The Mark 3 is the one that's sometimes called a Twin on steroids. I owned one for years. It does a nice clean with plenty of headroom, but you can dial in some grit if you need it.

The YRM-1 is the smaller version. Only one channel, but it has the reverb and tremolo. I owned this one as well and it's just as nice as the Mark 3.

The YGM3 I never liked as much. It lacks the headroom and I didn't like how the power tube breakup sounded. Definitely didn't give me any Deluxe Reverb vibes.

 

I am considering this one:

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Yeah most Traynors are more British voiced.

For more of Fender vibe out of a Canadian classic amp check out Garnets; they made amps based on 6V6, 6L6 and 6CA7 (sometimes subbed with EL34s, but it's just a bias adjustment to go back; later ones came stock with Japanese "6CA7/EL34"s that look morelike EL34s, but proper vintage Sylvania 6CA7 fat bottle power tubes really make those amps sing) in both head and combo versions (6v6 heads are a bit rare - more combos). Some of them are heavily influenced by specific Fender designs (I'd say copies but there werealways 'improvements' especially around the power supply) and the reverb (if applicable) was rarely the same (but always good).

 

What about the YGL3 Mark 3

A good design, IMO. It's rated 80WRMS, shared by 4×EL34s that aren't sweating like a Marshall. You can increase the headroom by adding a piggy-back onto the high-tension winding of the power transformer or completely change it out. The reverb driver uses a pentode which is more suited to driving a reverb tank. The question is do you want a high-powered amp?

 

I've owned Twin Reverbs in the past so am used to how loud they are. And my Oranges may only be 30 watters, but they are insanely loud for 30 watts.

I would be fine with a lower wattage amp, like a Deluxe for example, so long as it sounded big as I am thoroughly sold on the 2x12 format. I would go 1x12, but my preference is for 2x12 which often means higher wattage.

 

Speakers make way more difference in British/American than amps do. Fight me below.

 

That's a good deal for that gear. You could operate it at half-power (40W), by removing 2 output tubes (V7 and V9) and operate with 8Ω load. I did it with my V5 and the output TFM barely gets warm. Those Mark IIIs operate conservatively too so, the output tubes will last long, if you keep it biased properly.

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That's a good deal on that amp.

I have an extra one I could let go as well for that price (mine is 1973-5, original but perfect working condition, I think earlier than the one on FB), not sure where you are located, I'm in Mississauga, PM me if interested.

But if that one is closer and you like it, go for it. Well worth the price.

Good luck.

I also agree: they can really sing with speaker choice. I like the Jensen licensed spkrs (which these generally have, as that was a premium options for this top of the line amp.)...but not the Marsland ones.

This amp sounds incredible with Celi Blues (but you need 4 or them...and they are a little dicey with wattage maximum, but they sound great.)...I never run this amp full though. Just good bones, but lots of tubes to change...lol

 

The YSR Custom Reverb through American voiced speakers might be what you’re looking for. Nice big bouncy cleans and fairly drippy reverb.

 

Decision made, I'm going for a YGL.

Does anyone know where I can rent a forklift?

 

A good number of hand trucks can easily handle that weight. The trickier part is stairs and your vehicle.

Do you know anyone who lifts who can help you out?

 

The YGL-1 weighs 35 pounds.

 

He means the YGL-3, the Mark 3 combo. That's about 75lbs.

 

As mentioned a good dolly with pneumatic tires (not the ones with the small solid rubber wheels). Strap it well and you will be able to move it no problem up and down stairs.