Yamaha THR5 Amp Unboxing & Review

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  • Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2024

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  • @jemahl123
    @jemahl123 5 лет назад +3

    Cheers, John, great vid and a fair reflection of the THR. I loved my one and used it to practice all the time quietly to myself. Actually got a Vox AV15 a few weeks back which has similar circuitry as the THR - all made by Korg for Yamaha and Vox respectively. So the THR has been gathering dust recently as the Vox has a power attenuator and does sound much better even at low volumes. If you ever get a chance to try one it is a great no frills, no connectivity, hybrid amp that sounds awesome on the cleans and crunch. THR is particularly brilliant if you're on a picnic, or beach, or away camping as well. You get abt 2-3 hours of battery life at decent volume, but it does just die at the end without any warning. Good to invest in rechargeable batteries if its going to be used out a lot. It'll still be my go to travelling amp, used it staying in hotels/guest houses when away with work without annoying landladies or hotel night manager's, or other guests, and still get a decent sound.

  • @Silkaz7
    @Silkaz7 5 лет назад +4

    Just bough the THR30 and it is awesome. A little expensive but it makes me play more and leave my multi-effects unit alone (option anxiety). Which is always a good thing. Good video John!

  • @AIainMConnachie
    @AIainMConnachie 7 месяцев назад +1

    Yep the only amp i use at home

  • @henryhunter5026
    @henryhunter5026 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent demo! I’ve owned both a THR5 and a THR10 for a couple of years now. The 10 has the treble, bass and middle eq on the amp and has a couple more presets but otherwise sounds much like the 5. Like you I’m very impressed the sound these little things produce. I’ve never investigated the software as I’ve always managed to get great tones from the original presets but having watched your video I might give it a go on my creaky old laptop. The THRs are my go to home amplifiers, they maybe a little more expensive than some of their rivals but in my opinion they’ve well worth the extra.

  • @philippinefandango2859
    @philippinefandango2859 5 лет назад +1

    John, thanks for the review.. I have a friend who introduced me to a predecessor of this unit 3 or so years ago.. I was so surprised by the sound these produce... Amazing... Thanks again.. Cheers..

  • @steveDC51
    @steveDC51 5 лет назад +1

    I have had THR 10 for a few years and can highly recommend it. There are new models available now, one of which is wireless capable and I believe they all have Bluetooth.

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  5 лет назад +1

      Maybe that's why I got mine at a discount... An old model without the Bluetooth.

  • @SteveLedger
    @SteveLedger 5 лет назад

    Before I even watch the video I can say YES! Totally worth it! I have the THR10 and though I now also have a BOSS Katana, I still use the THR10. It's an amazing amp.

  • @Guitarworks1000
    @Guitarworks1000 5 лет назад +1

    Really enjoyed this John. Cheers!!

  • @MichaelStoneham
    @MichaelStoneham 11 месяцев назад

    This is agreat review, just wondering what your setup is to record this, its very treblely, can hear lots of ch, sss, t, p tones, even with your pop filter.

  • @hellsbells512
    @hellsbells512 5 лет назад

    I have the THR10x and I love it. It takes pedals surprisingly well considering the package. The ONLY complaint I have is IRs are automatically added to the line out and cannot be disabled in the editor. That said, they sound great and it's absolutely perfect for people who like to plug and play but might not be the best choice for people who like to tinker with their IRs.

  • @michelvondenhoff9673
    @michelvondenhoff9673 Год назад +1

    Seriously dislike when significant stuff like compressor isn't available on top of the unit. Editors should be a visualization of what is already at hand.

  • @EnglishVeteran
    @EnglishVeteran 5 лет назад

    I own a Vox Adio Air GT, very similar amp to the Yamaha. The sound of the Vox is superb & has inbuilt Bluetooth etc. You can run the Vox on AA batteries & 230v. I prefer the look of the Yamaha, but the sound & functionality of the Vox make it a winner for me. At the end of the day it’s personal choice, obviously. When I travel away in my camper van, I run the Vox off a small Inverter. The draw really is minimal. I also bought a cheapish wireless system for guitars that works very well with the Vox. My Looper works well with The Vox.

