Members danbronson Posted March 23, 2007 Members Share Posted March 23, 2007 It has a V30 in it.Reeeeeeeally...I'm at a loss. Then I'll agree with the guys suggesting a tube change...if that doesn't fix it, I guess your tastes have graduated past the amp and it's time to look into another if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Soundstorm Posted March 23, 2007 Members Share Posted March 23, 2007 I'm pretty sure they already come with Vin30s. I had a YCV40WR. 10 watts less, but I definitely had to crank it up a LOT to keep up with the band. However, the YCV50 blue is what piqued my interest in the Traynors. The characteristics of the overdrive don't sound at all like what was going on with your amp, or with the first amp I heard. eurotubes.com makes a retube kit especially for your amp. There are actually three different ones: standard, blues, metal. I got the standard, and while I lost some characteristics i liked (I blame the JJ ecc83s), it's still retained it's punchy marshallesque quality I liked. I think your problem lies within the tubes, bro. Go with a full retube, then take it from there. It's an affordable solution and quite preferable over selling it. And as a person that owned a Traynor YCV series for 6 months, I don't think it's the amp. -Trey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. T Posted March 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 23, 2007 well, ok, I'm open to a tube change. Any suggestions? I know jack {censored} about tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. T Posted March 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 23, 2007 alright, I'll check out eurotubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Unstrung Posted March 23, 2007 Members Share Posted March 23, 2007 Get a new amp. Seriously... my friend has this amp and I know the tone you describe. It sounds great for practice and quieter jams but just don't got the goods in many situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. T Posted March 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=679749 First part is with the humbucker, second part is with the neck, butchering the solo in little wing. Just note I make no claims of being a good guitarist, I'm far from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. T Posted March 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 and the pickups are stock, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TU BE Posted March 24, 2007 Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=679749 Just note I make no claims of being a good guitarist, I'm far from it. This is part of the problem. Not bagging on you, but tone is in the fingers a lot more than some folks are willing to admit. Just listened to the clip and that sounds like it's your amp that is fizzy. I know the bad monkey does not fizz out like that and the Hwy 1 strat probably comes with decent pups in it. I honestly think you'll just be wasting time and money throwing tubes, speakers etc. at the amp. Sell it and get something you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. T Posted March 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 oh yeah, though it doesn't matter much, my recording setup isn't great. behringer mixer + samson q-mic plugged straight into my Macbook Pro. And yeah, I know tone is in the fingers, but there are certain characteristics that come straight from the gear, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TU BE Posted March 24, 2007 Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 Just listened to the clip and that sounds like it's your amp that is fizzy. I know the bad monkey does not fizz out like that and the Hwy 1 strat probably comes with decent pups in it. I honestly think you'll just be wasting time and money throwing tubes, speakers etc. at the amp. Sell it and get something you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. T Posted March 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 you edited after I posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TU BE Posted March 24, 2007 Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 you edited after I posted. I know. I just wanted to make sure you saw the second part of my response. The first reply was typed before listening to your clip. After hearing it, I understand what you mean. It's the amp dude. You have a good speaker in it and I don't think that changing out tubes is gonna get rid of that fizziness. It's probably just a characteristic of that amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. T Posted March 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 hmm, well {censored}. so the search goes on. ah, I have no idea what I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TU BE Posted March 24, 2007 Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 hmm, well {censored}. so the search goes on. ah, I have no idea what I want. What style of music do you mostly play? What's more important, a good clean or a good dirty channel? What's your price range? We could make a few suggestions with answers to these questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. T Posted March 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 Blues, a little hard rock. I think a good dirty channel is better, just because they're so much harder to come by it seems. My price range is probably under 600, and I would prefer to keep at a 1x12 combo or smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TU BE Posted March 24, 2007 Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 Blues, a little hard rock. I think a good dirty channel is better, just because they're so much harder to come by it seems. My price range is probably under 600, and I would prefer to keep at a 1x12 combo or smaller. Peavey Classic 30 or 50. Those are kick ass blues/hard rock amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stephen Colbert Posted March 24, 2007 Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 Bogner Uberschall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members estring777 Posted March 24, 2007 Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 If I am not mistaken your amp has a master vol right? Crank that puppy to 10 and dial in some low-med gain. if you havent already and see what you get. You've got no power tube saturation going on. I think thats the sound your after based on you style, lots of power tube sat. If you had the master cranked already, then I think there is something wrong with the amp internally...get it checked if thats the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. T Posted March 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 If I am not mistaken your amp has a master vol right? Crank that puppy to 10 and dial in some low-med gain. if you havent already and see what you get. You've got no power tube saturation going on. I think thats the sound your after based on you style, lots of power tube sat.If you had the master cranked already, then I think there is something wrong with the amp internally...get it checked if thats the case. I've never tried this before, and it actually sounds a bit better. I was always under the impression that I need to crank the channel volume and then control it with the master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. T Posted March 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 Peavey Classic 30 or 50. Those are kick ass blues/hard rock amps. I might end up trading my amp for a classic 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZCat Posted March 24, 2007 Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 Didn't Randy Van Sykes post a really nice clip a while back with that very same amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Soundstorm Posted March 24, 2007 Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 Dr. T....are you operating it with the "boost" on? Try setting your OD up without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 27Frets Posted March 24, 2007 Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 I guess my thing is - I really want a SRV-esque lead sound. Like his solo in Voodoo Chile - that's my dream tone. For rhythm sounds I want a Marshall JCM type sound (I know, not too specific) - but my amp just does not sound that tight.Also, as for the headroom, I really like pushing the clean channel on tube amps, but my Traynor just sounds really, and I mean really harsh for some reason (when it breaks up that is).I'm going to try and post some clips tomorrow, so you all can better assess my problem (if there is one, it might all be in my head...) Not sure if anyone made this suggestion yet but if you're going after Stevie Ray tone, I'd get rid that monkey pedal and pick up a high quality tube screamer type pedal for starters. The modded ones by Analogman and Keely are great but pricey, same with the Fulltone Fulldrive 2, but they are worth it. Then maybe ditch that amp and go with something a little more "Fender-ish", or a JTM45 style Marshall type amp. As for getting JCM800 type sounds out of the same amp, you'll be challenged to say the least, but there is probably a pedal out there that will get you in the ballpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 27Frets Posted March 24, 2007 Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 Peavey Classic 30 or 50. Those are kick ass blues/hard rock amps. I just so this post after I posted my other reply- I agree the Classic 30 and 50 are good suggestions. Check the gear classified board on this site- you might be able to find a Classic 30 for peanuts and then have cash left over to pickup the right pedal- all for under the $600 level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members estring777 Posted March 27, 2007 Members Share Posted March 27, 2007 I've never tried this before, and it actually sounds a bit better. I was always under the impression that I need to crank the channel volume and then control it with the master. Thats what you what..power tube saturation, and thats controlled by the master volume. Its not for someone looking for a "metal sound" but for you its a starting point. Push the front some more with a tube screamer. 808,ts9 even your monkey should do the trick. With the Strat you may have to dial down the treble ,pick up the mids and up the bass a little more. Use that neck pup too. You've got the setup. Just take the time dial it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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