Yamaha THR30II: The Most Versatile Desktop Amplifier?

[@jazzism74]

I own this amp after 30 years of using big heavy amps... This Yamaha makes me go out and play more because I can carry it with two fingers and line out to the PA! It's a perfect solution to an aging guitar player who doesn't want to drag around Roland JC120's or Fender Twin Reverbs

[@DanSing-rr6ge]

Too the beach 😂

[@BenBarnett-m5b]

Line out?

[@DNYS8N]

That light out is two 1/4 inch but not sure how to connect it to a pa

[@updraft4me280]

I really enjoyed this demo. You had mentioned the speakers, though briefly and this is what i believe makes this amp shine and other makers do not really pay attention to enough. Pairing speakers to anything audio is vital and because of the well thought out speakers in the THR, it makes dialing in much easier than you think compared to other amps like this. . My main amp is a fender machette combo, my blue tooth speaker is the marshall stanmore , love them both. I use the THR more ( at home ) because it is super convenient and just sounds great for any style guitar playing. For me, the variety of tones along with common effects to layer in and the esthetics / layout of this amp is 100% worth the $$ for these .

[@EHCreative]

I purchased one when they came out with the wireless module. Its expensive but has allowed me to practice and play more which is priceless to me. The only way it could be better is if they built in a looper.

[@geraldkunde3208]

Hello, take a look here: Yamaha THR30ii + looper pedal kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6KvgIZ3e7dqjsk

[@xxPanteraxxx]

I hear they're developing a looper, which can be accessed in the thr remote app.

[@BarneysBullit]

agree 100%. don't buy this without wireless remote (line6)!!

[@flubomzo]

@@xxPanteraxxx where did you hear Yamaha was developing a Looper function?

[@edema.3418]

@@flubomzoIf the news ain’t from Yamaha then it ain’t true.

[@waynechurchill7212]

It’s my favourite amplifier own it for three years I’ll give it a five star

[@vytautasvaicys8745]

I bought this one a year ago. Excellent amp. My biggest complaint is the use of old laptop style proprietary charger. USB-C connector would be nice.

[@albertcollins2725]

I saw many comments from those who prefer the Spark amp. I got one early on. I even signed up for it before they were released. I tried really hard to like it, but it has an awful mid-bass hump that you cannot get rid of. Even if you manage to mitigate it, the sound is still very unnatural. I would even say it is sterile, and perhaps harsh. Most of the time my Spark amp sits around collecting dust. Once in a while I get it out to try again, but after about an hour at most I give up. The Spark might be cheaper, but if it sounds bad who cares? I cannot vouch for the new THR30II, but I'd rather spend more to get something that sounds good. The amp I am most interested in trying the new Line 6 Catalyst. A small 60-watt combo for $300 is a much better deal, and it still would not take up much space.

[@andreil1234]

At the price point they're going for, I think their design is too conservative for this age. We get nice room filling sounds with good bass representation from portable omnidirectional speakers. I would have researched more a tethered solution, sound unit with just the basic controls and connectivity + Bluetooth/wireless pedal with footswitches and more buttons/small display to control effects + some better sharc based processing, even if the overall cost got higher. They basically answered long running complaints and offered internal battery + wifi and all amp models plus Bluetooth (big deal, even blackstar fly has a bt version) but screwed up with the design of the enclosure, choice of speakers and overall right shifted voicing. Tried to like it as it's portable and cute but the overall sound didn't convince me. Adding to that, fx knobs on it are barely usable and having to go in the app for tweaking the fx and cabsim to make them usable kind of defeats the idea of having all these physical controls. Basic clean tones simply suck, overdrive is artificial, feel is not amp like at all, so why spend twice as much as on the first gen? The cheaper 10 ii does not even have a battery option and defaults to Modern amp tier, which sucks big time. I agree with the criticism about the Spark amp, but it just rolls some killer 80s sustainy solo tones and with some eq it's great at 1/2 of the price. It also does not rattle at 1/3 volume and it's a more useful box as a soundbar and for music playback, especially outside. You can get external battery for it if you want to and it can be easily replaced while not making the amp power get cut in half. Overall, pretty much thumbs down on this generation of THR amps. I'd sooner use the pod go or hx stomp (heck even ampero or mooer) with some active speaker to be honest. You get nice tones, tweaking on the spot no app required, looper and all that.

