Yamaha THR5 V2 Amplificador combo de modelação

Yamaha THR5 V2 — Desktop Modeling Combo for Off-Stage Playing

This 10-watt desktop guitar combo is built around Yamaha's Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) technology. Part of the "Third Amp" lineup, it packs five amp models, eight effects, a chromatic tuner, and a USB audio interface into a 2 kg enclosure. This model delivers tube-amp response at whisper-quiet volumes.

What Sets the THR5 V2 Apart

What separates this unit from typical mini practice amps is Yamaha's VCM technology, which models the analog behavior of individual tube stages rather than simple EQ curves — yielding picking dynamics that respond like a real tube combo. The unit doubles as a USB audio interface for recording into a DAW. AA battery operation turns the rig into a portable setup for hotel rooms and backstage warm-ups.

Five Amp Models and Eight Effects

Covering electric guitar styles from jazz cleans to modern metal, the amp engine reacts to playing dynamics on every model.

• By utilizing VCM technology, the five integrated amp models simulate the complex and authentic response of classic tube circuitry at any volume level.
• Effects: Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Delay, Delay/Reverb, Spring Reverb, Hall Reverb — eight onboard effects, plus Compressor and Noise Gate via THR Editor.
• Chromatic Tuner: Yes — accessed via the TAP/TUNER switch.

Stereo Speakers and Full Connectivity

Playing convincingly at low volumes without losing the feel of a larger amp, the device offers stereo playback and AUX input for jamming along with tracks.

• Rated Output: 10 W (5 W + 5 W) — stereo output split across two channels.
• Speakers: 2 × 8 cm full-range drivers — stereo configuration for a wider image than mono practice amps.
• Connections: Input, Phones, AUX In (Stereo Mini), USB — full I/O for silent practice, track playback, and recording.

Battery Power and Compact Footprint

Unlike most desktop amps that demand a wall outlet, this combo can run on AA batteries, making it a grab-and-go rig.

• Power Source: AC adapter or AA batteries — alkaline cells deliver approximately 6 hours, NiMH cells approximately 7 hours.
• Dimensions: 271 × 167 × 120 mm — compact desktop footprint.
• Weight: 2.0 kg — light enough for a gig bag.

Who Should Buy This Product

This model is the right choice for guitarists who want studio-quality tone at home, in a hotel, or on the road, without dragging out a full stack. Bedroom players benefit from its low-volume response and headphone output for silent practice. Traveling musicians will appreciate the AA battery option and 2 kg weight for backstage warm-ups. Home recording enthusiasts get a USB audio interface that captures modeled tones directly into a DAW.

Yamaha THR — The "Third Amp" Concept

Yamaha launched the THR series as part of what the company calls the "Third Amp" revolution — aimed at guitarists serious about their off-stage sound. The THR5 sits as the most portable member. The V2 upgrade brought refined sound quality and broader effect editing through the THR Editor. Yamaha's VCM technology models tube-stage analog behavior rather than simple EQ curves, giving the series its dynamic response.