The Traynor AM Standard is a Traynor amplifier, currently around $1069. Close alternatives include the Roland KC-220 and the Fuchs ODS Classic 25/50 Combo. It pairs well with the ProCo RAT 2 and the Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz.
Traynor AM Standard
Traynor · amplifier
The Traynor AM Standard Acoustic Master is a 150-watt stereo acoustic guitar combo with two 6.5-inch drivers and dual tweeters. Acoustic amplification is a different problem from electric: the goal is uncoloured reproduction with feedback control rather than any tonal character of its own, and the stereo configuration with separate tweeters reflects that full-range approach. It suits acoustic and singer-songwriter players needing a self-contained amplified system.
- natural
- eq
- stereo
- practice
- gigging
- vocal
- simple
- clear
Good for
- Live
- Worship
Price updated Aug 24, 2026
Genres the Traynor AM Standard is commonly used in
- Acoustic
Pedals that stack with the Traynor AM Standard
ProCo RAT 2
Proco
31% matchThe RAT's dark, cutting distortion pushes the AM Standard's own natural, stereo practice clean into real gain.
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
30% matchPush the AM Standard's natural, vocal-forward clean voice with the LSTR's own scooped, sludgy fuzz and the two compound fast.
Beetronics Swarm
Beetronics
29% matchPush the AM Standard's natural, vocal-forward clean voice with the Swarm's own experimental fuzz and the two compound fast.
Electro-Harmonix Bad
Electro-Harmonix
17% matchAhead of the Bad, the AM Standard's natural, vocal-forward clean voice colors the signal before the modulation ever sweeps it.
Vox Valvenergy Silk Drive
Vox
11% matchVox Valvenergy Silk Drive leans toward smooth, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Mr. Black Bloodmoon
Mr Black
11% matchRoute the Bloodmoon through the AM Standard's loop so its dark, creamy reverb trails the amp's own natural, stereo voicing. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Meris Polymoon
Meris
10% matchRun the Polymoon in the AM Standard's loop for complex, modulated delay beyond the amp's own natural, stereo practice voicing. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Cheaper alternatives
Traynor AM Studio
Traynor
78% similarity“The Traynor AM Studio Acoustic Master is a 65-watt 1x8 acoustic combo with a tweeter, the smaller sibling of the AM Standard”
Peavey E110 Acoustic
Peavey
69% similarityShared character: two_channels, effect, dynamic_control
Orange Crush Acoustic 30
Orange
61% similarityShared character: two_channels, effect, vocal
Blackstar Idcore 40 V3
Blackstar
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar Silverline Standard
Blackstar
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar Super Fly BT
Blackstar
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Roland KC-220
Roland
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Fuchs ODS Classic 25/50 Combo
Fuchs
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Bad Cat Ocelot 20 Watt Tube
Bad Cat
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar HT20R MkII
Blackstar
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition
Blackstar
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Brunetti Star T Rack
Brunetti
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Traynor AM Standard?+
The closest matches in character are the Roland KC-220, the Fuchs ODS Classic 25/50 Combo, the Bad Cat Ocelot 20 Watt Tube. Budget picks: Traynor AM Studio, Peavey E110 Acoustic, Orange Crush Acoustic 30. Boutique upgrades: AER Compact XL.
What pairs well with the Traynor AM Standard?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: ProCo RAT 2, Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz, Beetronics Swarm — The RAT's dark, cutting distortion pushes the AM Standard's own natural, stereo practice clean into real gain..
How much does the Traynor AM Standard cost?+
Around $1069 (live listing price, updated Aug 24, 2026).