Yamaha THR : these little amps
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I saw one at Guitar Center the other day and I didn't play it. I don't know why either. This kind of thing is my jam.
I saw one at Guitar Center the other day and I didn't play it. I don't know why either. This kind of thing is my jam.
Re: Yamaha THR : these little amps
for recording with g band
i use a blackstar ht dual and it's a big difference with the tube
for other kinds of sounds: pedals, pod farm, or the amps with g band
with this amp= no need to have some tubes
we can record with it too and a computer
the X version is for EVH and a lot of gain
the 10 version is for every sounds and bass
and one acoustic guitar but i read it was not very good for and acoustic guitar because of the little speaker
audio fanzine review
listen to this at 6'30"
it sounds really good for a bedroom
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i like his LP standard too ? it sounds good
for recording with g band
i use a blackstar ht dual and it's a big difference with the tube
for other kinds of sounds: pedals, pod farm, or the amps with g band
with this amp= no need to have some tubes
we can record with it too and a computer
the X version is for EVH and a lot of gain
the 10 version is for every sounds and bass
and one acoustic guitar but i read it was not very good for and acoustic guitar because of the little speaker
audio fanzine review
listen to this at 6'30"
it sounds really good for a bedroom
``i like his LP standard too ? it sounds good
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devastone
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These have been discussed quite a bit here. I had the X and it was great, best little modeling amp I've played through, some of the best modeling period IMHO. It has a USB out, so you should have no problem recording through GB.
As Mincer mentioned, they also have the THR100H and THR100HD 100W heads out now, based on my experience with the THR10X, I would definitely put these on my short list of amps to look at.
These have been discussed quite a bit here. I had the X and it was great, best little modeling amp I've played through, some of the best modeling period IMHO. It has a USB out, so you should have no problem recording through GB.
As Mincer mentioned, they also have the THR100H and THR100HD 100W heads out now, based on my experience with the THR10X, I would definitely put these on my short list of amps to look at.
cvansickle
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I have a THR5, and I love it. For bedroom level high gain, it's the bomb!
This was recorded into an iPhone mic, no extra signal processing:
I have a THR5, and I love it. For bedroom level high gain, it's the bomb!
This was recorded into an iPhone mic, no extra signal processing:
stratguy23
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I just returned my THR10 after buying one against my better judgment. I've tried all 3 versions (regular, C, and X) in stores and didn't really like them, but I gambled and wondered if I might like one better in a home context.
I haven't hated a piece of gear in a long time as much as the THR10. Even after downloading the editor and tweaking inside the software (which already is a minus for me since I want to play guitar, not computer), I couldn't dial out the harsh, digital feel - a lot of which probably came from the 3" speakers - even after trying different guitars, humbuckers, single coils, etc. My ears got fatigued really quickly, and I can't remember the last time that happened with gear, even with various low-budget amps I've tried.
The JTM setting ("Lead") was the only setting where I felt like I got some inspiring tones. Some of the clean tones were decent and probably would have responded well to an overdrive pedal, but I would have wanted this thing to be standalone and not need computer software or pedals to sound good.
But I am definitely in the minority with my opinion, which is probably one of literally just a handful around the Internet. There are probably hundreds of positive reviews out there, so I recognize that most people are probably going to like this line of products. It's certainly a great idea; I just feel the level of modeling isn't there yet.
I just returned my THR10 after buying one against my better judgment. I've tried all 3 versions (regular, C, and X) in stores and didn't really like them, but I gambled and wondered if I might like one better in a home context.
I haven't hated a piece of gear in a long time as much as the THR10. Even after downloading the editor and tweaking inside the software (which already is a minus for me since I want to play guitar, not computer), I couldn't dial out the harsh, digital feel - a lot of which probably came from the 3" speakers - even after trying different guitars, humbuckers, single coils, etc. My ears got fatigued really quickly, and I can't remember the last time that happened with gear, even with various low-budget amps I've tried.
The JTM setting ("Lead") was the only setting where I felt like I got some inspiring tones. Some of the clean tones were decent and probably would have responded well to an overdrive pedal, but I would have wanted this thing to be standalone and not need computer software or pedals to sound good.
But I am definitely in the minority with my opinion, which is probably one of literally just a handful around the Internet. There are probably hundreds of positive reviews out there, so I recognize that most people are probably going to like this line of products. It's certainly a great idea; I just feel the level of modeling isn't there yet.
stratguy23
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I'll add that across the 3 versions, there are some decent tones.
The Dr. Z-ish tone on the C is cool for a grunge-y, garage-y kind of high gain.
The "Southern Hi" model on the X gets some cool swampy bluesy tones if you turn down the gain. The 2 hot-rodded Marshall tones on the X are both usable and warmer than the Brit Hi setting on the regular THR10.
And, as I said above, the JTM-type setting on the regular one is usable for a light crunch. I wish that I could somehow combine these 4 tones together in 1 unit.
For ease of recording, this seems to be the ultimate tool. That's why I tried it, despite not liking it in a store environment. I just found the experience not to my liking enough so that I returned it.
I'll add that across the 3 versions, there are some decent tones.
The Dr. Z-ish tone on the C is cool for a grunge-y, garage-y kind of high gain.
The "Southern Hi" model on the X gets some cool swampy bluesy tones if you turn down the gain. The 2 hot-rodded Marshall tones on the X are both usable and warmer than the Brit Hi setting on the regular THR10.
And, as I said above, the JTM-type setting on the regular one is usable for a light crunch. I wish that I could somehow combine these 4 tones together in 1 unit.
For ease of recording, this seems to be the ultimate tool. That's why I tried it, despite not liking it in a store environment. I just found the experience not to my liking enough so that I returned it.
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there are two many versions
someone told me that the C was the more versatile (acoustic, bass, guitar)
the regular ?
the x was for modern tones like EVH
yeah, these little speakers must not be perfect but
between the micro cube, vox da5, garage band or others
it can have his own place on a desk
there are two many versions
someone told me that the C was the more versatile (acoustic, bass, guitar)
the regular ?
the x was for modern tones like EVH
yeah, these little speakers must not be perfect but
between the micro cube, vox da5, garage band or others
it can have his own place on a desk
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devastone
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I think the VH ones are recorded direct (he has the master pegged), not sure about the other ones, I haven't watched them. Recording direct would remove the little speakers from the equation, but to answer your question, ??? It's been a while since I played through one so I can't say.
I think the VH ones are recorded direct (he has the master pegged), not sure about the other ones, I haven't watched them. Recording direct would remove the little speakers from the equation, but to answer your question, ??? It's been a while since I played through one so I can't say.
Drunken Bowling
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I had the 10x but didn't care for it.
Never tried the 10C
Currently have the regular 10. It's nice. I don't use the higher gain models much. The Brit Hi model is awful, in my honest opinion. Clean, crunch and lead are all great. If you're using humbuckers, the crunch setting sounds best with unpotted ones.
I had the 10x but didn't care for it.
Never tried the 10C
Currently have the regular 10. It's nice. I don't use the higher gain models much. The Brit Hi model is awful, in my honest opinion. Clean, crunch and lead are all great. If you're using humbuckers, the crunch setting sounds best with unpotted ones.
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New guitar rag I got has a review of one of the 100s and it has dual inputs to plug in 2 guits.. pretty cool! They say all the amp models are pretty darn good..
New guitar rag I got has a review of one of the 100s and it has dual inputs to plug in 2 guits.. pretty cool! They say all the amp models are pretty darn good..
