I have played about 50 gigs with a Traynor Bloc80B that I bought new in the early 80's. I sold it to a guitarist when I switched to an Ampeg combo for a while, but still used the Traynor when I played in his band. When the band broke up, I bought it back from him because it's loud, light, portable, and indestructible. I use it every week for band practice with a five-piece band. Never had any problems with it.
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R.I.P. Pete Traynor
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Traynor and Yorkville. Quality stuff. I play my Traynor SB115 everyday and the tone is exceptional. RIP Mr. Traynor
I remember some Traynor tube bass amps from the early '70's that sounded great, and also sometimes got used by guitarists. RIP.
I had not heard this news. Thank you OP.
RIP Peter - sleep well.
RIP Peter - sleep well.
Ah, the Bloc80B. My first real bass amp. Undestructible. It ate Peaveys for breakfast.
Again, RIP Mr. Traynor.
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That was a really nice article.I've been a long time user of Yorkville/Traynor gear.one of the first amps I was ever truly impressed by was an old Yorkville bassmaster 400.My main amp is now a 400B.when I first got it the input was not working.When I opened it up to fix it I found 2 sheets if paper taped to the top panel that had the schematics for the amp.I just thought that was pretty cool so I framed them.My next amp is going to be one of the new class d Traynor small blocs.RIP Pete Traynor. Your legacy shall live on.
Wow. I was just looking at this ad this morning.
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My first combo in the early 80's was a 35 watt Traynor. Solid in every way.
RIP
RIP
I've always been a big fan of the excellent and affordable amps built by this gentleman. R.I.P. Pete...
Never owned a traynor, played through a couple...they are definitely work horses. Almost bought one about 5 years back though. Sad to see some Canadian music ingenuity go.
You will find me singing praise about his work in several threads. Even if I end up making a fEARful or fearless cab I'll always have a Traynor head. The tone, controls, even the look - they're my jam. RIP Pete and thanks for so many years of quality design and workmanship.
I love my DB800. Bought it after renting for a show about 5 or 6 years ago. Such a fantastic amp. Loaded with useable features, awesome eq, and lots of power on tap. Sounds great with my fearfuls. Thanks Pete! RIP
I've been playing my Mark II and one of my Bassmasters quite a bit lately. I am still planning on reworking my Bassmate a bit. I love old Traynor amps!!!
RIP.
He will be missed. All Traynor, all the time here for both guitar and bass amps. Thanks, Pete!
Otto
He will be missed. All Traynor, all the time here for both guitar and bass amps. Thanks, Pete!
Otto
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I have be the second to agree I couldn't have said it better.
Sad news. A great Canadian.
My next buy is also a small block (my first class D).
Buy it. I have one in my basement and every guitar player who has played through it thinks it is awesome! Traynor made some great stuff.
Sad news that he has passed on.
Hey Roxbororob - Are you living in Roxboro? I grew up there in the 60's and 70's. Everyone had Traynor amps back then. I bet all those old amps are still working.