[@MustafaAldhaheri]

THR stands for “THIRD” as it would be your third amp. 1st at studio, 2nd at the stage, 3rd in you home to practice

[@RogerThat902]

Ahh OK, kind of silly name IMO hah, but whatever. They are great. Thanks for the info.

[@christopherbt3724]

Thank you guys for this video. I own a THR 30II since last july and I really like it, though you have to spend some time to tweak it and find the sounds you want. I remember being a little bit lost in the beginning because of that and I don't use the presets in it. But once you know how to tweak it, you can get some really good sounds out of it. Don't forget the cabs in the app, which change the sound dramatically.

[@faethe000]

I think one of the best ways to stave off GAS is to watch reviews of gear you already own.

[@Denvermorgan2000]

We have found the cure.😁

[@NewUser0998]

“I don’t need that other piece of gear, I just need to get better at guitar so my gear sounds better” 😂

[@be8965]

I almost bought the Spark with its flashy “extras” funny enough all those extra and not rechargeable battery option deter me from it. Why? the more screens and buttons the more distracted you get and the less you play. The YAMAHA is SO much BETTER in all means, Sound/Tone to start, the app is very straight forward and easy to use, the rechargeable battery one has permitted me to have Jan’s outside with band mates and! Even busking! Is loud enough for it. Since 2020 this has been my most important investment, I don’t have an excuse to not plug and start playing, practicing and composing new music. I LOVE IT!

[@BarneysBullit]

altho i haven't played a spark, i can honestly say the thr30 is the best piece of equipment i have EVER purchased. because of it, i play my guitars constantly now. i use the wireless exclusively and it is AWESOME!! my guitars stay on their stands beside my chair and the yamaha is within arms reach... you will not be disappointed.

[@gtibruce]

Hi, on the control panel it has small knob saying Aco is that for using an acoustic electric like will that be OK for a PRS Hollowbody piezo and if so, once switched on can you alternate back to electric mode direct from the guitar?

[@BarneysBullit]

@gtibruce yes and yes. i bought the line6 remote bug. it makes everything completely wireless... you can take your amp and guitar to a picnic and have no wires or cables at all.

[@BarneysBullit]

@gtibruce I lied to you... from the guitar, no. but you have 5 presets at your disposal that can be selected on the amp itself, or from your smartphone app. i don't know of any guitar that would manipulate an amp from the guitar.

[@user-et2fj8xm5l]

Thr10c owner here. These amps are incredible

[@dmar3651]

Now THIS is a Very informative video about a product, backed by a well timed demo, and a post usage review. And yes, BE Honest in the review. For better or worse, be honest. It really helps the audience. Kudos!

[@rodolphep0nthus555]

With the 4x10 cab, classic setting (Fender Blackface), a bit of overdrive and touch of reverb/delay, instant SRV tone with my 59 AVRI Stratocaster. Just stunning! Closest hot running Super Reverb emulation I've heard.

[@chiefkikyerass7188]

I own this lil amp..had it for about 12 months..I LOVE IT..O mainly use this amp as a training and solo jamming..I use ditto looper..and I'll add a backing tracks..then practice and jam out..its lot of fun..imo

[@sitiimanina]

Damn. That is so fun man!

