The Traynor YBA-200-2 is a Traynor amplifier, currently around $1359. Close alternatives include the Orange AD200B MK3 200W Bass Head and the Orange AD200B 200W Bass Head. It pairs well with the Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic and the Ashdown Triple Shot.
Traynor YBA-200-2
Traynor · amplifier
The Traynor YBA-200 is an all-valve bass head from the long-running Canadian brand, delivering warm, powerful, road-tough tube bass tone at a strong value. Rooted in the heritage of the classic Bass Master heads, it offers rich low end, natural tube warmth, and grind when pushed, favored by rock and roots bassists wanting valve character without a boutique price.
- rich
- valve
- grind
- tube
- natural
- rugged
- boutique
- roots
Good for
- Live
Price updated Aug 24, 2026
Genres the Traynor YBA-200-2 is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Rock
Pedals that stack with the Traynor YBA-200-2
Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic
pedal
23% matchStack Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Ashdown Triple Shot
Ashdown
23% matchStack Ashdown Triple Shot on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
23% matchSuhr Shiba Drive takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Maestro Orbit
Maestro
18% matchKeep Maestro Orbit after Traynor YBA-200-2 in the signal chain, clear of Traynor YBA-200-2's own gain stage
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro
Pigtronix
12% matchPigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro's own sustaining character is the real reason this is worth trying
Walrus Audio Fathom
Walrus Audio
11% matchWalrus Audio Fathom's ambient voice goes in Traynor YBA-200-2's effects loop — it's not there to compete with Traynor YBA-200-2's own transparent character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Meris Mercury7 Reverb
Meris
11% matchRun Meris Mercury7 Reverb in Traynor YBA-200-2's effects loop, clear of Traynor YBA-200-2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive
Dod
tonal matchDOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Traynor YBA-200-2 gives it exactly that
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Traynor YBA-200-2?+
The closest matches in character are the Orange AD200B MK3 200W Bass Head, the Orange AD200B 200W Bass Head, the Orange Amplifiers OB1-300 300W Single Channel State. Budget picks: Orange OB1-500, Mesa Boogie Subway WD-800 Bass Head.
What pairs well with the Traynor YBA-200-2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic, Ashdown Triple Shot, Suhr Shiba Drive — Stack Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward.
How much does the Traynor YBA-200-2 cost?+
Around $1359 (live listing price, updated Aug 24, 2026).
Compare
- vs Orange AD200B MK3 200W Bass Head
- vs Orange AD200B 200W Bass Head
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