YAMAHA THR10II - Metal

Trying out the Yamaha THR10 II. I have tried a similar amp back in the day but now it's time to try the more recent and updated one.
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[@aaronmaiden3606]

I like that Solar with invisible body

[@sindreholen5665]

Its a 1/100 from the limited edition camo collection they did in 2019

[@wavesz]

it's the john cena edition

[@jeremyboehm5512]

"U can't see me" John Cena

[@Payne2view]

It is from the Solar "Bara nacken" range.

[@triledink]

No, thats just the Solar Camo paint LP guitar.

[@StevenDoesStuff]

I'm surprised some people think the design is boring. It was the only amp that stood out to me at the music shop because every other amp had the same black-and-grey box look to it. This one feels to carry around because it looks like a "fashion item" while also packing great features. I like the handle as well.

[@Tzadeck]

Yeah that is weird to me. One of the best looking amps imho.

[@EmopunkDr]

@@Tzadeck it's looking gorgeous.

[@miguelbarrera8052]

It looks really nice. You can treat it as a piece of decoration at home as well. Has a good design, you can keep it in your living room and people won't say "argh, what is this thing doing here?" Probably just coming from a metal guy, he likes the black stuff instead of something that looks more jazzy/poppy (?). I like it, pity it's that expensive, but I'd love to have it.

[@999slawter]

I think the only problem with it is the handle. It should not be fix (in my opinion). Soemtiems taht extra 6-7cm counts a lot, if you want to pack it.

[@issmodissmo1485]

I really like the design.

[@raymartin9146]

I played through one today in my local store and it blew me away. Such a great metal sound. It really chugs.

[@synhet84]

Crazy thing is that it reacts better to the coil split pickups than my 5150 ICONIC 40w full tube. Clean or heavy gain mode...

[@Nomad_Audio]

When it comes to getting a good amp tone quickly, nothing beats the THR for me. The amp selection covers every amp tone I need, the built in compressor and reverbs are excellent, and the speaker cab selection is solid. It really sings like a tube amp when the master knob is all the way up, doesn't sound digital at all, and it fits on my studio desktop. Brilliant piece of kit.

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

I just sold my Helix because I couldn't get it to sound any better than my THR. That's how good it is. Either that or I suck at setting up the Helix. 😄

[@mylesjarvis7571]

If I closed my eyes and heard this video I would never think those sounds are coming out of that little amp! That thing sounds pretty damn good!

[@loaded6stringxx4]

I love all of yamahas musical stuff. From the saxophones to the drums, it’s all high quality. Wish I had one of these

[@zhegwood]

Yamaha! The best company in the world that makes basses, guitars, amps, pianos, ski-doos, and motorcycles. I may be joking, but my #1 recording bass is a '78 BB800.

[@Roberta_Esposito]

Honda makes good cars😂 true bro!!

[@Roberta_Esposito]

generators , outboards…

[@Bouillestfu]

I've owned both the Katana Air and the THR30II and I MUCH prefer the Yamaha. Sounds so much better IMO.

[@jmabs5096]

You know anything from motorcycle, to keyboards, and countless other thing Yamaha makes, you know it's going to be a quaulty product! Even though I'm not a huge fan of this particular product, I can see the potential I'm this lunch box amp

[@kiillabytez]

Now, I'm just waiting for Honda to start making guitars and amps. I think Sony will release a guitar before Honda does though.

[@nckhed]

@@kiillabytez If Honda or even Toyota made guitars, I imagine they'd be like ESP/LTD guitars.

[@jmabs5096]

@@kiillabytez LOL Honda would make a kick ass guitar, but i dont think the biggest gasoline motor producer in the world is going to venture into the music world anytime soon 😂

[@TheCinderDude]

@@jmabs5096 they should.

[@user-km1zm4bs4r]

Me: That sounds chuggy! Ola: It's kinda not a decent sound for metal. Me: Yeah, it's not a decent sound

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

That little Yamaha amp is the best desktop units ever built. For what it is and what it does, you cannot beat it

[@bhefer]

I own a first gen 10x. Still love it for what it is. Living room jam while watching tv. It won’t replace your amps, but it was never intended for that.

