Yamaha Guitar amps

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Yamaha Guitar amps

Post by Buzzard » Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:08 pm

:idea: The following posts contain A LOT of pictures and youtube clips, please be patient while the page is loading. :idea: ;)

When it comes to amps and guitars (and bikes) ............... Yamaha is the thing for me. :D

Design, sound, simplicity and durability.

:idea: Link for my Yamaha Guitars: http://www.yamahamusicians.com/forum/vi ... =24&t=7004

:idea: Link to pedals and other effects: http://www.yamahamusicians.com/forum/vi ... =24&t=8253

:idea: Link to TIMELINE for Yamaha guitars, amps and pedals: http://europe.yamaha.com/en/products/mu ... hronology/

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The ANALOG transistor guitar amps , keyboard amps and PA systems:

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TA-120 , TA-60 and TA-30.

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Yamaha TA- 20

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Yamaha TA-30

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Yamaha TA-25 and TA-50, probably the rarest of them all. :idea: https://yamahamusicians.com/forum/viewt ... 702#p47702 :idea:

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Yamaha TA-25

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Yamaha TA-50

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Yamaha TA-60

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Enjoy Ralf Kilauea playing surf music on a Yamaha SG-2A and a Yamaha TA-60. :D


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Yamaha TA-70 (Yamaha TS-60 and PE-100)

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Yamaha TA-90 and TA-70 service manual.
It looks like the TS-60 and PE-100 on the picture. :?

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Yamaha TA-90

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Yamaha TA-120

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Yamaha VM-100 and VS-60 , pa mixer and active speakers

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Yamaha PM-200 and PS-75 / PS-100

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Yamaha RA-50

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Yamaha RA-70r :idea: More RA-70r : https://yamahamusicians.com/forum/viewt ... f=9&t=5523 :idea:

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Yamaha RA-100

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Here is the Yamaha amp that I'm still looking for ........

Yamaha RA-200R

Yamaha rotating horn combo amplifier.
Vintage "Leslie effect" keyboard amp.
Specifications:
Controls: Volume, bass, treble, reverb, tremolo speed, tremolo control (foot pedal or hand switch), voice on/off, tremolo/chorus.
Other fittings: pilot lamp, power switch, input jack, external speaker socket.
Speakers: 4 x JA3502A 12" cone driver plus 3 x JA1701B rotary horn driver.
Amplifiers: 3 x ND90G 90W solid state amps (1 for horns & 2 for 2 each 12").
Total output power: 200W rms
Dimensions: 1156 (H) x 735 (W) x 490 (W)
Weight: 93kg
Finish: Grey leatherette, black grill cloth, aluminium trim.
Power requirements: 100/117/125/220/240V
Power consumption: 500W

Just like the other Yamaha RA amps, this one have all the controls placed on the rear side giving easy control for the organ grinder while the speakers face the audience.
The RA amps are also used by guitar players, and the RA-200R was used by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd on Comfortably Numb and other tracks of that era.

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Like many guitarists in the late sixties and early seventies David’s secret weapon in creating his magical tone was blending his Hiwatt amps with rotating speakers.
The effect can be heard on many Floyd recordings and was an essential part of David’s live tone between 1971-83 and again in 1994.






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Yamaha Analog Transistor Amps part 2

Post by Buzzard » Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:09 pm

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More Yamaha Analog Amps: Combos, Heads and Cabinets

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Yamaha G-50 112 II


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Yamaha G-100 212 II

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Yamaha G-100 (head)

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Yamaha G-100 II (head)

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Yamaha G-100 III (head)

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Yamaha Natural Sound Speakers

Post by Buzzard » Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:09 pm

The Yamaha Natural Sound Speakers .....
were used in a variety of Yamaha amps, PA systems and even in the Fender Bantam Bass (tube) amp.

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Yamaha amps using the Natural Sound speakers:
RA-50
TA-20
TA-30
TA-60
TA-70 (TS-60 active speaker with PE-100 preamp)
TA-90 (TS-90 active speaker with PE-100 preamp)
TA-120
TS-60 (active speaker, used with PE-100 preamp, is a TA-70)
TS-90 (active speaker, used with PE-100 preamp, is a TA-90)
VS-60 (active PA speakers, used with VM-100 preamp)

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Other amps using Yamaha Natural Sound Speakers:
Fender Bantam Bass (tube amp)

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Yamaha rotor unit used in all RA amps and even in some Electone organs: http://www.cgs.synth.net/organ/yamahas.html

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Yamaha RA-50

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Yamaha TA-20

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Yamaha TA-30

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Yamaha TA-60

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Yamaha TA-70 (TS-60 active speaker and PE-100 preamp)

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Yamaha TA-90 (TS-90 active speaker and PE-100 preamp)

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Yamaha TA-120

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Yamaha VS-60

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Fender Bantam Bass (tube amp)

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Yamaha Tube/Valve amps

Post by Buzzard » Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:10 pm

The TUBE amps:

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T-50
T-50c
T-100
T-100c
TU-1030R
TU-1240R
TU-1280R

The Yamaha tube amps are rare, sought after and expensive IF you can actually get your hands on one.
So far I have only seen pictures online, and listened to sound examples on youtube. :oops:
Any info from Yamaha tube amp owners is VERY welcome.

