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Roland JC-40 Jazz Chorus Guitar Amplifier Demo w/ Tom Quayle
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Күн бұрынWatch Tom Quayle Demo the Roland JC-40 Guitar Amplifier at Sound Affects Premier.
Product Information
● Legendary Roland “JC clean” tone in a small, gig-ready combo amp
● Stereo 40-watt amp with two 10-inch speakers
● Stereo input enables players to get true stereo sound with modellers and stereo effects pedals
● Signature Dimensional Space Chorus effect for expansive stereo sound
● Built-in vibrato, distortion, and reverb effects, newly evolved for modern styles
● Footswitch jacks for turning onboard effects on/off while performing
● Stereo effects loop for connecting external effects
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@ykdickybill 5 жыл бұрын
“ Its a mono guitar so stereo doesn’t matter “ Your wrong. Its the chorus effect that is stereo , and massively spacial. You should have been bothered to put two microphones on it. These amps, both JC120 and this, its little brother the JC40 , are an industry standard. Mettalica’s J Hetfield use this for cleans. You can also totally nail Andy Summers Police tone too.
@MagneticConfinement 4 жыл бұрын
This amp has the most beautiful chorus I have ever heard. No pedal can touch it. Don't let the 40 watts fool you. These amps are absurdly loud for their size. You can gig a small to medium sized pub with one of these no problem... Best amp I've ever owned. Takes pedals like a dream. A DD-200 through this thing sounds like a heavenly dimension opened up in front of you.
@PedalPoopers 10 ай бұрын
I have the amp and love it but this sounds like true white knight fanboy stuff.... it's kinda creepish
@accentontheoff 14 күн бұрын
What about the JC22 30W. Loudness-wise I mean. Any idea?
@bradleystayrook7865 Жыл бұрын
The best solid state amps that will ever be made. Unbelievable. I own the JC-40. It's amazing. This is the best demo here. Cheers.
@bobsyeruncle4841 8 жыл бұрын
playing starts at 4:30
@Drilo666 7 жыл бұрын
to the top
@dafxtone 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, fucking blah blah useless, style "i tell you my life..."
@Hexagenium 8 жыл бұрын
Almost everyone can do dirty, but when it comes to clean and chorus Roland are King!!! One amazing amplifier, as much as I love tubes, these amps are in a league all of their own and unmatched. Excellent review.
@SoundAffects 8 жыл бұрын
+Hexagenium Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the demo
@Chilinoploppy 8 жыл бұрын
just bought this amp and couldn't agree with you more!
@chromedogdinet 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic gigging amp. Light, rugged, beautiful clean tone and chorus. Going on two years with mine and no regrets.
@Battlenude 2 ай бұрын
VOX is also amazing when it comes to clean sound
@guysherf7693 5 жыл бұрын
Best non tube amp on the market for clean tones!
@andresmanueltoledo2314 Жыл бұрын
What about Henriksen models and Quilter?
@robertvalerio7335 3 жыл бұрын
Really nice amp. Distortion surprisingly good. Tom Quayle does great reviews and is an amazing player.
@markusaurelius777 3 жыл бұрын
The distortion on the JC 40 is excellent!
@matthaddock2471 7 жыл бұрын
that was the most useful amp demo I've seen. Going through the EQ band by band was terrific. Maybe not so flashy or sexy, but very informative. About a billion times more useful than watching someone wank around doing blues riffs.
@0800338833 4 жыл бұрын
Matt Haddock I couldn’t have put it better myself!
@bassinbob1965 4 жыл бұрын
Tom Quayle is a really good clean guitar player. Great playin Tom.
@sjazzp 2 жыл бұрын
For a while I’ve been looking for reviews of the JC amps an this is by far the most informative and complete I have found. So many different tones were covered, amazing sounds and great playing. Cheers!
@infinite1000darc 6 жыл бұрын
6:28 wow! The reverb is awesome
@superdupper97 8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful cleans, and I'm surprised how nice the distortion is, I need this amp!
@SoundAffects 8 жыл бұрын
+Osvaldo Rodríguez Thanks for watching. Glad you like the amp.
