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Re: Modding a Traynor YBA1

10/20/1999 10:28 PM
Trace
Re: Modding a Traynor YBA1
quote:
"I've got one on my bench that I'm messing with from time to time. I understand that there are three versions of the YBA-1."
 
 
You know Terry I've seen about three different variations now that you mention it. I though I was just getting some that were "one offs" or something.  
 
 
quote:
"Mine has the EL-34's and the cathode follower. Is that what you have? Plus the first preamp tube has individual cathode caps and resistors."
 
 
Most of them that I've seen are like this. I like these the best actually. They are super easy to make into a Marshall or some other great sounding amp.  
 
quote:
"I'd like to get a feel for what type of speaker others are using with this amp."
 
 
I'm a fan of the Celestion Vintage 30's or the Greenbacks. What are you using? I usually "plexi-ize" the YBA-1's and sell them. They make a great amp and have the tone of a plexi for a fraction of the cost. Actually now that I think about it, some were cathode biased and some were fixed bias.  
 
Whoever replaced the 4 Meg pots with 1 Meg pots was most likely trying to get closer to a Marshall. It's a good idea!  
So you want to change it to a plexi? Let us know Troy  
 
Hollar back;  
Trace  
 

 
Replies:
Troy Thanks guys! I'll break mine open ... -- 10/20/1999 10:37 PM
T.B. (Terry) Hi Trace,I'm also u... -- 10/23/1999 1:55 AM