[@charleswood123]

I use mine the exact same way. Great for practicing

[@joellebrodeur1015]

I am waiting on mine to come in. I have a heavy to lug '96 Ampeg Reverberocket R12R (not for metal) and I wanted a practice rig that sounds good, lightweight enough to take out for casual jams and can run pedals through. I knew a guy who had the previous generation and that thing was loud for what it was. We told him to turn it down😄. I'm paring down my amps. I'm keeping my Ampeg always, but selling my Supro Blues King 12 (not bonding with it).

[@The_Real_Daniel]

I love all the comment telling a man who doesn't care, that he didn't do the review right 👌🏻

[@Mongoosh]

You seem to care, so i want to tell you i think you did the comment right

[@ChainsawChristmas]

He should care. It's literally his job.

[@kripes4967]

The MASTER knob is where it’s at with the THR series. Slam those virtual power tubes!

[@rotemshoshani424]

So so true, not only it actually "pushes" the virtual tubes, but it genuinely sounds incredible at low volumes (kids are sleeping low volumes)

[@moobox]

@@rotemshoshani424 how do you both slam the "tubes" by raising the master while keeping it quiet enough to not wake the kids? I don't understand

[@rotemshoshani424]

@@moobox first off, for me, it's super convenient with headphones, if you opt for playing through the speakers, obviously at low volumes it'll be hard to notice the nuances of raising master, but.. if you want to get the feel, use the modern > clean setting at low volume then crank the master the notice differences

[@ClaudeHopper1969]

@@moobox I'm guessing he means that he raises the master while lowering the guitar output dial...just a guess though!

[@BA99253]

I’ve had this one for a couple years now and I gotta say for a true bedroom amp it’s hard to beat. The Bluetooth effects you can control from an app are pretty cool. Make sure to play around with the cab choices on the app to dial in a metal tone.

[@g43s]

can you hook it up to a cabinet?

[@BA99253]

@@g43s no but there is a 100 watt head version although I think it’s older.

[@Silkaz7]

@@g43s You would need a poweramp (like the seymour duncan powerstage 170/200) and the THR30II version, Instead of the poweramp you could buy a frfr PA speaker, and would probably work better than a traditional guitar cabinet since you could keep the cab sims from the unit itself.

[@TheMickyAngus]

You need to do the video again you missed 60% of the amp simulations. You have to connect your smartphone in order to switch to black or green mode. With the physical panel, you only get the old cream mark 1 version on the amp. Plus with the smartphone you can engage the compressor in order to boost the amp. Most cool new features are on the app.

[@hchoe741]

You need to eet deez nutz

[@kiillabytez]

Ridiculous design.

[@Stig69]

If a guy who tries gear for a living can't find all the settings, then the settings are too hard to find.

[@WearyKirin]

@@Stig69 maybe the guy reviewing gear should be clever enough to read the fucking info that comes with it

[@nckhed]

@@hchoe741 😂😂😂

[@PatricKratos]

everyone makes headless guitars. solar makes bodyless guitars

[@haydenbeard123]

What 😭😭😭

[@theeobeastone5068]

I have the THR30II, I bought a boss katana air but wasn't happy with the sound and then I gave the thr30 a go and it was love at first note

[@boyle_seo]

there are the other two amp categories you haven't found. each of them has unique Hi-gain & Lead models.

[@kolchak3578]

I have the exact same model. Really love it. Also have the Spark. Much prefer the Yamaha.

[@SosMusicStudio]

Ola -" It's actually kinda loud" (increases the volume) Love it!

[@psc69nyc]

I have the old green one and love it.

[@nike997pl]

Ola!!! U didn't try the real metal setting on this little beast! (change the models in the app via bluetooth if you don't have the 30W version to MODERN, and then select the special amp). It's a really tight simulation with a boost in the front that can take even 7 or 8 strings with no problem! Cheers.

[@fawkesandhound]

I have this and it sounds great. This is THE solution for, you want to practice but you live in an apartment. It’s NOT for gigging and of course it’s not going to replace your high gain rig. Most of the settings are in the app but you can save your presets or custom builds to the top mounted preset buttons and from then on you don’t have to access the app.

