Traynor Custom Special 50 Mode D'emploi page 4

Channel 1
Channel 1 is the lead/overdrive channel and is selected in one of two ways, via the
Channel Select switch on the control panel, or via the Channel Select button on the
supplied footswitch pedal. The yellow LED, located next to the Channel 1 Gain control,
illuminates when Channel 1 is active.
Note: Plugging in the footswitch deactivates the panel-mounted Channel and Boost controls.
Gain & Volume Controls
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Channel 1 uses a Gain control in conjunction with a Volume control to control the amount of
tube-based overdrive and volume. The Gain control is used to adjust the amount of overdrive,
while the Volume control allows you to set the actual loudness of the channel.
Boost Switch and Boost Level Control
A boost circuit is provided to help achieve more overdrive for leads. The boost can be selected
via the front panel switch or through the supplied footswitch pedal. A Red LED illuminates to
indicate when the boost is active. The Boost Level controls the amount of boost applied.
Modern Switch
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The Modern switch controls the frequency range that the tone controls work in. You can choose
from a more vintage sound with emphasis on the midrange or a deeper "modern" sound.
Scoop Switch
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The Scoop provides deep midrange cut with a bass boost to get that deep, chunky sound.
Channel 1 Tone Controls
The Treble, Middle and Bass tone controls help you shape your sound. They are post-gain
and pre-volume. These are active only when Channel 1 is selected.
Reverb Control
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The Reverb Return controls the amount of reverb return from the internal Accutronics®
spring reverb tank. This control is active only when Channel 1 is active.
Effects Control
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This controls the amount of return signal from the external effect plugged into the rear panel
Efx Rtn jack. This control is active only when Channel 1 is active.
Channel 2
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Channel 2 can be used as the clean channel and the layout is similar to Channel 1, with
independent Gain, Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass tone controls. When channel 2 is active
the green LED located next to the Channel 2 Gain control is illuminated.
Brightness Switch
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Channel 2 includes a Brightness switch that activates a circuit to provide additional treble
boost to help make your tone sparkle.
U.S.A. / Brit Switch
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The U.S.A. / Brit switch changes the 'location' of the 'tone stack' in the signal chain. The U.S.A.
mode configures the YCS amplifier like the classic U.S.A. amps of the past by locating the Gain
control after the tone controls. This configuration provides maximum headroom to help achieve a
crystal clear, clean sound. In the Brit mode, the Gain control is located at the front-end (before the
tone stage) and will start to produce saturation when turned up, akin to classic British designs.
Expander Switch
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The Expander adds deep bottom and sparkling highs to Channel 2.
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