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I've had my THR100HD for about 3 months - gigged with it 3 times and absolutely love the tones I'm getting! I get alot of compliments on it, too! I'm more of a classic rock player - for rhythms, I combine the Crunch or Lead tone on Amp 1 & the Clean from Amp 2. Sonic heaven! I even throw in my Boss PS-5 that is detuned w/a slight signal delay & it sounds like 2 of us playing (kind of like Angus & Malcomb, RIP)! The Modern is a GREAT lead channel, esp when using the Amber Boost - super saturation & GREAT pinch harmonics! Then, on the other end of the scale, the Solid gives headroom for days for loud cleans like some country pickin'! Now the downsides: I sure wish: 1) The 'hidden features' that you have to access through your computer were accessible through switches on teh back panel - I'm sure the engineers at Yamaha can figure this one out for future generations! I mean, c'mon! 2) The IR speaker simulation affected the signal i hear in my cabinets! But they don't - ONLY the line outs & headphone out! So, be aware of this & know what cabinet sim you land on if you're toying around with it & plan to use the line outs at a gig! Other than those small gripes, Yamaha has hit a home run, IMHO. I am leaving my Bad Cat all-tube combo at home these days & opting for this lighter, more versatile TONE MONSTER!

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