Man these small desktop amps are getting so awesome! Enjoy :)

@tomrabbani

3 жыл бұрын

Great video Darrell, but I gotta ask- do you still have your Shijie STE? How is it, do you still play it?

@yogieyo9935

3 жыл бұрын

when you say crunch, on the screen it shows lead

@mattwood5493

3 жыл бұрын

I loved my thr 10x but 450 bucks steeeeeeep for this and the wireless dongle another 100 ouch we’re talking 6 bills after tax for an practice amp

@blazer6248

3 жыл бұрын

@@yogieyo9935 no it doesn't. He says crunch and it shows crunch. Except at the end of the crunch demo at 7:13, when he says "that's(that was) a little taste of the crunch channel", then shows a pic of the lead channel selected because he's about to demo the lead channel at that point. And just got done with the crunch channel.

@slo_carry

3 жыл бұрын

Nice little amp, but I love my Spark.

Does Yamaha make anything that is not great? You always get your money’s worth and they really care about sound. Love their gear!

@ParaBellum2024

3 жыл бұрын

I've always said "You can't go wrong with Yamaha", whether it's a guitar, a keyboard, an amp or a motor cycle! All of which I've owned.

@gillesgenete9598

3 жыл бұрын

@@ParaBellum2024 same here, R1, Revstar 820CR, LS6, Clavinova, everything high quality. Now wandering about this THR30 , having already my dream amp VOX AC15HW1 ( trying GAS resistance, haha)

@ParaBellum2024

3 жыл бұрын

@@gillesgenete9598 I'm GASing for a Vox AC15! I don't have a low-watts valve amp, and I like the look of the Vox, and offerings from Laney and Marshall too.

@gillesgenete9598

3 жыл бұрын

@@ParaBellum2024 vox ac have a very specific tone , so different from marshall. In my mind ac for strat/single coils, marshall for les paul/humbucker. If you're after hard rock with Marshall, you may consider Blackstar as well. I'm a strat/vox/bluesrock addict : Rory Gallagher is my idol .

@ParaBellum2024

3 жыл бұрын

@@gillesgenete9598 I've had a Blackstar amp (HT Club 40) and it was ok, but the sound lacked character. I prefer single coils over humbuckers, and tend to play clean/edge of breakup rather than saturated.

I saw this in a music store for YEARS and thought that it was just a head. I had no idea that it was a full combo amp.

There's SO MUCH more in the app. There's about a dozen cabinet models, there's a compressor and gate, which have some pretty fine controls available. All of the effects and reverbs all have better controls in the app. The desktop app does the same stuff via USB cable, though you need an old USB B cable. I wish Yamaha had caught up with modern times and had gone with a USB C port for computer AND charging. It also sounds very good as a Bluetooth speaker for just playing music through, though there are only 3 EQ presets (available via the app). I bought the amp as my "getting back into playing guitar" amp after a ~20 year hiatus, and I'm WAY happy with it. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.

@bugsenbunny

3 жыл бұрын

I did the same, never got a good amp. Running with the wireless adapter with the guitar through the room is so much fun.

@monstersdad67

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the additional info

@op-z

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on, I was going to point exactly the same things out - got the cheaper THR10ii, and extremely happy with it

@iwonttell4958

3 жыл бұрын

Weeell, I use my phone for calls and texting, not a single program installed (the name is program, not "app" ;-) ). So PC and USB it is. Hope it supports Linux.

@MrClassicmetal

3 жыл бұрын

@@iwonttell4958 Instead of your phone, you could use a tablet to use those apps.

I've had one of the THR10's for over 5 years now. It was a gamechanger when it came out and still sounds great.

Great video, thanks for sharing. Love what Yamaha are doing with the THR range.

Straight away, I’m hooked on the Boutique setting just as Darrel demo’d here! I’ve got 2 kit amps I’ve put together with my son, and they really pop with my old Axis! I just might have to give this lil’ Yamaha amp a shot! 😎👍

Glad you reviewed this amp darrell. I bought one recently and it's awesome! One other great feature to note about using the app is that although there's only spring and hall reverb on the actual amp, you can access plate and room reverb. Which can be fine tuned and saved to the amp. Sounds really cool. Also there's a compression pedal on the app plus a handful of speaker cabinet options which are noticeably different. Great review. Great amp!

Started a few years ago with the THRC and went for this one too, because of the inside battery, a little more power and the wireless receiver inside. I love them both, they make me play more and even longer. Great sounds at low volume, easy to take along wherever you wanna go.

