Yamaha THR30IIA: Incredible Desktop Amp ALL for Acoustic!

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  • Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
  • We did the electric, now we've gotta do the acoustic! Take a look at Chris' full demo of the Yamaha THR30IIA, an awesome desktop amp geared fully towards the acoustic player.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 63

  • @PaulGAckerman
    @PaulGAckerman 2 роки тому +9

    Great video as always! And a big thank you to Richard and Cooper! I am now the proud owner of my first guitar, a Taylor Academy 12-N. I even got to meet Cooper and shake his hand. I'm never washing that hand again.

  • @BobEstremera
    @BobEstremera 2 роки тому

    Very cool and nice playing. You really make both the guitar and amp shine.

  • @michaelogden5093
    @michaelogden5093 2 роки тому +3

    For later, a vocal and instrument demo. Thanks for the demo.

  • @wiggokarlsen2976
    @wiggokarlsen2976 2 роки тому

    Cool little gadget 🙂 Especially fell in love with the Delay sound at the end. Gonna ask Santa to get me one of these for Christmas... Thx, Chris!

  • @JunkBondTrader
    @JunkBondTrader Рік тому +6

    man I wish they had a 'best of both worlds' version. The standard THR30ii but with a microphone amp would be stellar, as it already does acoustic tones relatively well.

    • @paulpk2895
      @paulpk2895 Рік тому +7

      100%!!! This is exactly what I’m looking for.

  • @newsoundacoustics7973
    @newsoundacoustics7973 Місяць тому

    Nice little amp.

  • @bulldaagg
    @bulldaagg 2 роки тому +2

    I WANT ONE

  • @mjohndenver
    @mjohndenver Рік тому +3

    I think this amp would work well with my gte mahogany! Of course I don't have one yet but...

  • @SPearl98
    @SPearl98 2 роки тому +6

    Hi, how does it compare with the fender acoustic junior go? Thank you

  • @billhallsongs
    @billhallsongs 2 роки тому +6

    Chris, it would have been nice to hear vocals and gutiar demoed to get and idea how it would work with a small singer/songwriter gig. Thanks

    • @Tigerex966
      @Tigerex966 2 роки тому +1

      +1 I don't think they are singers but to go invite someone for a duet would be nice.

    • @billhallsongs
      @billhallsongs 2 роки тому

      They could fake it Tiger :)!

  • @CrossoverClassic
    @CrossoverClassic Рік тому

    Question: when you go stereo line out, the"sound/ effects/ stereo separation " are maintained?

  • @texhaines9957
    @texhaines9957 2 роки тому +2

    Chris, what small amp that you would recommend has a better bass response?

  • @jameshsu2558
    @jameshsu2558 Рік тому

    Hi Chris, can I set this amp to FLAT and plug in multi FX pedal for electric guitar? Will it sound good with this setup? Thanks very much!

  • @sunnyboner676
    @sunnyboner676 10 місяців тому +1

    Here in Central Asia, this Yamaha amp is the same price as the AER Compact Classic Professional amp 😅 Of course, I bought the AER as it’s definitely better in every way imaginable sound wise.

  • @girliedog
    @girliedog 11 місяців тому

    I'm thinking this would also be a better option for a jazz box. Thoughts?

  • @lennylenoir
    @lennylenoir 2 роки тому +1

    Why no 2 mikes ? Missed the opportunity to showcase the apparent stereo image on "Wide" and "Wider".
    Also, may I suggest that music samples for each alternative be very short - one can even toggle between 2 consecutive settings. This is because human sound memory is untrustworthy, if at all existant.
    Thank you for you efforts !!

  • @michaelforde4373
    @michaelforde4373 2 роки тому

    Have an roland ac33 very good acoustic amp

  • @tleek
    @tleek 4 місяці тому

    Do you this would be loud enough for playing outdoors at farmers markets, street festivals, and small brewery patios etc without lining out to a PA?
    I like the idea of this doing double duty as a Bluetooth speaker on the shelf and then being versatile enough to play casual gigs.

  • @RobertWhitfield
    @RobertWhitfield Рік тому

    I can't beleive no one has asked - but how would this compare to what I understand is the most liked acoustic amp Freidman Loudbox? This one sounds great by the way - I can hear the wood!

  • @tzmathew
    @tzmathew 9 місяців тому

    Does the THR30ii sound exactly the same as this amp on the 3 variants of its acoustic channel ?

  • @FilmFlam
    @FilmFlam 2 роки тому +6

    Great review, but I'm bummed you didn't have a chance to demo on a nylon string. That's what I play the most. Addendum?

    • @tleek
      @tleek 4 місяці тому

      I’d appreciate this too!

