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7 reasons to pick the Yamaha THR over the Positive Grid Spark Amp

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Try this again with the Spark 2 You'll find your 7 reasons have been reduced except the lights inside the box
Comment from : @jeffreyduus5440

Spark 2 kills the THR for a practice amp
Comment from : @P1GDe5tRoYeR69

spark 2 destroys the THR, I agree it nwasn't always the case
Comment from : @diegofiorillo6412

No thanks I’ll continue to enjoy my Spark 2!
Comment from : @hmcpimpslap480

Reason 8: The THR doesnt sound like it's being played through a pillow
Comment from : @jacobnicoletti1235

Which THR amp were you using? Yamaha makes quite a few models
Comment from : @jimtinter5569

yamaha thr just plain sounds better
Comment from : @robgen06

I have so many issues with your review it’s the most biased think I’ve heard
Comment from : @Buddyblue1

I had the thrii30 I never liked the sound To me it sounded like a metal cab
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The spark 2 kills the Yamaha the spark 2 has that rich Distortion tone that the Yamaha doesn't have Yamaha is old and doesn't have that spark the spark 2 sounds a lot better than the videos do
Comment from : @googlesucks5087

People complain about the tone of the spark and I’m like dog you get whatever tones you want sure, they don’t sound the greatest, but you can’t complain for the price
Comment from : @psyched3lictoad240

THR does not support Linux so not for me, that phone app for the THR is nasty, we have enough RGB on computers, why would I want more on music gear
Comment from : @GOTFrogqc

You might have mentioned that the THR costs twice as much as the Spark
Comment from : @joemonroe1106

I love a Roland micro cube GX 😅
Comment from : @Boncosfishing

i would always choose yamaha over anything however already having one and looking for additional amp with wider range (suitable for home use and small gigs) I believe spark positive grid LIVE along with THR10, and some tc electronics pedals will serve all my needs for a very long time as I'm not a pro BTW yamaha pacifica 611 is a great asset as well
Comment from : @lalon2337

hard pass on the Yamaha It sounds like a butt
Comment from : @ShaneBryson

Positive Grid boxers knockout all competitors in all category they fight: from lightweight (spark go) to heavyweight
Comment from : @tiro_terapia

The spark can do all of those things Hook it to your pc and it works in tandem with the Bias FX 2 software for even more amp sims, also doubles as its own audio interface And for the price… you really can’t beat the spark brbrAnd they came out with a 140w powered cabinet compatible with the spark products for even more volume for Gigs/jamsbrbrPair that with the Airstep SPK for pedal control and your home jam session and on the go gig ready
Comment from : @justinmask1688

Seven unconvincing reasons…Thanks! Decision made! 😂
Comment from : @derin111

#8 the spark is alot cheaper?
Comment from : @MrHotwheelz42

Can you get a foot switch for this? I like being able to switch effects during a jam or song without having to touch my phone
Comment from : @jgfunk

Marshall sounded much better to me
Comment from : @philsalvage

Awesome why you talk so fast???😂😂😂
Comment from : @antoniocosta5659

Ive had the old THR 10X for years now and still use it all the time Yamaha THR is one of the best desktops out there
Comment from : @sunnys5150

When you see this I'm surpassed Boss simply didn't release their digital line with all the Sneaky amps enabled Instead they give 3 levels of marshall style gain and two cleans, bright or fat in character But having a Marshall followed by two versions of the same circuit in the 5150 and the SLO100 (heavily hot roded Marshall JCM800 circuits) makes them all sound like a somewhat gnarlier player over the version of the previous voice It's a shame they couldn't incorporate a lot more of the Gt100 features Put them in and the whole thing opens up a bunch of new doors
Comment from : @ianyoung8392

There’s only a 1300$ difference
Comment from : @YoungPutter

No base 😤
Comment from : @marcnunes6916

I have both The best combination is running the spark through the auxiliary input on the THR 😊 Best of both worldsbut entirely uneconomical
Comment from : @guitaradam2000

The Spark costs $200 less
Comment from : @slicksalmon6948

Nothing about the sound
Comment from : @fabsca1970

For #2 The Spark has 4 presets that don't need an app to control I sold my THR30 in favor of a Spark
Comment from : @Smart-Alex

I use Spark 40, Park mini and THR10II Each have their pros and cons I can say the same for electric guitars semi hollow vs jazz body vs Strat vs Les Paul or single coil vs P90 vs Humbucker pick up guitars They all have their pros and cons, but you will own them depending on your mood or type of music or sound you want when you start playing
Comment from : @bjunk5344

Is this Rob Chappers‘ unknown cousin? 🧐
Comment from : @SirBender

No android or iPhone app😢😮 Yamaha great product but Yamaha is behind with the times just like Fenderthis is 2023 come on
Comment from : @llengford