I love this little amp. It does it all. I took it on vacation and used it as a bluetooth speaker to play some tunes and also brought my guitar along and jammed to backing tracks on the deck. This is my go to amp in my studio, no cables just plug in the Line 6 and ready your ready to play. This unit sounds so much better than the Spark amp. Great review.

@TheLordJesusChristChannel

8 ай бұрын

Do you still like it?

I'm not an app guy but the app with the Yamaha is super easy and really brings the amp alive particularly being able to change the cabinet configuration..WOW!

I've got the original thr10c and thr10x. Love them both. Insanely fun to practice on and take to work so I can play on my breaks. I was tempted to pick up these new ones, but they don't offer a huge enough improvement over mine to justify rebuying the amp. I am still extremely tempted to grab the THR100h dual head and Yamaha 2x12 cab to get the same great sound with more versatility at any volume level.

@joshmcclellan6118

2 жыл бұрын

The THRX is the bust sounding amp for rock and metal I've ever heard. I've played all their THR models but this little thing screams like a wall of Marshalls. They say the 30 has all the sounds of the other amps but it just isn't true. I've heard they are discontinuing the X so if I were you I'd hold on to that one. And as for all those dudes paying tens of thousands of dollars for old Marshalls and pedals trying to chase Van Halens Brown sound. If they only knew!!!! I bought one and sold it afterwards no amp sounded good to me. I wen't right back to the store and Paid a hundred bucks extra to get my own amp back. Worth every penny.

I have one right beside me in the living room. Does a lot of things really well. Great amp to sit in any room waiting to play.

Nice review, Darrell. I have an older THC10C that has served me well for several years. Not as much power as the one here, but good tones, lots of variety, and excellent build quality. I've never used mine on battery power - always plugged it in.

I've been looking at this for some time. You sold me on it. Better than all the other reviews I've seen.

Thank you so much! Yamaha has been the block of flats living family friendly company the last 10 years with quality amps and sounds. This THR 30 is what I was searching for since the first thr 5 came out. Now add wireless function and lithium balltery and we are ready to rock 2020!!

Fantastic amp! Had mine for a couple of months and ive never experienced any problems or things it lacks. Would definitely recommend!

Very nice overview! I have many amps, and this gets used way more than any of my others. It also does a decent job with an acoustic. I realize you can not cover everything in a short review, but the app opens up a huge amount of additional sounds! Also, there are a ton of great presets made by owners/fans available online for free. My only complaint is, for the price, Yamaha should have included the Line 6 wireless transmitter - especially since they own the company now.

I love my THR30IIW amp. It is by far the best sounding portable amp i've ever tried. It sounds like a real amp with very good tube tones. I almost bought a spark which is a good lil amp but does not sound as good as the Yamaha. Just tried the Yamaha at the music store for kicks and was sold. I can't believe the sound of this small amp!!

Fantastic looking amp. Love the cream colour as well.

Thanks Darrell, I have the THR10II and love it! it is amazing the tones you get from this little amp. Although the App features are okay, I do prefer to dial it in the old fashion way. The 10ii version doesn't have a battery or built-in wireless but I use a third party wireless audio receiver and works perfectly.

I love this amp. Bought it a month ago and haven't played anything else since. It's just so convenient, sounds great, and the 30 watt version is a lot louder than I expected.

@joshuamichael4312

3 жыл бұрын

@andydguitar I haven't tried any pedals with it yet, since I haven't really needed to, but I will give it a try.

Darrell is pumping out the content lately and I love it

Great review! Solid amp for the money and very versatile. Thank you!

Hit like just from seeing your channel and THR together!!! Greeting from Thailand fan sir.

Using THR10X for 4 years, and it totally worth it's cost. One of the best things for desktop. Will try 30 series probably next year.

That's my amp! And I have it on my desk!!

@AWMJoeyjoejoe

3 жыл бұрын

Do you like it?

@muddelmeu2771

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Hard to find something better for an apartment. I love that thing!

@SantanaBanana47

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@clo7245

3 жыл бұрын

@TeapotMullah 😹😹😹😹

@steveo44

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. And I bloody love it. Best bang for the buck I've ever spent on guitar 🎸

I love my thr10 as a travel rig, good inexpensive amp, and desktop speaker for my computer

Can't wait for the THR30ii and Spark 40 comparison. Thanks again for a great review!

