The 3 Best Home Use Guitar Amps for 2017!
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It was a bit of a challenge to mic up all 3 amps in a way that really replicated the kind of sounds we get in the room. So unlike our normal videos where we close mic each amp, in this video we're just using a couple of room mics. I hope you find the sound OK. Its the same mics for every amp, so apart from their relative position, it should be a fair comparison. All these amps were recorded at home use volume levels.
As we discussed in the video, many of you will be able to use bigger & louder amps at home, and if you're one of those people, then absolutely amps like the Boss Katana, Fender Blues Junior & Blackstar HT5 (to name but a few!) may be a better choice than these. But if you need something really small, and really quiet, then we think these three amps are the best!
Let us know which one won you over!
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I know this isn't related to the video, but after 3 days I finally managed to play the F chord right.
and also to the very relief to those around you...
Haha. Best comment of the day
Good on ya mate.
Congratulation
Traumâțu' Mîț Mîț In a few more days you're gonna find out it was F minor.
2 and a half years later, those are still the best options for home use. All of them have their updates and tweaks, and I think it worth to "refresh" this review and maybe include the PositiveGrid's Spark.
It's now just a few days away from 2023 and while I agree completely, I have to say that after owning the Spark for 2 weeks, I had to return it, because of two reasons: 1) way too bass-heavy and 2) when you plug in, every single time, the amp readjusts to a default position or sound, which, is way too bass-heavy (surprise, surprise) and I had to adjust every single knob every single time I turned the amp back on just to get rid of the overpowering bass and to dial in the tone that I like, which is typically unchanging. It gets super annoying, especially considering that if it weren't for those two problems, the Spark would far and away blow these other three amps away in almost every meaningful way.
hey guys you sould do amp gain vs pedal gain blindfold!
Sagi Dash yessss
Does the Vox come with a small dog?
James Nabors yes. A Chauwawawawa.
more like a cheee Wah Wah
We need a 2020 update of this video
Yes please!
People in forums claim that the fender sounds much better after a couple of updates, maybe they just have got used to the sound I don't know
ok how about 2021...?
I bought the Vox air GT.... looove it. Could you gentleman update this video for 2021 and possibly mic the amps differently, sounded extra boxy throughout. Thank you for posting it!
Hey Chap and Cap, I just bought the THR10c and I'm loving it so far. I was looking for an amp that sounded great at very low volumes with FX that I could drag around the house to practice. I've got a Deluxe Reverb, Mark V 25, Blues Jr., pedals Galore etc.......but all are too loud for those late night cravings. I think that Fake Tube light is hypnotizing me, because I can get lost playing this damn thing! You guys are always honest in your reviews and I continue to watch for that reason. I haven't tried the other 2 yet, but as a guy that's used to having some nice amps to play through, this THR10c is really satisfying for low volume sessions. I tried the IRIG PRO with BiasHead 2, Amplitube and Garage Band prior to buying this, and it just didn't feel right.
I ended up spending all my time switching through presets, turning dials and never ended up with a satisfying tone. The Yamaha just sounds good in every mode you put it in, which is what I respond to in guitar gear. I hope this helps someone considering buying one who like me, just likes gear that sounds good right out of the gate. And if you just want some tips on getting great bedroom tone in any tube amp, try a compressor and a drive pedal on together to limit the volume while adding the dynamics that a driven tube amp has. I used the JHS/Keeley Steak and Eggs for this and it is glorious.
I will also say that this is officially my first you tube comment ever, and I felt the need to share so bad that I went ahead and did it.
The in-room microphone setup is very useful. Should be used more often.
Or at least put in the mix.
sound wise , in my headphones 1)Vox 2)yamaha 3) fender ..........but..........I use a solid state 1x10 Peavey bass amp,with a strat , and a couple pedals in front of it ,at home . Very happy with the tones .
"All the knobs are on top" The Captain gets political!
For those about to type "but what about the Boss Katana...." please watch the whole video &/or read the description ;)
But but... Katana! :-)
As for the Fender amp, many say that there is a setting which allows you to turn up the "tube bias" and "sag" (speech marks as they are both emulated due to the amp being solid state) and it makes the amp respond more like a tube amp and removes the boxy tone. I can't vouch for this as I've never used one but it may help.
