Yamaha THR5 A ACOUSTIC
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Essential Information About the Yamaha THR5A Amp
Essential Information About the Yamaha THR5A Amp
- Optimized for electro-acoustic guitar, including nylon models and Yamaha Silent Guitar, with a "studio mic recording" sound rendering
- 4 microphone simulations (Condenser, Dynamic, Tube, Nylon) to instantly adapt the character and attack
- Ultra-compact format designed for playing anywhere offstage (living room, bedroom, dressing room), with true stereo output
- USB audio interface and built-in effects (modulations, delays, reverbs, compressor, noise gate) for easy playing and recording
Manufacturer Information
Yamaha
https://www.yamaha.com
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The THR5A fits within the Yamaha THR philosophy: offering a high-end "desktop" amp designed for moments when you are not playing on stage but want inspiring sound at low volume. This model is the version dedicated to acoustic tones and follows the approach developed by Yamaha on the AG Stomp preamps from the 1990s, with a modeling oriented towards "microphone + studio processing" rather than a simple raw piezo sound.
Who This Amp Is For
The Yamaha THR5A targets the electro-acoustic guitarist (folk, fingerstyle, pop, worship, bossa, modern nylon) who wants a simple, quick-to-set-up, flattering amp for practicing, composing, recording demos, or accompanying backing tracks. It is also well suited for home studios thanks to the USB, and as a portable battery-powered amp for playing without complex setup. For a stage with a big drum kit, it is more likely to be used as a close-range/monitoring solution rather than main amplification.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Tremolo, Reverb, Delay, Chorus / Flanger / Phaser, Compressor, Chorus, Noise Gate | Number of speakers | 2 |
| Category | Acoustic amp | EQ | Tone |
| Technology | Modeling | Color | Beige |
| Category | Amplifier | Finishing | Steel |
| Speaker diameter | 3" | Power output | 10 W |
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised this compact acoustic amplifier for its "excellent sound" and versatility with acoustic/electric guitars and violin. Many highlighted its portability, battery operation, and quality effects. One customer noted it "sounds fantastic even with an electric in clean mode." Some found the speaker adequate only for bedroom practice with headphones. One mentioned low wattage limitations.
Review highlights
- “Extraordinary, so small in size and so giant in sound quality”
- “Above all my expectations, this amp never leaves me. No noise and the effects are really nice”
- “Perfectly meets my expectations. Excellent job. No feedback, no background noise”
Based on 30 reviews
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I started to go around this small amp which gives me complete satisfaction. I use it with a YAMAHA SILENT SLG200NCRB NYLON CRIMSON RED BURST classical guitar.
The sound is excellent, and the possibilities in terms of effects interesting. It also allows me to make high quality recordings. It is perfectly suited to use at home, in small groups.
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Above all my expectations, this amp never leaves me. In condenser mode my guitar sounds great, in fact it just doesn't feel like playing on an amp. No breath and the effects are really nice. I put 8 GP2700 rechargeable batteries on it that last for about ten hours. More than reasonable. I have several electro guitars from good to very good and they all sound great on the amp. not everyone can believe it. Congratulations Yamaha. For the home this is the amp you need and for camping too.
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Very pleasant surprise with this small and very large amp for performances. It is light, does not take up space, blends well into the living room decor and in addition the sounds produced are excellent. It is a pleasure to play without making too much noise. It allows you to respect the lives of the other occupants of the house. I recommend it for beginners or for those who play solo at home.
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Very disappointed...
When I got home, the amp was placed on my trash can in the rain and humidity.
Anyone could have taken it
Do not recommend buying on this site
After that the product still resists and is very goodAutomatically translated
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Very disappointed...
When I got home, the amp was placed on my trash can in the rain and humidity.
Anyone could have taken it
Do not recommend buying on this site
After that the product still resists and is very goodAutomatically translated
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Questions frequently asked
What power does the Yamaha THR5A offer?
The power reaches 10 W in stereo, split into 5 W + 5 W. Two 3-inch speakers provide the sound output.
Can an acoustic guitar be recorded via USB with this amp?
A stereo USB audio interface allows demo recordings on a computer. Editing of settings is accessible via Mac/PC software.
What microphone modes does the THR5A have?
The Condenser, Dynamic, Tube and Nylon modeling modes reproduce different microphone approaches. The Condenser mode aims for a detailed sound, while Dynamic offers more focus. Nylon is specifically designed for nylon-string guitars.
Is the THR5A suitable for mobile use?
With a weight of 2,0 kg for the THR5 version, this format is designed for portability. Battery operation allows playing without complex setup.
What effects are built-in?
The processing includes tremolo, chorus, flanger, phaser, delay, reverb, compressor and noise gate.
