Tone Lounge: Roland Blues Cube Artist

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7 жыл бұрын

Our favourite demo guys, Neville Marten and Richard Barrett, join forces to present a new long-play demo show, The Tone Lounge, in which they jam, chat, tweak and test their way round new gear that's causing a buzz in the world of guitar.
In this first episode, they take on the Roland Blues Cube Artist, an 80-watt transistor combo with a single 12-inch speaker that's gaining a reputation as the most valve-like tranny amp out there. So what do Nev and Richard think? Join us for a jam in the Tone Lounge to find out...

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@bobbylee7320 5 жыл бұрын

This is the video that sold me on the Blues Cube Artist. Real musicians that understand how to properly set the EQ and know what it takes to get the best out of your gear. Well done.

@martinlahaie6012 7 жыл бұрын

First class presentation.....Hope it becomes a weekly thing....Great playing...

@voodoochili12 7 жыл бұрын

I was skeptical of the hype on these but they sound really, really good

@mrpositronia 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Looking forward to more like this. Means I can watch something other than Anderton's more often! :D

@gearmaestro 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Getting a little tired of their antics. This is much more my speed.

@Rightsideup 4 жыл бұрын

No kidding. Mature great guitarists that get down to business.

@Gbhbbgvsbnjhhdchhb 7 жыл бұрын

At last.... an intelligent review with two decent players who know about tone..... the amp really is going to become a classic. Based on this review, it is a serious option for discerning players......only experience can identify its potential and these guys are the perfect choice I really believe Roland are back with this range of amps.

@seansixfive 7 жыл бұрын

Great work guys. Your sound and video production along with tasteful playing are always great.

@mdsveda 7 жыл бұрын

Best demo of this amp. I love my Blues Cube Stage.

@cognitionman 7 жыл бұрын

Knaggs

@carl-ok9gn 5 жыл бұрын

this is a commercial, not a demo.

@Lensman864 7 жыл бұрын

A very well presented review, thank you. I bought 2 of these amps when they were released as a stereo pair and they're really effective.

@AdventuresinBackpacking 7 жыл бұрын

And ... just like that, your show has dethroned That Pedal Show as being my favorite Internet time suck! Thanks! Looking forward to the next episode!

@gaztaylor9682 7 жыл бұрын

Tone Lounge is an instant HIT for me....an in-depth review, discussion and a master-class combined, delivered by some great musicians...guitar geek heaven!! Way to go Guitarist, the perfect compliment to my magazine subscription. Hope there's more to come in 2017 :)

@slidefever 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a refreshing change. Knowledgeable Pro players who aren't trying to be a comedy double act with loads of 'personality'. I'm really interested in this amp and these guys have sold it to me. Well done Neville and Richard.

@xldsyt 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent guys! A great format with a comfortable, friendly attitude. Thanks much.

@christopheradcock2980 7 жыл бұрын

Nice addition to Guitarist output. Love hearing Neville talk about gear.

@itriedmany 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job guys! Sounds great and you both also are fabulous in this environment. Well done.

@johnn7776 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent review for what seems like an excellent amp, and I really liked Richard's fusions soloing although it's always great to hear Neville playing some blues. Thanks, that was a very enjoyable 28 minutes.

@jenton70 7 жыл бұрын

This demo is wonderful, as are most of the Guitarist demo videos. Fantastic amp by the way.

@BV_Beve 7 жыл бұрын

Hoped that Guitarist might start doing longer in depth videos on various different review topics, great, enjoyed it.

@JohnRSrlie 5 жыл бұрын

That Telly playing with that Roland transistor amp sounded just awesome, im a valve guy, why do I love this combo, I been tricked, this is some strange Voodoo... Congrats Roland, you hit a homerun here... PS! Some quality playing there guys.

@DaveInkster 7 жыл бұрын

Great demo. I've been gigging a Blues Cube Stage for six months and am still blown away by the sound. Instantly sold a Fender Deville 410 that I'd used weekly for 6 years, and never regretted it - the cube absolutely feels and responds like a valve amp, and weighs a fraction of the Deville. I can also use it in the house at .5 and it sounds great - brilliant amp!

@Scott_works 4 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a Blues Cube Stage and was blown away. I got it for the .5 watt setting so I could play in my apartment, but took it out to a rehearsal studio and was amazed at how good it sounds. Better than a Fender Blues DeLuxe I think, a little smaller and lighter.