[@pajodato5339]

My girlfriend got one of these. She was looking for a vocal and guitar amp, and the music store sell her into this Yamaha, mostly for the looks. She tried a electroacoustic but then her Gibson Juniora at home. And we both were like OH HELL YEAH. This thing gets gnarly tones! IMO the better is the controls it has, clear and responsive dials. My GF loves it has battery and BT which I could care less.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Great demo guys. Phenomenal little amp. I love mine. The classic clean-tones are Fender Princeton-like. The App adds a new world of tonal options-too. oNe LovE from NYC

[@garygrinkevich6971]

Snagged one of these right before covid and it has been worth every precious penny. Its like a magic trick at parties before you even plug it in people are like "Cool whats that!?", (you'll see) then BAM shredding over any backing track on youtube people shit bricks its amazing.

[@Cowdog1]

This is one of the better reviews, maybe the best review of this amp on the YT. Great job.

[@qbbowman]

Everything you’ve said here about how versatility means you have to spend more time ‘finding’ the right sound is very true: I don’t have any of the THR models yet, but this description applies perfectly to the Boss Nextone Artist that I recently purchased.

[@Tom4369-y9x]

I love mine, it is so valve like sounding ! I have the spark too, more fun and tweakable but less sound mojo .

[@sunsgettingreallow8318]

Spark 40?

[@Tom4369-y9x]

@@sunsgettingreallow8318 yes, and the mini too.

[@sunsgettingreallow8318]

@@Tom4369-y9x nice! I just got the THR30ii, trying to dial in Van Halen and SRV tones haha

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you guys for the honesty towards the end. I didn’t care for any of the boutique sounds. But the classic and modern tones were doable.

[@shaneroberts9466]

I think the entire THX line is very decent. At home I pair a Yamaha THR5A with a Fishman Loudbox Mini for acoustic, and I pair a Yamaha THR10C with a Positive Grid Spark for electrics. All four sound great independently but for me I really like how I've paired them.

[@jcgarcia1931]

So I just pulled my old THR10 out of the closet and decided to plug my acoustic guitar and SM58 mic into my Boss VE8 and into the AUX input of the THR. The Boss handles my guitar and vocal preamp and processing while only the hi-fi power amp of THR gets used. It sounds fantastic enough for small rooms and spaces. The 30w version sounds dope for the obvious reasons.... MORE LOUD MORE GOOD! 🤟😎🤟

[@slashtrio]

I have the first generation THR10 and I absolutely love it. I tried the newer one but didn’t pull the trigger since the 1st gen is still doing it for me. But as you described, you do have to spend some time tweaking each amp Sim EQ. I use the online editor and have created several excellent patches. I tend to like overdrive Marshall tones and have been able to really dial in those types of tones on the THR. I do think it’s better than the spark. The new one is pricey though

[@mcadamsrandy]

I've owned the old thr's and I own this one it has a learning curve but if you use your computer software with the amp with a little patience it is a great portable. I like my 5 tube amps too but I spend more time with the thr30II than anything I own now!!!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Which version do you prefer and why? I want some real-user feedback.

[@Cr8z13]

I have one, it sounds better when you switch cabs using the THR app.

[@rodolphep0nthus555]

This is the secret sauce to get the best out of the THR.. You HAVE to tweak the cabs. The 4x10 is instant Super Reverb classic

[@rexrathtar3893]

You did a really good job communicating the benefits of this. When I clicked on the vid, I had little interest. Within a few minutes, you had me looking a bit more into it.

[@rickschaffer25]

Very good video. I tried the Yamaha you demoed this morning. I found it limiting and somewhat difficult to use. I purchased the Spark amp and am much happier with it. It's constructed with a little more of a "bassier" footprint than the Yamaha but that can be adjusted. The Spark is not only much simpler to use, it's database of sounds is by far larger (because people can download their settings to the database and you can download it from there to your amp.) There are literally thousands of presets with Spark. The other big thing is the price...The Spark is in the mid $200's where the Yamaha is nearly $500. The only downside to the Spark is that it doesn't have a built in internal battery. I solved that by going to Amazon and for $70, bought a very powerful rechargeable battery and "velcroed" it to the back of the amp. Gives me 5 hours of amp time before recharging. For the money and what you get, the Spark is far superior.