[@SIGR23]

Sounds amazing ola..youre riffs choice interesting as always🤘

[@svartsjokolade]

Listening to this video through my Yamaha THR10 I haha. Great practice amp!

[@FPVCustomsDE]

2:12 - New Headstock incoming!

[@iduncanw]

I have the green meanie THR10X. Got one as an "open box" about the same time the new ones came in so great price. It's an awesome amp, often just use Brown II setting with gain about 12 o'clock and a little bit of reverb - sounds awesome. Prefer the colour and the option to just put normal AA batteries (or rechargeable). Only option for batteries with version II is the wireless which adds heaps to the cost.

[@kimbarsegyan]

I've got the same model, it's terrific and still holds up with its sound after all the advancements in the amp sim technology.

[@TheBabouk]

Hi Ola, I have this amplifier, the wireless version THR10II-W, it has a battery as well, so the same features as the Katana Air. It works perfectly well plugged in a mac with USB cable I also use it as a sound card with Logic Pro. It's a shame you couldn't make it work on the computer, the possibilities offered by the computer software and the mobile app are awesome, with many different effects and many cab sims. Much more options than on the amplifier panel only. I hope the people watching this video won't think this amp doesn't work on computers and is not wireless or whatever. I have tried the Boss Katana Air too, which is great value for the price, but this Yamaha outclasses it in many ways. Cheers !

[@darkestfugue]

solar guitars have possibly the coolest guitar shape ever, they are pointy without looking stupid, theres an elegance to them, brilliant design

[@bluematrix5001]

exactly, looks more elegant that an Ibanez RG550 ..and I do not like "Metal" shaped Gtrs

[@the.communist]

I dislike them

[@vanespedals1023]

This sounds actually really good for a travel/practice amp!

[@scatdaddy3790]

Great demo. Amazing playing man.

[@ryansaunders683]

Yep, the special channel has less scoop in the mid range. Thanks for making another video, of what I think, is the best value entry amp in the biz. Side note: My gen 1 THRX does have AC and DC power.

[@Maciekovic]

YAMAHA THR are great desktop amps! I own one of the old THR10s and it's honestly my go-to amp, since i can play with a nice sound and it doesn't blow out my ears

[@abrahamguitar]

finally a realistic review, not just some guy shredding up and down the fretboard.

[@Thezemon]

I loved that invisible body solar, so awesome

[@Gizmo-st1ky]

I have one of these, the 1st gen, and I like it! Good for on the go!

[@bullfrogboss8008]

I heard that with the newest versions, you can basically turn any Yamaha THR version into any other, like the green X one into bluesy C

[@mathrockmaniac7643]

Ola - "It's chugging you know" 😲 6:31

[@randomguitarnote8887]

This yamaha little amps are awesome, i still own the green one and it is the amp i play the most.

[@harpy6540]

What's up Ola, can't take my eyes off the wall of Axe's and especially the one that is just the Neck🤘

[@Ithyphallics]

It has the body of John Cena.

[@NathanSidF]

Gotta love a necktar, ideal for silent practice.

[@venocter]

I don't see any camouflage finishes

[@kiillabytez]

That's Ola's pride and joy: The Solar Trans-visible Mk II. The Mk I had such a transparent sound the entire guitar disappeared!

[@jorgegodoy1590]

Invisible guitar.

[@elektrovert]

I absolutely LOVE the look of this amp. I don't know why people seem to dislike it so much 😀 Makes a nice change from the black cubes 😁

[@doobydevilbrotha1]

Awesome! That little riff @3:17 reminds me of the intro on Jon Gomm Passionflower.

[@marcoahonavarro3060]

i got my POD HD Bean (old this days) connected to my thr 10 X, and give"s me what the pod was missing.. i made a tone very similar to Despised Icon. I like the fact we can plug in pedals on this amp, and also work as a interface

[@SergeiVlassov]

why you need POD Bean with this?

[@seanvanrock]

Got the Green one, had it years in the living room. Great with the app also.

[@AchillesWrath1]

That's the one i've got too. It's funny because about a year ago they started going up in value. They sell used now for more than i paid new.

[@seanvanrock]

@@AchillesWrath1 interesting, didn't know that.. shows how long we've had them for!