  • @tonakkie635
    @tonakkie635 5 лет назад

    Hi John, great info about the THR5👍. If you unplug the amp from the pc are the new settings(made in the PC) saved in the amp, or are they set back to the default settings if you unplug it. Thanks Ton

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  5 лет назад

      It just reverts back to the settings on the panel 😄

    • @tonakkie635
      @tonakkie635 5 лет назад

      @@JRobsonGuitar so the pc settings are not saved then? You think that's nicer you have them set back? I came across a youtube video from someone who thinks that that is a disadvantage. If he new that beforehand he would have bought the THR10. So now i am doupting too 🤔

  • @sniffrat3646
    @sniffrat3646 5 лет назад +4

    I bought one of these about 2 years ago and I couldn't be happier (except the speaker's starting to flap a little bit now) Great sound as demonstrated. Reverb sounds lush. Best thing for me is that I can make it really quiet. This is important because my neighbours seem to think they're living in a palace instead of a terraced house in the middle of Leicester. They've twice complained about me playing music on my laptop so the poor little darlings are grateful for my purchase. Another good thing about these Yammies is the fact that I can plug it into Reaper and get the exact same sound as through the speakers. Total bargain

    • @AnthonyChhan
      @AnthonyChhan 3 года назад +1

      I started getting the same problem. I took the amp apart and tightened the speakers and it's back to new. It may be the same problem with yours.

  • @Axess-sv8nq
    @Axess-sv8nq 5 лет назад

    I was looking at one of these - or a THR10. Never pulled the trigger on it, though. Your video makes me think. :-) I like the size of it and the big sound it puts out!

  • @poolhub4741
    @poolhub4741 5 лет назад

    There is a reason this amp is number 1 in reviews on Amazon.

  • @jimmydover1632
    @jimmydover1632 2 года назад +1

    Hi, is there a DVD with a Cubase in the box?

  • @gillesgenete9598
    @gillesgenete9598 5 лет назад

    Hi John, thank you so much for the best unboxing vid evermade, fast with good music 👍 about the front panel, you missed to detail that big button on the right, but OK I can guess what Volume means, haha. More seriously, having a Vox NT 2 linked to various cabinets , including that Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy ( Long Live The Who) English 4x12, and not using any PC for music, I don't feel any need for a THR. I'm morecof a PlugN Play guy. If it was for playing an MP3 to play along, would you say better a THR than a Katana ?

  • @visualthings
    @visualthings 4 года назад

    Got one of these for Xmas and I absolutely love it. It lives next to my mac and I can easily record or jam with a variety of great sound. The only thing that baffles me is that "TAP: TIME" button, which doesn't seem to do a thing, or did I miss something? It doesn't seem to change anything to the speed of the tremolo, or the speed of the flanger, phaser or delay.

  • @michaelogden5958
    @michaelogden5958 5 лет назад

    Wow. Early on when you were demo-ing sound options, I was thinking "Hang on, what is the point of this thing if he's playing through an actual speaker cab?" - meaning that there was no way this little thing could possibly sound much better than a transistor radio. Then you say we are hearing the actual THR-5. Impressive! Might have to look into one of these!

  • @landofahhs_1
    @landofahhs_1 5 лет назад

    Enjoyed the review, looks like a nifty little amp. One question though, does the practice amp run on batteries? Forgive me I don't mean to be negative or antagonistic, but can you take the amp on vacation, a business trip or toss it in the back of your car and practice if there's no receptacle handy? When I'm home there is no shortage of electricity, amplifiers or time to fuss with sounds so that's not even much of a consideration for me...Technique and muscle memory are.

