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The Best Desktop Guitar Amps - Guitar Amp Shootout

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That Yamaha sounds damn good
Comment from : @mikedr1549

i trust yamaha
Comment from : @goopxiv

Mayer has told them he watches there channel more than onceof course there gonna keep playing John Mayer
Comment from : @Jeremya74

Which one sound better through headphones?
Comment from : @bacoraforever

WHen adding gain, most of these things develop overwhelming bass that you can't get rid ofit's quite annoying The positive grid is the absolute worst for this I recently tried a katana mini and really loved the brown toneoddly enough, and it's the cheapestcheaper than the katana air by a good step
Comment from : @lgmnowkondo938

on my bass nice one Pete!
Comment from : @brooklynboy1000

Yamaha has issues with bluetooth It needs an upgrade NUX is probably the best of the bunch
Comment from : @SonorousMusic

Why do you insist on talking over your well mannered cohost I'll know longer be tuning in
Comment from : @memex56

The Yamaha is by far the worst sounding What are all these Yamaha shills saying in the comments? How much does Yamaha pay them?
Comment from : @davor6966

Thank you for all of your efforts Always very helpful and entertaining :)
Comment from : @l3nnashon273

Lee, su•x my nu•tbrI feel bad for Nu•X and how many times you destroyed their name
Comment from : @welern2liv815

Apart from the subject, as far as drama is concerned, the interaction between these guys is very interesting already
Comment from : @ThePlasticBrides

Thank you so much for the video! Will be on the lookout for a 2025 update!!!!! (Spark Mini and 2, etc)
Comment from : @virtualb01

I use a thr as monitors to tweek my hx stomp or other simulators using the flat mode It works fine as a return, while the main signal goes to the PA system Not sure the others do that as well
Comment from : @davidplays4510

I think now the Spark2 beats all of these?
Comment from : @xHypnoToad

Bugera T5
Comment from : @IcanhearClemFandango

@Andertons Music Co you guys should make a new one like this shootout, no way the Spark 2 would not turn up winner though :D
Comment from : @mathias6423

Aghhhhhh!!! Toooo much gadgetry for me Make it stop!!
Comment from : @strangemagic5502

I want a THR30 II and I read read so many good reviews about it and it makes me want it more, but I’ll read one bad review and it kills that But, watching this video and hearing the other amps compared to the THR makes me want the THR more It sounds so much better than the other amps And the lack of an app with all sorts of effects and amp models is what I actually like I spent way too much time messing with the NUX app on the mighty air to be able to enjoy practicing
Comment from : @submersedlalo5631

I wish I had an ear like these guys I’m just looking to connect my HEADRUSH MX5 multi-effects to a combo amp I don’t want a FRFR amp, but I like that some are portable br Great video! Cheers!
Comment from : @razziade

Still amazes me how much worse the THR10-II chassi looks when compared to the first THR10 The chevron pattern of the first one was such a homerun in design, the Y pattern looks terrible
Comment from : @ok-tchau

I have a question please answer, can a desktop amp be connected to another amp? By example I have a Marshall valve state with a 12 inch speaker can I connect them there so it can sound louder?
Comment from : @lal2235

Before I've watched the videobr everyone I know swears by the spark
Comment from : @RhysWilliams-u3o

This is the exact vid I needed to see this morning
Comment from : @billtravis523

Buy any of them for the features to make it easy and want to play If you do not sound good, it’s not the amp
Comment from : @ralphjurgen9456

No hiss in your spark ? Many people experience this hiss, I guess the world deserves to know ahah
Comment from : @vivien1252

It doesn't have line6 or Black Star IDcore beat but it's okay for what you get for the money
Comment from : @patrickshannon4516

THR still sounds the best
Comment from : @purrpocalypse

At low volume the THRii’s are hard to beat in the sound department Had 2 boss katana’s and the Yamaha’s sound is superior in every way There is a reason why they are expensive brGreat video, love the channel brThanks
Comment from : @brianrollins7275

I wish hotone pulze in it too I really want to hear comparison of that
Comment from : @YigitEfe_

BTW Which is the best for long term use, in terms of 5 years time when the app isn't supported on iPhone 26 or Samsung s34 ? Which still works with what you'd manage to set up before
Comment from : @PeterTwo-qm3xk

For me it’s not about low volume It’s the sound quality and ability to add cabinets
Comment from : @DNYS8N

Tennis teacher!
Comment from : @jimmythefish

Great presentation!
Comment from : @nicolasgarcia7305

I think what we all really want to know is which one did Pete believe had the best real guitar amp dynamic response I do use modelers alot , I’ve had 7 of them, and a lot of them have a problem with tone suck in the front end , it ruins the dynamics of string and pick pressure And a lot of them have quite a little bit more latency than others do i’m personally looking at the NUX or the spark I would like a concise opinion upon input dynamics
Comment from : @jeanguion3223