@analogjazzprojectmike3386 8 жыл бұрын
+SoundAffectsPremier How much U.S dollars does this amp go for? Sounds amazing. :)
@Oliver-rk9ue 8 жыл бұрын
$999
@pangloss9 8 жыл бұрын
$599...just bought one.
@OrangePony75 6 жыл бұрын
Nice playing! This demo sold me the idea of getting a JC 40 ASAP.
@polishbroadcast 8 жыл бұрын
Are we hearing the SM57 here? It sounds like the lav mic is the main audio.
@vgfxworks Жыл бұрын
wow at 10:54 it really flows absulutelly flawless .. brilliant sounding !
@nealixd.3011 5 жыл бұрын
The little JC-22 sounds nice too.
@ezdj 4 жыл бұрын
This is the best amp ever made.
@crazywisdom2 3 жыл бұрын
I am looking at the JC 22 for home practice, and the 40. thoughts ? thanks.
@ezdj 3 жыл бұрын
@@crazywisdom2 40 can be whisper quiet and loud enough to gig…but more expensive…the 22 is easier to carry and takes up less space…they both sound great…I prefer the JC 40…
@Thekarlskorner Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the thorough video. So many options with this amp. I just purchased one and cannot wait to try it out.
@davidevans2298 5 ай бұрын
Best comprehensive demo ever! Thanks 🎉
@m6h24 8 жыл бұрын
Thats a decent distortion sound, I loved your review. I used to have a JC 77 and it brought back memories. I might just buy it
@SoundAffects 8 жыл бұрын
+Max Hernandez Thanks Max, please subscribe for more new product demos.
@csharpminorseven 8 жыл бұрын
Most useful JC-40 review - thanks
@SoundAffects 8 жыл бұрын
+csharpminorseven Thanks for watching. Please subscribe for more demos and reviews
@RulgertGhostalker 8 ай бұрын
maug-osh thank you....that's what i call a good demo .... starting by explaining the features, then working through the controls with tasteful sound examples. i am subbed on will bells. i mean i live in the middle of nowhere......i can't just go try stuff out.
@nivek29 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this thorough and varied review. So refreshing to see amp and guitar demos that aren't just dudes shredding cliche blues leads over and over. Hearing chords, arpeggios, major scales and modes, etc. give you a much better sense of the capabilities of an amp or guitar or effect. Also, where can I get one of those giant Connect 4 games you have on your wall? :)
@BouvrieMax 8 жыл бұрын
damn this is a really great way to review an amp
@MrGuitarandvocals 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best demo of this amp on KZfaq! Great work!
@pacifica529 7 жыл бұрын
THIS...is how a review is done! Nice job.
@scottrankin4501 4 жыл бұрын
"We've just got a mono guitar" ... running into a Stereo Chorus. Stereo does matter for the chorus sound, which is THE primary feature of this amp. It's THE feature that distinguishes this amp from competing clean solid state amps.
@jaydoubleu42 2 жыл бұрын
As I understand it, the amplifier is actually two amplifiers (2 x 20w). So even While running mono it takes your signal and splits it across stereo channels essentially dry and the other is wet
@TheJadoBado 7 жыл бұрын
fantastic demo Tom - awesome playing, clean & drive
@michasiembab9110 4 жыл бұрын
Your playing is just amazing.
@sergeclement6341 4 жыл бұрын
bye bye my old jc 120 i need this jc 40 thanks Tom
@mick9797 7 жыл бұрын
What about the hiss/buzz that I hear everyone complain about? Can you make that go away at low volumes?
@javiereu 8 жыл бұрын
amazing amp and amazing guitar player.
@MikaelKonradsson 7 жыл бұрын
Can you record just using the "Line Out" and plugging a instrument cable into my scarlett 2i4? Will i get a good sound? I live in an apparment so i just want to record DI, not micing the amp at all
@charlesupchurch5985 Жыл бұрын
Has direct Stereo out put for recording too
@PatrickTengmusic 2 жыл бұрын
To me this is the most versatile amplifier it has both the sounds of Fender and Marshall or the best of both worlds
@GlennMichaelThompson 8 жыл бұрын
Glad they upgraded the distortion. The old one was horrid! It could be useful in a few settings but not very pleasing to say the least. Great review, great SS amp. The JC-120 was way too big for the average club gig, so the JC-40 seems the perfect replacement for smaller gigs and such. The only thing left to mention is the gorgeous chorus and very useful tremolo. Thanks for such a great review.... you've sold me! :0)
@GlennMichaelThompson 7 жыл бұрын
icarus ?