I think you're dead on Lee, I have a katana but still got a THR10x because it sits in a different niche than the katana, and the katana on 0.5w does NOT replace it.
Yamaha is leagues better at that room volume goldilocks zone than the katana.
Especially because the katana has a ton of low end that either overpowers the high end at low volumes, or if you start to dial it up, ends up having a lot of "annoy the neighbors" power.
Why don't you work with the volume knob on the guitar before recording the loop? Set the sound you like for the leads, then crank the volume knob down and record the loop, than crank the volume up and bem happy LoL. You can always turn the looper pedal volume up If the recorded riff become too quiet
Scottish Ninja Came here to say exactly that. I've tested it and once you change the Bias and Sag settings, the Fender gets great tones that is able to compete with Katana 50. Among those three, I still prefer the Vox, though.
For anyone saying the Fender GT sounds boxy or muffled, the firmware update in November 2017 fixed that. New selectable EQs really opened it up. This video was shot long before the update. It rocks!
Much prefer the far/ambient recording set-up here over your usual close-micing of amps.
It's only because miking a THR, with multiple speakers, is useless.
And setting up multiple stereo mics would be a complete pain - 6 mics for a review?
They'd probably have to find another 4 mics - all round it's a lot of work for not much reward when this looks like it was an afterthought (much longer and in depth than expected) in a days shoot.
Weltall 89 I like it too. They got a nice representation of the tones in the room and it actually works better as a tone comparison between amps as moving a close mic even a small amount can make a big change to the sound.
I would say I agree that the Fender is boxy sounding. I think the Vox sounds the best. It's sounds much bigger than it looks.
Shawn Reed ai
It's sat on top of a big box 🤔
Get on to Julian Ward and tell him to release a new version of the THR with an effects loop and bluetooth - job done - it would be the best seller for another 5 years.
Scott Wallace Dead right
Scott Wallace nooooooo, I'd go broke. Well, broker... give me a year...
Well said. I Think Yamaha will add those features, plus few other tweaks in a newer vision. They will sale like hot cakes :)
I’ve only got the THR a few months back, but if they brought a new version out I’d get that too.
@@niptodstan looks like you got what you wanted
I am watching their video after months. I couldn't believe my eyes from seeing the captain! My God he has become such a good player.
Captain you give me motivation! Keep it up. 👍
I'd like the Yamaha with Bluetooth capabilities; the Vox: with a less Bluetooth-speaker look; the Fender: more physical knobs.
But with the actual models here is my ranking:
1. Yamaha (for the ease of use)
2. Vox (because of the look!)
3. Fender (I don't care about the looper)
Hervé Pfeiffer you hit the nail on the head,
I remember getting my THR10, the original Anderton’s review talked me into it. My hope was that it would get me playing more as I could simply walk into any room of the house with ease and play, it worked. And the kicker is, my wife loves the way it looks, so it stays out as decor and I don’t get that “when are you gonna put your toys away” look.
that Yamaha thr10s hall reverb....amazing!
I don't think there is anything as calming and wonderful as sitting after a long day with a cuppa, watching you two noodle away on different equipment and offering your honest, unbiased opinions. I really love the content!
Cheers!
We definitely need more content from Lee! Make a Captain / Pete or Captain / Ariel duo!
I have always found yamaha the right amount of warm and natural, but for the gain and with the humbuckers vox killed it
I prefer the Loius Vuitton... eh, I mean the Vox...
For me, THR10 all the way. I just love this amp!
1: I wish it had bluetooth
2: I believe that if you spend some time on the software tweaking with different cabs it will sound SO much better. The sound difference is MASSIVE!
3: I'm using a looper with a setting where I can record clean sounds with the volume knob on 50% and leads at full volume. Usually the brit high works pretty good for that :D
Cheers!
I'd go with the Fender and invest the time to learn to get the sounds I prefer from it. Can't stand the Scottish handbag. The Yamaha has been surpassed but was a game changer in it's day.
