Traynor YCV 80 Retube Kits
Price range: $171.00 through $233.00
Full Retube Kits for the Traynor YCV 80 Amps.
The Traynor YCV 80 amps. Regardless of your style and application we have you covered!
All of our Traynor YCV 80 full Retube Kits are designed specifically for these amps. Every kit is configured to provide a specific sound/experience.
The default power tubes for all of our Traynor YCV 80 Retube kits are the JJ 6L6GC-DM’s. The JJ 6L6GC-DM’s are the Special Double Mica version of JJ’s 6L6GC-DM (found only at ET). The Double Mica modification has no effect on the sonics of the tube, it simply helps to reinforce the internal assembly to minimize the chance of tube rattle. These tubes follow the classic 6L6GC sonic archetype with big lows, smooth mids and crystalline highs. What sets them apart is their low end clarity, mid-range detail and very clear highs without being overbearing or harsh. The JJ 5881’s are a Classic 23 watt 5881 in a traditional stubby bottle. “Jangle” for days and a very warm full tone. Right in-between the JJ 6L6GC and the JJ 6V6S in power. If you’re looking for that early-breakup “tweed” era character these are it.
The original YCV 80 amps prior to April of 2008 have a bias compensation circuit but it’s just to balance unmatched power tubes. It does not adjust the plate current up or down, it is basically a fixed bias amp. These amps can use 6L6GC’s in a moderate grade and the bias will be right where it should be. All YCV 80 amps post April 2008 are full adjustable bias. All you need to check and adjust the bias is a bias probe and a Multimeter, or our all-in-one Eurotubes “Pro One” bias probe that reads both the plate current and the plate voltage simultaneously.
The Standard Retube Kit is as close to OEM as possible. Maintaining the amps stock level of headroom and gain while providing a warm but even handed overall sound. The kit includes one Matched quad of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default, one current Balanced ECC83S for (V3 farthest from the power tubes) and two Standard JJ ECC83S’s for V1 – V2.
The Gold Pin Retube Kit uses the JJ ECC83S Gold Pin variants to provide a smoother, creamier, and more singing overall sound. This option is less aggressive and has less “teeth” when driven hard. If you like a classic raunchy gritty overdriven tone, we recommend looking elsewhere… If sweet, open, and more refined is what you’re after this kit will do it. The kit includes one Matched quad of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default, one current Balanced Gold Pin ECC83S for (V3 farthest from the power tubes) and two Standard Gold Pin JJ ECC83S’s for V1 – V2.
The High Gain Retube Kit uses our hand picked high gain selected JJ ECC83S’s. If you’re looking for maximum crunch and grind this is where you want to be. Sonically this setup is very similar to our Standard Retube Kit but with a little extra gain on tap. The kit includes one one Matched quad of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default, one current Balanced High Gain ECC83S for (V3 farthest from the power tubes) and two Standard High Gain JJ ECC83S’s for V1 – V2.
The SRV Option Retube Kit It’s no secret that Stevie played his amps cranked and preferred a little cleaner sound from the front end, allowing you to hear more power tube breakup. This kit uses a JJ 5751 for V1 which is in-between an ECC81 and an ECC83S in gain. The kit includes one Matched quad of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default, one current Balanced ECC83S for (V3 farthest from the power tubes), one Standard ECC83S for V2 and one Standard JJ 5751 for V1.
The Gold Pin SRV Option Retube Kit For players looking for a smoother creamier tone. This kit uses a Gold pin JJ 5751 for V1 which is in-between an ECC81 and an ECC83S in gain. The kit includes one Matched quad of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default, one current Balanced Gold Pin ECC83S for (V3 farthest from the power tubes), one Standard Gold Pin ECC83S for V2 and one Standard Gold Pin JJ 5751 for V1.
The ECC803S V1 Option Retube Kit uses the Long Plate JJ ECC803S in the V1 position. The JJ Long Plate ECC803S has a little lower gain with big thick mids and a little more sparkle in the highs. The kit includes one Matched quad of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default, one current Balanced ECC83S for (V3 farthest from the power tubes), one Standard eCC83S for V2 and one Standard Long Plate JJ ECC803S for V1.
The Gold Pin ECC803S V1 Option Retube Kit uses the Long Plate JJ ECC803S in the V1 position. The JJ Long Plate ECC803S has a little lower gain with big thick mids and a little more sparkle in the highs. The kit includes one Matched quad of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default, one current Balanced Gold Pin ECC83S for (V3 farthest from the power tubes), one Standard Gold Pin ECC83S for V2 and one Standard Long Plate Gold Pin JJ ECC803S for V1.
The Blues Option Retube Kit We put it together specifically for Blues players and players in general that want a smoother and more natural sounding OD channel! This will drop the gain down in the drive channel by about 40%. This kit contains a matched quad of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default, along with an ECC823 for V1, a standard ECC83S for V2 and a balanced ECC83S for the phase inverter in V3 farthest from the power tubes.
