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Post subject: 15w or 40w Tube Amp
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:33 am
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I am currently in the process of purchasing a tube amp as I have played a Solid State Fender Ultimate Chorus since 1996. I am not currently with a band but I hope to be jamming again soon. I am trying to decide between how many watts I need as I do not want to purchase another amp down the road.
I have purchased a Tweed Blues Jr that I am not liking so much and will be returning it. I am considering the Hot Rod Deluxe, Traynor YCV20WR or YCV40WR.
Any input would help.

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I use my blues jr. in small pubs and the hot rod deluxe in clubs with no problems. friends say both amps sound great, which I believe, 'cause they don't hold back when anyone doesn't sound good.

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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:04 pm
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I'd go with the Traynor. 20 watts is fine to gig with. Get 40 watts if you're worried. But remember 40 watts is not twice as loud as 20 watts. Try them both. You'll get more headroom from a 40 watt amp. I gig with a 20 watt amp and have never had a problem. If you want a Fender, I'd go with a DRRI. It cuts a mix way better than a HRDlx.


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I use a Pro Jr in a lot of clubs where I don't need a larger amp. It's amazing how the PJ just screams of tone!

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Post subject: Re: 15w or 40w Tube Amp
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:11 pm
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yodacaster wrote:
I am currently in the process of purchasing a tube amp as I have played a Solid State Fender Ultimate Chorus since 1996. I am not currently with a band but I hope to be jamming again soon. I am trying to decide between how many watts I need as I do not want to purchase another amp down the road.
I have purchased a Tweed Blues Jr that I am not liking so much and will be returning it. I am considering the Hot Rod Deluxe, Traynor YCV20WR or YCV40WR.
Any input would help.

Thanks,


Blues Jr. NOS is the best 15w Fender makes. It does it all (rock, country, and blues). I'd never use a 40w amp on stage because 15w's are mic'd nicely. There is a tweed Blues Jr. and a NOS. NOS sounds much better. If you want more hard rock or metal tones, avoid the tube tone all together. Buy a frontman series or Super Champ XD.

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Post subject: Re: 15w or 40w Tube Amp
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:22 pm
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yodacaster wrote:
I am currently in the process of purchasing a tube amp as I have played a Solid State Fender Ultimate Chorus since 1996. I am not currently with a band but I hope to be jamming again soon. I am trying to decide between how many watts I need as I do not want to purchase another amp down the road.
I have purchased a Tweed Blues Jr that I am not liking so much and will be returning it. I am considering the Hot Rod Deluxe, Traynor YCV20WR or YCV40WR.
Any input would help.

Thanks,


Blues Jr. NOS is the best 15w Fender makes. It does it all (rock, country, and blues). I'd never use a 40w amp on stage because 15w's are mic'd nicely. There is a tweed Blues Jr. and a NOS. NOS sounds much better. If you want more hard rock or metal tones, avoid the tube tone all together. Buy a frontman series or Super Champ XD.


Just your opinion of course? I'd rather have the Princeton or even the Deluxe 5e3 reissue. YMMV
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:36 pm
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Its a matter of taste I suppose, but I was referring to 15w amps only.

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The Princeton is legendary. The Blues Jr NOS really isn't a "New Old Stock" amp in the traditional sense. It's just a better speaker and cosmetics. It's legendary but for different reasons. They do have a loyal following though.


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It would be helpful if you described what kinds of music you play...

I have a Princeton and a Princeton Reverb, and love the 6V6 sound.

If you stretched your wattage consideration slightly, the Deluxe Reverb at 22 watts would be ideal.

Also in contention (completely different sounds):
Reeves Custom 18
Dr. Z Maz 18
Orange Tiny Terror - flick between 7 and 15 watts

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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:34 am
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I ended up purchasing the Traynor YCV40WR. I play a bluesy rock style and some reggae/ska. I went with the 40watt because I felt it gave more headroom on the clean channel. So far I am liking the tone and I do like the fact that I can switch between channels. It is a loud amp so I haven't taken it past 3 yet. I am having a bit of a vibration or buzz (not electrical, physical) sound on the gain channel when the volume is up. It is only on certain notes on the lower strings. I have tried a couple of different guitars but still the same buzz. It appears mostly when muting the strings.
I will be taking it in this week to have it looked at but any help here would be appreciated. It kind of sucks cuz its a brand new amp fresh out of the box.

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If it sounds like a tinkling rattly sound it could be tube rattle. play the note that makes it happen and touch each tube one at a time with a pencil eraser. If it stops it's tube rattle.


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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:20 am
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If it sounds like a tinkling rattly sound it could be tube rattle. play the note that makes it happen and touch each tube one at a time with a pencil eraser. If it stops it's tube rattle.


Thanks,
I'll give that a try, but the only thing with this amp is that only the 2 power tubes are exposed. The 3 other tubes are inside the control panel.

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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:25 am
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A lot of times it is the power tubes that rattle. The preamp tubes usually go microphonic.


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So what do I do if I determine it to be a tube rattle? This is the first tube amp I have ever owned.

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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:16 pm
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The tubes should have a warranty. Contact either the music shop or Traynor for a replacement set of tubes. Did you have the same problem with your last amp? Do you have another guitar you could try?


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