[@barrybarry9714]

Got a green one too. Great value and small footprint. It has a lot of hairy knackers for the price

[@Reevesy791]

What does the app do?

[@seanvanrock]

@@Reevesy791 you can create and edit and save loads of patches and edit a couple more things like choosing a cab to go with a patch and add a compressor

[@steezorteez9829]

The thumbs up at the end was everything

[@robertevans2143]

The best demo of this amp I have seen. Thanks Ola!

[@nikolaubtopou]

I have the Yamaha thr30II w and it’s f...ing awesome.

[@heyjarrod]

Nice! I heard that Chicken Pickin’ at the beginning. Sounds great. I still gotta start working on that again one of these days too. 🤘🏻🎸🇺🇸

[@gibsonguitarplayer]

Have one and love it

[@chrisrose2730]

Probably late, but just wanna say I dig the guitars on the wall and the whole setting. Good job👍

[@str.1913]

I've been waiting for sooo loong😭😭😭

[@kevinkeith3530]

I've always thought they looked really cool and original!

[@denverrandy7143]

Not to bad,not to bad at all!!!Thanks Ola for the great content!!!🤘😜👍

[@jmustang2000]

It also has built in wireless. It works with the Line 6 G10 transmitter.

[@Chrsly]

You can tweak a lot with the companion app, different cabs and so on. Pretty versatile. And you can assign different presets to each of the different modes.

[@godzillasimpson8357]

To be honest this isn’t meant for a loud chugging song. It’s a portable amp with effects that sounds good for Eddie Van Halen style solos or if you wanna get some 80s pop effects like say you liked to play a lot of rush songs

[@smudgepost]

Nice review. Special reminds me of that crashing distortion similar to James Hetfield Mesa sound

[@dantredogborsa7048]

You missed A LOT without the app... like 80% of this amp

[@thedude7726]

I agree 100%

[@sophisticatedgentlemen8342]

I was considering getting one of these just as an amp to play around with because I’ve been looking for something like this, within the amp, can you channel more distortion for hard rock and metal and stuff or is the amp gain as far as it goes

[@Ricardo_Samano]

pretty lame having to need an app to fully experience an amp.

[@dantredogborsa7048]

@@Ricardo_Samano Good luck to find an amp this size with controls on the painel for speaker tuning, preset list, different cabs, output levels, gate parameters, all fx options and parameters, led control, DI mode for dry record, USB output controls etc...

[@dantredogborsa7048]

@@sophisticatedgentlemen8342 Ola was on the classic mode only, you still have the modern and boutique modes and both have more hi gain channels, specially the modern mode and it's lead channel (jcm 800 kinda), hi gain channel (boosted 5150 kinda) and special (hi gain amp for low tuned guitars) are preeetty gainny.

[@tomaskey6844]

The newest version is really awesome with all the versions blended into one and the ability to go wireless.

[@DantesGrill]

I don't remember how improved the THR10 II is to the original one but I know the main update is that it has all the original versions (cream, green and black) built into it for roughly the same price as just one of them. I really like mine. It's quick and easy to just set up and play and the effects sound good immediately. Great for a quick jam.

[@SixStringOverdose]

hmm nice to know it's supposed to have all 3 older types in this newer 1. Would you say that the old THR10X was more hi-gain than the new THR10II, or is the new one also able to match the super-hi gain sound of the older one?

[@DantesGrill]

@@SixStringOverdose Can't say because I only got to try the original cream colored one before it. But I'd say the THR10II can get a really nice high gain tone. I didn't bring it with me when I moved to Japan so I can't really say which settings I have on it, but I think it was the boutique setting that could chug really well. I think it should be the same as the original models.

[@OleksandrMilkovskyi]

on mac you need to allow a permission for the driver. I had the same problem on my older THR10. You can find it in the system settings

[@Xteus]

if you want wireless and bluetooth you have to purchase the thr10 II W o THR 30 II W, but the wireless receiver (line 6 g10) was sold separately. the wireless version I think have rechargeable lithium battery without the need to buy a stock of battery like the katana. with the app you can select 3 type of amp for every model.

