1966-1969 – Traynor Custom Reverb: YSR-1
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1966-1969 Traynor YSR-1 Custom Reverb - Hand-Wired Point-to-Point, Made in Toronto
Condition: Very Good
Includes: Amp and Grounded power cable
Serial: S71839
Overview
Late 1960s Traynor YSR-1 Custom Reverb, hand-wired point-to-point and built by Yorkville Sound in Toronto, Canada. The YSR-1 is widely regarded as Traynor's blackface Fender Twin Reverb / Super Reverb equivalent: a clean, powerful dual-channel tube head with built-in spring reverb and tremolo, running EL34 (6CA7) power tubes. Black tolex with silver-grey grille cloth and visible cosmetic wear including scuffing, hardware patina, and minor tearing on the rear panel.
Key Details
- Format: Tube amplifier head
- Year: 1966-1969
- Model: YSR-1 Custom Reverb
- Manufacturer: Yorkville Sound Ltd., Toronto, Canada
- Power: 50 watts (audio output); 200W power consumption per data plate
- Power Tubes: EL34 (6CA7)
- Construction: Hand-wired point-to-point
- Channels / Features: Dual channels, four input jacks, built-in spring reverb and tremolo
- Controls: Volume I, Volume II, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Tremolo Speed, Tremolo Intensity
- Rear panel: Accessory plug (100W), fuse, Ground switch, A.C. On/Off, Ext. speaker, Speaker, Tremolo footswitch, Reverb footswitch
- Serial Number: S71839
Service Summary
This amplifier will be serviced by Danny Ghinn prior to shipment. A full service report will be provided to the buyer.
Condition Cosmetic
- Scuffing and wear on black tolex
- Patina on metal corner protectors and hardware
- Minor tearing on the rear tolex panel
- Discoloration on the silver-grey grille cloth
Functional
- Power, Standby, and Ground switches intact
- All control knobs present and functional
- Rear panel jacks for speaker, extension speaker, and footswitches for reverb and tremolo present
Provenance
From the Brett Allen Studio Rental collection.
Shipping
- Professionally packed and fully insured
- White-glove delivery available
- International shipping available
Final Notes
Additional photos and documentation available upon request.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 6 months ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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