tommy p Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I'm in the market for a small amp to use to learn songs at home and possibly practice with a band, but not gig. I have other amps for that. I'm trying to decide between a Yamaha THR10 and the Fender SuperChamp XD. I've read many good things about both, and hardly anything bad. I have a shot at one of each used right now and would appreciate any input to help decide which way to go. The Yamaha is $210 and the Fender is $275 with an upgraded speaker and the somewhat rarer cream tolex. Thoughts, opinions, experience good or bad??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl.B Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I have a Fender SuperChamp XD and love it. No experience with the Yamaha but all that I have read about is great things too. I admit I only use about 3 different settings on my SC XD. It does take pedal's very well on channel 1 so experimentation with pedals for a bigger amp is possible at home. I took my small board to a friends house and plugged into his Fender DR and all I really had to do was tweak the dirt pedal a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donm1104 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I have the scx2 for home practice, & don't know if it would work for band rehearsal. But, I recently tried the Boss Katana 100, & was surprisingly impressed. Versatile, good tones, loaded with effects, & appears to be loud enough to gig. I'm seriously thinking of one for a backup. You may want to give one a go......Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black magic Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 The Boss Katana 100 2x12`s sound fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnieZ Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I had the Yamaha and felt the speaker was too small. I bought the Fender Superchamp XD and kept it. Not as versatile n but much better sounding. I rarely turn it on but haven't sold it yet! arniez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaVO Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 SC XD. Plenty of useable tones. Footswitch for the different channels. Takes pedals nicely. Loud enough. And portable. I bought mine used for less than $250. Seems like you're getting a good deal on the one you have a line on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyThunders Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Depends how you practice, if you sitting at a desk and interacting with a computer for loops, music, recording etc and playing lots of different types of sounds the Yamaha is great. Has a a bunch of amp models and 3 different types of amps, like regular, blues and metal. Stick it on the floor and it does sound small, it’s made for ear level or at least tilted up. Had the super champ xrd and it was pretty good but not what I was looking for, sold it and bought the Yamaha. My last big amp shit the bed so I’m demoing the boss katana and the Orange pro crush 120. Check this guy he has like 26 or so a ton of videos coping the tone of various guys using the Orange crush pro 120. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor (Fret Friend) Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I bought a Yamaha THR 10X and within a week solde every other amp I had (my big ones)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicwash Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Let me know if you pick the Yamaha. I am interested in the Fender. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl.B Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Just something to listen to for the SC X2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamerhead Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 SuperChamp X2. I was going to say that even if it wasn't a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I've had 2 SCXDs, great amps, esp w/ a spkr swap. great chimey fenderish tones I recently got a Katana 50w and its nice, esp w/ a spkr swap (most cheaper combos need a spkr upgrade IMHO). more pristine cleans than chimey (like a roland jazz chorus), better FX and high gain tones than the SCXD. the Katana 50w is about the same size as the SCXD, it looks like it should have a 10" but it has a 12" which helps w/ lows. I had a private party solo jazz gig and between sets I cranked up my ipod w/ some disco thru it and it really kicked out the bass, had the drunk housewives dancing, ha. great grab & go amp. for rawk band gigs I just got a peavey classic 20 head, and its great! excellent clean and dirty tones, and the feature that sold me is the foot-switchable FX loop (I don't like pedals infront of me during band gigs, I trip over 'em while trying to rock out and look cool, ha). I put a multi FX in the loop and set it on the cab next to the PV head, and have it set for a boost w/ delay for most solos, plus a few noisy FX for some of our covers (ring mod for one tune, pitch shifter set up an octave for RATM whammy pedal sounds, etc). great set up for me, plus super compact and lightweight which has become a major requirement for my gear. just wish it was black instead of tweed, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl.B Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Brooks said: for rawk band gigs I just got a peavey classic 20 head, and its great! excellent clean and dirty tones, and the feature that sold me is the foot-switchable FX loop (I don't like pedals infront of me during band gigs, I trip over 'em while trying to rock out and look cool, ha). I put a multi FX in the loop and set it on the cab next to the PV head, and have a boost w/ delay for most solos, plus a few noisy FX for some of our covers (ring mod for one tune, pitch shifter set up an octave for RATM whammy pedal sounds, etc). great set up for me, plus super compact and lightweight which has become a major requirement for my gear. just wish it was black instead of tweed, haha What kind of cab are you using with the Peavey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Marshall Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Two things. 1. If an amp needs to work for rehearsal it has to work for gigs. 2. If you already have good amps and just want to get close to the same sound at lower volume, get a great attenuator. The bad cat unleash would be my next one if my current out of production attenuator took a crap. And you can use it with all of your amps, and for smaller gigs as a master volume. Just seems like the Swiss army knife of a tube amp rig. Best on whatever path you take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LefThanDed Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Yamaha THR series categorized as a "coffee table amp" but mine works great on the bedside tabe. (And since replacement don't need to keep looking for loose change around house) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 On 11/5/2017 at 4:46 PM, Carl.B said: What kind of cab are you using with the Peavey? I got a oversized 1x12 sealed cab that a guy built locally, its about the size of a small 4x10, sounds good w/ lots of lows and is super light, I put my fave emi 12" in it (8 ohm manowar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt L Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 If you’re interested in a used Yamaha THR-10, I can help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningyen Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 A THR10 isn't enough for band practice. I'd go with a Mustang IIIv2 in your situation but have heard great things about the Katana. Just haven't had a chance to try one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Have you considered a Major? ETA: Blackstar has some good sounding amps at the right price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 On 11/5/2017 at 11:50 AM, Brooks said: I've had 2 SCXDs, great amps, esp w/ a spkr swap. What kind of speaker did you put in, Brooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomteriffic Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Super Champ XD/X2 is perfect as a practice amp and gig amp. Provided you put an eminence Ragin Cajun in there. I'd just use it, no pedals or anything for practice, then just drag it off to gigs, even smallish outdoor ones and add pedals as needed. The onboard FX and models may not bee bleeding edge, but they're pretty damn good (I particularly like the '59 Bassman, no subtlety at all, really). With the Ragin Cajun installed, it's capable of 112 Db cleanly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy p Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 Thanks for all the opinions and suggestions. I ended up going with the SCXD, which should be arriving tomorrow. I saw a demo video and it seemed like it was just the ticket. We'll see how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 18 hours ago, RobB said: What kind of speaker did you put in, Brooks. I had a rebranded Celestion Century Neo laying around; PS - Tommy, you will be happy w/ the SCXD, I did some gigs w/ mine in my old jazz funk band, great amps. also big +1 on what Dave said, I had a Blackstar ID15 that was a great small amp, although that line has some footswitch issues at gig volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy p Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 15 hours ago, tomteriffic said: Provided you put an eminence Ragin Cajun in there. Glad to hear - the previous owner already did that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I love my Yamaha THR10. It just sounds good, and can be dialed in pretty easily. Also with the computer interface, you can customize the effects a bunch, manage presets, etc. It's also great for direct recording, and for small jam sessions. I take mine with me to guitar lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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