The THR sounds so much better, but I can see why some people would like the spark more
Comment from : @Neuroanalisis

But price tho
Comment from : @rykrostheguitarist

Bro made the most obvious paid sponsorship video, please dont go for the thr the spark is clear
Comment from : @Unnamed_704

Is it possible to use either of these as full out monitors connected to a pc? I mean as speakers to just listen to music through it?
Comment from : @chilipeet4610

I never tried both of them honestly What you mentioned two inputs doesn’t make sense because you need 2 outputs in order to go in two inputs in an audio interface to record those wet & dry tracks brAs an Audio Enginneer and a guitar player since my childhood I’m really disappointed about those advicesbrAt the same time I know that, postive grid are made to practice and easy to use Its confortable and easy to play Plug & Play just need to use a phone or just use the footswitch which is made for brAlso I have a PRS 25th anniversary However i will not use it as an rehearsal guitar For that any other guitar manufacturer is good for I also see that you have one in the back Everything has a reason how and why it should be used Considering as a rehearsal pratice at home, the positive grid wins brbrPS Sorry for my English it‘s only my 4th language
Comment from : @andrewildschutz5356

Forgot to mention the difference in price Which is MASSIVE
Comment from : @BAND-MAID-USA

But the point of using your phone is so you don’t have to get a bunk ass computer application
Comment from : @matthew44___89

Spark is so much better
Comment from : @waynepunkdude

And what are the prices of the two? I have a thr10x(the old green model) and it sounds way better I was playing in a GC and plugged into one out of curiosity It sounded very synthetic
Comment from : @kiezersosay49

Which one sound better?
Comment from : @raipramana843

I‘ve had the Spark for 3 years now It’s past it’s warranty and cuts in and out It’s very frustrating and unreliable nowbrbrI plan to pick one of these up I
Comment from : @9StickNate

Yeah that's really cool and all but thing is, I don't have a computer (Nobody asked)
Comment from : @theentirestateofalaska4983

App scores 23 on Apple because it’s constantly cutting out for no reason which makes it pointless so,almost everything here doesn’t count
Comment from : @AutisticCuriosity

Positive grid’s model is based on it being a portable amp That’s why it’s tethered to your phone
Comment from : @jakebaker4066

Meh Yamaha isn’t loud enough in my opinion to use it to jam with when teaching lessons, the speaker is also too weak, it cuts out when a playback and distorted guitar goes through it Bluetooth connectivity is also better on the Spark and the Spark is also more intuitive and less expensive
Comment from : @SixStringJoy

You can waste hours and hours tweaking and playing different presets But if you want to actually play, plug your guitar into a simple tube amp and go
Comment from : @jjester7821

I like how you didn’t mention the price difference 😂 for what you get for the spark is no comparison
Comment from : @RetroExhibitCollective

Except almost all those things you can do on a spark as well lol wtf guess those knobs on the top of a spark are for looks
Comment from : @rockothepig

Can you play bass with the Yamaha ? I need an amp that can do both
Comment from : @alexdenton6586

I replaced my THR with the Spark because the clean sounds on the THR were very poor
Comment from : @tiagoramalhais5493

Very good , gives you food for thought
Comment from : @Havanacuba1985

Next video idea : 70 reasons to pick the spark over the thr😂😂
Comment from : @piercelawless2654

Thank you! I feel certain with my purchase now! First things first, ima sell a bit of my gear
Comment from : @staticsynergy9019

I have both Never touch the Yamaha since I got the Spark
Comment from : @Lovell93

Thr5 or the spark mini, which is more suitable for the type of videos I make ?
Comment from : @HeadlessG

Can I get a Santana type of sound (fat smooth tone, lots of sustain) on EITHER of these?
Comment from : @mrd572

u dont need a phone to change effects on spark either
Comment from : @kadenzachar2582

Also cost twice as much
Comment from : @nathbomb8958

For point 5, how do i connect my THR to my audio interface? I dont wanna connect it straight to my PC via USB because i would still want to use my scarlett solo as an interface
Comment from : @boardlife27

Useful video Jason Just checking out your channel Always wondered what the fuss was about the THRs This short simplifies it!! Cheers
Comment from : @pullatstrings

Sorry if this seems stupid I don’t understand if this is an amp head or a a straight up amp does it have a speaker? Do I just plug it in and connect my guitar, and play?
Comment from : @bmint

I like both
Comment from : @SlyHikari03

I’m so new to learning guitar that I have zero clue what this man just said
Comment from : @Golf315

It seem like you cant use it as much for learning
Comment from : @jack1496

I own a THRII 5 and love it I travel a lot for work and the YAMAHA THR is my constant and most important piece of equipment that I carry Almost pulled the trigger on the spark but won’t I am having issues with regular batteries What batteries do you use?
Comment from : @stratoalex