Bought the Black THR30II = Love it. I have never played so-much-guitar. It's always ( right there & ready to go ) = portable & Inspiring tones. Great Job Darrell ( as usual ). oNe LoVe from NYC

Thanks for this. I have the THR5 and was looking to upgrade, thought about the THR10II but maybe I ought to just go big or go home. I like that all the amp settings are onboard (on the 10II you access most via the app). I'm not an app guy, I wanna plug and play, so that's appealing. Thanks for this look and demo!

Nice little unit... Good sound!

I believe that with this Amp in particular they dialed the sound to make sure and emulate the original tube transistors amps of old. That's why there's a glowing orange light inside

I love this little amp, I must have one. I already have the Spark but I want both! Thanks for the great review Darrell.

I have the THR10X, and am planning on upgrading to the newer 10 watt version. These things sound amazing for what they are, as I regularly bounce back and forth between 6 string electric and bass guitar. These handle both.

Tus vídeos cada día son mejores... muy divertidos y de gran provecho... gracias 🤟🏽

This should come with the Yamaha Pacifica. Package deal!

@jonbeargenx

3 жыл бұрын

They did come as a package deal last summer. I got a Pasifica and the amp.

@dommadonia9207

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonbeargenx really? How much and where? Great starter package. I want to get one for my great grandniece.

@jonbeargenx

3 жыл бұрын

@@dommadonia9207 I payed about 500$, but it was here in Norway. I am not sure where to buy it elsewhere. This also included two years of service at the store.

@dommadonia9207

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonbeargenx that's a fair deal I will see if any local shops here in Ohio has that deal. Thanks for the reply.

Between this and the Monoprice 15w tube combo, a lot of good affordable options for home use these days!

I had the THR10X and loved it. When they came out with the new version I was going to get the 30 but it was out of stock. I ended up buying the new spark amp but it sounded like crap. Sent it back and ended up getting the thr10ii. Sounds great and costs a little less. The rechargeable battery, wireless receiver and line outs were not really important to me.

I'm a drummer, but I've been watching a lot of your videos. Good stuff.

Thanks for the review I requested. But actually I got thr30ii before this review come out. And I'm very satisfied for this desktop amp 😉😁

Bought mine a few months ago and love it. Not used anything else at home since I picked mine up.. 👍🇦🇺

Great review Darrell I've got one and love it. The amp can also be used for bass and acoustic guitar and the flat option allows a keyboard

@Irkennalpha

3 жыл бұрын

I love lo play guitar through the flat mode on my THR10, it just sounds so clear and balanced on those little speakers.

I have the predecessor to this one, not gonna lie the sounds are a huge step up. Okay, I got it out of my holiday suitcase and plugged in, not gonna lie, old one has some really cool tones as well.

This convinced me! Thank you!

Thanks for this!

Thanks Darrell. Just ordered one from Long and McQuade. Can’t wait to try it out with my Emerald Virtuo.

Great review, great amp. You can also connect up a Looper pedal if you have one. There is no effects loop, but if your run a cable from an output channel to the pedal and get a 1/4" to 1/8" cable and run the pedal output back to the aux input, you can add looping. I love this amp, but one improvement would be an effects loop input/output.

Damn, I nearly got one of these. Crazy how quality tone is now available for minimal dough.

Got the older th10...best piece of gear I have. This is the best table top amp on the market period

Wow. Great sound.

These videos always make me wonder what my amps would sound like clean.

great amp. love these commercials Darrell!

Great review. Another good reason to buy this amp is it’s built in wireless capability when paired with a Line 6 G10 Relay receiver. I would buy one if I didn’t already have the THR10C. I think of my Yamaha as a desktop Matchless DC30 because I leave it at that setting for 90% of my playing.

@gillesgenete9598

3 жыл бұрын

Very intresting, what are the settings you made to reach the DC30 sound ? I'm a fan of the Vox AC30 sound , and I nearly heard it from Darrell's demo.

I must have three or four of this type of amp. A Roland, Cube and a Yamaha version like this one. I have to say, this Yamaha is pretty darn good. Under $200, and plenty of play time and very decent tones and effects. And when playing in a campfire situation, outside, acoustic guitar with a clip in pickup, makes a Martin 12 String sound amazing in the evening breezes. So, YES, this little amp has some jam. Thanks for your review. Your videos are good. Easy to watch. Great job.

I have a THR10X and absolutely love it.

I still have and love my little Yamaha THR5

great review great amp!

I love my 10. And the retro look is great, in a house full of antiques

Love your vids, and love the way you say "YAM-a-ha", lol. My usual failsafe way of determining someone is Canadian is to listen to them pronounce "about" as "aboot".

