Yamaha THR10X Hi-Gain Desktop Guitar Combo Amplifier

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Six flavors of high-gain VCM amp models give you scorching tones and robust effects, as the extended stereo imaging speakers envelop you in 3-D sound.

The Yamaha THR10X is dedicated to guitarists that want more gain, more distortion and the unmatched response of a cranked high-output stack. With 5 different channels from 3 amps, all delivering dynamic, intense distortion, THR10X perfectly delivers the subtly different distortion characteristics of each amp or channel to give a tone and response perfectly suited to everything from classic rock to extreme metal.

VCM Amp Models

Developed by a team of guitarists in search of the ultimate tone, THR delivers the sound that you want and the feeling that you need. Effects that enhance and complement your playing combine with room-filling reverbs and delays to push your playing to greater levels. And thanks to THR's unique design and focus, stadium-filling volume isn't a pre-requisite - everything about this amp is designed to fit the way you play, right down to the need to keep it quiet sometimes. With tone and feel like this, you'll appreciate the ability to keep playing all night...

THR10X offers six amp types + bass, and flat: POWER I / POWER II / BROWN I / BROWN II / SOUTHERN HI / CLEAN / BASS / FLAT

VCM Effects

Most of THR's effects feature VCM effects processors. Based on the technology used in Yamaha's professional audio mixers, VCM effects give unsurpassed realism and quality.

TAPE ECHO

Perfectly complementing the low-gain audiophile amp models, THR10C features a TAPE ECHO effect that captures the detail of an analogue machine, right down to the wow and flutter read more of the repeats.

VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling)

VCM effects are capable of capturing subtleties that simple digital simulations cannot even approach, going beyond simple simulation and delivering the truly musical performance that makes classic analog gear invaluable even in today's digital production environment.

YAMAHA Hi-Fi Audio Technology

THR was developed with Yamaha's award-winning AV division to offer true hi-fi stereo sound and an experience in guitar amplifiers. The exclusive, specially designed speaker enclosure is optimised to handle both guitar and stereo playback sounds making THR uniquely capable of giving you amazing tone for both your guitar and your track from a compact, portable amp.

Extended Stereo Technology

THR incorporates Yamaha's Extended Stereo Technology to create an incredibly wide, spacious audio image. Stereo tracks and studio quality reverb take on a depth unimaginable from such a small enclosure.

BATTERY Powered or AC Powered

THR's two-way power supply lets the unit operate on AC (PSU supplied) or battery power.

CUBASE AI

THR is bundled with Cubase AI, Steinberg's professional music production application that offers full-fledged recording and editing.

THR Editor

The THR Editor, available for download from http://download.yamaha.com, offers deep editing of amp and effect parameters using a computer. Additional in-depth controls include compressor and noise gate functions.

USB Connection

THR's design provides stereo playback from your smartphone or other device through its AUX jack or direct from your computer via the USB connection.

User Memory

User memory function lets you save up to five amp settings of all controller and switch settings for quick recall.

TAP: TIME / HOLD: TUNER

Tap tempo function to quickly set delay time.The built-in chromatic tuner features accurate, stable tuning and an easy to read display.

Virtual Tube Illumination

THR's Virtual Tube Illumination includes a simulated orange tube glow from the metal speaker grille.
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- Solid State
- Number of Channels: 1
- 10-watts
- Speakers: 2 x 3.15" (stereo)
- EQ: 3-band
- Amp Modeling: Yes
- Number of Models: 5 x guitar, 1 x bass, 1 x acoustic guitar, bypass
- Inputs: 1 x TS, 1 x 1/8" stereo
- Outputs: 1 x 1/4" headphones
- No footswitch I/O
- Effects Loop: No effects loop
- Height: 7.22"
- Width: 14.17"
-Depth: 5.51"
- Weight: 6.17 lbs.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 714-522-9011
Web: https://usa.yamaha.com/support

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (20 ratings)
Submitted July 28, 2016 by James B in Nashville , TN

"Holy Grail Practice/play-along amp "

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I can't say enough awesome things about these amps that hasn't already been featured and showcased on YouTube, I was simply late to the party but arrived none-the-less. This for me is "it" when it comes to just wanting to play anytime and practically anywhere, but still get AWESOME tones at extremely low volumes. I don't know how they did and don't care because it works and well. I have the THR10x or the high gain offering and I have been able to dial in some of my favorite tones ever on it and have used it to film the majority of my own YouTube videos recently and always receiving compliments on the sound so that there is an endorsement. I t is also further tweakable when connected to a cpu/laptop that has the Yamaha THR editor software installed, (it comes with all the info you need to obtain this immediately), and can also record direct to Cubase or any other recording interface you choose, so it gets even more versatile when connected via USB to a computer. It has on board FX such as chorus, flange, phaser, reverb, delay, tremelo, etc and have limited but fairly wide perimeters on the amp, but way more in depth thru the THR editor. The THR10x's amp model choices for the 8 different tonal jumping off points are based on the OD1 and OD2 channels of an EVH 5150iii type, & an Engl Powerball, a single channel seemingly Mesa-ish (Mark iV/Rectifier-ish), but super saturated, a Flat setting if you want a pedal platform, a Bass setting with obviously accentuated bass response, read more and a Clean channel section. ALL sound terrific and all are usable to whatever your preferences are. One feature I find very fun and cool is the level control for the guitar's output and the output level for playback from an external device such as a smartphone or tablet etc... It's terrific fun to pull up YouTube or whatever, find some music to play along to and then blend your tone into the mix. You can really dial it in to where it sounds like you are part of the original recording and it inspires longer playing times. I just love this thing to death and since I got it, I have used it way more than my full sized Blackstar HT-Stage 60 combo also pushing an EVH 5150iii 2x12, which for me is my favorite tube rig I have ever used but as we all know tube amps need to be pushed pretty well to bloom and blossom as far as tome is concerned so being able to get what sound like an amp on fire at volumes you can talk over is INSANE and very, very neat! This amp gets my highest possible recommendation and I have told everyone that if you are a guitarist then you must own one of these amps, they are an absolute 10!!!

Musical Background:
20+ year stage and studio professional, vocalist and instrumental, lead guitarist

Musical Style:
metal, classic rock, instrumental, progressive, alternative
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