[@thatmidwestguy6581]

@Rick Schaffer I also own a Spark amp and I love it! I love the versatility of it, and for the price it is a great amp. It also sounds quite nice when you're playing. They just came out with a smaller, more portable amp that does have a battery. So if that something your looking for I would check that out, i think they have it in pearl as well.

[@wynnaquilino7811]

Scottie hill, lead guitarist, used it to demonstrate the lead he wrote for the song “I remember you”. Have listen

[@1funkybasslady]

This amp is terrific! Very versatile, but… will it make me play like Cooper?? Terrific demo! Cooper does a great job of showing what the amp is capable of providing for those looking for a “bedroom” amp to practice with. I was an early adopter of the original THR. In fact I like it so much I have no interest in switching to this new model. Can’t wait to try the acoustic model.

[@lcvol73]

Yamaha rep stated it stands for your “third” amp

[@the_fleeing_dutchman]

Great video and great playing, but you were very conservative in the gain and master control settings when starting from clean, to crunch, to lead, etc. The amp can produce a lot more in each setting, easily. And also worth mentioning, but you only can see that when you use the app, with each different gain setting, a different speaker cabinet is automatically chosen, so ideally you would want to adjust that to say the "four by four american" with each setting so you can compare each sound.

[@darren591]

Great review guys and really love your playing! Great tones as well as skill.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

"Oh Pa, that one makes me cry!" Charleen Darling - The Andy Griffith Show Cooper, quit making Charleen cry with your sad but beautiful acoustic guitar playing. ;)

[@Slashturianu]

I use it to record a lot of my KZbin covers and it sounds grate. If you look in internet you can find the real amps and cabinets behind the Yamaha THR II (VOX AC30, JCM 800, Marshall Plexi, Mesa Boogie, Fender 65 Deluxe, 5150) This amp is too good.

[@michelbolduc3840]

Hi! thanks for the honest review. I have the THR10ii, and I find it hard to dial in a good hi-gain sound. Any pieces of advice? I tend to run a distortion pedal into the Classic or Modern Clean channels. The Classic Clean on its own is beautiful though - very Fender-like! And the chorus is really nice. Don't care too much for the tremolo. The app gives you more tonal options too. It's a good little amp if you can get it used for a cheaper price. Take care

[@Tigerex966]

Great interesting amp wish it had a foot switch looper

[@msh6865]

I know Yamaha owns Line 6 but, I'd like to see them build some proper full-sized combos again.

[@Tigerex966]

I wish it had an optional foot switch with looper and a subwoofer out. Then it would be great for bass and watching movies and mixing music and could actually replace bigger amps.

[@hamwhacker]

Awesome demo. Could listen all day ❤

[@ILuvJazzNJava]

Have this amp and its pricey, but great. It is super versatile yet fairly easy to use and the line outs mean I can use it direct to a mixing console (works decent for electric, great for acoustic) and the usb makes it a recording interface for a computer DAW scenario. Battery life seems to be at least a few hours, depending on volume. Only thing I don't love is the optional Line 6 G10T wireless I bought with it. I got the old version (the one with the potential battery fire issue) and even though I updated the firmware, it still has issues working with 4 of my 9 guitars (either buzzing, or not working at all in the case of an acoustic with a passive pickup system). So either get the updated G10Tii or don't bother with wireless. This works sweet as a bluetooth speaker too. The iphone app is ok and allows for deeper tweaking should you really want to. I'm hoping they update the app to allow you to use bpm and note subdivision for things like delay and time based effects. This box offers a lot, though if I could have had one more feature a simple built in looper and maybe some basic jam tracks would have been that one more thing (amongst a million things already). In the video it sounds like they are playing through a brand new amp where the speakers haven't been broken in. I played some loud music through mine for several hours once I bought it and it really opened up the sound (so that's my tip - break it in before you really decide if you like it).