I love the look of the little Vox and it sounds huge. It amazes me how far little practice amps have come along threw the years.
"The Fender sounds boxy" very diplomatic of you lads. I can think of another more appropriate word beginning with B - Bollocks!
Gotta say, I really wanted to go with the Yamaha but the Fender bluetooth and etc options moved the needle to the GT40. Funny thing is, I haven't used anything other than the presets and they are just super inspiring, no regrets, and volume-wise am holding my own against "real" combos in a band rehearsal, and super-easy to edit WITHOUT using an app, just a really sweet tool that can take me from a convincing Fender to Vox to Marshall with a few dial moves.
with a caveat that I run the Fender into Tannoys mixed with my CZcams stream through an interface; through its own speakers it sounds a bit crap; through the M-Audio interface + Tannoys it sounds like a gift from the heavens.
That strat Lee is playing is beautiful!
Positive Grid Bias Head is all anyone needs. A) Super light weight and small footprint. B) You can use it as your main rig amp, AND your quiet home amp. C) Can use headphones with cab modeling, regular computer speakers with cab modeling, or a real guitar cab of any size. D) Sounds freakin' great!
Dear Yamaha, please update your THR models taking Lee and Rob's comments into consideration
The amp I'd have for that application is one I sold years ago to a pawn shop. (I'd bought it from the same shop and turned a modest profit) It was a low-wattage Noble Class A (single-ended) combo with an 8 in speaker, built in the 1950's. It had volume and a passive tone knob and four inputs. It weighed less than five lBs and had a comfortable leather 'dogbone' handle. Apart from the handle, it resembled a vintage art-deco radio.
I wish somebody would compare a Thr10 vs a Katana 100 head to see how their internal speakers match up..
Orange crush 12 is very pedal friendly! I use my Ditto looper clean and an overdrive pedal. Clean amp tone and can kick on dirt, if desired. Orange set: Mids high, bass less then half, treble middle, and almost breaking up clean. Can turn volume down on guitar to clean more.
Ohhhhh, I *really* wanted to like the GT series... It looks great on paper... But damn... The Yammy and the Vox sound so much better to my ears...
I love the THR 10 BUT needed changes/features for the next version:
1. Bluetooth, it IS sad this was not included from the beginning.
2. Rechargeable battery. I would love to be able to move around in the house without worrying about battery changes/cost/enviroment…
3. USB-C power connector (can give the needed power and is standard)
4. A built in looper would obviously make it better and more useful
5. A built-in metronome/simple drum-machine would make future guitarists better…
AND, as an optional extra: It would be nice to be able to purchase a somewhat cheap wireless input system (i.e. but the amp at low cost, add later if needed, the wireless option).
So, please inform Yamaha (and the others) how to build the perfect “Home training AMP”!...
I'd love to hear what other (better) sounds the Fender has.
It´s all about your personal use and taste. My gig amp is an EVH III 50W. That´s my best tone, so I won´t expect that from the other ones. When I´m into looking for new tones and amp simulations I´ll mess with with amplitube. I own a THR10 classic and I´ve been using the same preset for ages. This thing goes with me everywhere! I like the sound, the feel, the construction and the looks. TO ME the THR10 is superb.
Vox all the way. Yeah it's a bit flashy but I can deal with that. And ... I'm the wife, but also the player ;-)
+Amy Head ha ha!!
even better then, it looks like a purse!.
Now that there is what I call a sexy wife! No offense husband.
Amy Head old comment but I like the dog in your photo.
Blackstar ID CORE BEAM is the best choice for me, allows you to play with an electro-acoustic guitar, an electric one and a bass. You can also play music from your phone on bluetooth and connect your MP3 player thru line in.
For me, Yamaha win on the look, the sound and everything ,
Lee, connect the Adio to your laptop, use a DAW as your multichannel looper (ableton live or something like it) feed the output back into the Adio through the USB (I believe this is the default), alternatively send it back through the Aux in ;
Hello from across the pond. I have had a THR10C for about 2 years. I still believe it is one of the better sounding modeling amps. In addition I use it as the input/output interface for my computer both for recording and as my computer speakers. It perfectly matches that "Just Right" size and functionality that I need. It also takes pedals really well. If Yamaha comes out with a revision or new version, I would like to see an effects loop, looper function, and optional foot switch.