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  5 лет назад +1

      Sorry, yes I should have mentioned it can be run off batteries 😄

    • @landofahhs_1
      @landofahhs_1 5 лет назад

      @@JRobsonGuitar Cool! Thanks for the quick reply filled with good news...But darn it, now I'll have to change a planned xmas gift 😁

  • @tehuselessguig3138
    @tehuselessguig3138 5 лет назад

    my dad has had one for about 3 years now and it sounds pretty good at least as an amp imo (dont know about the other functions), i never used it much but it does wonders with fender guitars

  • @puddelruehband
    @puddelruehband 5 лет назад +8

    I own a Yamaha XJR 1200. This sound good aswell ;-)

    • @RockBoyy1
      @RockBoyy1 4 года назад

      I was thinking of getting an Yamaha MT09 GT, but this is a bit more affordable.

  • @andrewreynolds2647
    @andrewreynolds2647 5 лет назад

    Hi John does this mean your vox modeller is up for sale on e bay, lol. Great sound good for studio use easy to use, great review. Thanks for sharing.

  • @geoarthur6593
    @geoarthur6593 5 лет назад

    The blackstar fly 3 connected to the accompanying Safelite speaker is incredible .. and only £79 with power supply included,
    Thr range Sund good too, but wouldn't change the fly 3 fr anything, for quiet use, fly 3 with extension speaker is he one fr me ..

  • @barbmelle3136
    @barbmelle3136 5 лет назад

    From Leo: They lost me with the needing of interface adjusting. They could not even provide a 3 band EQ on he panel?!? I am retired from technology, and am unwilling to purchase any appliance that requires an engineering terminal, a blue tooth device or even a cell phone to use. It is not that I can't, it is that I will not. My time is too valuable. John Robson did a good presentation, thank you sir.

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  5 лет назад +2

      I see your point. I don't like appliances that make me work harder than I need to. I think the idea behind this amp is to give you a plug & play simple practice amp (for the people who want that) and all the bells & whistles editing (for those who want that). What I like is that, in order to do all that editing, I can do it without having to scroll through menus on a tiny LCD screen on the front of the amp, using fiddly push buttons where each one has 27 different functions depending on what mode the amp is in.

    • @barbmelle3136
      @barbmelle3136 5 лет назад +1

      @@JRobsonGuitar I agree, I was given a modeling amp with a little display screen with dozens of levels of menu, I gave it to someone else that I didn't even particularly like.

  • @SidBonkers51
    @SidBonkers51 5 лет назад

    I bought the blues version the Yamaha THR5C a year or so ago and love it, its the best amp ive found for home use as it sounds "big" at low volume.
    ps i believe there is a new model out that is wireless although it costs a bit more.

    • @andyZ3500s
      @andyZ3500s 4 года назад +1

      Mine arrived today and I find out that there is a blues version. Just like in school I should of done more homework.

    • @jackblack6538
      @jackblack6538 2 года назад

      I think the blues version is THR10C, not 5, or? (That’s all I see on Amazon at least…) So it wouldn’t be small enough for a backpack / carry-on like the 5 would, if I understand correctly? Thx

    • @SidBonkers51
      @SidBonkers51 2 года назад +1

      @@jackblack6538 Ithink you could be right, my mistake, and no it wouldnt fit in a backpack, but thats probably why it sounds so good

  • @culturetoronto
    @culturetoronto 5 месяцев назад

    possible silly question - does it include all the chords you need?

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  5 месяцев назад

      Yes. You get the necessary cables 👍

  • @MikeCindyWhite
    @MikeCindyWhite 5 лет назад

    Nice! Great sounding little amp, When using it as an interface into a pc with audacity is there any latency?