[@BigBlueRabbit]

Good tip about “breaking in” - I had no clue - mine is still too new I think. Also, yes the looper would have been a great addition.

[@Tigerex966]

@@BigBlueRabbit with all the looper apps on phones they probably said no. But a multi track looper and foot switch for it with efx switching and wah wah effects would be game changing.

[@yuwenli2869]

Cool to have a chance to say hi to you through Jon's txt session, and Cooler to have your reply. You rock, Cooper!🎸🎸🎸Good day!

[@stonodo]

Cooper, you mentioned the GS Mini. I will be polite and not share my thoughts on that guitar. Since your reviewing a Yamaha product you should try a Yamaha CSF3M. It is at least twice the guitar that the GS is. Anyone looking for a parlor should check it out. I suggest you bring one into the store and review it. You will be impressed. My only complaint is Yamaha should have made it a 1.75 nut width.

[@SingSurfStrum]

Thank you Guys, I’ve had mine for nearly two years and it is Awesome, but learnt from you here re settings

[@im58woody]

Was the acoustic guitar ever played through the actual acoustic channel or just the electric guitar settings?

[@benja1378]

Would love to see a video from you about the Spark Amps (especially paired with Accoustic Guitar)! ❤

[@powellsa]

I find the THR10 II for $449 new, but the THR30 II is $499... Is there any reason I shouldn't pay an extra $50 to go from 20 to 30 Watts?

[@waynechurchill7212]

It my Favourite amplifier love it add up for three years play at concentrate five star

[@marktheshark99]

19:56 is a very good point.

[@phelps1485]

Damn, Jesus can lay down some licks!

[@SingSurfStrum]

F R E A K Y, was just watching a 2 year old vid from Peach Guitars on this bad boy……….Mckee, are you watching me?

[@zealforhumnity]

The one correction that’s really important is: YES YOU CAN MAKE PRESETS WITH EQ, but you said you can’t set it and forget it, but actually you can that’s what the memory 1-5 was made to do.

[@tuentc4817]

Puedes grabar , además de las 5 posiciones en el AMP, todos los presets que quieras usando la app del móvil .

[@director2bob]

Hello….. I am a 60 year old disabled vet with brain injury so I get easily confused at times when it comes to signal routing and trying to figure out a solution for adding a second THR30 for a volume boost as I like busking and playing blues over backing tracks. I have the THR30 with the Airstep YT bluetooth foot pedal so I can switch channels or add effects which makes using the THR30 a joy. I also have the Line 6 G10 transmitter so I am fully wireless. So trying to figure out a working solution to ideally still be wireless, play along with backing tracks and use the Airstep foot controller. So here are my questions and would be so grateful if you or one of your smart subscribers could explain if this would work or if you have another suggestion. 1.). Can I use the Line 6 G10 relay to simultaneously control both amps? I read conflicting views online if that can work. 2.). Can I simultaneously bluetooth backing tracks from my iPhone to both amps? 3.) Same goes for Airstep footpedal. Any idea if my Airstep pedal can simultaneously control channel switching on both THR30s? My other idea is if the above option does not work, is take line out from amp 1 into Aux on amp 2 to get the backing tracks and guitar sound from amp 1 and feed the sound into amp 2. I would keep amp 2 on a clean channel so backing tracks do not get distorted and just use the Airstep to switch guitar channels on amp 1 so amp 2 just be used for the extra volume. Not sure if I can use left or right line out or would I need a stereo out that converts to the 3.5 mm Aux in. This would be ideal if it works because both amps would have the same sounds when switching channels on Amp 1. The other option is going line out on amp 1 to the line in on Amp 2 instead of Aux. Again not sure if I need a stereo cable that converts into a single 1/4 inch or just use the left or right line out. With this setup I would use a splitter cable from my iPhone so I can send backing tracks to the Aux inputs on both amps simultaneously. But if I take line out of Amp 1 one into line in on Amp 2, wouldn’t that mean the backing tracks from amp one would be also be distorted when I switch channels on amp 2 so not sure if that solution makes sense. Ideally I would like both amps to have clean backing tracks and the same guitar tones when switching channels. I also know there are pedals that give you a stereo output with one line output going to each amps input and I could also add a overdrive pedal to front end the THR30s but the sounds of the Yamaha amp are so amazing this would just make more gear to carry around so hoping there is a better way. The last option is using an external powered speaker like a JBL Boombox 2. Has anyone tried this option and if so how did it sound? The JBL Boombox 2 costs the same as a THR30 so wondering if this makes more sense? I just like the thought of using two THR30s so I could jam with another musician if they have a keyboard, bass or guitar. Plus it’s nice having a backup amp. Sorry for long post and I thank you or anyone of your subscribers who took the time to read this and recommend a solution. I am very grateful🙏

