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Would a Traynor YBA200 be enough for my band?

Stinsok

Stinsok

Dec 16, 2002
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#1
Here is the line up-Semi undercontrol guitarist with a Marshall 100 watt half stack, fairly agressive drummer (big sticks) and me. I currently use a Yamaha BBT500H pushing an 8ohm Ernie Ball HD-210 and a 4ohm Avatar Delta 212. I am interested in the Traynor but not sure it will be loud enough. Thanks for your help.
 
#4
I vote no. My old trio had a semi 'under control' guitarist playing through a Dr. Z MAZ 18 Jr. and a moderate volume drummer. I used my brand new YBA200 with various 4 ohm cabs. This amp did not cut it, period. Owned it for about four months. The other guys in the band asked me to stop bringing it to rehearsals. It never made it to a gig. I gave up and sold it. Spend your hard earned dollars elsewhere. You asked. :)

M. M.
 
#9
in my experience, the yba needs a big cab to really push. even a 4x10 would probably be in the minimum of what this amp wants to do. mine was as loud as i ever needed it to be with a loud drummer and two ac30's cranked. i miss that amp
 
#10
I use one with an ampeg 8X10 and it is loud enough with 2 guitarists and a loud drummer, in large rooms it needs to be cranked but it has done the job for me so far. If you want to really push a lot of really low end frequencies through, it might not be the amp for you.
 
#11
stevellss said:
I use one with an ampeg 8X10 and it is loud enough with 2 guitarists and a loud drummer, in large rooms it needs to be cranked but it has done the job for me so far. If you want to really push a lot of really low end frequencies through, it might not be the amp for you.
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+1 with the following caveat: I've never played through a YBA200/200-2.

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But that's what makes T' a good rig for rock bass.
 
#12
Only you can decide if it's loud enough. I used to play metal in bars with a V4b/810 (100w) and never ran out of clean volume. But you might if you're really loud. 200w is usually plenty for most people doing the average-sized rock venue. Some people think it isn't, but they're usually deaf ;)
 
#13
blowinblue said:
Aguilar GS 212, Epifani UL-210, Epifani UL-410 (cabs I own), and Ampeg SVT-410HLF (owned by a friend). They all cut the mustard with my humble Eden WT-400. IME, of course. ;)

M. M.
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Power 8Ω/4Ω * 235/400W RMS
Power Mono Bridge * N/A
Distortion * <.1%
Frequency Response * 10Hz - 15KHz ±2dB
Headroom * 3db
Dimensions * 12"W x 3.5"H x 12"D
Weight * 13 LBS

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Traynor YBA200-2 (from the manual) MSRP $999 USD

Type * All Tube Bass Head
Power @ min. impedance (Watts) * 200 @ 4/8 ohms switchable
Minimum Impedance (Ohms) * 2
Burst Power - 2 cycle * 250 Watts
Frequency Response (Hz +/-3dB) * 30 - 16,000
Hum and Noise (dB) * -90db
Input Channels * 1
Channel 1 - inputs * 2 x 1/4inch
Channel 1 - controls * Gain
Master Volume Control * Yes
Main Tone Controls * Treble, Mid, Range, Bass, Scoop, Resonance
Input Sensitivity (mV) * 20
Master Outputs * Pre-amp out (Pre Master)
Line Out (type / configuration) * XLR Balanced (Pre/Post, Grnd Lift)
Line Out Sensitivity (Vrms) * 1V (100mV when -20db Pad engaged)
Effects Loop / Location * Pre-amp out, Power Amp in, Loop Thru
Effects Return Sensitivity (Vrms) * 1V
LED Indicators * Tuner Mute, Power/Standby
External speaker output / location * 2 x 1/4inch (Rear)
Impedance Selector (4/8 ohms)
Other Features * Tubes: 2x12AX7, 1x12AU7, 4xKT88
Tuner output 1/4inch
Dimensions (DWH, inches) * 11.5 x 22.5 x 9.5
Dimensions (DWH, cm) * 29 x 57 x 24
Weight (lbs / kg) - 44 / 20
 
#15
I've used mine with an Ampeg 610 or a Fender 215 with excellent results. My Schroeder 21012L absolutely barks with it.The midrange of that cabinet matches up nicely with the Traynor. I've always found the Traynor to be bass heavy IMO,I usually have the bass rooled back to 5 or less. What type of music are you doing? DO you DI to the PA? If you do then it would be more than enough for the job.
 
#17
+1 on the big cabs. mine sounded decent through a 410, but once i added my 18 to that, it cranked, and sounded good. i've also played it through an ampeg 610 and 810, both of which really work well with it. it's plenty loud. but, if you do crank it a whole lot, you'll get some breakup, but it still sounds fantastic, if that's what you're going for.

i personally wish i had a band right now that i could actually PUSH it, because i love the way it sounds when it's cranked. and it cuts through the mix really well.

not only that, but if your guitar player is playing so loud that you can't hear the bass through a 200 watt all tube head, he's playing too loud, and you probably can't even hear the drummer, anyway.
 

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