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The T series, designed by M. J. Soldano, made in the USA by Yamaha Manufacturing Inc. , Thomaston , Georgia.

The TS-412A and TS-412B cabinets were made in the USA by Yamaha Corporation of America, Buena Park, California.

The TU series were made in Italy.

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T-50
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T-50C
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T-100
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T-100C
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TU-1030R
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TU-1240R
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TU-1280R
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Cabinets made for the T-50 and T-100 tube amps:

TS-412A top/slanted cabinet:
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TS-412B bottom/straight cabinet:
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The pictures in this post are all copied online, If the rightful owners object, I'll remove their pictures right away. :!:

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Yamaha Digital Transistor Amps

Post by Buzzard » Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:10 pm

The DIGITAL transistor amps:

The ECM (Electric Circuit Modeling) technology is the result of the Yamaha longtime experience in digital signal processing.
It combines a realistic tube amplifier sound (based on virtual modeling) with advanced programming and MIDI control functions.

Some years ago, Yamaha introduced the DG series products on the market: the firstborn was the DG1000, a programmable pre-amplifier.
It has been projected to be matched with external effects and power units.

In a very short time the DG lineup grew up including the DG80-112 (80-watts, Celestion "G12H-100" 12-inch speaker x 1)
and DG100-212 (100-watts, Celestion "Vintage 30" 12-inch speakers x 2) combo amps and the DG130H (130 watt) head.
All models feature a solid state power unit to amplify the sound generated by the digital simulation section at the required volume and in linear mode.
Moreover, the DG models include reverb and delay effects. The DG-series models are equipped with motorized knobs for a more quick and user-friendly operativity. The DG-Stomp integrates the same DG-line amp technology, but it is not equipped with motorized controls.

The new "A" DG Model series is an upgrading of the previous models and provides chorus and tremolo effects. The new DG80-210A model is equipped with two 10-inch speakers. It can also be stacked with an optional S112 speaker to provide a more effective full range tone.

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Yamaha DG Stomp , preamp and multi effects stompbox with STEREO and HEADPHONE output.
Installed on a small pedal board. Expression pedal is set for volume control.

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Yamaha AG Stomp , another digital effects unit and preamp for ACOUSTIC guitars.

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Yamaha DG-1000
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Yamaha DG Guitar Amps.
In 1998, Yamaha introduced the DG Series of guitar amps.
In just over two years, the brand has made a strong entry into the "digital modeling" amp market with several models.
The DG series is comprised of the DG100-212 (100 watts and two 12-inch speakers), DG80-210 (80 watts and 2 10-inch speakers),
DG80-112 (80 watts and two 12-inch speakers in individual enclosures), and DG130-H (130 watts and 4 12" speakers).

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Yamaha DG amp brochure.pdf

Here's what makes the DG amps EXTRA COOL : MOTORIZED DIALS.



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DG Series Amp Models:

1.) Lead 1 - Marshall

2.) Lead2 - Soldano

3.) Drive 1 - Fender Bassman

4.) Drive2 - Fender Twin

5.) Crunch1 - Vox AC30

6.) Crunch 2 - Matchless

7.) Clean 1 - Fender Twin Nasal Silverface

8.) Clean2 - Fender Twin Full Blackface

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Yamaha DS-60 112
Powered speaker cabinet with no effects.

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The DS60-112 Powered Speaker is equipped with a built-in 60-watt amplifier and a single 30cm Celestion speaker.
Connecting a DG-Stomp, DG-1000 or other pre-amplifier to the DS60-112 creates a 60-watt guitar amplifier system.
Adding a DS60-112 to a DG60FX-112 creates a stereo guitar amplifier system.
Also, the SLAVE OUT jack allows the connection of a second (or multiple) DS60-112 making it possible to create a 120W or 180W system.
The DS60-112 can also be used to upgrade existing guitar amplifier systems.

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Yamaha DG-80 112

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Adding a Yamaha S-112 cabinet turns the DG-80 into a handsome mini stack.

The best demo of a DG amp on youtube. ((i))


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Yamaha DG-80 210A

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Yamaha DG-100(A) 212


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Yamaha DG-130h(A) (head) + S-412v cabinet + MFC-10 midi controller.