I got the Daneletro Honeytone new for below forty bucks here in the States and I'm satisfied I don't need much out of a practice amp, just some volume and something light in weight to play in the living room while sitting in my recliner I have full size amps for performance
Comment from : @lynnglidewell7367

I would not give a sent to Spark I had one of the originals it lasted a couple of months and it crapped out I called Positive Grid and they wanted me to send a video of what it was doing The amp had no guitar output and just hissed I explained it to the Spark guy it was the same issue that hundreds of other Spark owners were having All I wanted was a repair ticket from Positive Grid so I could send it back and I got no help Andertons if you sell this POS product you will regret it Their customer service is the worst I've ever dealt with Your better off buying from Yahmaha im sure the quality and customer service is head and shoulders above Positive Grid
Comment from : @stratplayer53

I liked this video for 2 reasons, Pete, and Petes slap
Comment from : @Hubblereach0

The beauty of the thr is its simplicity and similarity to a proper amp It doesn't feel like modeling You don't kneed to use any app I only wished they put dials for the compression and maybe fır a drive pedal(something like a tube screamer) on the unit and you would never need the app Just play a backing track of your phone and start playing However I do think that Yamaha needs to improve the app slightly First of all please bring back the list of presets back from the first gen and add a ts /drive and probably an effect in the app Nothing crazy
Comment from : @MrEkin03

I just ordered the spark 2 and it is very nice for the money ty for the video @Andertons Music Co for making this video
Comment from : @layol692k7

Please do a review of which is best for bass guitar players - as I see a fair bit of criticism out there re using them for bass
Comment from : @thomasachambers7318

I believe the exciting new news for the Spark 40 is that they came out with a power fl powered speaker cab that is 120 watts I bought it for my Spark 40, and it's awesome
Comment from : @robertwillett4122

The Spark sounded muddy like a blanket thrown over it The NUX is the winner for me because of the wireless setting out of the box and like Pete, the drum mod an amazing game changer
Comment from : @brianshickey

Which of those is better to use with a keyboard? Like a casiotone cts1 for example
Comment from : @overdriveproduccionaudiovi7561

For wireless guitar adapters go with the Swiff Audio WS70 mini digital wireless system its the best for latency and sound quality during testing at only $39 😉
Comment from : @steveclark9934

The Spark 2 seems to have answered all the criticisms and needed features to make it the best practice amp now
Comment from : @tinkertable1977

NU>X for the win Except it's the ugliest/cheapest looking They really need to work on the product design aesthetics, to please the eyeballs as much as the earballs
Comment from : @ItsaCatsLife

With the Boss, it has been said when using A power cord instead of the batteries U get a humming noise in the Amp
Comment from : @anthonypanepinto9685

My Spark 40 cost $224 delivered An amazing bargain I'd be embarrassed to nit-pick at that price
Comment from : @rlarsen4562

I have the Nux space and the biggest seeming point for me was the battery which enables me to easily gig without worrying about a power source
Comment from : @michaelavillarreal

Spark sounds like it is your roommate playing guitar under the blanket 😂
Comment from : @gertkriel6080

This was brilliant! There is something for everyone in these, and the race to determine which features will be most favored over the long term is fascinating I look forward to any updatesor "next installment" in this saga!
Comment from : @sbootstrap4588

Had the Spark 40, couldn’t bear it Sounded muddy and gave me option paralysis with all the app nonsense The previous version of the Yamaha THR I had was a pleasure to use and sounded far better I’d prefer it if they did a basic version omitting the app just like they do with the wireless option There’s just too much jazzing about trying to get it to sound reasonable rather than actually just playing the thing The manufacturers should just dial in great preset sounds from the get go
Comment from : @leodare101

Now the Spark has a looper too
Comment from : @bruceewing166

Mooer SD30i hands down
Comment from : @bengalboy61

And with the Spark 2 ?
Comment from : @azimut2azimut218

The goddamn things are probably stealing your f*b***/b music and uploading it to the goddamn cell network!
Comment from : @georgepbriles696

Nux Mighty Lite BT MKII (newer version) is the best I've played for its size/price Prefer over Spark Mini, micro cube and mooer hornet
Comment from : @davidfisher5022

LOOPER Use a phone app looper, record what coming out of the amp Also use drummer from Garage band and play on phone through Bluetooth on the THR
Comment from : @orsoncorson9083