I have the THR 10 X. Pre owned from GC. Love it.

Just bought this lol lowkey can’t wait for it to arrive

8:17 Thats what I was waiting for

I’ve owned a lot of small solid state amps. I’ve had the new Yamaha THR10ii for a year now. It stands out above the rest.

Hey Darrell, love the content. Would you do a modelling amp for us to see?

Good work, DB. Woulda loved to hear that ran through a 2x12.

I bought that amp last week and I love it!

Cool video. I recall the first edition but never played thru one. Did buy a Spark and learning my way. Lots of mileage from the crunch channel. No phone but inspiring for the classic hard rock (LS, UFO, TL, etc ) i love. I do like the graphic around the effect and delay knobs on the Yamaha. Sorta reminds me of my first gen MicroCube. Spark i guess does the same thing.

Thanks for the review, Darrell! Nice piece of gear, and I've used a lot of Yamaha stuff over the years... but for live playing it lacks the possibility to change channels or add a solo boost by foot. For home use or recording, fine... I don't understand why its missing a footswitch jack. Can something so essential be so hard to integrate or would it be too expensive? I think it's a dealbreaker for any live player...

Bought this exact model and despite the price tag it has exceeded expectation. so much well thought out technology packed in there. The Line 6 G10 wireless plug in works well (motion sensing turns it on and off if left plugged into the guitar). As a note though the G10 will not transmit with some acoustic guitars but there are some work arounds from Line 6 apparently. Plugged directly into the amp my acoustic sounds almost as good as a stand alone acoustic amp. Great for streaming music and jam tracks.

@jimbrown9817

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was hoping someone would mention having tried this with an acoustic, and how it turned out.

Nice work as always!👏 I've been considering one. Been wondering, are these a little lacking in bass? Agree with the comment that wanted you to compare with the Katana.😊

Finally a video about a product I actually own. I use it with the Line6 Relay G10 wireless, it works great.

Amazing Video as always!

@DarrellBraunGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks SH!

@seohahahaha1633

3 жыл бұрын

Haha just call me Seoha

I’ve had the thr10 ii for about a year now, and it continues to amaze me... every setting sounds so good. It’s pretty amazing that the clean setting can sound like a fender tube amp, then flick it over to hi gain and it sounds like a JCM800 Marshall... i have a Marshall DSL1 and I swear my Yamaha sounds more like a hi-gain Marshall than my Marshall!

@SergeiVlassov

2 жыл бұрын

I have DSL5CR and red channel sounds good only when amp is cranked to unbearable volumes for the home use. And 0.5 W mode does not sounds good and is still too loud to crank. So, in our days indeed digital recreations of tube amps sounds better than the real tube amps in a bedroom environments.

@gilessteve

2 жыл бұрын

I have the THR10, and it's the first amp I've ever owned that really gives me a sound I'm 100% happy with. It's not exaggerating to say it sounds stunning. lol (BTW, I come from a vintage amp background and have probably owned 50+ amplifiers over the years).

I think it is time to get a footswitch for these desktop amps. Great video. Spark vs thr30ll comparison would be great

@faethe000

2 жыл бұрын

There are several available now in late 2021.

I have the thr10ii and it's just as good and plenty loud for home use. Great little amp, sounds as good as my helix

Great vid! I’d love to see you check out an Orange Crush amp! I’ve heard good things about the 35RT and CR60C, would be cool to hear what you think 🤘

There's a picture of Robert Fripp of King Crimson in red slippers playing a Helix through a White Yamaha THR30 set up for recording. If it's good enough for Robert Fripp, it's good enough for me. (Actually I have the Black THRC. It's a nice little amp.)

This is the amp that got me back into guitar. Plug in a set of headphones and without annoying your neighbors, you can be Angus Young playing in a stadium, or Jason Mraz in a sound room.

Great content as always, thank you! Also, could you please review anything from Bad Cat?

I have one too, well the thr10ii, my go to for instant tone, at low volume.

I have the older thr10. Absolutely love the hall stereo sound & portability. Even use pedals with it. Acoustic or electric, it’s my most used amp. May have to retire it in favor the newer, “bigger” model.

I have had my eye on this one for a bit. Getting closer to finally pulling the trigger. Love these desktop amps!

@DarrellBraunGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Night and day compared to the practice amps I had growing up that's for sure!!

@sixstringfun

3 жыл бұрын

@@DarrellBraunGuitar How does it or is it not possible to truly compare to the Spark 40 (which I have)? Or are they both so different it's hard to compare apples to apples? Thanks!