@sid35gb 4 жыл бұрын

I got a blues cube stage delivered just at the start of the lockdown needless to say I’ve spent a lot of time with it now. it’s incredible. You’ve got a fantastic blues tone from the get go if you run the channel volumes wide open and set the power to maximum and control the loudness with the master volume. it’s not a valve amp so it doesn’t care if the volume is low Just as long as there’s enough volume to move the speaker. Once the lockdown is over I’ll be culling my valve amp collection because the blues cube has made them pretty much redundant it’s that good.

@ahiwalter9153 4 жыл бұрын

David C if you’re interested in selling some amps let me know what you have!

@BigMikeGuitar 6 жыл бұрын

I like these guys - they are great players, are very articulate and provide great analysis, and sound great though this amp! Thanks guys!

@sowhat5150 7 жыл бұрын

I look forward to more of these. Both are so talented guitarists.

@davidrg1550 7 жыл бұрын

Just discovered this series of videos, Nev is one of my favorite reviewers! Excellent stuff

@carlweiderick 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, balanced, useful information with great playing. I love your channel and I am a big fan of this amp. I own one and it truly is amazing! When I play it I never am reminded that it is solid state, or anything, just really great tone.

@davidkieltyka9 7 жыл бұрын

Great 1st outing! Looking forward to more. Very impressive amp too.

@turdferguson9942 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and looks like I found my next Amp. I need one that can be used at home in an Apt. so the lower settings along with the Headphone jack are perfect for that and it also sounds amazing and has tons of great features as well.

@marshs99 7 жыл бұрын

Like the format guys, more videos like this one please!

@benbladeeee9973 7 ай бұрын

Guys , this is really a great channel for guitarists . Very professional and entertaining . Please do not stop !!

@andrewbutcher3391 7 жыл бұрын

It's great to see this amp being discovered. I've had one since they first came out and it's the only amp I've ever had I've been totally happy with for all situations. I've tried modelling into it to change the tone but always end up going back to the amp tone itself. Not ever reviewed as far as I know is it sounds great with an electro acoustic too.

@littleshovelperkins 6 жыл бұрын

sorry, does it sound good with an acoustic?

@quailstudios 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I love this sound and the power options available in this amp. I don't really like to use pedals much but starting with a solid amp at the start is a big plus.

@geofftate6113 7 жыл бұрын

Very excellent demo and great format !!.......bring on the next one.

@PaddyMoore 7 жыл бұрын

Really informative review - thanks for taking the time to post :-)

@lewisnoble8473 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lads. What a great sounding amp. I want one. Roland Rocks!

@matthewwhayman 7 жыл бұрын

Great show! More of these please !

@mattchurchill 7 жыл бұрын

That Knaggs guitar sounds beautiful, great playing too.

@DeclanDeanGilbey 7 жыл бұрын

This looks like a great amp, one that im going to consider buying for gigs, and always great to hear Rich play, quite inspiring!

@johngraydon506 6 жыл бұрын

Richard & Neville always leave you wanting more !

@jasfiona 7 жыл бұрын

Great sounds and playing. Good straightforward, simple and honest review. I've seen these things live, and on their own, they're great, as they sound here. However, when they're on stage, (as backline only, without being mic'd up through the pa), with other valve amps, the sound is rather thin and weedy, almost lost. Only thing I could comment about the review itself is that the first thing that was mentioned to begin the review was that it hasn't got plastic corner protection or the Roland badge. Then something about looking like any other boutique amp. Perhaps they listen with their eyes as much as we all do, especially the badge snobs

@davemackellar6189 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, I've been circling this amp in the music shops for a while. What a great demo with no stone unturned other than the tone capsules.......haven't checked, maybe you've since covered those as well? Both of you play really well and love the tone from both guitars you used. I'm not a single coil guy either but that Tele....whoa.. Thanks again. Subscribing now.......checking for store sales on the amp also...

@VegetableMan1400 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent review and what a cool looking Tele!

@YawpMusic 7 жыл бұрын

I look forward to the day when gigging with a tube amp seems like the act of an eccentric. This is a big step in that direction. Having a light, reliable, great-sounding gigging amp that can operate at various power outputs is hugely positive step.

@PeterDad60 7 жыл бұрын

Sure, sure, and they make electric violin's that simple have a few curves and they call that the violin body. So then according to your skewed logic any musician playing upon a hand made wooden violin would be an eccentric.

