delivery @ local store from TX. What a steal - just have to either replace or blast & powder-coat the grill. Some uber smart quy painted it day-glow orange....

[Astreaux]

Originally Posted by SpectorErector

Just scored a TC808 (8x8 cab) for $350 @ GC - awaiting delivery @ local store from TX. What a steal - just have to either replace or blast & powder-coat the grill. Some uber smart quy painted it day-glow orange....

Nice score!!! Congrats...

[M. Owen Santy]

Finally picked up the TC808 (shipped store-to-store GC from TX to CT: only $50.00!) earlier this week. It was a bit road worn, but after about 3 hours of rehab, a complete 14 gauge rewire and 6 coats of Epoxy based paint over the ugly stock red grill (a new one on me) this cab just flat-out smokes.

I'm so glad I wasn't sold on the 8x10" I've been GASing and pulled the trigger on this. All the bottom end in a much more compact package (fits right on it's side in the back of My Dodge Nitro).

As far as tone: is incredably deep and punchy with the the YBA200-2 - slightly reminiscent of a 6x10 with a bit more bright if you dial it in (reminds me of Ashdown ABM 610 actually). Low end has been almost dialed out on the YBA with active basses as it's too present.

With solid-state Overtōn - Flyweight 200 the tone does not change much - however you have to watch compression as the punch gets overbearing. Overall the cab is a monster - just requires a bit of effort to dial it in as it's such a different array than the standard 10's or 15's.

If I had picked this up new for the $800.00 street I still would not have been disappointed at all. The fact that I watched this go from $500.00 to $350.00 over the course of 6 months @ GC used and still remaining unsold made for the deal from hell. Much recommended cab for the YBA200 - huge improvement over 4x10 + 1x15 or 2x10 + 1x15 configurations. Another absolute monster deal from Traynor.

Full rig rundown as of now. (and I'm done for awhile or will be finding a divorce attorney)

Basses
• MTD - Kingston KZ - (Out to Audio Technica Wireless Unit 1)
• MTD - Heir - (Out to Audio Technica Wireless Unit 2)
• Tactile - Proto-J Fretless (Custom Shop)

Amplifiers
• Trayor - YBA200-2 head (NOS Jan Philips 5751 Pre / Gold Lion NOS KT88 power)
• Overtōn - Flyweight 200 Head

Cabs
• Traynor - TC 808 8 x 8 - (with Traynor YBA200-2 Head)
• Wizard - 4x10 Custom Shop - (with Overtōn - Flyweight 200 Head)


Rack Gear
• Behringer - Rack Tuner & Light Unit (Both wireless in - out to Heads)
• Juice Goose - Power Conditioner
• BBE - Sonic Maximiser

Floorboard (In order)
• BBE -Mindbender Chorus
• TC Electronics - Vortex Flanger
• Electro Harmonics - Dr. Q Envelope Filter
• Joyo - Ultimate Drive (OCD Clone)
• TC Electronics - Mojo-Mojo Overdrive
• BBE - Benchpress Compressor (Vintage)
• ART - Studio V3 Tube Pre-Amp
• Ernie Ball - VP Jr. Volume Pedal

To House Sound
• MXL A55 - Cabinet Mic (Traynor Rig)
• Overton - Direct Box (Overton Flyweight Rig)

Photos = Pay no attention to lurking Santa in practice barn....

[BrandoFlex]

Has anyone seen the new SmallBlock series? My local L&M says they will not have them for a few months still. Am hoping they promotionaly price them like they did with the DynaBlock early in the year. Bad back means under 40lbs is a must!!

[M. Owen Santy]

Originally Posted by BrandoFlex

Has anyone seen the new SmallBlock series? My local L&M says they will not have them for a few months still. Am hoping they promotionaly price them like they did with the DynaBlock early in the year. Bad back means under 40lbs is a must!!

Is a shame too - I was absolutely going to grab one for small gigs (mini-rig) and just could not avoid going elsewhere any longer (Picked up an Overton).

Am sure they are a Dynamite product, but nothing worse for brand loyalty when a manufacturer promotes a product they can't deliver in a timely fashion.

[BrandoFlex]

Originally Posted by M. Owen Santy

Is a shame too - I was absolutely going to grab one for small gigs (mini-rig) and just could not avoid going elsewhere any longer (Picked up an Overton).

Am sure they are a Dynamite product, but nothing worse for brand loyalty when a manufacturer promotes a product they can't deliver in a timely fashion.

Overton? Which one, how much and where from