@28:30
The reason you become accustomed to that amplifier after some time is a phenomena known as sensory habituation, in which some form of sensory stimuli (being the tonal characteristics of the amplifier) eventually become ignored with prolonged exposure when the brain determines that it is not necessary to put effort into perceiving the sound as unpleasant. This, in a way, is a form of non-conscious learning. The boxy tonal characteristics of the amplifier in contrast to the other models eventually becomes ignored, thus making it seem much less unpleasant over time.
However when you switch between the amplifiers, that habituation then loses it's effect, and the sound is perceived as being particularly unpleasant again, until the brain re-adapts to that sound.
It works in much the same way that one may become accustomed to the temperature in a room over time, but when leaving the room the change in temperature is immediately noticeable.
This is a really, really simple explanation of what's happening, mind you. People write PHD papers on this stuff, it's extremely complex
Awesome vid as always guys! My verdict in the short and sweet. The Fender just sounds rubbish in comparison to the other two, I agree with you that it is likely the speaker is to blame. The Vox has great tone and features. I can see why Lee was drawn towards it. But the champ amp in my camp has to be the Yamaha. My god that thing sounds beautiful. I will be highly considering it for my next amp. To sum up the Fender needs a different speaker and/or interior cab treatment and the VOX and the Yamaha could do with an effects loop.
On an unrelated note, I would dearly love to see a cheap rig challenge done with second hand gear! Something like £400 for a gig ready setup, that's guitar/amp/effects.
I own two "amps" the THR10 and a Bose L1 Model 2 with dual B1 Bass modules. Together they cover the entire spectrum of volume and portability. The Fender sounds like a guitar amp, the others sound like produced professional mixed down recordings.
that jam you did together sounds like one of the songs in Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 lol
but if i have to choose an amp for christmas to upgrade from my Orange, i'll go with a HT Club 40 by blackstar
William Allison nooo dont go from orange to blackstar! If you are going for a head thats reasonable look at Hughes & Kettner tubemeister 18 or deluxe 20
I got my Fender GT40 today. The range of tones and features is truly mind-blowing. It is so much more than just an amp. I believe anyone can find a tone they like with this home audio device. If you like tech stuff and have a smart phone it is an easy choice.
Bugera G5 Infinium? 0.1 / 1 / 5 Watts, Nice cleans, nice drive, very low price, very solid quality
Open Mind Pictures i got one. Nice, but for noticable drive i need volume 10 and gain 6. thats loud even on 0.1w if you have babies sleeping next door. Thats w/o pedal.
This.
Dammit, i forgot to mention that i changed the low gain 12AX7-A to the more gainy 12AX7 from Tung-Sol or something. I get really nice distortion with the gain knob on full and the volume knob way down.
I actually bought the "harley benton G212 Vintage Cabinet" which is very cheap and from "Thomann", a german store. I find it amazing how the amp sounds.
Open Mind Pictures ah, thanks for the inspiration! Nice
How does it sound with that speaker? I got G5 Infinium as well, haven't changed the tubes yet. Was planning to get G112 cab wit V30, but ended up getting one with Jensen C12K, which gives a nice, thick sound (was afraid of getting too much of mid scoop with V30)
I have had a black THR10 since it was introduced. I have AAS, but the Yamaha is so good I have no justification to change. Awesome amp, and so mobile with battery power !
I want to buy Yamaha so much but I'm worried that the day after I get it, Yamaha will announce some sort of successor to THR10 with all the features that are missing from current version :(
Waited 7mon for Thr10C-V2.. Just gave up & bought the THR10C.. I only mention, so you can now take it to the bank that within a week or so, rev2 will release;-)
GDawg2K2 V2 vs V1 were just Firmware Updates btw, moreover you can put the standard 10 V1 and 10 V2 firmwares on a 10C or 10X. I don’t know if they offer the C / X firmware on their website but if they do yoh can switch around with no harm. I’ve heard of someone who put V2 on their acoustic THR but Yamaha didn’t have the acoustic firmware on their site then, ouch... don’t know what it’s like in 2018 though!
