toneseeker74
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How could I add a preamp input to my Traynor YBA-1? I want to bypass the preamp in the Traynor so I can use a Peavey Rock Master preamp.
Adding preamp input
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Jeffblue
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Re: Adding preamp input
Best way is to dial in your amp to be ultra clean and then connect the Rockmaster into your amp. I have 3 Peavey Rockmasters and they are definitely cool. I always like a Fender-ish clean before any preamps or pedals and I try to dial the clean channel on the Rockmaster as clean as possible also.
Best way is to dial in your amp to be ultra clean and then connect the Rockmaster into your amp. I have 3 Peavey Rockmasters and they are definitely cool. I always like a Fender-ish clean before any preamps or pedals and I try to dial the clean channel on the Rockmaster as clean as possible also.
toneseeker74
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Re: Adding preamp input
I tried this and got terrible noise. Maybe I have been adjusting the volume and gain controls on the Rock Master or the volume controls on the Traynor wrong.
I tried this and got terrible noise. Maybe I have been adjusting the volume and gain controls on the Rock Master or the volume controls on the Traynor wrong.
toneseeker74
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Re: Adding preamp input
The Traynor will begin to overdrive with the volume on 2 using my SG with Seth Lovers plugged directly in. How do you suggest I adjust the Traynor and Rock Master controls? Something like Traynor volume on 1, Rockmaster to taste?
The Traynor will begin to overdrive with the volume on 2 using my SG with Seth Lovers plugged directly in. How do you suggest I adjust the Traynor and Rock Master controls? Something like Traynor volume on 1, Rockmaster to taste?
crusty philtrum
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Re: Adding preamp input
Keep the output of the preamp (Rockmaster ?) low .... you only want it to put out a signal that's about the same level as a guitar's output or maybe just a tiny bit more. Then open the amp's volume up. So basically opposite of what you propose.
Keep the output of the preamp (Rockmaster ?) low .... you only want it to put out a signal that's about the same level as a guitar's output or maybe just a tiny bit more. Then open the amp's volume up. So basically opposite of what you propose.
Kamanda~SD
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Re: Adding preamp input
What you really want is a POWER AMP input and run the PREAMP OUT of the rock master into that. An FX loop would do this. Bring it to a tech, this is not something you can do yourself.
What you really want is a POWER AMP input and run the PREAMP OUT of the rock master into that. An FX loop would do this. Bring it to a tech, this is not something you can do yourself.
dystrust
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Re: Adding preamp input
I've only ever played one YBA-1, but it was laid out like a Fender Bassman or plexi Marshall with a high and low input for each channel. I can't say which channel will sound better, (try both) but you'll want your preamp's level to be just slightly hotter than plugging in your guitar directly. I can't say what you'll want the volume on your amp at, but you won't need a ton unless you want it really loud.
Another way to set levels is to work with the clean channel on your preamp. First set the volume on your amp loud enough to be heard, then raise the output level of your preamp until your amp just starts to break up. Then turn the preamp down until your sound is suitably clean. By running your preamp as loud as possible you'll get the best signal-to-noise ratio.
I've only ever played one YBA-1, but it was laid out like a Fender Bassman or plexi Marshall with a high and low input for each channel. I can't say which channel will sound better, (try both) but you'll want your preamp's level to be just slightly hotter than plugging in your guitar directly. I can't say what you'll want the volume on your amp at, but you won't need a ton unless you want it really loud.
Another way to set levels is to work with the clean channel on your preamp. First set the volume on your amp loud enough to be heard, then raise the output level of your preamp until your amp just starts to break up. Then turn the preamp down until your sound is suitably clean. By running your preamp as loud as possible you'll get the best signal-to-noise ratio.
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Re: Adding preamp input
A few hours work for a tech.
Yeah.....not sure about some of the other advice above.......you need an input jack that will feed direct to the amps phase inverter, and disconnect the (Traynor) preamp.
A few hours work for a tech.
