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Amp Auction: Vintage Traynor YBA-1A Bass Master Mark II Bassmaster

Amp Auction Description: Up for auction with NO RESERVE is a Traynor YBA1A Bass Master amplifier, serial number M-724. The Traynor Bass Masters were extremely undervalued for decades, until techs found them to be perfect platforms for building hot-rod guitar amps. The Bass Master circuit is essentially identical to the early Fender Bassman with the presence control - a design that Marshall also copied. The YBA-1A or Mark II is the most sought-after model Bass Master. The original YBA-1 only puts our 40 watts, while the 160 watt YBA-3 Custom Special uses unusual tubes and a clever design that just don't stand up to the rigors of the road. The YBA-1A, rated at 80 watts and utilizing a 540V plate supply, is the perfect balance between power and durability. Check out these remarks from the tone-lizard.com website: "The best Marshall clone was the Traynor Mark II (YBA-1A). This 2XEL34 amplifier put out 90 watts with its high voltage power supply. Tube problems? No sir, thanks in part to the careful design of the output stage. Why Marshall didn't use these ideas, presented by Mullard themselves in 1953, baffles me. Today, these amplifiers don't command nearly the price that an equivalent Marshall will, and that's fine by me. I'd rather pay a fraction of the price for the Traynor and let the Marshall go to some rich Japanese industrialist." This amplifier is original and unmodified. It sounds great. Everything functions as it should. None of the controls make noise. The 6CA7 / EL34 output tubes are Amperex, made in Great Britain. The three 12AX7 preamp tubes are all Phillips. I've been using this amplifier regularly to play bass through a pair of Ampeg 15-inch speakers and have had no problems with it. Cosmetically, the Tolex is in good shape. The fabric covering on the front shows some road rash (see pictures) but looks good from five feet away and certainly doesn't need replacing. It still has the original Traynor label on the front panel. The handle is in excellent condition. U.S. buyer pays $50 shipping via FedEx. Sorry, but this sucker is HEAVY. The well-earned reputation of these amps for durability comes from being built like a tank. Total shipping weight is 48 pounds, and the box size is 21 x 15 x 13 inches. Local pickup is available. Shipping outside the United States will be via FedEx or UPS, will be based on actual charges, and will be exorbitantly expensive. If you have a UPS, FedEx or DHL account number and want to have the packages shipped on your dime, I will charge $15 for packing and make the amp available for pickup. PLEASE NOTE: This amp will ship with plastic foam packed around the tubes INSIDE THE CABINET. This foam MUST BE REMOVED and the TUBES CHECKED for proper seating before you turn the amp on!!!

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