Lee, You could put a blue tooth transmitter on a loop pedal and an impedance transformer and pug into the headphone jack.
Also you could Add a Blue tooth receiver for 20 bucks. Amazon has AmazonBasics Bluetooth 4.0 Audio Receiver. Play music on your speaker system wirelessly from most any Bluetooth enabled device. Receives music from up to 30 feet (10 meters) away so you don’t need to dock your Bluetooth device. Features Bluetooth v4.0 A2DP technology for minimal energy consumption. Simple to use: plug, pair and play. There are smaller units that cost a few dollars more. Or let Yamaha know they need to update the THR to include the mods They could do It very easy. And some of us will buy the new model, even though we already own the old one.
So if I have this right Captain's problem with the Yamaha is he bought an iphone?
Sam Anderson yeah, he obviously plays along to backing tracks all the time, but in his shop they'll sell a Bluetooth adaptor
uh. $10 for an adapter from lightning cable to headphone jack.
@@e.gamauf5686 lol too cumbersome
Thanks for having an opinion. This cannot be overstated. So many
'reviews' are simply demos or promos and it's good to hear an opinion
for once. Cheers!
I always though a full Marshall stack was perfect for home use...
Can we just take a moment to appreciate Captain's playing. I mean the blues flows through his veins.
everybody knows that the best home amp is the 200 w marhshall major
Yess you cannot play it at bedroom volumes but you could live inside one if you want
I love my 150w Marshall...My neighbours on the other hand
I've got a pignose travel guitar with built in amp and I love it. It's not very versatile and it doesn't sound amazing but it's just so handy to pick up and play and the fact that it's only got one knob for volume which sort of doubles as drive means I get on with playing tunes rather than messing around trying to get the perfect sound.
When the THR gets updated with bluetooth, it's gonna be mega!
Not! Thr 10 II is not computer interfence. Sad
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In reference to the Fenders loop function... You could just put a looper in-line at the end of your signal path. All the effects you want to be looped, before the looper. Any effects you might want to run as "post effects" after. Sorry, just bugged me a bit that Lee said you couldn't do it, because you absolutely can. There are even stereo loopers, so you can run stereo effects in front of the looper.
Just judging by the sound, the Vox and Yamaha feel pretty correct, where the Fender sounds terrible. So I don't regret my 2012 THR10, still very useful and sounding not so bad...
Changes: add a top handle on the Vox, like the Yamaha; add a looper function to the Vox & Yamaha (w/std momentary switch input), make the Fender the same size as the Yamaha and I'd consider it.
The Vox looks like a purse lmaooo
It's a European carry all!!!!
But Vox sounds loudest and can be used also in bigger environments than only at home or in the studios.
Haha! True :)
Looks like a tartan toilet bag.
Ash_Ling Medivac Ooh, hit a nerve there, have I? 😂 You need to relax. I never said that was a bad thing. And for the record, I have the Vox and I think it’s awesome, I just think it looks like a tartan toilet bag. All just opinions, my head has never been in a toilet. Sort yourself out before you go throwing insults about pal. Life’s too short.
I've had the Yamaha THR 10 for a few years and love it for home use. It's just easier to get good sounds out of the Yamaha that don't bother everyone else in the house than with my tube amps. But I travel a lot, and the on/off switch is very fragile, and gets bent more and more on every trip. If I could change one thing, it would be to make that switch into a button! If I have to fly and the amp is going in my luggage, I bring the Blackstar fly 3 now. It doesn't sound as good or have as many features, but al least it's bulletproof.
own a THR10X , epic sound , perfect for home use
THR10X is a monster. Absolute perfect "RIGHT SOUNDING" machine for the task. It stomps the fugly plastic Vox (more features doesn't equate to better--the tones are inferior).
