Roland JC-120: The classic and best solid state guitar sound!
The Roland JC-120: the choice of anyone wanting clean and chorused guitar sounds, these amps have been made continuously since 1975 – that’s a longer production run than the Mini or Morris Minor. Every venue in Japan has one – I toured there a lot and they were always consistent and reliable..
The chorus really does have to be heard in situ to be believed – the only chorus sound that relies on acoustic manipulation of the speakers. Magic. Listen to any of the Police stuff and you’ll hear it!
The vibrato is pretty “out there” – imagine trying it out in the 70s!
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Originally posted by UCzRC3em-iX3xXnf-kwWvyow at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nvCwStPEUM
still playing one – in Fact it has become my go to amp again (from the Fender Twin)
Hi. Whats the year of your amp ? Thanks
Oh boy! That beautiful and beautifully executed intro was a PERFECT example to begin with for really showing the uniquely inspiring qualities of this Marvelous device sent down from Heaven, at least I think so. It's one of the BEST Amps EVER devised, 'clean' or not with pedals added. Just a rare gem.
bugger i was about to feel superior because i know how they work no jc pedal ever lmao
Such a great demo of this amp, thank you. I have a JC22 (I just play at home) and it makes a wonderful sound, though tempted to go larger and get the vibrato and distortion as well as the benefit of larger speakers!
I just bought a JC120 new – do you notice that when you engage the Vibrato or Chorus that one of the speakers becomes slightly louder than the other? And one of the speakers becomes a bit more hissy? Just wanted to know if this was normal or not
Great amp horrible for the traveling musician. The thing is a tank. Something like 27kg.
Geweldige uitleg!!!! Erg belangrijk om te weten wat een amp clean doet. Meestal wordt een review volgestopt met razendsnelle trashfreaks met loads of distortionsounds. Ik ben erg geholpen met deze review! Geweldig!!!
great demo–very informative
Best Clean Amplifiers ever made, I have one that I bought used. It is a 1985 and still sounds AWESOME. Great Video, I subscribed and liked ???? the Video. GREAT Playing and AWESOME Beautiful Sound.
The classic "Reggae" amp.
Thanks very much – a very cool review!
Was our pa system so punchy and clean never let us down in most gigs amazing
I had a JC 120 back in the 90s. It is truly my favorite amp. Its very difficult to record or duplicate the chorus effect. Its mind blowing!
I use this jc120 with an ibanez pm200/ a gibson johnny a custom for jazz gigs, without any pedals. There is no way for better clean sounds. This amp is an icon. Thanks for your brillant demo, well made.✌
I just bought a late 90's Peavey Transchorus 210. It's a true stereo chorus amp like this at 50w/channel, 100 watts total. The previous teal stripe Studio Chorus edition from early 90's was 35w x2 and it's larger sibling the Stereo Chorus 212 had 65w/channel. Best of all, they both cost less than half of what the Rolands go for and many say are equally as good. I picked my 210 up for $160 US. The 212's however can still go for up to $300 depending on condition. But considering the used Rolands sell for over $600, it's still a bargain.
I find it very hard to find a pedal that gives a decent distortion sound. Any thoughts?
Fender Ultimate Chorus PR-204 (US ones), they are great as well
Great video. Actually, the old Peavey Classic have great TUBE driven chorus ad phasers, some of the best ever in the world, plus it's got a preamp in to run a tube preamp. Good cleans, but maybe not as good as the Roland. Those Paveys are bargains used , snap em up!
Will it sound good with pedals/drive or is it only good for cleans? This or fender?