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They weigh more than a shipment of maple syrup and back bacon that's for for sure!!!
Yes. Exactly like I said. Tiny compared to the ampeg and markbass. so it doesn't matter if it's the size of a walk-in freezer so long as the other two are bigger that's my point
Pbassmanca
In the pocket n' thumpy. So woody, so greasy...
I love seeing all those Mesa cabs lined up side by side! That demo video was a great comparison by the way. Honestly, @MesaBoogie makes the sexiest flipping gear of all time...
I've seen Canadian tanks... If Traynor gear were built like them I wouldn't encourage people to look at them. Also, I'd imagine "made in Canada" tends to matter more to those in Canada, but if you like the idea of your gear being made in what's probably a relatively small plant then there is that. With that said though, Traynor stuff tends to be built very tough. The sound isn't necessarily for everybody, though - I've generally experienced lots of clean tones with a bit of a scooped mid baked in and a strongish low end in general.
Unfortunately, not having even seen one of these 810s I couldn't tell you how it stacks to the more ubiquitous ampeg stuff - but at least in Canada I'm pretty sure they're a bit cheaper than the ampeg stuff, though ampeg was much quicker to get into the class D game, so I've got a pf head.
As always, good gear is good gear, if you can get a good price I'd at least say it's worth a look.
Also: I've heard of them using both B&C and Eminence drivers, and they're both pretty good at what they do.
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I think Made In Canada helps to distinguish it from anything imported from overseas.
To somebody in the US, made in Canada may still very much count as "overseas", even though there are no literal seas.
I don't think the point is "made locally". I believe the point is its not outsourced to be manufactured in another country where labor is less expensive.
The point means many things to many people, is my point.
DiabolusInMusic
Functionless Art is Merely Tolerated Vandalism
This thread is just so validating on a national pride level. Something other than "beavers and maple syrup" (a fine combination I might add), BA HAHAHAHAHA........
I always get a kick out of TB's view on Traynor. It just doesn't carry the "house brand stigma" like it does around here. I never hear half the positive things about Traynor/Yorkville that I hear on TB. Traynor makes fine gear but I have never considered it anything special. Typically, the selling point you hear the store is "but the warranty covers everything". Even the staff don't like Traynor/Yorkville... On the flip side, I remember going to GC in the States and finding several Acoustic amps that I thought were decent little units.
Well look what I have at home right now
Traynor TC810, Traynor YBA-300 and Ampeg V4B. The V4B is silent with all my basses now, it was just a pre-amp tube that needed to be replaced as it turns out.In terms of the Traynor TC810, I love the Ampeg through it. The V4B has better low end clarity/note definition through it than the YBA-300 does. My wife was just saying to me, if someone were playing a lot of drop C or lower then they actually may prefer the YBA-300 as it seems to go deeper and get growlier through the TC810. I wish there was an Ampeg 810 to try them both through though, the only comparison I have is the GK Neo 410 and GK 410 RBH (not pictured). The Neo 410 distorts a lot sooner than the TC810 does, I'm assuming that's because of 4 speakers vs 8? Regardless, the TC810 sounds awesome.
I'm relieved!Well look what I have at home right now
In terms of the Traynor TC810, I love the Ampeg through it. The V4B has better low end clarity/note definition through it than the YBA-300 does. My wife was just saying to me, if someone were playing a lot of drop C or lower then they actually may prefer the YBA-300 as it seems to go deeper and get growlier through the TC810. I wish there was an Ampeg 810 to try them both through though, the only comparison I have is the GK Neo 410 and GK 410 RBH (not pictured). The Neo 410 distorts a lot sooner than the TC810 does, I'm assuming that's because of 4 speakers vs 8? Regardless, the TC810 sounds awesome.
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Well look what I have at home right now
In terms of the Traynor TC810, I love the Ampeg through it. The V4B has better low end clarity/note definition through it than the YBA-300 does. My wife was just saying to me, if someone were playing a lot of drop C or lower then they actually may prefer the YBA-300 as it seems to go deeper and get growlier through the TC810. I wish there was an Ampeg 810 to try them both through though, the only comparison I have is the GK Neo 410 and GK 410 RBH (not pictured). The Neo 410 distorts a lot sooner than the TC810 does, I'm assuming that's because of 4 speakers vs 8? Regardless, the TC810 sounds awesome.
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Hey there,
I'm thinking of bringing my TC810 and Orange AD200B to an outdoor pool party jam in a few weeks. I imagine my volume potential with the Orange is pretty similar to your V4B. We will have one band with a horn section but nothing too loud.
Do you think I will have enough volume on tap for this small(er) outdoor gig?
Thanks!
Are you kidding? I imagine you could level the house with that rig.
I think that should be Marsland speakers. At least that’s what I remember.
Marsland is supposed to be out of this world. Traynor speakers in the 60’s were not that great. Marshland is swampy and mushy. Kind of what they were like as I recall.