@passivepuppy 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review! I love the tones this amp gets. Cheers!
@mickkraviz 3 жыл бұрын
nice demo! should have used 2 mics though, the chorus is gorgeous and space.
@BabyEvil1 6 жыл бұрын
Great demo, with one major flaw: with the typical stereo effects which contribute so much to its sound and popularity, we get a mono recording.
@Da_Publick 4 ай бұрын
They played it smart with the Drive control, and softened it up. It's still @ss, but not as bad as before.
@guitarwhores753 8 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Tom, but at the beginning you say the demo is not in stereo and how it's not a big deal, and how you're not using a stereo guitar. But throughout the video you keep saying how the effects will sound different to hat we viewers are hearing because they're in stereo. I just think for demos like this it would be better for everyone to just record with the stereo outs so the effects sould the way they're supposed to, and you won't have to keep saying how they will sound different to the player. No disrespect intended, just a suggestion for future vids.
@seanbierman1212 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic playing sir! That tone sounds great, thanks for the demo, and beautiful guitar and playing!
@tattoofred 7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic cleans sounds
@donlessnau3983 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Great info on specs and features. Well done.
@SoundAffects 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment!
@edisonmirandilla2374 2 жыл бұрын
This 40 Watts Guitar Amp still cost 1,000 US$ this year 2022. I don't know in some Countries if this is on Sale, because this was launched in 2015.
@timrochon6019 7 жыл бұрын
Such a professional demo...
@yvesaltana5732 2 жыл бұрын
I bought this great amp last night.. Great review, great player!! Really enjoyed this review. Great great great ;-)
@dejct 4 жыл бұрын
So if I plug my guitar in, does it use both speakers??? Like say I didn't use any effects. I read that if I plug my guitar into the R it will just use 1 speaker but what if I put it into the L/Mono side... Does it use both speakers?! Or does it just become a 1x10"...
@liamtahaney713 3 жыл бұрын
No it functions like any other stereo mono rig on the planet.
@mytoobusr 7 жыл бұрын
@3.10 you say..'extension speakers via the stereo line outs" is this correct? it shows connecting stereo line outs to a mixer in the manual. Doesn't mention ext cabs/speakers at all.
@mytoobusr 6 жыл бұрын
Interesting result you got there.Time to shoot Roland a message on this…gonna do that later. Thanks for posting.
@brownluxury4413 5 жыл бұрын
So if you use only mono is only one speaker working?
@Ericstlaurent 5 жыл бұрын
fantastic review - thank you
@dimitrisaivaliotis5616 4 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed with that sunburst type quitar..
@steviered100 4 жыл бұрын
The rotary sound is aimed at the keyboard / organ. Its very near to the rotary cab. It does sound great with the guitar though
@MK-oz2lf 7 жыл бұрын
It takes pedals well I take it?
@icps86 10 ай бұрын
great review! just wished it included a single coil test. Cheers.
@johnchrestman4245 9 ай бұрын
Really glad it throws the sound forwards unlike most amps that throw it….. backwards?? 😳🙄. Great video. 😏
@alfreGr 7 жыл бұрын
Great review... Thank you guys for it !
@rodneykitchen3869 3 жыл бұрын
nice demo,good to see some making a listenable demo without the screeching or fuzz box.
@LottimusMaximus Жыл бұрын
Great video. thank you!
@duaneanderson9492 7 жыл бұрын
A GREAT DEMO .
@homeslice1479 7 жыл бұрын
19 people are tube amp fanatics that are mad that they like this amp and took it out on poor Tom.
@geteese 3 жыл бұрын
Can you gig with this amp?
@chadlong1109 3 жыл бұрын
Have they fixed the hiss I’ve heard every time I’ve tried one of these amps in the past? I’ve always wanted one, but that sound is so much worse than the 60 cycle hum on my Fender Deluxe Reverb and VOX AC15.