@josed5584

3 жыл бұрын

@@sixstringfun I’ve tried both and Yamaha is miles ahead of the spark. The spark has an issue with being too boomy and has grounding issues with the power supply. Yamaha does not have as many effects as the spark but it does not need them, you can get an amazing tone right out of the box. The one thing the spark has going for it is the tone cloud which lets you download other user presents, but other than that yamaha does everything better.

@Silkaz7

3 жыл бұрын

@@sixstringfun the sound quality is better on the yamaha, It's sounds more like a "real" amp IMO.

@samueljanusauskas2009

3 жыл бұрын

I've used the THR10 and THR10X for years. The THR30 is a worthy upgrade to both of those amps--which I still love. You really can't go wrong with it. If you've never played a THR, then you'll be in for a big surprise.

Hi Darrell, Always enjoy your videos.. wondering if I can make a request for a video. Maybe one about pedals like big sky. Also how they hook up to each other and a stereo output to an singular input on an amp. Maybe another video with a modeling/synth box.. I am considering getting one just don't know much about them. Thanks in advance!

well, i've had mine now for about 3 weeks. so far, i think it's fantastic. i'm still exploring it but it's solid and sounds much bigger than it is. it's pricey but appears to me to have gotten what i paid for. I recommend it

Still using a 1st Gen THR10! it's an amazing amp. My version is not very pedal friendly (it works but i've had better), but you shouldn't expect that anyway from desktop amps. Do I still recommend this amp lineup? most definitely, yes!

I like that this amp may be simple. I hate the apps. Usually I waste time to play with the app (choosing cabinet, settings ecc ecc) and not to play guitar...... Anyway, good amp and, as usual, great video Darrel ;)

I have the old green model that is great. I wish they had a food pedal with 10 saved tone buttons etc. for easier access. and I wish they made it a little bigger for larger batteries. The small ones get ate up real quick. Great video.

I have bought this amp for home use 2 weeks ago after a long hesitation between him and the Boss katana mk2 and Katana air and I have chosen the Yamaha for the great clean sound in classic, the battery and wireless features. I also prefer the app of yamaha available on phone and tablet and very simple to use. No need to connect it to computer. I really love this amp. I play with a Yamaha Revstar RS620. Yes I am a Yamaha fan :)

@greg6162

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’m looking for a new amp and that’s my biggest concern… I don’t have or use a PC anymore, so a mobile app is the deciding factor for me. I’m thinking a THR10ii for myself as a beginner. I just want the three band EQ and as many onboard effects as possible with space being important but not the deciding factor

I’ve had the little THR5 for a few years now. Love it. Even though it’s not as high tech as this 30, it still models 5 amps; Clean = Fender Twin Crunch = VOX AC30 Lead = Marshall Plexi Brit Hi = Marshall JCM 800 Modern = Mesa Boogie Rectifier It also has the bass/mid/treble EQ, the same two effects dials, and the auxiliary input. SO MUCH FUN and it runs on 6 AA batteries!

I keep mine in the trunk with my Traveller guitar. I love it. Best money I have ever spent on a piece of gear

Everyone forgets about Yamaha so this is interesting! I like it🤘🏼

I have one these amps. Sooo great!

Hi ! Does the ACO position mean that I can also plug in an acoustic guitar ? Thank you for this great video !

I have the 10ii and it’s the perfect apartment solution. The amp and speaker combos are great and the heritage of Line 6’s amp modeling really pairs well with the Yamaha designed, home theatre like speakers. Works well as a stand-alone Bluetooth speaker too.

@mattyburrows9059

3 жыл бұрын

im thinking thr10ii or the vox adio..

@valebliz

3 жыл бұрын

@@mattyburrows9059 the yamaha sounds way more organic/natural imo.

Amazing lifestyle guitar accessory. This and the katana air are probably the best tinker around setups. That being said, these will never replace you're blues jr let alone twin or similar.

@chrishyde1216

3 жыл бұрын

I had a Blues Jr & sold it because I mainly play at home, and I was never happy with the sound at low volumes. That's the point. The THR is designed to sound good at low volumes, and it does.

Boss Katana MKII review anytime soon? Thanks for all the great videos.

I have had one for about 7 months. Using on commercial breaks of Chiefs game. Very fun to play with all the sounds and different cabs in the app. The tuner does not always work on the high E. Only complaint. Use it as a Bluetooth speaker on the patio when not playing guitar.

Those line-outs are a big differentiator from the Spark for sure.

Maaaaan I want one of these amps!