THR

Lineup

THR10

Discontinued

A new take on classic tone. Conventional amps work great on stage, but what about everywhere else you play? THR is designed to truly fit where, when and how you play off-stage. Designed by people on the search for tone, Yamaha's Virtual Circuitry Modeling technology delivers amp sounds that respond exactly like real tube amps, incredibly realistic effects and hi-fi quality stereo playback - all at low volumes. Be prepared to spend a lot more time playing guitar...

Amp Simulations : CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, BRIT HI, MODERN, BASS, ACO, FLAT
Effects : CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER, TREMOLO, DELAY, DLY/REV, SPRING, HALL
EQ : BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE
User Memory : 5
Speakers : 8cm Full Range x 2
Rated Output : 10W (5W + 5W)

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THR5

The little brother of the THR10, the THR5 offers the sound quality of the THR10 in a more portable form, making it perfect for use at home or when traveling.

Amp Simulations : CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, BRIT HI, MODERN
Effects : CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER, TREMOLO, DELAY, DLY/REV, SPRING, HALL
EQ : TONE
Speakers : 8cm Full Range x 2
Rated Output : 10W (5W + 5W)

THR10C

Discontinued

High-End, Hand-Wired Tone At Your Fingertips. THR10C takes the personal-amp concept to a new level of audio fidelity. The finest tube amps respond to a player’s every touch – with picking dynamics and playing style adding as much to the tone as your guitar and pickups. Using Yamaha’s exclusive VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modelling) technology, THR10C perfectly recreates the unmistakable response and dynamics that only a boutique tube combo can provide.

Amp Simulations : DELUXE, CLASS A, US BLUES, BRIT BLUES, MINI, BASS, ACO, FLAT
Effects : CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER, TREMOLO, TAPE ECHO, ECHO/REV, SPRING, HALL
EQ : BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE
User Memory : 5
Speakers : 8cm Full Range x 2
Rated Output : 10W (5W + 5W)

THR10X

Discontinued

Extreme High-Gain Stacks – on your Desktop. 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.

Amp Simulations : POWER I, POWER II, BROWN I, BROWNII, SOUTHERN HI, CLEAN, BASS, FLAT
Effects : CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER, TREMOLO, DELAY, DLY/REV, SPRING, HALL
EQ : BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE
User Memory : 5
Speakers : 8cm Full Range x 2
Rated Output : 10W (5W + 5W)

THR5A

A New Way to Experience your Electric-Acoustic Guitar. THR5A is optimized for use with electric-acoustic and Silent Guitars. Utilising advanced modeling technologies developed by Yamaha, THR5A offers simulations of classic tube condenser and dynamic mics combined with studio-grade effects to create recording-studio tone direct from your guitar and wherever you are.

Mic & Amp Simulations : CONDENSER, DYNAMIC, TUBE, NYLON, EG CLN
Effects : COMP, COMP/CHO, CHORUS, DELAY, DLY/REV, HALL
EQ : TONE
Speakers : 8cm Full Range x 2
Rated Output : 10W (5W + 5W)

THR Session

Learn songs faster and easier and play along with your music library like never before. THR Session will change your daily guitar practice forever.

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Time to get serious about your off-stage sound

Think of how much time you've spent agonizing over your guitar sound; the countless hours spent tweaking and testing until finally you get the perfect expressive platform for your live performances. Why settle for less when the gig is over? Designed from the ground up to be the perfect amp for when you're not playing live, the THR is at the forefront of the “Third Amp” revolution—a new concept from Yamaha aimed specifically at guitarists who are serious about their off-stage sound, and don't always have access to an elaborate studio or stage setup. Whether you're warming up backstage for the next big gig, brainstorming with the band at the hotel, or just jamming around a campfire, the THR is the perfect amp for everywhere you play that isn't on-stage. This five-model series of portable guitar amplifiers utilizes Yamaha's acclaimed Virtual Circuitry Technology to deliver authentic tube amp sound, incredibly realistic effects, and hi-fi quality stereo playback, so that no location is too remote, no tone too elusive, for those moments when you just want to play. The third amp revolution is sweeping the nation… don't get left behind.

THR Operation Guide

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Features

Your sound, wherever you are.

Yamaha’s THR amps have captivated guitarists around the globe. The little amp with a big tone and a feature-set designed to give players just what they need when they’re not on-stage has finally proven that a gig or session isn’t the only place you should expect the perfect tone. And now that tone's getting even better - the newly upgraded THR5v2 and THR10v2 feature enhanced cabinet behaviors such as multi-mic’d speaker simulation, for better sound quality with cleaner cleans and dirtier distortion.