@sebastienpretot5337 3 жыл бұрын
Not at all ;( It's still there
@pfaprado 8 жыл бұрын
Always take with a pinch of salt any video that says the distortion was above "bad" on old JCs... it was the first built-in Distortion knob in an amp but it was so horrendous, it's always been since the clipping section was just plain cheap - Roland representatives frankly admitted how bad it was during NAMM 2015... however they improved A LOT on the JC40. And you still can plug a ProcoRat or DS-1 and it will sound incredibly good (TS808-like overdrives don't sound good though). Great review Tom!
@bobbystereo936 8 жыл бұрын
Vox had the first foot switchable distortion/fuzz back in the 1960's.
@az33135 4 жыл бұрын
Which one is best? Roland blues cube or jazz chorus?
@chelseacollins3782 11 ай бұрын
I know I’m three years late but the jazz chorus by a long shot
@davidsandberg2894 8 жыл бұрын
Love the demo.
@steveokon5431 4 жыл бұрын
Very good demo,, thanks!
@cleftturnip7774 6 жыл бұрын
Hi. I want to do some recordings with the jazz chorus sound. Would the 40 sound just as good as the 120 for recording?
@xsamitt 5 жыл бұрын
would like to know that as well!
@MartinCharvel 6 ай бұрын
quel es le footswitch que vous utilisez svp merci
@BezuMusician 8 ай бұрын
Great review Tom. Can we plug in 2 guitars into this amp into the 2 inputs? Would that work well? Thanks.
@morten1 8 жыл бұрын
Would this be loud and bassy enough for a small band rehearsal room? rock n roll, pop, blues, alternative
@alejandrosanchez9392 7 жыл бұрын
Morten O.T. I think its really bassy, even too much for me.
@andtothewestamerica 7 жыл бұрын
Really nice review, thanks
@ferdinandtoribio7800 6 жыл бұрын
Men lets play the amp. Thanks for uploading this video.
@gregmaland5318 6 жыл бұрын
Really nice review.
@jorgetacho1740 5 жыл бұрын
The chorus in that jc40 is the same Of the boss CE-1 pedal??????
@themomentkiller9167 5 жыл бұрын
jorge tacho not sure what it is modelled in but the way it works is that you only get chorus from one speaker whilst the other just has the dry signal. I have a jc40 and boss md500 which has a bunch of chorus effects on it but I still prefer the jc40 chorus. It’s just beautiful!
@GoldenLionCarpark 3 жыл бұрын
Hearing that JC hiss
@donwelch4031 8 жыл бұрын
good review
@SoundAffects 8 жыл бұрын
+Don Welch Thanks for watching. Please subscribe for more reviews
@facundolubo 4 жыл бұрын
It's a Malasian Amp? Im asking because in Argentina we only have thoses and i don't know if the quality is the same than yours
@chamberfield1 Жыл бұрын
I'm looking for a great pedal platform amp for home recording, but at volumes that won't drive the wife crazy. Would this amp be too loud for that?
@brendangray 3 жыл бұрын
Is this ok for a living room?thanks
@liamtahaney713 3 жыл бұрын
Check out the jc 22 it's smaller better for home use (cheaper too!!)
@MikeJamesMusic 7 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks!
@CFChristian 4 жыл бұрын
I take it the stereo feature is only relevant to chorus effect, and unable to do a wet/dry effect?
@jamesmoore8426 7 жыл бұрын
How about this amp for metal??? You think that'd work, I mean its so clean that I can just stick a distortion pedal in front of it right????
@RuinThatDay 6 жыл бұрын
Hello, quelqu'un pour me conseiller ? quel est le meilleur moyen de repiquer le son en stéréo de ce modèle ou le JC 22 ? en sortie ligne out L+R sur console ? ou 2 micros type SM57 sur interface audio ? Désolée pour la question, je débute en home studio :) Merci
@dirtharris 4 жыл бұрын
Sound Affects/Tom...the jazzy passage from 7.20...what is that? it's fabulous!
@psychonaut9371 8 жыл бұрын
Is the lead tone in the intro music at the beginning also coming from the jc-40???
