Members Crowcaine Posted July 14, 2013 Members Share Posted July 14, 2013 Boy am I not on the ball today. First I forget my login information because I haven't been on here since the reformat and had to make a new account, and then I make a thread in the completely wrong forum. Anyways, I found this sweet Traynor YBA-1 on CL for a good price. It's a later 70's version with the "baby bumpers" and non-script logo, which means it's also a solid state rectifier, unlike the late 60's/early 70's version which were tube based. It's in perfect condition, modded for a master volume and given a new 3-prong power cable. My question is for the tone junkies out there: If you were in my position, would you hold out for an earlier silver-cloth version with the tube rectifier, or pick this bad boy up anyways? Is there difference that huge? I've listened to a multitude of videos and recordings of each, but they all sound different in the hands of someone else so it's been a rough comparision, and I have no way to A/B in person, Also, are there any other differences between the two versions I should be aware about that might sway my purchase? I hear the transformers lessened in quality over the years of production, and this one seems like a pretty late model. I'm not looking for perfect Plexi tone, merely great tone in general, and these seem to do that well. I'll be pushing it with an OCD and a few EQ/boosts, and running it through a 4x12 loaded with V30's, to give a general sense of what my end sound is going to entail. But yeah, any input on this would be great. I'm itching to just go buy the damn thing, but I need reassurance first lol *EDIT* The seller just informed me the transformers are indeed the original huge-ass black Hammonds, if that makes a difference. He says the guy he got it from says it's a '78 though and the serial number matches, which I thought they stopped using Hammonds by then? Or are they just lesser powered ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HKSblade2 Posted July 15, 2013 Members Share Posted July 15, 2013 Considering many great amps use SS rectifiers, sure why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mr. crow Posted July 17, 2013 Members Share Posted July 17, 2013 Kind of depends on the your idea of a 'good price.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crowcaine Posted July 17, 2013 Author Members Share Posted July 17, 2013 Ended up changing my mind. The price wasn't "great" ($400 for one with a Legion 2x12 cab), but that's not what swayed me. I think I'll just hold out for one with the better transformers.Plus some local tard has a YGL-3 for even cheaper, so I'll grab that instead.Damn my constant hot/cold GAS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stonedtone Posted July 17, 2013 Members Share Posted July 17, 2013 HKSblade2 wrote: Considering many great amps use SS rectifiers, sure why not. I've always liked the tight nature of SS rec. The sag is great and all, but I prefer SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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