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Long story short: I'm looking for small practice amp for room use only and I came across those two. With which one should I go?
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07-17-2022 04:03 PM
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They're very different amps and both well reviewed, so it depends on how you plan to use it. The THR offers more sonic diversity (if you're wanting to rock out) but I owned one for about a week and couldn't get a satisfying jazz tone out of it. I attribute that to the small speakers and enclosure. If you're wanting an amp primarily for cleans, I'd go with the DV LJ, but note its built-in reverb isn't great (but tolerable on a low setting).
Have you considered a Fender Champion 20? On a price per value basis, these do well.
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Tnx for Fender Champion recommendation. I didn't even think about that amp and now I see it's half of price of those two. So I might go with Fender. It's 150€ in my country. Yamaha is 250€, DV Mark around 325€. But Fender for 150€ sounds like stealer.
But yeah, I'm looking for clean only and solid bedroom volume and solid foundation for pedals.
And ofc. the smaller the better, the cheaper the better.
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It sounds like a good place to start. Perhaps buy from a store with a good return policy in case it doesn't work out.
Best of luck.
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If only for practice, the THR.
Every video I've posted here (plugged in) in the last 2 years or so is a THR. Lots of great sounds in there.
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Here's the practice amp I use. It sounds great. They were quite common at one time, so they're often available used. Dirt cheap.
Used Crate GFX15 Guitar Combo Amp | Guitar Center
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are these small amplifiers suitable for a jazz gig with drums?
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I haven’t gigged with the DV Little Jazz, but I’ve been jamming with a drummer in a rehearsal studio recently, and he plays pretty loud (he is more used to playing rock), and I found that setting the Little Jazz to half-volume was plenty loud enough to compete with the drums.
I was quite surprised, I was expecting to have to turn it up much louder than that.
Also for some reason the reverb sounded better at that volume (i.e. louder than I play at home), not sure why.
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I like my little THR-10c quite well. I've never played through a DV Mark. I'm sure I would like it fine though.
A couple things to keep in mind:
-There are different sizes and models of the THR. I don't think they make the 10c anymore. But I have seen versions with 5 watts up to maybe 20 watts. Horses for courses.
-I mostly use batteries (AA) to power the THR. It's quick and easy to carry it off and set up anywhere in the house or yard. I don't know if the DV Mark allows battery operation, or if this would matter to you and how you plan to use the amp.
Good luck in your quest.
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THR 10 is better than Champion 20,had both.Vox Adio Air GT even better,although looks weird.I don't mind.
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hello Jerzy,
Originally Posted by Jerzy
did you sell your Mambo?
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Hi,Kris.Unfortunately yes. Originally Posted by kris
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The THR is not, imho. It is strictly for practice/recording. Which its great for. Originally Posted by kris
are these small amplifiers suitable for a jazz gig with drums?
Re: settings, for jazz, I really like to use the "crunch" channel, and set the gain so that only the hardest notes i hit have a little "fur" to them. EQ is different for every guitar, but generally im boosting mids and cutting highs a little. My tele needs a bass boost, my 575 needs bass rolled back a bit.
Here's the THR with the 575. Track is playing through the amp as well.
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The Little Jazz is loud enough to keep up with a drummer. It is adequate for a jazz combo gig playing for listening. I wouldn't suggest it for a huge room or a dance music gig. I've used it with a 19 pc big band but it probably wasn't really adequate for that.
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Originally Posted by MrLonely
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Welcome, MrLonely!
I use a THR30II Wireless and its a dream for practice and teaching. Here's why:
- Plenty of power
- Pristine stereo image--the reverbs sound really rich (a little goes a long way)
- Really great models of classic tube amps--the clean and the crunch channels are amazing
- Bluetooth audio streaming--I often play backing tracks to jam with or for students to play along with at various speeds
- Built-in rechargeable battery pack
- Wireless guitar input--Yamaha owns Line 6 and has seamlessly integrated the G10 receiver into the amp. You'll need to buy a G10T transmitter if you wan to use wireless
The only downside is it's pricey (around $500 street price, sans transmitter). I already had the Line 6 G10 wireless system (which is so worth it to untether).
If you don't need wireless guitar or battery power, and can get by with 20 watts instead of 30, the THR10II is more affordable (around $300 street price). and has all the other features. I've had several different runs at practice/teaching amps and, for me, this is by far the best. Here's a pic:
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Oh, and I forgot, the THR amps have USB ports and have a built-in audio interface for direct recording to your computer or mobile device. And an app for deeper editing of the effects and amp models. You can adjust the audio output from the USB in the app to hit your DAW with the right amount of signal for rich tone. Sounds thick and full. Considering everything that Yamaha packs into these amps, the price tag should not be surprising. Actually, they're a good value.
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I've used the LJ for a number of quite loud (jazz loud, not rock loud) gigs and with a 2x8 speaker in addition to the built in speaker, I had more than enough clean headroom. No issues at all. Originally Posted by rpjazzguitar
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I decided to wait a tiny bit with purshusing amp and it was worth it.
I just ordered " Hughes Kettner Spirit of Vintage " + 1x8" box.
Both cost me around 5-10 € more than price of Yamaha THR.
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I've been thinking about doing this. Can you describe what it would be like with just the LJ and how the extra cab helps? Thanks. Originally Posted by Joeontheguitar
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I used the DV Micro 60 head (same amp as the Little Jazz in head form) with a 15" JBL D-130 in a fairly loud hammond organ trio setting. Tone was great- however when the Hammond was really blasting, I found myself running low on headroom, even with the super-efficient JBL speaker. I probably should have used my Quilter Aviator Twin Ten instead.
That gig was pretty extreme in terms of volume. The DV is fine wi=ith the 18 pc big band I work in and it has plenty of headroom to spare in that setting. Hammond Organs are loud.
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