[@Andrew-hn2gt]

I like the green one

[@Clean97gti]

The THR30ii is definitely the one to get. The line out feature alone is worth the price of admission unless you're going to go straight to the THR Head.

[@younganton6405]

Purchased mine today! Hello from Kyiv, Ukraine!!

[@majorlee1]

The solar Duncan pick ups sound great! 🤓

[@ProphetTLK]

You're a great guitarist

[@TheJaimzz]

Nice man!!!!

[@aaronroosa6385]

Precision drive in front is magic.

[@bluematrix5001]

Solar Guitars look very well finished and this one looks so classy even is a pointy Gtr..... but that headstock seems that can be dangerous!

[@dennismetzger9287]

Reminds me of a lambo color

[@Siglad]

Relay G10II is smashing with this so ! Kiss from france !

[@santiagosarmiento1413]

Hey, Ola! Can you also review the new Blackstar ID: Core V3? I'm curious to see your take on it. Love your content! Especially "Will It Chug!"

[@houstontexaslivingth]

I have this amp with the line 6 wireless unit, it’s a great amp when you hook it up to your phone. It’s great if you want to practice quietly and still get a good sound.

[@gilessteve]

I wish you guys could have been there forty years ago when I was writing to Marshall to figure out how to get a footswitch controlled volume boost out of my JCM800 for solos. You don't know you're born! lol (Marshall were very helpful, BTW and sent me the electronic parts I needed to do the mod.)

[@adilO.o]

Ah finally :) :) !! I always hoped you will cover this amp one day!! I have the THR30 and of all my gear, it’s by far my wife’s favorite… I don’t know if it’s the color or the sound ^^ but you should definitely make a part 2 video. For us Metal heads, there is the lead modern, the special boutique and special modern that are killer 🤘🏻

[@carlspackler9550]

At first I was like meh but it actually sounds pretty darn good when you dialed it in.

[@jcoop3660]

Im using crappier little practice amps aux to subbed sound bars, sounds great, about 100 bucks per setup.

[@lemac3200]

What are you teasering there in the background? A different headstock design for the Vs? Reminds me of your solar bass you had standing in the back long before officially releasing it.

[@B2Humla]

Special was good. Rock on!

[@jakp8777]

It looks good, really into the grille design. Sounds good too.

[@PTSatyr]

Ola, would be nice to have your review on the PositiveGrid Spark amp. Hope you check it out soon. Cheers

[@300spentbrass9]

You totally missed the point and the good stuff with this Ola. Download and use the App!!! Each of those voices has 2 more settings. The knob only accesses the "Classic" sounds. There's also Boutique and Modern, as well as the ability to chose among 16 different cabinet options. Also additional effects and variations, like 4 Reverb types. Definitely gotta redo this video!

[@300spentbrass9]

Also if you pull up the PDF manual, at the veeeerrrryyy end of it they give a generic description for each of the 21 voices hinting at their inspiration.

[@PnNK]

Seemt like a lazy review compared with the one from thr10x (which i love and own)

[@davidlawson7786]

Ola, you have to try the positive grid Spark amplifier, I have a feeling you’ll be pleasantly surprised. I own one and plug in to mine daily. Honestly I go back and forth to my Boss Katana 50 and the Spark 40 just for variety, you know us gear fanatics lol. One tip Ola, use the app when you check out the Spark, I love the Orange Rockerverb with a drive pedal, chug life for days! Haha

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

My spark won't even connect anymore. To tablet or phone. And of course Positive Grid SUCKS for any help

[@Healcraft]

lead probably means jcm800, and you can also max the volume + gain and use the master volume

[@chico38ify]

Ola could you make another video of the ENGL Savage Mark II again? And if you can share any suggestions on dialing a death metal tone with it? Big fan of yours amigo!! 🤘🏽👹🤘🏽

[@sirmafa3804]

I have this amp, its amazing

[@HeinrichVonOetker]

I have the THR30II Wireless. Funny you said that maybe the software connection troubles could be related to Apple. I cannot for the life of me get it connected to my pc or Samsung phone haha. Guess its just a Yamaha problem. Besides that I love playing on it.

[@fourthlayer]

always great demos! BUT, this is a stereo unit and even in mono the mic must be positioned between the speakers to capture a true reference that matches the actual un miked so your listeners get a better idea of the actual sound. And, how about a direct in from the headphone jack! Thats how it will sound if used DI live!

