$750 · Traynor YVM-1 tube amplifier

Up for sale, a 1968 Traynor Voice Master YVM-1 tube amplifier head in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Fully serviced and very original, this head drives a matched pair of power tubes (Rogers / Mullard), generating 50 watts and 3 of the 4 original preamp tubes (Rogers / Phillips). A four channel design with dedicated volume controls for each input as well as a global EQ and Master Volume control, this amp can be used to power a variety of different instruments (such as a bevy of vintage keyboards) or simply a single guitar or bass, providing a clean power amp that works well with effects pedals. While the amp can deliver a full bodied tube sound and richness with the preamp dimed, a sound well suited for guitar, perhaps the YVM-1's most overlooked attribute is as an ideal bass amp. This Traynor has ample low end response, and the large transformers keeps the sound tight and full. The amp has very original circuit components, with the original huge Hammond transformers and retains all of the original pots as well as the mustard tone caps which are essential to the tonal color of this head. The amp retains all of its original knobs, with smooth black tolex and original silver grillcloth. The head shows some minor scuffing and wear around the corners of the enclosure, but no serious wear of any kind. This Traynor lives up to the company's reputation of delivering amps that are true workhorses that perform reliably in stage and studio situations. The YVM has received a full service by Mike Shaw. The electrolytic capacitors have been replaced, all the inputs, outputs, pots and switches cleaned, bad solder joints redone, cleaned and re-tensioned all tube sockets and tubes tested.