New Practice amp

[richard parker]

I'm looking for a new practice amp. I haven't tried anything out yet so I'm just going by Youtube but I've almost narrowed it down to either the Yamaha THR10 or the Blackstar ID15 TVP.

Anyone used either or both of these amps ?

Any other suggestions ?

[FuseG4]

Re: New Practice amp

I have used the Blackstar ID Core 10, which has many of the same features as the 15TVP and a similar size.
It was very nice for a tiny amp. It still had some boxiness to it, like basically all small amps have to some degree.
The power tube emulation feels pretty realistic, the ISF knob is cool, and there are plenty of tones to be had and I don't remember hating any of them.

So while I know it's not the Blackstar you asked about, I gotta say my impression is that blackstar makes great practice amps.

[Demanic]

Re: New Practice amp

If you can, get a Roland Microcube. Loud enough for the bedroom, or can even be used to record with, especially if you run as a preamp direct in. You can even plug it in to a powered mixer or other pa type amp for playing to a larger house. I bought mine 10 years ago (has it really been that long?) for $125 US. It has been worth every penny. Oh and battery operated too, so you can bring it to the beach, or camping etc. 6 AA's and they last forever.

[Aceman]

Re: New Practice amp

The cleans are to die for on the cube!

Nothing with a little speaker is gonna sound great. Remember why you are getting this.

I'd go with a modeler and headphones, personally.

[GuitarStv]

Re: New Practice amp

Of the amps you mentioned, the Yamaha THR10 is pretty cool for low volume practice. It just sounds really really nice. I've seriously thought about picking one up.