[@AndreLuizCLopes]

The chorus effect with echo delay reminds me of Annihilator!

[@paradigmshiftz7]

That brick finish Solar looks awesome, Special Edition soon?

[@ellaan75]

Not sure if it's a good place, but I'm currently in Sweden and I'm selling one, the Wireless version, for 4200sek, it's barely used ;)

[@Ertz01]

From where are you selling it?

[@ellaan75]

@@Ertz01 I'm around Stockholm (Täby, more precisely)

[@Ertz01]

@@ellaan75 Is there a way to message you privately? Probably better than filling Olas comment section and I'd rather not post my email here haha

[@ellaan75]

@@espn1337 It's the wireless one, which is at 5000sek on Thomann :)

[@charleswood123]

That’s a lot of seks

[@rydeentokio]

You should check the other modes, Ola. It has 3 modes : classic, modern and boutique.

[@seanslinger]

Hey Ola, I am just after a small at home unit...I was going to go Joyo Zombie XL 2, with a tiny orange speaker, EQ pedal and maybe a boost pedal also. Or do you think the 30 version of this would tick the box instead? Just wanting beefy chunky riffs at home low level (got two young kids now...I can’t turn it up to 11) Just don’t want to buy a lemon.🙈😂

[@Hellseeker1]

Man I wish someone would run a tube screamer and or maybe a distortion preamp pedal through one of these, always been curious.

[@hardstones17]

As much as I loved my THR10II I sold mine once I got an HX Stomp, I could never get the sound I wanted out of it and once I had the THR Remote App I would NOT stop tweaking and trying to see what speaker setup would work best. It just never could nail the distortion I was after.

[@northernlefty5412]

HX Stomp is a good little unit. I use mine for low volume practice and with headphones at night. Doesn't replace my ENGL savage but it's convenient and relatively cheap for what it is.

[@daniltaru]

Hi Ola! Review the Positive Grip Spark please!

[@somepunkinthecomments471]

Wait, so the sound we heard was just the 2 3" speakers? If so, it's actually got decent bass for the size.

[@mattmcfaul3358]

@olaenglund you hit the nail on the head when you said "flub out". I was just forced to let go of my axe fx3 due to injury. All that I am left with is my THR30ii wireless, and it's depressing as hell :-/ I was happyu with the THR before I got the Axe FX, but now I feel like it is in fact fnot only flubby sounding, but there is something missing that makes it completely lack that inspiration you get when your gear connects to your fingers and ears. It just feels bad. IMO, the THR10ii sounds better than the THR30ii also. The G10i and G10ii completely kill what little tone the wireless version have also.

[@Zenthex]

"it's good" - every opinion about every yamaha guitar related thing ever

[@vincentdelmas2792]

im not a specialist, but it seems right that you have nothing to say bad about yamaha's product. it's a strengh of its own, but in the mean time having nothing to say about a " creative product " can be sad.

[@bobbyosborne2375]

A Pacifica was the 1st electric guitar I ever owned and it was a pretty fackin' good guitar. Had a chip in the 12th fret from an accident from a previous owner. Other than that, it was an excellent guitar from what I can remember. I was 13 at the time...I'm 40 now. So from my best recollection, it was a good guitar for the money.

[@clark.949]

Lol i bought a yamaha guitar pack for like 100$ as my first electric guitar which contains a practice amp, a humbucker strat and other accesories. The guitar itself is pretty solid and i was able to practice well as a beginner. The practice amp as expected doesnt sound good (except for the clean channel which sounds crystal clear) but the guitar is still in great shape after a year (and is still my main guitar till now). Just needs some new strings and ill be rockin it like it’s new

[@datutturugang666]

guitars only? damn they make awesome clavinovas, drums, guitars, basses and all sorts of stuff.. for the price, man i couldn’t name a better brand

[@Zenthex]

@@datutturugang666 they don't make awesome guitars, but everyone likes them because they fit well into their price point. "awesome" for a guitar doesn't start until around $2k because that's about where you can get a real luthier involved and that's why everyone's opinion is just "it's good".