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Published on 06/11/04 at 15:00After doing some online/in-person research into a new amp I decided to take a close look at this one. Music Castle in Berkley, MI had all three variations of this amp in stock and ready to play (2 Tube 10s, 1 70/80, 1 Vintage 30)
I liked the sound of the 2x10 version slightly better than the other two and paid $545 for the unit.
Simple controls! No digital effects, no MIDI, just everything you need; effects loop, 2 channels, reverb.
It is loud AND has good nearfield projection - nice widespread sound, no beaming.
Solid construction and a beautiful cab. Plus you can add a matching ext cab without loosing the use of the internal speakers.
The reverb is subtle. Other reviews mention how you have to turn it up to get a lot of effect; duh ? I like that if its set low I get only the tinyest bit of verb and set high I get a lot, makes sense.
Dual footswitch included!
The extension cab jack is hard to get to. The Boost seems to deliver a bit too much low end, can sound muddy if the Bass is past ½ way.
The owner's manual tells you the wiring on the TRS connector for the effects loop, however after reading it I had no clue. BUT it works, perhaps Microsoft writes their manuals.
Birch plywood construction seems solid and not as heavy as some MDF constructed units I looked at. The Tolex/vinyl is of Fender quality and the application seems neat. Tubes seem conservitivly shielded and held in place with lots of spacing. While carrying around the reverb 'boings' but I don't notice this while playing.
Overall I get the impression of quality workmanship and the warranty it comes with backs that impression up.
Bottom line. Add an RP200 if you need digital effects. A Hot Tubes will give you all the low volume overdrive you'll ever need.
For the money you're not goin to get a new amp with as many quality components or ones as well matched. Don't like the exact tone? Try different tubes or replace 1 of the speakers with a Delta Demon.
Traynor's are kind of rare which is neat, any they offer the best warranty that I could find. Their dealer offered a fair trade -in on my old amp.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
I liked the sound of the 2x10 version slightly better than the other two and paid $545 for the unit.
Simple controls! No digital effects, no MIDI, just everything you need; effects loop, 2 channels, reverb.
It is loud AND has good nearfield projection - nice widespread sound, no beaming.
Solid construction and a beautiful cab. Plus you can add a matching ext cab without loosing the use of the internal speakers.
The reverb is subtle. Other reviews mention how you have to turn it up to get a lot of effect; duh ? I like that if its set low I get only the tinyest bit of verb and set high I get a lot, makes sense.
Dual footswitch included!
The extension cab jack is hard to get to. The Boost seems to deliver a bit too much low end, can sound muddy if the Bass is past ½ way.
The owner's manual tells you the wiring on the TRS connector for the effects loop, however after reading it I had no clue. BUT it works, perhaps Microsoft writes their manuals.
Birch plywood construction seems solid and not as heavy as some MDF constructed units I looked at. The Tolex/vinyl is of Fender quality and the application seems neat. Tubes seem conservitivly shielded and held in place with lots of spacing. While carrying around the reverb 'boings' but I don't notice this while playing.
Overall I get the impression of quality workmanship and the warranty it comes with backs that impression up.
Bottom line. Add an RP200 if you need digital effects. A Hot Tubes will give you all the low volume overdrive you'll ever need.
For the money you're not goin to get a new amp with as many quality components or ones as well matched. Don't like the exact tone? Try different tubes or replace 1 of the speakers with a Delta Demon.
Traynor's are kind of rare which is neat, any they offer the best warranty that I could find. Their dealer offered a fair trade -in on my old amp.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com