This ultra simple, ultra compact traynor tsm10 10watt guitar amplifier offers 2band eq, gain control and a headphone output, making it a great first amplifier for the beginning guitarist. However, i like the yrm as it has a mv which makes it a more suitable amp for my purposes. On my way to toronto to get together with a band i hadnt been together since 1970, and stopped by to try out this late sixties bass mate ii amp a couple of weeks ago. Free traynor diagrams, schematics, service manuals. It has also been a company keen on helping bassists in their quest for tone, having designed and manufactured one of the worlds first 8x10 bass cabinets decades ago. The history of traynor amps, from the early beginnings in 1963 to the breakup between peter traynor and jack long of yorkville sound ltd. Nadtraynor bass mate yba2b good score bp57you are absolutely right in stating that these amps sound great with both bass and guitarthese are another great example of a completely over looked and under rated 2025 watt tube combo amp. We have a huge schematics inventory, projects section and forum. I was looking at the schematic and it is slightly different from all other schematics i have seen. The traynor name has long been associated with great sounding, affordable instrument amplifiers. The traynor tbm25 is an ideal 25watt bass combo for recording, jamming, tuning and silent practice its stereo headphone jack disconnects the 10 speaker. Wattage is either 20 or 40, all tube, footswitchable reverb. Due to coronavirus covid19 we have limited staff working on location.
The traynor brand, named for founder peter traynor, began in 1963 with the dynabass bass amplifier, a rental product. I played it beside a reissue traynor guitar mate amp and yes it was noticeable that it sounds softer and smoother over the years but has retained its ability to produce decent highs. Traynor bass ts120b iss6 schematic traynor bass ts50b schematic traynor custom reverb ysr1 schematic traynor custom special yba3a manual. No doubt this speaker has softened up over the years and is in excellent condition. Its a pretty compact amplifier and is all tube based. Traynor bass mate guitar amps ms right into a panasonic. It may be a mere 10w and an 8 speaker, but this little powerhouse looms large in tone. It has an 8 inch speaker, 14 inch input and headphone jacks, cleanoverdrive select switch, volume control and 3 band equalizer. The traynor brand, named for founder peter traynor, began in. I found a real steal of a deal on one, but i know little about them. Designed by bassistturnedamp guru pete traynor as the studentsized followup to his larger dyna bass amplifier of 1963 later renamed the yba1 bass master, the original bass mate never really was much of a bass combo, but that has always been part of the fun.
Ys1027 dyn ab ass 400 b a s s g u i t a r a m p l i f i e r page 2 important safety instructions this lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, the exclamation point within an equilatereal within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert triangle is intended to alert the user to the the user to the presence of uninsulated presence of important operating and dangerous. Velvet black traynor tube amps history, models, dating. Visit our youtube channel for traynor tips, tricks, rig rundowns and product demos. Nad traynor bass mate yba2b telecaster guitar forum. My first attempt at plugging mics directly into a into a video camera. They no longer make the traynor trm30, which isnt too big of a surprise to me. The traynor tbm10 is a perfect smallformat bass amplifier. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Traynor s older amplifiers are in another world than this one. Dating a traynor amp using the three, four, or sevendigit serial number or the codes on filter capacitorscircuit breakers. Traynor yba2a bass mate ii amp a marvel in tone the gear.
Nad traynor bass mate yba2b good score bp57you are absolutely right in stating that these amps sound great with both bass and guitarthese are another great example of a completely over looked and under rated 20 25 watt tube combo amp. Hi, i am fixing up an old traynor base mate i believe it is a yba15 or somthing like that. Designed by bassistturnedamp guru pete traynor as the studentsized followup to his larger dynabass amplifier of 1963 later renamed the yba1 bass master, the original bass mate never really was much of a bass combo, but that has always been part of the fun. I believe the one ive used is from the late 60s, which is the one pictured above. Its compact design includes a single 8inch bass speaker, volume and 3band eq plus presence controls for sound shaping. Traynor bassmaster yba1 read this if you want to tweak yours.