Can confirm...had the THR10X for a good while. Plus it's nice having another instrument pc interface, and a stereo one at that so you can do DI too.
The Yahama is made much betetr when you mess with it via pc
If you get a Fender GT go to gloab EQ settings and choose one of the other options. The default setting is a bit flat, guitar focus of one of the others makes it sound much better
thr10 with effects loop would be awesome. If i would buy one, it will probably be the yamaha cause it sounds the best imo and the fender sounds terrible and the vox looks like a purse.
I didn't know what a purse would sound like until just now.
I have the Yamaha THR10X. It is just the stuff. Its so good. It agree a looper would be nice I have recorded rhythm tracks on my android phone via voice recorder and played them through the THR10X "AUX Imput" with some success. It's the way I get around not having the looper. It's exciting to imagine what Yamaha may come out with next. Kudos Yamaha.
The THR10 has a terrible problem that is well documented and known to Yamaha:
When powered by 8 x AA sized batteries, it will power fail and switch itself off at volumes over 60-70% of its maximum volume. This does not happen when powered by mains power. Mains power can quite noisy, despite the change of power supply by Yamaha after initial faulty ones were issued. New ones are still noisy when using high gain amps, and power screening is not a strong point.
Having said all that it is still one of my favourite purchases ever. Sounds amazing, like many here I wish Yamaha would produce a Mark 2 THR 10, and also promote the fact that you can change guitar speaker emulations, add compressor and noise gate using bundled software.
At the 27 minute mark, there is made a point that I am so glad is made! I often have heard amp showdowns similarly . Let my ear/brain adjust a moment, and I’m loving all of these. Take my advice my brothers and sisters if you are going to use headphones at home mainly, then bring those headphones in and play through them while deciding on an amp.
I will say the looper on the GT is one cool effect. I liked all of these choices however.
Oh - the mug gag was cool.
So, into 2019 now - are these still the best offerings out there?
No, the THR series got an upgrade this year.
@@faethe000 but it is not better than the adio
@@ronnysuarez3257 What makes you like the Adio more? I've never used one of those.
@@faethe000 the app gives a lot more tones sounds as wood and it is way cheapear.. A lot of of THR owners said that the Thr10ii is not as good as every THR10 from before and the vox adio is better than the normal THR
@@ronnysuarez3257 ah I haven't tried the THR10II. I have the 30 and it's amazing :) I'm glad you like your Adio too!
I bought a Blackstar ID10 BEAM and use it for everything. The wide mode on it sounds as good as the Vox with the same features for the same price. LOVE IT!! And it's not a purse
21:56
Did Captain said "malaka"? :')
Lots of love from Greece!
Just bought a Yamaha THR10, the same style in this video, and it BLEW ME away. Seriously good stuff. My father owns the Fender and I can vouch for its boxiness. The vox I've never played, but it did sound good. I am partial to my Yamaha.
I like Lee's slow blues soloing a lot more than Rob's shredding (which is still great though)
I bought a Yamaha THR10C, and a THR10X, bought purchased from Andertons. I use them on there own depending what I want to play...but I also pair the two together using an A/B/Y pedal for a wet/dry mix, and they sound fabulous!
Im still Happy with my simple Oldschool Orange crush pro cr 60 - Usable for Live and home use ! . No need for any of that complicated "bluetooth smartphone App" digital nonsense .
i still really like the fender super champ XD with the 6V6 power section so you have channel 1 which just has a volume knob to crank and get those 6V6 power tubes working [which would be great for gigs not so much for home use] and channel 1 is a great platform for all your favorite pedals .channel 2 is where the amp models and effects are with the rotary speaker effect being a real stand out.
I figured out what Fender was thinking with the GT amps, they know cause they have been around long enough to know that not everyone has a good ear for tones so they made the GT series for those people!
Great review mates! I have the GT 40,it's excellent for practicing in my apartment. The absence of a mid is a drag though,but if you use the bottom button to the right of the display,you can adjust that easily. A lot of people remark that it has a nasally solid state sound,adjusting the global eq setting totally voices the cabinet & makes it easy on your ears. Rock on & cheers!
