I like 12’s but those Yamaha are great for practice, I’d have to each in its place. Boss in the jam room, Yamaha on the desk, living room, bedroom etc.
Hey - your stuff is always fun, thanks! I own both the Kat and the THR and can weigh in as someone who practices at home a lot and plays with a band. Got both the Kat 50 and the Artist 100, and the THR 5 and had the THR 30. So here's what I've found... For a true "desktop" or "bedroom" amp the THR kills it. The key is its "high fidelity" at low volume. Seems this amp was made to do. Its why I sent the THR 30 back... the THR 5 is more than loud enough for desktop use. I rarely play it louder than having the volume at noon. Price-wise the THR 5 is a way better deal than the 10 or 30 for, again, desktop use. If you want to jam with others or play with a band the THR has a hard time with its limited low end. The Kat 50 is probably one of the best or the "full use" practice amps out there for the price. Unlike the THR however it does not sound all that great at true "desktop" volumes. I think a 12" speak needs more volume to bring out the highs. (The Kat 50 vs the Artist 100 - the Artist is way better if you are really playing with a band - its a different animal, but that's getting off topic). Both the THR and the Kat 50 are both great practice amps but IMO have very different strong points. Now for an extra... the best "desktop/bedroom" practice amp I've found... the Joyo DC-15s. It has the high fidelity at low volumes of the THR, cost less, has a built in looper, basic drum machine, and foot switchable presets. Not sure if it will have Yamaha's quality/longevity, and while totally superficial, I dig the look of the THR's "glow" when practicing with the lights down low. Thanks again.
mmm... sorry for my ignorance. Recording the sound of the yamaha thr10II directly with usb should supposed to have the same sound of the thr30 watt recorded version? The sound that come through the speakers make the heard difference, right?
The quality of the tone from the Yamaha is better OMG. The Katana has a heavier sound, better for gigs and 100 has effects loop. I play at home and got Yamaha months ago. Liked video
The Katana seems to have more mids, but the THR high gain patches sound a bit better in this video. Although, you can definitely get the same equivalent from a Katana with a lot of editor digging.
It’s hard to gauge when he plays different licks… would be better if he did only a 5-10sec lick on each amp so you can get a better comparison. I mean they both sound great but for me it’s whatever amp can operate without a PC the best at low volumes. I just started playing again after 20yrs and bought a Roland Micro Cube gx to go with my Epiphone LP Special ii and it’s pretty sweet for a bedroom jam session being such a little amp. Just wish I could control the mids and it would be the perfect amp!!! I love how it has my favorite 3-main amps with VOX, Marshall and Mesa Boogie!! Just got it yesterday so I’ve only jammed on it twice for about 4.5/hrs total. So I’m still learning how to tune my ear. I was never really good as a teen in 1996 I mostly noodled. But I got most of the Santeria solo down by Sublime. RUclips has made playing so much more enjoyable tbh!!! I learn something new everytime I play now 🎸🤘
Boss is clearly the louder amp . I have the 100 MK2 and it super loud. It has a 0.5 W setting and that is what I use at home. I think Boss is the amp if you have the room for it. Yamaha if you like how small and easy to carry it is. With the clean tones to slightly overdriven the Boss tone is best. Where it seems less clear is high gain tones. I am not into metal and high gain so really I am not the best to judge that. Really this is an apples to oranges comparison. Maybe next time throw in a banana.
Hi again, I got the Boss Katana MKII 100 and the Yamaha THR30II, and I gotta say both amps are awesome. I went with the Katana 100 because you store more presets (8), has an FX Loop, better speak, as opposed to 4 on the Katana 50. On the Yamaha THR30II, the clean tones with Chorus are great, played some Come As You Are, and Run To You and the Chorus is great. I think Yamaha amp will be my clean sound. For the overdrive crunch sound, Katana has my vote! Thank you.
All the comparisons I've watched seem unfavoured to the THR, but I still bought one and it sound so much better in my room than in any review. It's a great amp and more portable than the Katana, it has a 4 hour hour battery included - major feature.
The Katana wins with a much more body to the sound, but so it should with a much larger cabinet and speaker. The Yamaha is to bright and thin sounding too my ears. I have the katana 100 MKii mainly for the extra connections over the 50, and find most small practice amps lacking due to their small speakers. The Spark is just a boombox no matter how you much you try to tame the bass.