Even though the traynor brand was phased out for years before being revived by yorkville, traynor products have long had a. Both the traynor guitar mate and studio mate combos ygm1 and ygm4 respectively produce 20 to 25 watts driven by 12ax7a preamp tubes and two el84 power tubes. Traynor amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. Description the traynor tbm25 is an ideal 25watt bass combo for recording, jamming, tuning and silent practice its stereo headphone jack disconnects the 10 speaker. Even if youre looking for a cheap practice guitar amp, you can definitely get mor. There are hundreds of pages of tube amp information on my library page. Get the guaranteed best price on hybrid combo guitar amplifiers like the traynor trm30 reverb mate 30 combo at music123. Prowess amplifiers offers resources for the guitar tube amplifier builder. Find great deals on ebay for traynor bass amp and sunn bass amp.
Traynor trm40 reverb mate 40 combo amp guitar center. Traynor diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. This amp designed by peter traynor of yorkville sound and made in toronto, canada in 1972 220240v mains reasonable condition for its age sine wave rms power. With humble beginnings as a toronto music store repairman, peter traynor started selling his first bass amp, the dynabass, back in 1963. It takes up minimal space when youre not practicing, and you can easily pack it off to lessons, duelingbass sessions, or lowlevel jams. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. There are two circuits for the bassmaster, yba1, dating from 1966 and 1972 respectively.
Oct 18, 2009 the serial number starts with a 6 so i believe my amp is from 1976. It has 2 sets of tubes that i do not know when they. A spare valve in a clip and the schematic are in the sleeve, but because of the way the sleeve is, you cant really see the. As well, a speakermuting headphone output makes the tbm10 ideal for practice or tuning and the line output makes it possible to patch this. I got a schematic from yorkville and it shows 7027 output tubes. Took a few seconds to start up, kinda a warming up noise. Traynor yba2b bassmate bass guitar tube valve amplifier a 1972 yba2b bass mate 1x15 25 watt combo.
It was dirty all over, had a bent face plate, an incorrect black plastic toggle switch, a two conductor cord, and some background hum probably something to do with the original. The serial number starts with a 6 so i believe my amp is from 1976. Traynors older amplifiers are in another world than this one. Traynor studio mate ygm4 amplification and effects.
The alltube traynor yba300 300watt bass head has been designed from the ground up to be the ultimate highpower head for the working musician. Wattage is either 20 or 40, all tube, footswitchable reverb and tremolo. Reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. And thanks to its line output the tbm25 can alternately be patched to a pa system for bigger playing jobs. Click the link above for tube amp info, schematics, board building information, projects, mods, transformer diagrams, photos, sound clips.
T30g schematic tb100 service manual tbm10 25 50 service manual tgm10 20 service manual tr2 schematic partial trm30. Details of the various traynor amp models, and opinions about them. Yorkville traynor audio ultimate repair service manuals. Since the early 60s traynor amplifiers were so reliable that they have earned the reputation as being the ultimate workhorses of rock n roll. Get the best deal for traynor guitar amplifiers from the largest online selection at. Traynor yba2b bass mate bass guitar tube valve amplifier a 1972 yba2b bass mate 1x15 25 watt combo. I rebuilt my cab and replaced the tolex and grill cloth. I dont know the exact years on this amp, but there are two versions of this amp with different tubes. Kraig, i probably paid about as much as you did, maybe even more. Jensen guitar speaker from a 1975 traynor guitar mate hand wired tube amp. There are plenty of high quality amps out there for this size andor price, but this unfortunately isnt one of them.
Traynor is a brand of bass amplifiers and guitar amplifiers, the first brand formed by yorkville sound. The traynor tbm25 is an ideal 25 watt bass combo for recording, jamming, tuning and silent practice its stereo headphone jack disconnects the 10 speaker. Prowess amplifiers traynor schematics bassmate yba 2. While the first versions came without reverb, later variants included reverb as well as lush tremolo that could both be controlled via a footswitch.
The traynor yba2b bass mate is a bass guitar combo amp. If, for any reason, any product manufactured by traynor should fail within two years ten years on all wooden enclosure elements of the original purchase date, we will repair it free of charge. Jun 15, 2016 turned it on and got this very sad noise. Enclosed are copies of all traynor schematics i have.