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  5 лет назад +1

      None at all 😄

    • @MikeCindyWhite
      @MikeCindyWhite 5 лет назад

      @@JRobsonGuitar Wow! Very nice, that's the same price of a decent interface alone, never mind being a valve amp with all those cool options! Right on! Thanks for the review my friend!! 🎸🎸👍

  • @pauldoyne743
    @pauldoyne743 5 лет назад +5

    I've had the THR10 for a while now and I love the simplicity of it. Just plug it in and play.
    I have played around with the computer interface and when recording, you'll notice you can record a separate "clean" track at the same time. Then come back and add effects later.
    You can also attach your android device using a USB On-The-Go adapter (hopefully you didn't throw the one you got with your phone away!). You need to download THR Librarian from the Google play store.
    You can also download loads of patches from the internet.Here's a few links:
    yamahamusicians.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9613
    www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/6gfnf0/discussion_yamaha_thr10_presets/
    guitarpatches.com/patches.php?unit=THR10
    I like the patches by a guy called Dale. Worth checking out.
    But after all is said and done. The best thing about the THR is the simplicity of plugging in and playing it how it is, without getting overwhelmed by too much choice.

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  5 лет назад

      Good info, cheers 😄👍

    • @nilswegner2881
      @nilswegner2881 5 лет назад

      Since when do phones come with otg adapters in the box? I had to buy my adapters separately

    • @Forest_Fifer
      @Forest_Fifer 5 лет назад

      Any latency when using android? Is the app just used to modify what the amp is doing, as opposed to some other stuff (like tonebridge) you can use with an irig which does the sound processing on the phone?

    • @pauldoyne743
      @pauldoyne743 5 лет назад

      @@nilswegner2881 They come with a USB A to USB C so you can transfer data. Then use the printer cable that comes with the THR.

    • @pauldoyne743
      @pauldoyne743 5 лет назад

      @@Forest_Fifer No Latency. It just modifies the amp settings.

  • @walkerplaza2547
    @walkerplaza2547 5 лет назад +2

    Good morning from Mexico! Thanks for another great video! My old Kalamazoo amp has a volume and a tone knob. I always thought that was one knob too many.

  • @elvarwinston
    @elvarwinston Год назад

    I'm so torn between getting this or the fender champion 20.

  • @676-z6v
    @676-z6v 4 года назад

    Hi! I'm a beginner/average player and I just bought my first electric guitar. I'm looking for a decent bedroom amp (since I'll be playing pretty much only at home). Would THR5 do the job? Or should I look for something like Boss Katana 50? I don't want the amp to be too loud but it would be nice if it was capable to produce decent volumes when needed!

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  4 года назад

      This little Yamaha is plenty loud enough for home use. Sounds great too 👍

  • @stevehanham9266
    @stevehanham9266 5 лет назад

    Sounds good John, and doesn't look to complicated! (Something I would definitely require, as I'm rather 'old hat' when it comes to technology).
    Will you still be using the Vox Tonelab?

  • @jeronimomartinezfabregas
    @jeronimomartinezfabregas 5 лет назад

    That was quite good, I'd just rather spend another 150 or so for a Boss Katana, despite the setting sickness that might ensue...

  • @TheDgmccool
    @TheDgmccool 3 года назад

    Please discuss how you record direct to PC. I am struggling with the sound quality. Do you record stereo or mono? How do you EQ? Etc? When I record it seems there is bad non-instrument sound leaking in that results in harshness. Would love some advice.

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  3 года назад

      What's your signal chain?

    • @TheDgmccool
      @TheDgmccool 3 года назад

      @@JRobsonGuitar
      Fender > THR5 > MS Surface Pro 4 > Cubase AI

    • @TheDgmccool
      @TheDgmccool 3 года назад

      @@JRobsonGuitar I've seen the Yamaha video showing how to record in Cubase and they record in stereo. I've been recording in mono from one of the channels thinking the stereo just gets combined. Tonight I'm going to try recording in stereo as Yamaha demonstrated. This might be the problem?

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  3 года назад

      Worth a try. I haven't tried it with cubase, so I'm probably not much help on that score.