#1 Yamaha #2 Vox #3 Fender (a distant 3rd) imho
Todd Flowers I agree whiet your pick
Full model names? I can't be arsed to wade through the 37 minutes of noodling and chat in this video. Would be much appreciated!
Check the description.
The fender sounds terrible. In my opinion 😅😜
@@fairoozsaiyara715 The fender isnt supposed to be recorded through mics but its great
I Still use my dads old Peavey bandit 112 solo series and it has never let me down. I brought a Marshall stack when i was a teenager to gig with...never got on with it so went back to using the Peavey.
I have a little music room and I love the gt40 .for loudness I have a frontman 65r .but I like all 3 reviewed horses for causes.
Personally, I prefer the Yamaha. The only things I would change are to give a bit more bass and mids, and to paint it black.
I have the THR10X (the high-gain version) - its got a military look with an olive drab paint scheme, though this makes the labels on the controls a little difficult to read. This video makes it sound a little thinner than it does when you are in the room.
I have the THR10X (the blues version) and it's black. and.......i actually do think it does sound trebly and thin. this is why i never play it. i honestly can say i don't like this amp at all. but i think i'm the only one.
if you have the X version its not the blues, the X is green and has the ad name High Gain Extreme and has nothing to do with anything in this video.
-vox ist better placed in this test, and maybe a Winner in the high gainy part, thicker muddier with more distortion, fore the rest its sounds more unnatural, i have the X and its not thin at all! and connected to a laptop i Think it beats the vox even there...?
BigEdWo You mean the THR10C and I have used it at home for a few years now. I think it sounds great, especially with your favourite boost or distortion pedal on the clean channel. Yes, its a bit trebly, but that can be sorted out by lowering the treble to 9-10 o clock. With headphones, I turn the treble up a bit again. Also have the THR5 acoustic, and use them both at once for stereo output, thats really nice both for electric or acoustic guitar. The only problem I have with these amps is that they can go louder than the speakers can handle, especially the THR5 is bad in this. But, at least it doesnt make everything shake in the room like with my tube amp, only the THRs internal speakers start to crack :-)
XyronETI i tried it again and i can say i still don't like it. i played a gibson les paul studio into an ocd into the thr10c. it sounds very small and boxy. there is absolutely no bottom end. yes, it can get super loud. if i compare it to a fender mustang III, the fender is so much more open sounding. it's so much better and even cheaper. the thr10c almost sounds like i'm plugged into my tv. it's no fun to play at all. i can not understand you like it. i don't talk about headphone and recording sounds. just what comes out of the speaker. but i found me to be the only one with that opinion.
Chappers, I'd get the VOX, at the blink of an eye.
The odd thing I found, was that I thought the strat sounded rubbish through all, the humbucker guitar good through all. Then when you were not switching through them, but Lee playing just through the Fender to demonstrate the looper, it suddenly sounded decent with the strat!
That and the "vanishing box" mystery confounds me a lot.
Love you both by the way (and Rory!) this video was great fun.
Damn, how I wish there was a half power switch on the Blues Jr!! That's the real solution...
Yamaha sounds just right, the vox kind of too much surpressed and the fender not good at all
I have same opinion.
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Yamaha does indeed sound RIGHT. The Vox definitely doesn't.
Vox definitely better then the Yamaha and the fender is not even comparable
As for the question what I would pick: I would go for the THR10. It's on my wishlist for quite a long while already but I'm poor as fuck and can't afford it so I have to play my budget Harley Benton over the PC and it's speakers. (Cpt., if you feel like giving yours away, I'd be happy to give it a new home - feel free to hit me up... (surely not happening... but at least I've mentioned it.)).
As for the what I would change: I would either add a looper or an FX-loop. Should I ever be able to afford one, I might just put a cheap looker in front of it.
Folks. Andertons isn't the Bible when it comes to reviews. I and many others have come to different conclusions to theirs. Use these vids as an FAQ. As for me, the THR10 is unquestionably #1 in tone--it just sounds right. I've tried them all and taken the time to dial them in to sound better way more than presented in these vids. If I want true "variability", I'll go to my Macbook Pro and use a modeller. The THR10 is preferred though, as it's so damn easy to get up and go when you have an idea in your head at that moment.