Eminently portable, THR amps run on both AC and battery power, guaranteeing that you’ll sound great no matter where you are. Each of the five THR amps has its own distinctive sound, feel, and tone, with amazingly natural, sought-after tones on tap. From shimmering acoustic tones, soaring leads, crunchy power riffs, to all-out metal mayhem, the THR series has got you covered.

Built to ensure that you sound great and play better, THR amps deliver quality audio playback that allows you to practice along with external audio sources in hi-fi sound. When inspiration strikes, the integrated USB port means that you can lay down tracks effortlessly with your bundled copy of the renowned Cubase AI DAW software. For even more flexibility, you can download THR editor, giving you more detailed control of your THR’s tone, effects, and overall sound.

Whatever your style, whatever your preference, wherever you are, THR meets the offstage demands of guitarists across the nation and beyond. It's not just an amp, it's a THR.

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 a new 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.

New Extended Stereo Technology

THR incorporates Yamaha's new 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.

Dual Effects

THR features dual effects circuits providing natural, ultra-musical effects. One circuit handles stompbox-style modulation effects while the other provides outstanding studio-grade delays and reverbs. With the THR Editor software, both effects processors can be edited in incredible depth.

TAPE ECHO

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

*THR10C only

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.

CUBASE AI

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

USER MEMORY

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

*THR10/10C/10X only

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.

BATTERY POWERED or AC POWERED

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

THR Session

THR Session is an iOS app which is optimized for THR.

You can slow down songs without losing audio quality, change the pitch or repeat any segment of a song to learn even the trickiest guitar part.

It even allows you to cancel out the original guitar sound; it’s like playing a session with your dream band!

This app is the perfect audio toolbox for today’s guitarist and with a Yamaha THR amp, gives you a practice experience like no other.

THR Session Page

Virtual Tube Illumination

THR's Virtual Tube Illumination includes a simulated orange tube glow from the metal speaker grille.

Amp Types & Sound

THR Guitar Sound

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 new 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…

THR5/10 : Authentic Tube Tone

Clean : Rich clean tones from a 6L6 power section with early breakup for incredible jazz, blues and country sounds.
Crunch : Low-powered EL84 class-A tube output with bright, clear, dynamic power amp distortion characteristics.
Lead : Low-gain preamp section and EL34 power section for rich, controllable distortion with great midrange definition.
Brit Hi : EL34s keep the classic British clarity while a higher gain preamp allows you to push the amp into serious distortion.
Modern : Ultra high-gain input section combined with 6L6 output section delivers smooth, powerful distortion.
Bass : High-power all-tube design for dynamic, driving bass tone.
Aco : Electric-acoustic optimized input with mic simulations for natural, clear tone.
Flat : Flat response clean input for line sources, tone and effect controls allow shaping of non-guitar sources.

Clean
Crunch
Lead
Brit Hi
Modern

THR10C : Authentic Boutique Tone

Deluxe : Twin 6L6 output stage and low gain preamp for clean tube warmth with late-breakup.
ClassA : 4xEL84s in a true Class-A configuration with interactive EQ for rich, complex harmonic tones and warm overdrive.
US Blues : Low-power, low-gain twin EL84 design for clarity and definition.
Brit Blues : KT88 powered for easy breakup and midrange rich overdrive.
MINI : 12AX7, single EL84 – a no-frills tone monster that responds incredibly to picking dynamics.
Bass/Aco/Flat : These are the same as on the THR10. Refer to the entries above.

Deluxe
ClassA
US Blues
Brit Blues
MINI

THR10X : Extreme High Gain

Power I : "Crunch Ch" European 6L6 and 12AX7 tone for powerful, crunch tones with loads of presence.
Power II : "Lead Ch" European 6L6 and 12AX7 tone with increased bass and gain for thick, smooth leads.
Brown I : "Crunch Ch" US 6L6 and 12AX7 tone gives clear, clean overdrive with late breakup and great control.
Brown II : "Lead Ch" US 6L6 and 12AX7 tone gives clear, clean overdrive with late breakup and great control.
Southern Hi : 6550 output tubes and 12AX7-driven preamp with ultra-tight, fast tracking for crushing high-gain.
Clean : Classic American clean tube amp – low gain preamp, 6L6 power section and 12-inch speaker with clear, late breakup.
Bass/Flat : These are the same as on the THR10. Refer to the entries above.

Power I
Power II
Brown I
Brown II
Southern Hi

THR5A : Natural Acoustic Tone

Condenser : Electro-acoustic optimized input with mic simulations for natural, clear tone.
Dynamic : The dynamic microphone setting gives the acoustic guitar a tight tonal core.
Tube : Electric-acoustic optimized input with mic simulations for natural, clear tone.
Nylon : Perfect for use with an acousticelectric classical or nylon string guitar.
EG CLN : Classic American clean tube amp – low gain preamp, 6L6 power section and 12-inch speaker with clear, late breakup.