[@phxrider950]

Questions - 1. As far as having to tweak every time you make a change, couldn't you use the memory settings to save your five favorite setups and avoid a lot of that? 2. Was there some kind of mic modeling applied on the acoustic? I noticed a distinct lack of piezo quack in the sound.

[@watchfan6180]

The THR10ii is good also once plugged in the mains gives you 20W. It is a great amp but needs to be dialled in 100%

[@mcadamsrandy]

one thing Yamaha should include a line6 g10 relay with the amp

[@wferrell54]

I really wanted to hear the bass amp setting. Why didn’t you demo the bass setting??

[@bristolfashion4421]

thanks for the video - Hi from Bristol, UK - I have heard about Texas... thr just stands for 'third'

[@oilruffnek4399]

I own this and the speaker cab is the deal in the app 4x12

[@johannes1299]

With the THR30: Can you use the line outs on the back to plug into a powercab like say Fender Tonemaster cab, PG spark Cab or other digital powercabs? For jamming with a loud drummer etc

[@chrisforrest4581]

Hi, great demo, can you play overdrive pedals into it ? It sounds good but I think it needs to sound more tube amp like. Thanks

[@bajaibanez9247]

According to all the reviews, this unit has an output of 15W with batteries and 30W with the power supply. Shall I experience a volume drop when I unplug the power supply? I hear no difference with my unit.

[@agdtec]

I have heard that the modeling can make an electric sound more acoustic on the acoustic amp settings, Could you try that out and just post a reply stating if you found it to be true or that it is just a urban legend.

[@climber7565]

OH YEA! COOPER! ROCK ON!!!!

[@emilornkloo349]

This thing seems really cool can you use it as a pre amp together with a bigger speaker?

[@michaelrosa2589]

I prefer my Spark 40. I tried both and found that the Spark has more tones to choose from and the Spark just sounds better. Also the spark is adding effects all the time. They update the firm ware from time to time to add more stuff like a looper and Jimi Hendrix pedals and tones and backing tracks. So try them both and see what you think.

[@1997Ghost]

Sparks don't sound remotely as good from what i've heard.

[@lespaulranger]

It's because alamo can't sell spark so they are coming up with this revisionist history stuff

[@dadanardi5541]

I've tried both, the Yamaha actually sounds like a better amp, I like it better. But in terms of features, Sparks win.

[@pauldavies961]

@@dadanardi5541 Yea me too, I found the spark was way to muffled

[@watchingthecrazyworld7761]

You think a Spark sounds better? You're the 1st I heard say that.

[@MOAB-UT]

Take the $500 for this amp, add a few bucks more buy a used Fractal FM3- and grab some decent stereo studio speakers to play it through (or just use headphones.) This solution will BLOW AWAY this amp. In full disclosure, I have an older THR10 and I do like it. One main perk is that I play it when I go camping. Battery powered amps are fun. I bring my JBL Flip speaker (backing tracks on my phone) and I am jamming nicely in the woods. The tone on these amps is really nice. If you need more volume, just mic it to a PA.