  • @axelthelittledino839
    @axelthelittledino839 2 роки тому

    Hi does anyone know if the Yamaha Fgx800c electric acoustic guitar a good electric acoustic or should I just buy a normal acoustic with the Fg800, Fg830 or Fs800? I don’t mind higher prices of the Fgx800c I just wanted to know if the extra cost is worth get it instead of getting the Fg800 or something else from the Yamaha Fg or Fs series. Or something from another brand?

  • @last-chapter-in-book
    @last-chapter-in-book Рік тому

    This amb can work with classic guitar

  • @bulldaagg
    @bulldaagg 2 роки тому +3

    CAN YOU GET the same tonal acoustic sound from the Elec version ??

    • @JunkBondTrader
      @JunkBondTrader Рік тому +4

      Maybe not quite, but I will say, the acoustic setting on the regular version sounds really good to me. It even makes an electric sound acousticish. I think the flexibility of the regular version is much better... But then... it has no mic input. So you have to play through an interface out of a DAW with at least 3 inputs to use mic and stereo guitar at the same time, which isn't too much a hassle... I just wish they made the original with a mic input, rather then split the features between two amps.

  • @TomCourtneyMusic
    @TomCourtneyMusic Рік тому

    Can you by pass all the modling presets and just use the simple EQ?

  • @Emberesque
    @Emberesque 2 роки тому +9

    Maybe I’m being stupid, but isn’t the stereo imaging effect lost when you’re recording the amp with one microphone in mono? That’s what it looked and sounded like you were doing. Wouldn’t it make more sense to record the direct output of the amp, or record the amp with two microphones so that it’s stereo signal is kept in the final recording? I could be completely wrong, but I figured I’d ask.

    • @zealforhumnity
      @zealforhumnity Рік тому

      I’m thinking not because on the electric camp 61 minute man, and converted to a stereo sound this would be no different

  • @georgefenning4844
    @georgefenning4844 10 місяців тому

    will this take a prs se hollowboy piezo or the electric better? i want one to take take acoustic steel, nylon and electric hollow body jazz humbucker guitar - which one is best?

    • @gtibruce
      @gtibruce 2 місяці тому

      Hi, did you ever find out or is the newer Hotone Pulze amp the answer?

    • @mandolin-george-uk
      @mandolin-george-uk 2 місяці тому

      @@gtibruce havent resolved it yet - have got a THR for acoustic and boss Dual cube XlLfor electric at the moment but its cumbersome - also the boss ac22lx simulate different mic positions but is for acoustic only

  • @Ravenscaller
    @Ravenscaller 2 роки тому +1

    I bought a Cube which is OK I wish I had tried this one but it wasn't available at the time.

    • @Ravenscaller
      @Ravenscaller 2 роки тому

      BTW the Cube has no mike input which would make it more useful for busking or playing a small space gig. Even if you personally don't use it having the second input would seriously enhance re-sale value.

  • @mashruralam5795
    @mashruralam5795 14 днів тому

    What happens if I plug in an electric guitar to this amp?

  • @camp0017
    @camp0017 Рік тому

    Somehow, I am underimpressed. My Boss Katana Air seems to be much more versatile and I like the overall sound (either acoustic or electric) better than Yamaha THR. This is probably because I tweaked the Katana a lot in the EQ and other settings (available through an app) to much my preference, which doesn't seem possible with the Yamaha. My conclusion: if you like the Yamaha sound right of the box, stick with the Yamaha, if you don't, check Katana Air, have a smartphone in hand and try to get the sound you want - you might be surprised how much flexibility this little thing has.

    • @SubutaiTuul
      @SubutaiTuul Рік тому

      i mean this model isnt made for versatility, that would be the Regular THR30II which also does acoustics just fine. dunno why yamaha made this model but eh. the Regular THR30II is amazingly flexible just like the boss katana and it also has an app for even further EQ tweaking they are honestly far more alike than ud think. conclusion buy the amp you like the most based on how it sound i preferd the Regular THR30II. also side note the THR30II has a audio and guitar audio which means you can you know put on a backing track adjust its audio and the guitar sepperately which is great really it also has 2 line outs which matters to some people and it has its own in built rechargeable battery. both are great amps, and you honestly cant go wrong with either the AIR or the Regular THR30II as in not the Acoustic version. Check out Søren Andersen's demo of the Regular THR30II

    • @JunkBondTrader
      @JunkBondTrader Рік тому

      @@SubutaiTuul right! why did they make this, instead of giving the regular model a mic input? that would be ideal. The regular version does acoustic quite well. It even does a pretty good job of making electrics sound acousticy. Ah well, I'm usually playing out of my DAW anyways so I can use my mic, but then I can't use the THR asio driver, bbut have to use my interface (motu) driver to get at least 3 inputs. Just.,.. a mic input would have made it perfect.

    • @rodmcleod4897
      @rodmcleod4897 Рік тому

      What guitar are you playing,i have to agree that it sounds like a tin can..the other videos sounded much better than this

  • @dgib1694
    @dgib1694 2 роки тому +1

    You did not present how the singing compare to the electric version of this amp? Surely it's an important aspect of the equation.