  • @JoelWetzel
    @JoelWetzel 5 лет назад

    I've wanted one of these since they came out and now that there's a second generation I feel validated though unfulfilled. Playing at bedroom volumes means people in other rooms don't hear me and I've yet to have an amp that satisfies my ears while respecting those of others. I'm a Linux guy so the computer interface aspect is lost on me but the Android option would be something I'd venture into occasionally. Thanks for the video. Peace.

  • @tomhickey1266
    @tomhickey1266 5 лет назад

    Another good video 👍

  • @sid35gb
    @sid35gb 3 года назад

    Hi John have you tried the Roland Micro Cube? Because I think you’ve missed a trick there to save yourself a few quid and get amp that has some cracking blues tones and in my opinion sounds better then the Yamaha. Oh and the Micro Cube is a very good busking amp as well.

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  3 года назад +1

      I'm familiar with that amp, but I needed an amp that would USB into my laptop for recording purposes 👍

    • @sid35gb
      @sid35gb 3 года назад

      @@JRobsonGuitar Ahh….that’s a whole different landscape with ridiculous amounts of options, approaches and a lot of free recording software, amp sims and impulse response choices.

  • @stevewelsh8560
    @stevewelsh8560 5 лет назад

    Hi John, do I get a prize for guessing which Christmas single you had recorded for charity? as I think I missed the part where you mentioned it, ,,,,,, in massive excited anticipation (in other words dreaming, lol). keep up the great videos.

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  5 лет назад

      It's the old Wizard XMAS hit "I Wish It Could Be Xmas Every Day". Links are in the description box 😄

    • @stevewelsh8560
      @stevewelsh8560 5 лет назад

      @@JRobsonGuitar yeah I know, I was joking as when you announced the making of an xmas single you asked people to guess what it would be, I guessed right, that's why I asked for a prize,,,, lol, and ive heard it, one of my fav xmas tunes, and now you have given me another way to listen to it, amazing job.

  • @tonyarmstrong481
    @tonyarmstrong481 4 года назад

    Hi. Was wondering if this works in cakewalk? Do u need to download the driver for it to work through cakewalk?

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  4 года назад

      It should work with any DAW, Cakewalk included. But you'll need the driver whatever recording software you're using.

    • @tonyarmstrong481
      @tonyarmstrong481 4 года назад

      @@JRobsonGuitar thanks for getting back to me. Can you call up the patches you would save in the editor in cakewalk?

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  4 года назад +1

      I reckon you could. I use the THR Editor to change patches when recording into a DAW.

  • @charlesharper7292
    @charlesharper7292 4 года назад

    Interesting, looking for a replacement for my beat to crap Peavy.

  • @edpetrik501
    @edpetrik501 5 лет назад

    Whoever played the guitar sounds demo...definetly ..can play a guitar !! 👍😎🎸

  • @bessiebraveheart
    @bessiebraveheart 5 лет назад

    I started playing in the fifties. I'm an old valve man. Tried all the new stuff. I'll die with valves.

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  5 лет назад +2

      Up to 10yrs ago I would have agreed. A good valve amp still takes the biscuit, but for a reliable alternative at a fraction of the cost that gets 90% of the way there in terms of sound, you're spoilt for choice these days.

  • @theonenonly51
    @theonenonly51 5 лет назад

    Apologies if this has already been answered, but what is the latency like?

  • @fenthedog
    @fenthedog 5 лет назад +2

    Ive had a THR 10c for over a year and was my favorite amp until i got a Kemper profilor. Kinda gathering dust now, well.. it would be if it wasn`t stashed in my empty Kemper Bag!

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  5 лет назад

      Bit of a price difference though 😄

    • @fenthedog
      @fenthedog 5 лет назад

      @@JRobsonGuitar Worth every penny though! Best piece of musical kit Ive ever had my hands on. Already sold all my amps and pedals bar my THR 10C and a looper peddle...all the rest, redundant ;)

    • @avjake
      @avjake 5 лет назад +2

      @@JRobsonGuitar Talk about comparing apples to oranges.