@rockwriter9054 5 жыл бұрын
Hi would this amp be a perfect compliment for the dry amp for a wet dry ,wet rig? Thank you
@tpherndon 2 жыл бұрын
I have used my JC40 as the wet/wet portion of a w/d/w rig, and it works great, with one gotcha. The JC40 speakers are 10”, and I have a hard time getting in proper phase with the 12” speakers in my dry amp cabinet. If I could get a cab with 10” speakers they would likely match phase more easily. I use an EQD Swiss Things as my ABY splitter, and it has a phase toggle for one of the outs, but it still doesn’t usually match that well.
@user-sx2fg9wl8t 6 ай бұрын
Put a multy effect board threw. And stereo them.
@Morpheus2292 Жыл бұрын
It is not because the guitar is plugged in mono that making the demo in stereo would not be useful. The Chorus function creates the stereo in a wet/dry manner. So, unfortunately, with a single mike the dimensional aspect is not demonstrated. Also allowing to associate drive/disto and chorus whould demonstrate fusion sound I guess. Sad it was not tried here.
@GUITARISTED 4 жыл бұрын
Very curious how the Friedman BE OD Pedal would sound in front? Have incredible chorus and incred distortion. Love to see that vid. Just subbed
@demboch1 8 жыл бұрын
Did anyone try it at bedroom volume ?
@Joe-mz6dc 7 жыл бұрын
Jazz Chorus amps aren't ever going to be bedroom volume amps. I've got one of the Cube 20GX amps and it's a great little bedroom noodling amp. The Jazz Chorus line amps always need room to blast.
@jonnelson5881 7 жыл бұрын
Its a solid state amp meaning that it doesn't have to be loud to sound good. I have no problem getting an old Roland JC-77 down to levels that one could easily carry a conversation over.
@guysherf7693 5 жыл бұрын
They sound the same at any volume, the beauty of having an amp that isn't reliant on tubes.
@crazywisdom2 3 жыл бұрын
@@jonnelson5881 You might be the one to ask. I am on the fence about the 22, and the 40. I can afford both. Dont know if I'll ever gig with it. But for now it would be a bedroom amp. Could I noodle with the 40. Seems like I like the size of the 22, but that it distorts out over 60-75% volume. Where the 40, could maybe run on a very low setting. thoughts ?
@philipchadwick1627 2 жыл бұрын
@@crazywisdom2 I currently have both (although I'm selling the smaller one). If it's only for bedroom, get the JC22. I now play in a band, and the 22 struggles, hence buying the 40. But the 22 is still a loud amp. It's way ahead of some other small amps, eg the Yamaha THR ones. And yes, I did have a THR10. You won't be disappointed with either, but if you're not going to be playing with a drummer, get the 22. Re distorting at 60-75% of it's volume, I can't comment. But that is SERIOUSLY loud in a bedroom. Remember the 22 is 30 watts, the 40 is 40 watts. The main difference is the speaker size. Note that both have stereo line outs and effect loops etc. They are very well thought out amps and both sound fantastic. Hope that helps.
@summerlakes5045 7 жыл бұрын
how do you get it not to buzz???
@Zephyr49 7 жыл бұрын
I'm really curious how you reduced the noise while recording? Thanks! :)
@jrc5274 7 жыл бұрын
The JC-120 had 12" speakers. The JC-40 has 10" speakers same as the old JC-77. The JC-40 seems like the reproduction of the JC-77 not the JC-120.
@steveo44 3 жыл бұрын
7.18..."perfect for that kind of...". Thing I'll never be able to play!
@maicorral 8 жыл бұрын
Im thinking of buying this amplifier,but in the reviews a lot of people is talking about the extreme hiss and they prefer the olds Roland Jc-55 or 77,in this demo i dont hear any hiss, whats your opinion?
@SoundAffects 8 жыл бұрын
+Miguel Corral González Hi, in our experience we have not experienced any extreme hiss from this amplifier. Even when cranked it was quieter than most amps.
@GobiPup 4 жыл бұрын
Anyone know the guitar used?
@Joe-mz6dc 7 жыл бұрын
Okay then. It's beautiful.
@rockybalboa2526 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, I just found this video while looking for reviews for this amp, and i wanted to say that melody you did starting at 5:10 really sounded nice, and i thought if you hadnt already? and if it wasnt from another song? then you should definitely work on that, because it sounds really nice! Your playing is very nice too! Oh and the amp is nice also! lol..