I have had a yamaha thr10c for three years and it remains by far the best piece of musical equipment I have ever bought. Forget the PRS and telecaster; this little thing is amazing. Might be better stuff around now but for placing on the coffee table and using to noodle tunes whilst watching TV I couldn't ask for more... Apart from a looper
I bought a Blackstar Fly3 a few years ago. It's just brilliant and cost less than £50 😁👍
wayne davies I have a Fly 3 and a THR10X, I Have been leaning towards the Fly 3 simply for convenience. It is so small yet still sounds half decent. It definitely loses out on features and volume but volume doesn't count for a portable practice amp.
Ashley Shearer I take mine everywhere. It's just brilliant. OK, it's not the greatest sound in the world, but it really is good enough for jamming in the lounge and playing alone to albums etc
wayne davies the Fly 3 fits in the bottom of my Gruv Gear Club bag like a glove. That is reason enough to buy one 😀
You can't go wrong for the price.
Ashley Shearer do you thing that your thr10x worths the price besides the fly3?
I'll take it even cheaper. Danelectro Honeytone. 7 watts of dry brilliance that takes effects really well.
Lee, you are a much better guitarist than you give yourself credit for. I understand you spend all day around guitar monsters but you are a good guitarist by any standard.
Am I the only person who wants to see a 40 minute compilation of mug gags?
Nope
im so down
No you’re not. So do I 😂😂😂
I'm in
I have the THR10X and am now looking to buy the VOX Adio Air GT. I have never been truly happy with the THR10X high gain channels and find it fairly flubby in the low end. Not having Bluetooth is a big downer as well. I do love the look of it though.
The VOX sounds like the better option for high gain tones and having Bluetooth is a winning inclusion!
I have an older VOX DA5 and absolutely love it but, it is a bit big awkward to carry around.
The fender amp sounded terrible:-) Yammi and VOX, interesting
I had a daydream now: that little vox playing rock'n roll in the kitchen while I cook... the yamaha in my mom's sewing office room... and the fender stashed in the pantry room, near the power tools (rotary tool, drill machine, etc) that are stored in the same room.
Can u next time play guitars that are similar to the price of the mp or the other way round so we can see what it would be for most of us cause we're not all as rich as chappers and the captain
I picked up my THR10, NIB, from Guitar Center when I bought a used Yamaha PAC611HFM. The THR10 was on sale for $179 - no brainer. The Pacifica sounds stellar with this amp. Rechargeable bluetooth receivers are ridiculously cheap and available - Yamaha should sell one as an accessory - a small dongle that plugs into the 1/8" jack. Anderton's could also stock them and suggest them when selling the Yamaha, or use them as some type of promotional. Yamaha could probably come up with a firmware update that would allow one of the presets to function as a looper. Yamaha, update your kit!!!
Great video, and thanks for the subject. I have a Mesa Boogie Transatlantic 15 into a 112 cab and an old Crate VC20 10" combo that I run into a 212 Allen Organ rotary cabinet for a stereo rig in my living room. Both amps set clean, lots of pedals, low volume, sounds glorious!!! But the Yamaha is so fast and simple and portable. When I want a quick jam, it is the Yamaha. I also use it as a portable stereo player when doing auto mechanic work - it really makes a great stereo system.
the captain ripping it up, downtown style
I have always wanted to get that Yamaha, but made the mistake of buying the Fender Mustang GT 40 the day it was released here in the US. That being said, I've moved ALL my other home amps ( I have 6) into the corner and only use the Fender. If you could only have one, that's the one for me. The only other amp I use is a PigNose. On my latest release, the rhythm guitar is played straight through it with no effects. I played it through twice, and the only difference was I decreased the 'tone' on the Gibson. Love your reviews, have a PRS, Gretch, and 2 amps bought solely on your demos. Cheers.
THR hands down :) i've tried all of em during this year but i haven't found a better one
laney IRT studio has a