DRUNK BEAVER Trainer TS-100

About the DRUNK BEAVER Trainer TS-100

The Drunk Beaver Trainer TS-100 is Vitalii Bobrov's take on the Traynor TS-100, a 1970s solid-state 2x12 combo, offering a unique texture you can use as a preamp in front of your amp or in the effects loop.

The Trainer TS-100 offers tons of headroom and dynamics as it runs at 15V from a standard 9V supply, using two charge pumps for ~30V amplitude (Vitalii points out that a Klon achieves ~27V).

Trainer TS-100 Controls

Bass, Mid, Treble Part of what makes the TS-100 circuit unique is the EQ section. Each band runs into its own pair of PNP transistors before being combined together. The result is a smooth rather than fuzzy bass distortion and a distinct clipping character.

Master Adjusts the output level

Bright Switch Just like the original amp, the bright switch allows the Trainer TS-100 to really cut through a heavy mix as well as making it more suitable for dark humbuckers.

Gain Adjusts the gain level

Boost The Boost footswitch kicks in an extra dollop of gain, giving a thicker, fuller sound.

Trainer TS-100 Demo

Trainer TS-100 Features

• Preamp pedal based on 1970s solid-state Traynor TS-100
• Dual-footswitch design
• Handmade in Poland
• Bass, Mid, Treble, Master, Bright Switch & Gain controls
• Boost footswitch adds +7dB
• LED brightness trimmer: Internal PCB trimmer allows you to adjust the LED brightness
• Power: 9V centre-negative (not included)
• Current draw: 50mA
• Dimensions: 125B - 122mm x 66mm x 39.5mm