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I dont even beed to watch this. I just came from this dumb article and had to tell someone. They mention the great tones in The THR but they give advantage to BOSS cos it has more effects and for the speaker since it has 12" speaker. Thats bullshit. If tone is whats most important and you can add your effects to it, Yamaha is much better. They must be getting paid by BOSS. Since when do we pick an amp over another cos it has more effects? Especially when one has a much better sound. and the speaker size crap is ridiulous. the Yamaha has these 3 inch speakers but for a practice amp it cranks. Worries bass? Go watch the demo of the THR10X version by Keith Merrow. He has the bass almost all the way down! Ive played the BOSS. I play metal fyi but the BOSS sucked to me. If you want a high gain sound get the THR10X. If youre mkre inkine with what fhis dudes playing, get this one here
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Yamaha's crunchy tones sounded to me just like the record from the 70s. Amazing! And I like the reverb better on Yamaha.
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I've heard great things about the Katana but I love the sound and aesthetic of the Yamaha. I can keep it in the living room and keep things classy
Yeah I’m still not in love with my Katana
I like 12’s but those Yamaha are great for practice, I’d have to each in its place. Boss in the jam room, Yamaha on the desk, living room, bedroom etc.
That’s exactly the way I feel about them too. Spark is closer to the THR than the Katana
Hey - your stuff is always fun, thanks! I own both the Kat and the THR and can weigh in as someone who practices at home a lot and plays with a band. Got both the Kat 50 and the Artist 100, and the THR 5 and had the THR 30. So here's what I've found... For a true "desktop" or "bedroom" amp the THR kills it. The key is its "high fidelity" at low volume. Seems this amp was made to do. Its why I sent the THR 30 back... the THR 5 is more than loud enough for desktop use. I rarely play it louder than having the volume at noon. Price-wise the THR 5 is a way better deal than the 10 or 30 for, again, desktop use. If you want to jam with others or play with a band the THR has a hard time with its limited low end. The Kat 50 is probably one of the best or the "full use" practice amps out there for the price. Unlike the THR however it does not sound all that great at true "desktop" volumes. I think a 12" speak needs more volume to bring out the highs. (The Kat 50 vs the Artist 100 - the Artist is way better if you are really playing with a band - its a different animal, but that's getting off topic). Both the THR and the Kat 50 are both great practice amps but IMO have very different strong points. Now for an extra... the best "desktop/bedroom" practice amp I've found... the Joyo DC-15s. It has the high fidelity at low volumes of the THR, cost less, has a built in looper, basic drum machine, and foot switchable presets. Not sure if it will have Yamaha's quality/longevity, and while totally superficial, I dig the look of the THR's "glow" when practicing with the lights down low. Thanks again.
I love the glow too! I’ll have to check out the Joyo! Thanks for the kind words and great insight!
Which amp sounds *best at low volume…* and more importantly what amp can be *used without a PC* as I don’t use a PC these days?
Yamaha on both counts
mmm... sorry for my ignorance. Recording the sound of the yamaha thr10II directly with usb should supposed to have the same sound of the thr30 watt recorded version?
The sound that come through the speakers make the heard difference, right?
I would guess that they both direct record the same way
The quality of the tone from the Yamaha is better OMG. The Katana has a heavier sound, better for gigs and 100 has effects loop. I play at home and got Yamaha months ago. Liked video
Thank you! Would love to have you subscribe if not already! My son loves his THR!
Sound wise doeant compare, thr10ii wins. Boss sounds very harsh..
The Katana seems to have more mids, but the THR high gain patches sound a bit better in this video. Although, you can definitely get the same equivalent from a Katana with a lot of editor digging.
Yeah I’m going to dive deeper into that soon!
I like the Spark!! Oops different review. I had a Boss Katana and traded it for a Fender GTX50, so I will go with the Yamaha.
Lol - yeah all these itty bitty amps start to all look alike after awhile!
The Katana is awesome for the money, but the Fender GTX is better than all of them in my opinion
It’s hard to gauge when he plays different licks… would be better if he did only a 5-10sec lick on each amp so you can get a better comparison. I mean they both sound great but for me it’s whatever amp can operate without a PC the best at low volumes. I just started playing again after 20yrs and bought a Roland Micro Cube gx to go with my Epiphone LP Special ii and it’s pretty sweet for a bedroom jam session being such a little amp. Just wish I could control the mids and it would be the perfect amp!!! I love how it has my favorite 3-main amps with VOX, Marshall and Mesa Boogie!! Just got it yesterday so I’ve only jammed on it twice for about 4.5/hrs total. So I’m still learning how to tune my ear. I was never really good as a teen in 1996 I mostly noodled. But I got most of the Santeria solo down by Sublime. RUclips has made playing so much more enjoyable tbh!!! I learn something new everytime I play now 🎸🤘
Awesome! Welcome back to the family!
