The Best Desktop Guitar Amps - Guitar Amp Shootout

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
» 0:00 Introducing the Desktop Amps!
» 0:45 Why Buy a Desktop Amp?
» 2:15 Other Options?
» 2:25 The Positive Grid Spark!
» 5:16 Pop - 'Dancing in the Room'
» 6:14 Blues - 'Blues Ark'
» 6:43 Rock - 'Modern Stone'
» 7:20 Metal - 'Iron Hammer'
» 8:00 Adjusting a Blues Preset Rig
» 8:50 Other Features & Prices
» 11:56 NUX Mighty Space!
» 12:35 The Footswitch & Looper!
» 14:50 Jazz Clean
» 15:12 Deluxe Rvb
» 15:30 Class A30
» 15:45 Brit 800
» 16:05 Dual Rect
» 16:20 Mr. Z38
» 16:38 Super Rvb
» 17:22 Price?
» 18:05 Adjusting the Preset
» 19:05 Pete Shows off the Looper!
» 20:35 THR30II
» 23:10 Classic Clean
» 23:32 Classic Crunch
» 24:15 Classic Lead
» 24:35 Modern Hi Gain
» 25:04 Boutique Special
» 25:26 Thoughts on the THR
» 27:30 Katana Air EX
» 30:22 Clean
» 31:22 Crunch
» 32:16 Lead
» 32:43 Brown
» 33:06 Final Thoughts & Favourites!
» 35:30 Thanks For Watching!

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[notarealperson]

another reason for desktop amps: getting your feet wet for home recording. they usually function as interfaces and you can use the amp models to directly record. if you want to start recording your own music but you have no idea where to begin, grab a desktop amp and just start by recording a guitar track, a bass track, and some kinda drum plug-in.

[mhw]

I personally think the Yamaha THR sounds the most natural and least digital.
The Spark Go with all the features in a pocket size is great too.

[felipelotas]

Almost two years with my Yamaha THRII30w...Not just one bit of regret. Though I installed the app in my compute to try some patches I got in the internet I´ve uploaded five to my unit and always play using them as a starting point...The aesthetics of this toy are amazing and I use it on a daily basis. Probably the users of other brands are as enchanted as me so in the end I´d say that all these desktop amplifiers are worth the price in terms of how much dopamine we all get from our playing time. Blessed all of us for living in this era of microelectronics, fast chips and infinite backing tracks from youtube...

[Sheepleton]

I've had the Spark 40 for about a year I guess. I've lost all interest in any other equipment. It's just so convenient to search for and set a tone in seconds. No knobs, no tweaking, just fantastic tone so I can get to the business of playing and enjoying my little hobby in my precious free time.

[jimmyjimmy]

Still THR for sound, simplicity of use and looks for me.

[matthewwilson]

Pete is unreasonably good at grooving with whatever gear you all are doing a demo for, the nux jam was great

[WScott-gdmj]

Yamaha all day long. Sounds good at low volumes, looks cool, and, most important, gives you loads of tone options with no app needed thanks to onboard controls and presets. And props to Yamaha for putting those controls up front where you can easily see and use them. So over amps with controls buried on the back or not even available unless you use your phone.

[mudwiser]

Yamaha THR30II all the way. It always amazes me. I still have a THR10X and a THR5A that I still use as well. I conducted a extensive pre-purchase test prior to choosing the THR30II and for my money the Yamaha just couldn't be beaten.

[njpk]

I know they’re ancient now but an old used Roland cube will still do a good job for a small practice amp! Plus there’s no app that’s going to get out of date and disappear at some point!

[philipwpartain]

Pete getting impatient with Lee talking is my favorite recurring theme. 😂

[EHCreative]

I have had the THR30II with the wireless bug for a couple years and had the THR10 previously. Yes they are pricey but they have allowed me to play and practice more frequently than i was able to before. That has been priceless.

[skurge]

I personally have the Yamaha THR30II WL in White. It has some great tones. I am all for options, but like with any modeling amp I find like 3 good tones at most and that is what it will be set to forever. I love the convenience and taking it to lessons to teach. So light weight and easy to use.

[michaeljcoulter]

I have the Yamaha and initially agreed about the lack of bass. Though changing the speaker setting on the app from open to focus seemed to really improve this. Fantastic amp!

[steveDC]

Love my THR30W. It’s the lack of options compared to others that I like. Less fiddling more playing.

[philgraves]

I run my Yamaha Thr10 and Thr10x in stereo and they are the best amps I've ever heard!! They have a better mojo and vibe than the newer ones to my ears.

[pothos]

Yes! I agree with Pete, please do a blindfold test of these amps!

[JTB--]

The NUX Mighty Space has a lot of cool stuff going on. It has a "Speaker Out" and you can even drive External Cabinets with it. Nice!!

[rebelcat]

The way to get the bass back on the THR30 is to go to the settings “gear” and switch it from “focused” to “open”. It’s like a whole different amp

[paulburton]

I bought one of the first gen THR10’s when they came out. I still have it and play it almost daily. It sounds amazing and perfect for home use. My only wish would be for a looper or send/return

[littlerhodyguitar]

I got the Spark when it first came out and I still have it and use it all the time. It's a very convenient and good sounding desktop amp that's definitely worth the $. All the other ones you guys used sounded good also.