Traynor Custom Valve 40T Tube Guitar Amplifier (40 Watts, 2x10 in.)

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Traynor Custom Valve 40T Tube Guitar Amplifier (40 Watts, 2x10 in.), Rear

Traynor Custom Valve 40T Tube Guitar Amplifier (40 Watts, 2x10 in.), Rear Angle

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All-tube circuitry. Spring reverb. 2 channels.

Overview

The next installment for the new generation of Traynors is the Custom Valve 40T (YCV40T). Real tube overdrive is provided by 3 Sovtek 12AX7WA dual triode preamp tubes while real tube power is provided by 2 Sovtek 5881WXT beam power tubes. The internal gadgetry in this channel-switching amp provides good flexibility, but makes it very easy to get a great tone. The combination of the tube power and the 2 Celestion Tube 10 speakers is magical. The 3 basic tones (clean, crunch and overdrive) are easily defined. With great tone at low levels, and shine and punch at full-tilt, the Custom Valve 40T is already receiving rave reviews. Traynor challenges you to compare them to the competition. You'll love the tone and instantly recognize the value.

Although signal-to-noise is not normally a specification that is discussed where guitar amplifiers are concerned, the ultra-quiet Custom Valve 40T makes it an issue. Experienced professional users will appreciate the auto-matching tube circuit that maintains bias balance as tubes age ensuring hum-free performance. Also, the DC filaments on the preamp tubes that all but eliminate hum. Listen carefully. Although the YCV40T has a tremendous amount of gain it remains virtually hum-free.

The unique 'nouveau-retro' packaging of this amp makes it perfect for the leading edge or historical enthusiasts. Though the look is very fresh, the Custom Valve 40 stays true to the original Traynor line with black vinyl-covering, chrome plated corners, all plywood… read more construction, and a classic front-mounted Traynor logo. The rear-mounted control panel is easy to access, yet recessed for protection. And the warranty? Yorkville's standard 2 year (even if you break it!) transferable warranty.* The one that made Traynor famous in the sixties.

* Warranty valid in Canada & United States only.

Features
Auto-matching tube circuit maintains bias balance as tubes age ensuring hum free performance throughout tube life

DC filaments on preamp tubes eliminate hum

Fully regulated power supply with tube rectifier emulation

Long Accutronics spring reverb

Classic Celestion Tube 10 speakers

All plywood enclosure

Heavy gauge perforated grille with cloth cover

Custom design 'chicken beak' knobs

Specs

Type: tube guitar amplifier

Cabinet impedance (ohms): 4

Power @ min. impedance (watts): 40

Minimum impedance (ohms): 4

Speaker configuration -- LF (size/power): 2 x 10 inch / 40 watts

Input channels: 2

Channel 1 -- inputs: 1/4 inch phone

Channel 1 -- controls: gain, volume, treble, bass, middle

Channel 1 -- switches: boost

Channel 2 -- inputs: shares ch. 1 input

Channel 2 -- controls: volume, treble, bass, middle

Channel 2 -- switches: channel select, brightness

Channel switching: yes

Main tone controls: presence

Line out (type/configuration): 1/4 inch TRS / rear (effects send)

Effects volume: yes

Effects loop/location: yes / rear

Effects footswitch/function: yes / channel select, boost

Internal reverb/effects: spring reverb

LED indicators: channel select, boost, power, standby

External speaker output/location: 1/4 inch / rear

Other features:
-- Standby switch -- activates standby mode to keep the tubes warm while the amp is not in use

-- Auto tube-matching Circuit

-- Preamp tube - 3x Sovtek 12AX7WA dual triodes (Russia)

-- Power amp tube - 2x Sovtek 6L6GB beam power tubes (Russia)

-- DC filaments on preamp tubes eliminate hum

-- Fully regulated power supply with tube rectifier emulation

-- Perforated steel grille

-- Dimensions (DWH, inches): 9.5 x 23 x 18

-- Dimensions (DWH, cm): 24 x 58 x 46

-- Weight (lbs/kg): 48 / 22