YAMAHATHR5 Mini Acoustic Guitar Amplifier with Cubase AI Production Software

Gotta say this unit is UNIQUE, the way it models microphone's for Acoustic play is really 2nd to none. Along with true Mic modeling that is pretty true to the microphones emulated, it also has a great selection of other features like delay, reverb and compression and chorus. I have purchased other "portable amps" for acoustic play. They had larger speakers and might have been a little louder but there they lacked the ability to enhance the tone, they were just louder. Some I purchased for much more money, but wound up in a sound test within 5 minutes returning them. For a portable unit that really gives you the best acoustic modeling and tone, this unit cannot be beat, especially for its size.

I gave it a try and loved it.

It's not only for acoustics -- I use the THR5A as a home/practice amp for my electric guitar. Since I play only in a jazz style and hate overdrive distortion, the amp works really well. I don't use the recommended "EG Clean" setting; I use the "Condenser Mic" setting, which gives just the right tone for jazz guitar by helping to preserve the acoustic sonorities of my archtop while at the same time amplifying them. And when I play with a Stratocaster it gives roughly the same effect, creating the illusion that the Strat is a hollow-body -- great for guitaring with headphones while others are sleeping. (When you set it to "EG Clean" the "Blend" knob becomes a gain knob, so you can get a bit of overdrive that way. Works okay; I simply don't play in that style.)The Hall Reverb is excellent (though you don't get the variability you'd get with a pedal), and the Compression and Chorus effects are serviceable. I don't use the Delay, but it works well enough.Portability is another boon. I use it with rechargeable AA batteries and carry it to wherever I can find some peace in the house.My only complaint is that when I put the amp on the wood floor and play with a backing track, it sometimes distorts (perhaps with feedback from the floor vibrations?). Generally, you can't expect great sound from this amp at high volume. But then that's not what it's for.If you're looking for a case, try the Neewer Large Size SLR DSLR Camera and Video Bag with Shoulder Strap. Perfect fit, and much cheaper than the Yamaha case.

Fun little amp, sounds great, lots of settings. You can save money on a case for it by buying "Ultimaxx’s Professional Dynamic Large Soft Padded Camera Equipment Bag" on Amazon for under $20, fit is perfect and it is under $20.

The product is great!

Remember this is 5 watts. However, its a very clean, sound isn't distorted, it's easy to transport, it has built in features like reverb, chorus etc. that do not require you to carry pedals. Its a parlor practice amp that will allow you to busk on the corner if necessary with it battery power feature. If you have AC power nearby it will work there too. Having it plugged in will not charge your batteries. It's great for travel, in the park, or assisting your writing music. You can also play mp3 music through it with the aux out. If you need to practice in silence use the headphone jack or send music out to a mixer in a bigger environment.

This thing has a prized vintage look, made a powerful music organ out of my little ukulele. I'm still to learn the ropes and its all possibilities, but sounds great already.

I still can't figure out how to get the Steinberg recording app to work. The directions are not clear. The sound from my acoustic is amazing but I really wanted to use the conputer interface and it's tough.