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Still looking for another S-412v cabinet to get a Yamaha FULL STACK. :D My pride and joy, but WAY TOO LOUD for use in an apartment/flat.



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Yamaha MFC-10 , midi board for the DG amps/preamp.

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Yamaha THR-10 , probably the most versatile amp , EVER !! . PERFECT for low volume and headphone practice.

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Patch libraries for Yamaha THR amps: :idea: https://yamahamusicians.com/forum/viewt ... 135&t=9613 :idea:

THR-5A


THR-10C


THR-10


THR-10X


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THR Amp Models:

THR-10/5
Clean (American Tube Amp- 6L6)
Crunch (British Class A- EL84)
Lead (Low Gain British- EL34)
British Hi Gain (EL34)
Modern (Hi Gain- 6L6)
Bass (Hi Power Tube)
Acoustic (Ideal for Acoustic Electric)
Flat (Flat Response ideal for non-guitar sources)

THR-10C
Deluxe (6L6)
Class A (EL84)
US Blues (EL84)
British Blues (KT88)
MINI (Boutique like- EL84)
Bass, Acoustic, Flat (Same as THR10)

THR-10X
Power I ("Crunch Ch" European 6L6)
Power II ("Lead Ch" European 6L6)
Brown I ("Crunch Ch" U.S. 6L6)
Brown II ("Lead Ch" U.S. 6L6)
Southern Cali Hi (U.S. 6550 Tubes)
Clean (Classic American 6L6 12" Speaker)
Bass, Flat

THR5A
Condensor (Microphone)
Dynamic (Microphone)
Tube (Microphone)
Nylon (Ideal for Nylon String Guitars)
Electric Guitar Clean (Classic American Low Gain Tube Amp)

Yamaha THR-10
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Yamaha THR-10C (the blues amp)
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Yamaha THR-10X (the metal amp)
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Yamaha THR-5
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Yamaha THR-5A (the acoustic amp)
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Yamaha THR-100HD and THRC-212
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Yamaha THR-100H and THRC-112
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Yamaha Bass amps

Post by Buzzard » Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:10 pm

So far I've only tested and owned 3 , well almost 3 Yamaha bass amps.

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Yamaha YBA-65: the quiet giant.

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The amp itself sounds good, but isn't even loud enough for a piano bar unless you use a booster/preamp/distortion pedal to raise the input signal.

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Yamaha B-100 with a Yamaha J-110L (115L) cabinet.

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This one is a keeper. :D

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Here's the "almost" third bass amp, the Yamaha THR-10 :

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It actually makes a good clear bass amp, without shaking your gut and butt, after all the two 3,5" speakers don't shake the house at only 2x5watts.
Neighbor friendly too. ((i))

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Yamaha DG amps

Post by Buzzard » Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:11 pm

The Yamaha DG amps were state of the art Digital Guitar amps before the millenium.
Today the yamaha THR amps have taken over, much more versatile, and they can connect to PA gear to be just as loud. :wink:

Even though most DG amps have left the stage and studio, there is still a crowd of die hard enthusiasts:

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/yam ... group/info

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/index. ... ff.890050/

A lot of DG amps are no longer used, :cry: If you have one, dust it off and plug it in again :!:

Yamaha never made any computer programs for the DG series to load and save patches/settings as we know it from the THR models.
Sven Meerkamp from Germany made a midi patch saving program: the DG-Filer version 2.0a ,
and he has kindly reactivated the downloads: http://s-meerkamp.de/dg_v_20/dg_main.htm
This can save and restore your presets even if the backup battery dies out.

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The DG-Filer will need a license/activation key, this can be provided FREE OF CHARGE if you contact Sven Meerkamp.
I just did so hoping to have a full working version soon.

try and check out all the features and sounds of your DG-amp - if you have done a backup with this software you can undo all the changes you made in a few seconds.

The following Yamaha-models are supported :
•DG 80-112
•DG 80-112A
•DG 80-210A
•DG 100-212
•DG 100-212A
•DG 130-H
•DG 130-HA
•DG 1000
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Re: Yamaha Guitar amps

Post by Buzzard » Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:11 pm

more amps here , in a little while. 8-)
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Re: Yamaha Guitar amps

Post by BearBoy » Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:12 pm

Wow. I have no idea what they sound like but some of those look amazing.

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Re: Yamaha Guitar amps

Post by fernieite » Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:26 pm

Wow, that was one hell of a post! :shock:

My first guitar was a black Yamaha acoustic with a white pickguard. I bought it brand new in 1978. My buddy still has it and says it's his favorite.

I've had a couple of Yami bikes, but my latest was a Honda - sorry. :oops: ( CBR 929 RR Fireblade ) It would give a R1 a fight. ;)

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