  • @Tigerex966
    @Tigerex966 2 роки тому +1

    Can you demo this with your warm mic, not the pickup plugged into the amp with a little added reverb.
    Should be interesting.
    Warm mic and the pickup just curious.
    And demo the computer ipad audio interface there.
    Thanks.

  • @deejay7339
    @deejay7339 5 місяців тому

    Pretty sure miking a mic sim is always a bad idea. Same reason you don't want to add IR to a amp sim that already has a room simulated.

  • @Swede-js9jq
    @Swede-js9jq 9 місяців тому

    This is a sincere question, why would you need a desktop amp for an acoustic guitar?

  • @globeExplorer365
    @globeExplorer365 Рік тому +1

    Dumb question, can this still work with an electric guitar?

    • @JunkBondTrader
      @JunkBondTrader Рік тому +2

      you CAN use them but the sound will not be great. Overdrive and distortion will not be good at all. Conversely, the regular version sounds great with acoustics and even has a dedicated Acoustic setting. The A is really for if you are primarily using acoustic and need the mic input. If you have an interface with 3 or more inputs you can run the regular version through it and use the 3rd input for a mic to use both at the same time anyway which is slightly more hassle. Basically, the A version's big selling point is the mic input. But minus the mic, the regular version is much more versatile in terms of guitar, and works great with acoustic, bass, and is a very nice amp for electric.

    • @gtibruce
      @gtibruce 3 місяці тому

      @@JunkBondTrader Hi, so is there an amp out there that will suit a PRS Hollow body piezo which can switch between acoustic and electric all in one?

  • @kevincrouch3956
    @kevincrouch3956 2 роки тому +2

    Why not the Yamaha THR5a...cheaper and does exactly the same things...if it's a practice amp it's all you need.

    • @kevincrouch3956
      @kevincrouch3956 Рік тому

      @Ralph Reilly Did you read my comment...'if it's a practice amp'. the key word being 'practice'...why do you need more than 5 watts to 'practice'. Is your playing that bad you need to cover it with 'noise'?

  • @georgeharatzoglou
    @georgeharatzoglou Рік тому

    You're demoing wide & wider while recording with a single mic?The only thing you get out of this is a pre-delay.There is no stereo with one mic, unless it's a stereo mic.

  • @tm5398
    @tm5398 2 роки тому

    Didn’t even mention the companion amp…

  • @alex.a
    @alex.a 2 роки тому +1

    why did you not give us stereo sound in the video? the 'wide' effect can only be heard in stereo.. if you really failed to give us stereo by negligence .. it's so disappointing. wasting so many people's time.

  • @DirtyMikeTM
    @DirtyMikeTM 9 місяців тому

    $600 yea right, not worth it

  • @Cowdog1
    @Cowdog1 Рік тому

    30 amps...😂

  • @kk-GUK
    @kk-GUK 2 роки тому +1

    400 + uk pounds for this tin box.
    £30 worth of amp but £400 because it’s portable with battery.
    Yamaha are very good but this is a joke.

    • @johnwashburn3793
      @johnwashburn3793 2 роки тому +1

      I was wondering the price. Thanks. Wow!

    • @johnwashburn3793
      @johnwashburn3793 2 роки тому +1

      I just checked, $600 USD

    • @JunkBondTrader
      @JunkBondTrader Рік тому +1

      so not true. That may be truer for this version versus the regular version though. But they are tremendous amps. If you think it's a 30 dollar amp without the portability, you'd be terrible at Price is Right. The THR is pretty much hailed as the best modelling amp in the price range. That said, I would not get this version unless you NEEDED an input for mic, but most people probably have extra inputs on their interface ,making the regular version a much better buy. This one is more for specialized circumstances. The thr30ii is, to most people, better sounding than it's competitors (katana air or Spark), and costs a bit more, but does have the wireless capability. There is also a non wireless version for less money. Costs more than 30 Euros too, no surprise. The quality they achieve at the price range is pretty outstanding actually.

  • @kellymaxwell1594
    @kellymaxwell1594 2 роки тому +3

    I’m sorry but if I got to charge to use , no thanks! 👎🏼

    • @Africoz2
      @Africoz2 2 роки тому +11

      you don't have to charge it to use it, only if you want to use it away from a mains power source. It comes with a power cord and can be used in that way like any other amp. Output power is reduced from 30 watt (15 per channel) to 15 (7.5 per channel) watt when on battery. The reviewer should have mentioned these things. I have one, and really like it.

    • @123123baztard
      @123123baztard Рік тому

      Great Review as always. You chaps are very able at what you do.
      I use this amp with my Yamaha Silent Guitars and then it really becomes a good marriage. Also Yamaha make an excellent bespoke carry bag that while a little expensive seemed better value once examined.
      Thank you all very much for steering us in the right direction.