[@davidreyes9007]

What microphone are you using in the demo ?

[@nedludd3641]

Hey c'mon guys, surely the Line 6 Pod Go is more versatile? This THR30II sounds like an old timey transistor radio, compressed to blazes?

[@Cr8z13]

Apples and oranges, Pod Go isn't a desktop amp with speakers.

[@nedludd3641]

@@Cr8z13 True enough, you need speakers or earphones. However it's about the same size, seems to have an amp inside and is far far far more versatile with a huge number of the same sound effects as those Helix multi effects devices costing twice the price - and, it don't sound like a 1960s trannie (transistor radio)

[@tenebroruncr4374]

I have the THRII20 and the Boss Katana Mini and I prefer the Boss. The app is much more complete and has pedals and better sounds. The Yamaha used it to listen to music over USB. The Boss is more complete and more modern.

[@jips123]

What about a strymon iridium through e headrush frfr?

[@donmilland7606]

Why y’all got the amp covering Cooper’s tasty playing. So crisp.

[@alingabrielafloarei3499]

What are the settings for the acoustic guitar? I am really struggling to get good sound from my acoustic. Even when I use the acoustic presets of the amplifier

[@varanzmaj]

Can someone help me out who has played this? Does this emulate tone breakup? What I mean by that is when youre on the edge of a clean/crunch tone how does it handle the dynamics of a stronger picking attack? Will it go into crunch from clean like a proper tube amp?

[@randall9000]

Hello Alamo, quick question. How much you all charge to slap together a warmoth build (if I bring in everything pickups, tuners, everything) plus a set up? Thanks in advance I live near SA in a town with no techs

[@hosoiarchives4858]

Is it digital or solid state?

[@jeffbizzle7180]

I can't seem to get my reverb to work. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[@darkstar223]

You said thAT you done a series on this but you did not provide a link Can you please sort out this gross oversight

[@lnewbyliveca]

Cooper why did you have an acústico guitar in your hands through this video?

[@michaelforde4373]

Can plug in a looper it's great

[@paulbrown7775]

Can loaded presets & patches be selected with a foot switch?

[@williamknell864]

This seems like it uses the control layout, and the tech, from the old DG Stomp. I really liked the less effected acoustic sound. For my use or taste, this type of "amp" tends to offer too many effects and amp profiles to be very inspiring or practical. If it was just a desktop amp that would sound good with the typical player's pedals, OR WITHOUT, it could be low-key revolutionary. I had an old Tech21 TM10 that was almost that. It's higher gain sounds tended to get hissy. And OD pedals didn't work that well with it. After a while I found it pretty possible to get a sweet spot where I could use it "tweed," "Calif" and "British" modes as levels of clean / lead etc. A Weber tweed Princeton eliminated the need for anything but a few pedals, for screaming gain of ambiance. Done. A desktop amp that simply loudens a guitar with tonal richness would just be incredible. Get lost in playing for hours, rather that tweaking and scrolling through effects settings.

[@bobdillon1138]

Blackstar debut 15 is as good sounding the emulated out is unbelievably good and one sixth the price.

[@andreaslundell7807]

Have the older/first yellow one, without bluetooth, and its sounds amazing for its size. As a guitar amp that is, as a music player/speaker for Spotify or likes, I'm not that impressed. But I guess most guys will use it as a guitar amp and that's where it shines, especially when you need bedroom levels, however it can be pretty damn loud to.

[@slashtrio]

Yea, I use the the first THR10 and it’s an amazing bedroom amp.

[@Tigerex966]

And there are Bluetooth adapters for everything now.

[@robertwallace8533]

If you had to pick one amp for acoustic and electric Which amp would you pick?

