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Traynor IronHorse DH40H
Introduction
The Traynor IronHorse DH40H is a professional grade, all-tube guitar head. Designed with the
working musician in mind, the IronHorse is suited for use in the studio and on stage. Taking
cues from Traynor’s 50 years in the amp business, the IronHorse is a piece of rugged gear
stripped down to the essentials. Simple enough to get your tone fast, versatile enough to
handle any job.
Features
• 100% designed & manufactured in Canada!
• All-tube design with one 12AU7, a pair of 12AX7, and a pair of matched EL34 tubes
• Cascode input stage for pentode like drive from the preamp
• User selectable Fixed-Bias and Cathode-Bias modes
• Three footswitchable tonestack modes to choose from: CLEAN, PURE and SOLO
• No feedback loop for a raw, classic tube tone
• 0dB and –6dB inputs
• Effects loop
• Steel chassis for maximum durability and noise immunity
• Traynor DHB2 padded bag included
QuickStart Instructions
1. Plug the AC power line into a 3-hole grounded outlet.
2. Connect the amp to a 4 or 8 ohm cabinet via the jacks on the back of the amp and
select the corresponding load rating with the speaker impedance switch. The matching
Traynor DHX212 extension cabinet would be a good choice. So would a wall of 4x12
cabinets if you’re that sort of person…
3. Flip the Standby switch to the middle position and turn the Power switch ON. It’ll take a
minute for your tubes to heat up.
4. Plug in your instrument and turn the Master control to zero.
5. Turn the Gain, Treble and Bass controls to their mid position.
6. Select which output tube bias mode you want to use with the Standby switch. In the
down position you’ll be in the lower headroom Cathode Bias mode. Flip the switch to the
up position to engage the higher headroom of the Fixed Bias mode.
7. Crank up the Master, dial in your tone and break a few strings!
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