  • @jamestully9253
    @jamestully9253 5 лет назад

    oh no john started doing unboxing vids ,then the music started and i thought yes terrific .....then the vid speeds up and the music stops ,now i am sad again.

  • @keiranj5149
    @keiranj5149 3 года назад

    Do you get any latency when using its interface?

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  3 года назад +1

      I only use this to record into Audacity on my "spare" PC. There was a bit of lag on the recording, but no lag at all in terms of what you hear as you're playing. The recording lag can be dialled out by adjusting a setting in Audacity & now it's totally lag free.

    • @keiranj5149
      @keiranj5149 3 года назад

      @@JRobsonGuitar Is audacity as good as recording as things like ableton etc.. does it have drum loops or can they be added

    • @keiranj5149
      @keiranj5149 3 года назад

      @@JRobsonGuitar which setting

  • @bombercountyblues
    @bombercountyblues 5 лет назад

    £150 is 1 and a half times the price of my vox mini 3 g2.
    Is it that much better?

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  5 лет назад +3

      I guess the main difference is the fact that this is stereo which makes the FX sound bigger & you get a better sound when playing mp3s through it. The Vox looks interesting though. My main sound is usually a tonelab, so I know how impressive the valvetronix stuff is 😄

    • @ovation99
      @ovation99 5 лет назад

      Yes i have just bought the Vox and it's brilliant, can't believe it's supposed to be ust 3 watts ! 2 separate inputs as well as an AUX. And it cost me just £84 delivered !!!!
      But the THR-5 doessound good tho'.

  • @JasonLee-sr3ec
    @JasonLee-sr3ec 3 года назад

    Anyone used the headphone jack? I wanna use it with headphones

  • @leodanryan966
    @leodanryan966 5 лет назад +1

    Good morning from Texas John! I feel like I have been hit by a truck (lorry to you). I only wish I had tequila to blame, but alas it is only my arthritis. I really like the little amp. It is a better alternative to the Ammoon Pockamp that I use, and better than the Blackstar Fly 3, as well as more powerful.

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  5 лет назад +1

      Sorry to hear that. I had a touch of sciatica a few years ago so I know how miserable that kind of pain can make life. Hope you get some relief... I found good malt whisky a great comfort 😄

    • @leodanryan966
      @leodanryan966 5 лет назад

      @@JRobsonGuitar I'll have to give it a try. I'd say "it couldn't hurt ", but of course it could. I'm thinking about buying one of these Yamaha amplifiers. Maybe we can do a shootout between it and the Ammoon Pockamp.

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  5 лет назад

      I've tried the pockrock FX unit & for £20 it's a great little headphone amp & drum box, but I didn't know there was an amp version... Interesting to see how it measures up 👍

  • @joehervey84
    @joehervey84 5 лет назад

    More metal!🎸

  • @ClubXrock
    @ClubXrock 4 года назад

    I don't understand why they produced THR10 and THR5 when only the one is required, namely the 10. I have the 10

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  4 года назад +1

      You're right... You do only need one of them & as I don't have any use for the extra features on the THR10, I saved a few quid & got the 5.

    • @ClubXrock
      @ClubXrock 4 года назад

      @@JRobsonGuitar I bought mine 7 years ago and had it sitting on the shelf most of the time. Now my Katana 50 is on the shelf and I am now playing the THR - better sounds than the Katana. which I believe is a little overrated.

  • @RoyalsFan127
    @RoyalsFan127 5 месяцев назад

    How do I connect my iphone

    • @JRobsonGuitar
      @JRobsonGuitar  5 месяцев назад

      No Idea, mate. Never tried it.

    • @RoyalsFan127
      @RoyalsFan127 5 месяцев назад

      @@JRobsonGuitar If you find out please let me know, thank you