[@shaggyone3924]

Boss Katana MKII 100 watt - Class A/B amp, 0.5 , 50, 100 watt power modes, built in effects, simple to use, takes pedal, has an effects loop, and is gig-able. I have a Fishman Loudbox mini, which is a great amp, but I prefer to play my acoustic through the Katana. It's $400, but you get a lot of versatility for the money.

[@wdmore]

THR stands for your third amp.

[@electropentatonic]

If I had one complaint for Yamaha, do not engage the compressor and noise gate as a default and then not have it accessible, or acknowledged to the user, that it is engaged. Both are the worst features of the amp and they're hidden and engaged on every channel by default. Most people are immediately turned off by the amp because it sounds like garbage immediately until you open the app and realize that crap is on

[@rodolphep0nthus555]

Really? That's super important information you're giving here.

[@electropentatonic]

@@rodolphep0nthus555 Yes. I love the Thr10, I play it everyday, but that's a huge misstep by Yamaha. It led me to return my first one thinking there was something wrong.

[@azimut2azimut218]

La seule chose que je n'aime pas sur cet ampli c'est que la batterie est fixe, une batterie amovible aurait été plus appropriée.

[@ik3140]

The line6 wireless jack sucks. It has a battery life ~ 45 minutes.

[@smartmammal9926]

So expensive though

[@wilkbor]

I generally appreciate Alamo Music’s videos, as they generally very informative and entertaining. This, however, is NOT one of those. It left me pretty confused because it conflicts with the information Chris put out a year earlier on a separate video: (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGjUqaN_ns-ArKs) From Chris’s own words in that separate video: “I see this question pop up a lot … Can you plug in your new acoustic electric guitar into your electric guitar amp? … Yes… you can do that. But like Dr. Ian Malcom just said: ‘Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.’ “ He then explained in detail the differences between an acoustic and an electric amp and why you shouldn’t plug in an acoustic guitar into an electric guitar amp. At one point, he suggested it could damage the electric amp if you turned the volume up too high when an acoustic guitar is plugged in. Late in the same video, he said there are some amps (the Rivera Sedona, for one) that can do both, but they tend to be expensive. So with that in mind, here is my question: Is the Yamaha THR30ii some new piece of technology that does both well or is it mostly an electric amp that can take an acoustic signal at a low volume and put out a mediocre sound?

[@valueofnothing2487]

I think the Spark came out much later and provides all the bass you need with a cabniet and specially designed speaker. So the question is, is that how this is, or is just some horrible small speakers? Also, some of the versions of this thing are incredibly expensive, some not so, so you wonder what your are actually getting. And, it's a lot of money for a portable solution. You can get a $80 power bank for the Spark, and the price of these banks are falling all the time. Not to mention all the competition for portable amps - include the Nux, Katana Air, Mini Spark, etc...

[@peterklein5861]

The Spark has wayyyyy too much bass. For endless tones the Spark is great, but this beats it in quality of sound and simplicity. For pricing, the cheaper version of the THE is almost identical to the top of the range, it just doesn't have wireless capability.

[@BillyBlaze7]

San Anopeio

[@williammolina9792]

Way too expensive...

[@Kenji-ds9rf]

this is also an audiophile quality Bluetooth speaker for listening to music 😊

[@jamesmichael3607]

Kris Kringle Is That YOU

[@jackblack2321]

First comment,,, I rule

[@BigBlueRabbit]

Dang he rules :-/

[@lagtowngaming4013]

I found it funny that he played through every channel and make it sound the same. Nice playing but come on

[@firdausHITMAN]

good review but somewhat dissapointing due to long haired gentleman being too politically correct and afraid to speak his mind. He wants to hear the playback of the tones on the video to see how it sounds? wtf. come on man, you are playing the amp.

[@bahadrbabi5309]

thank you.. in add mr McKee, it's really tiring to listen to you, sorry ..