Great work on capturing the muffled sound of the Spark Really guys, whoever says the Spark is so great, try the THRs Much better sound and feel/dynamics Don't believe the hype
Comment from : @ssm445

What is the point of using an electric guitar to show us how and acoustic amp works? WTF is in your head, man
Comment from : @AnthonyClay-y6h

Can u hook the spark up to a pc?
Comment from : @hopdig

I have the Spark Go which is great for practice Will eventually look to get something more one the Garden Room is cleared of the clutter and converted to a man cave! Guitars & Golf Clubs 😂
Comment from : @seancook2264

I was really wondering about changing out my pickups on my S7 too and there you said it Can I get a preloaded pickguard with all setup to this guitars? (a little off topic I know) 😛 -KK from Norway
Comment from : @klinkokos67

Spark mostly Fly
Comment from : @gergemall

The Captain has got to STOP TALKING OVER PETE!! in every video I see it Very annoying
Comment from : @adamsmith5828

Spark packs a ton of options, love it For the price point its really unbeatable and sounds good The perfect practice amp
Comment from : @RaylanGivens123

I like that the NUX has the wireless and looper built in Wish the Spark 40 had an effects loop so you could put a looper pedal in it
Comment from : @davva360

I have the Spark 40 but that Boss Katana Air Ex looks and sounds great
Comment from : @divineprinciplesofrelaxtio4441

“The Drum Machine on the NU-X Shows up on time” lol 😂😢🤣
Comment from : @divineprinciplesofrelaxtio4441

Excellent comparison video, guys! Thank you
Comment from : @paulreynolds0001

After watching this i'm definitely getting a desktop amp next!brWould love to see how the THR30II compares to the fender mustang LT40SbrbrI also wonder if using the wireless system vs cable changes the sound much
Comment from : @liam314

I have a THR10 Gen 1, it doesn't have any wireless features, and no app, so any features in that aren't available, and it's less powerful But, it sounds pretty similar, and considering I got it for £125 2nd hand I think it's pretty good I don't need the extra features, or the power from the newer ones I love it, it's perfect for me I'm probably going to get a proper amp in the future (I'm looking at a fender mustang), but for the moment, as a uni student just messing about in my room for fun, it's great
Comment from : @sbalget

I just don't understand why Marshall doesn't do desktop amps They do amps, they do compacts bluetooth speakers, they do headphones Just crossover that 🤯
Comment from : @wasio44

The guy on the left should learn when to breathe and let the other guy get a sentence in I couldn't get through the entire vid, pretty annoying
Comment from : @TheRealPinky050

The Positive Grid was not even able to find the Artist list on my iPhone to play along, but created a chaotic list It was a mess and tomorrow goes back Thanks for the video
Comment from : @juanantoniomoreno9826

Positives grid's sparkI understand why they don't have a balanced output to run to a mixer or PA They won't be able to sell their cabinet Problem is it's so damn noisey using a headphone jack to run to a cabinet! I use a wireless system and it's workable but so stupid to have to do And that's how they connect to their own new cabinetit's so stupida headphone jack!! Put a damn balanced XLR out in the thing! If I could fine a schemetic I'd do it myself!
Comment from : @cugir321

THR sounded like Helix and its Good !
Comment from : @lihatjalanan1979

As a busker I bought the Spark 40 because my Roland Street Cube Ex was lacking I set up a clean sound and run a Roland GR55 thru it Very happy for the tone
Comment from : @RobtVelasquez

Yamaha Beat them all At the end what matters the most is how good it sounds
Comment from : @Mikeangelguitar

000hh that NuX sold me! For years I've been looking for such a simple amp-looper/drum-track solution
Comment from : @krimke881

To me the Yamaha sounds the best and definitely looks the best especially in black or white I think my next amp will be the Yamaha
Comment from : @charlesshoemaker3622

The one thing i dont like about all these amps (i havent played one, but i want one) is that they all have the controls on the top If you are sitting in a chair and you have the amp on your desk, you cant see the controls🤷‍♂️ I realize its a space/size issue but just seems a lil counter-productive
Comment from : @grimmdaigon2345

Almost two years with my Yamaha THRII30wNot 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 pointThe 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
Comment from : @GorkaLlatzer

How do people with $1000 phones get so upset about paying 300 bucks for a digital guitar rig they still need a phone to run anyway? OPINION: Just spend 400 on the Boss Katana and wear headphones, and you'll be able to use it at bigger gigs and band practice easier
Comment from : @jamesdeananderson1411

Decent content but for god’s sake, Lee please stop interrupting Pete when he’s talking 95 of the time Lee won’t let Pete finish his thought It gets really annoying I wanna hear what Pete has to say
Comment from : @guitargod2168