I’d say the the THR takes the cake just because of the ease of recording direct. Katana is better for live versatility
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Boss is clearly the louder amp . I have the 100 MK2 and it super loud. It has a 0.5 W setting and that is what I use at home. I think Boss is the amp if you have the room for it. Yamaha if you like how small and easy to carry it is. With the clean tones to slightly overdriven the Boss tone is best. Where it seems less clear is high gain tones. I am not into metal and high gain so really I am not the best to judge that. Really this is an apples to oranges comparison. Maybe next time throw in a banana.
lol - that’s a perfect way to put it. I’ll shoot them both out against the Blues Jr lol: yeah my son loves the size of the Yamaha for his college room
Hey what model Tele is that? The Amercian Professional?
American Performer which they discontinued sadly!
Thanks!
You’re welcome!
that pink telecaster is beautiful. Is that shell pink? I just got a bronco bass in that color.
It is! I just now saw this comment- sorry! Bet that bass looks sweet!
Two 3 inch speakers vs one 12. Is the problem. My thr is nice. But I think the boss should be more air movement
Absolutely!
The lead tone on the Yamaha sounds fantastic, much better than the Boss.
Agreed!
Hi again, I got the Boss Katana MKII 100 and the Yamaha THR30II, and I gotta say both amps are awesome. I went with the Katana 100 because you store more presets (8), has an FX Loop, better speak, as opposed to 4 on the Katana 50. On the Yamaha THR30II, the clean tones with Chorus are great, played some Come As You Are, and Run To You and the Chorus is great. I think Yamaha amp will be my clean sound. For the overdrive crunch sound, Katana has my vote! Thank you.
You’re welcome!
I think that if you don't compare them, they both sound good. If you A/B them then the Katana sounds better to me, fuller.
That may also be the speaker but I agree- there is no loser here! Thanks for chiming in Martin! Have a great weekend!
Hook the yamaha to a powered speaker then it can probably go head to head with the katana
All the comparisons I've watched seem unfavoured to the THR, but I still bought one and it sound so much better in my room than in any review. It's a great amp and more portable than the Katana, it has a 4 hour hour battery included - major feature.
You must have the 30! Yeah the battery plus the wireless on that one certainly account for the extra cost. Nice! 🤘🏻🎸
@@GearGasms Yes, indeed, it's the 30!
The Katana wins with a much more body to the sound, but so it should
with a much larger cabinet and speaker.
The Yamaha is to bright and thin sounding too my ears.
I have the katana 100 MKii mainly for the extra connections over the 50,
and find most small practice amps lacking due to their small speakers.
The Spark is just a boombox no matter how you much you try to tame the bass.
Yamaha, and it sounds substantially better when its driving a speaker cabinet . Had a Katana, its gone, it pissed me off...
Yeah I have yet to bond with it
I think i hear that boss clipping on my end.
Yeah I ended up selling my Katana for that reason. Not great at all with high gain.
Thr hands down but sounds better recorded DI
“Celebrate mediocrity!” 😂
I think the THR might make a good Surf music amp.
To be fair it sounds better direct in but still sounds good by itself despite the small size. Happy Friday!!
@@GearGasms right back atcha!
I would pick the Yam 👍 .. but they both sound so cool
Yeah I really think it sounds great with headphones too! Happy Friday!
"Celebrate Mediocrity" If put that saying on a T shirt, I'll buy one. ;)
Would you still want the GearGasms logo on it too? Been kicking this idea around any way. Thanks!
@@GearGasms Have both options if that's possible. That might make some people uncomfortable and prevent them from buying merch with GearGasms on it, if you know what I mean. ;) You could also put Celebrate Mediocrity as a quote with the author's name after it . "Celebrate Mediocrity" ~ Alan Barns ;)
Great ideas! Thanks!
The Celebrate Mediocrity - is used on the Tom Petty song The Last DJ.....it's a cool quote 😃
Boss wins. Fatality
The Yamaha actually sounds better than that.
Both sound killer If pick the Katana only because I own one lol Have a great weekend my friend
You too brother!!
I dont even beed to watch this. I just came from this dumb article and had to tell someone.
They mention the great tones in The THR but they give advantage to BOSS cos it has more effects and for the speaker since it has 12" speaker.
Thats bullshit. If tone is whats most important and you can add your effects to it, Yamaha is much better. They must be getting paid by BOSS. Since when do we pick an amp over another cos it has more effects? Especially when one has a much better sound.
and the speaker size crap is ridiulous. the Yamaha has these 3 inch speakers but for a practice amp it cranks. Worries bass? Go watch the demo of the THR10X version by Keith Merrow. He has the bass almost all the way down! Ive played the BOSS. I play metal fyi but the BOSS sucked to me. If you want a high gain sound get the THR10X. If youre mkre inkine with what fhis dudes playing, get this one here
Yes Yamaha whips it in the high gain category!
And also you can hook it up to a powered speaker. I'd imagine it sounds even better then
@ynwiemalmsteen560 yeah they saw these types of videos and made their own powered speaker!
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Lol - Happy Friday! 🤘🏻🎸