@HunterJs2 7 жыл бұрын

PeterDad60 That literally isn't his logic, you just said a random nonsequitur.

@PeterDad60 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe, buy think about it. Tube amplifiers were the first electric devices used to make music louder. They work well for that job and many prefer their tones and ability to change out tubes for a different sound. One day in the future, if using a tube amplifier makes a musician "eccentric' as he wrote, then think about the Classic wooden violin that most musicians who play violins still use. However because of electronics they now have devices shaped like a violin but without the hollow resonating wooden body. Instead they use electric pick ups. So what my point was is that if a day comes where most violinists use these electric violins then any musician using the original all wooden and naturally resonant violins they may also be considered eccentric. This has already happened with the automobile and to some extent the motorcycle. When we see someone riding down the road in a vintage automobile, and wearing goggles for eye protection and a warm long jacket for protection from the elements many of us view them as eccentric's. In years to come, I on my gas powered motorcycle will be viewed as an eccentric. With most people using electric vehicles. Or if I ride around in an old 1969 Triumph Spitfire, which btw I did for many years. So No my original post went right to the heart of his comment and was not a random non sequitur as you said. I would suggest that you work on your cognizant skills so that you can understand the written words that you read. Yes I just called you stupid!

@KunchangLeeMusic 6 жыл бұрын

Luke Hannington agreed 👍🏻

@mattriley3550 5 жыл бұрын

@@PeterDad60 What?

@cliffwhite2812 7 жыл бұрын

Well that was very entertaining and informative! More please!

@3shockarmy74 7 жыл бұрын

I love mine - BC 212 - it takes the Free the Tone Matt Schofield V2 pedal beautifully. The tone of this amp using the Ultimate Blues Tone Capsule by Kirk Fletcher is amazing too which I also use. Great review.

@shawnadams1693 3 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I have. You still happy with it? I just bought the Eric Johnson tone capsule too.

@Tone.Corner 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Sound and Great Show! Greetings from Germany🎼

@michaeldinunzio3002 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic demo! You guys are great!

@magicdaveable 5 жыл бұрын

I am 70. I sold my Peavey Delta Blues because it weighs about 23 kilos(50lbs.). The other factor is purchasing 3 12Ax7 preamp tubes and 4 EL84 power tubes. Finding NOS tubes is not easy or affordable. Eastern European tube quality is a hit or miss proposition. I love all of the Blues Cube amps. Kirl Fletcher has a tone capsule too.

@johnSmith-yn7dg 3 жыл бұрын

Top notch review. Because of it, I bought this amp last week and love it. The Les Paul Custom and Tele are gorgeous. Oh yeah, Richard resembles Andy Summers.

@GeorgeFN 3 жыл бұрын

Blimey, that sounds amazing! I’m very keen.

@hargoniyamaki5168 3 жыл бұрын

Richard Barrett is a really brilliant guitarist. Hearing his opinions about the amp sealed the deal for me.

@AriaMehr648 3 ай бұрын

I bought one just by this video. Awesome musicians play and speak awesome about an awesome product. Tnx❤

@TheAisiju 6 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your very good presentation. Well done!

@mikegeeguitarman8991 6 жыл бұрын

what lovely playing at the beginning!

@joni3039 4 жыл бұрын

I use the BC stage (no capsule) amp since more than 3 years in professional gigs (live gigs, studio. Rehearsals) I can say it’s a real professional tools. Lightweight, versatile, ultra warm tone, takes pedal very well. I play jazz, soul , R&B, blues , some classic rock stuff. It remains a tweedy kinda sound. Not really the “fenderish ultra clean “ blackface. Much better than blues junior. The only amp which blows me away is the Fender 57 tweed deluxe. That sound is much more “complex” I’d say. But the BC makes the job the sound is very dynamic and so soulful

@huskvarsm 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard I watched you demo a knaggs SSC1 and I was sold I bought a sunflower burst from world guitars

@alfgwahigain5544 3 жыл бұрын

I've had a Blues Cube Hot EL84 for a few years now. It's great! No complaints at all.

@mrbertiep1 5 жыл бұрын

Actually useful demo done by seasoned players who examine all the details.

@jeremiahmountain2460 7 жыл бұрын

Holy shit Nev! that Les Paul custom is a dream!

@simonhall5645 7 жыл бұрын

Great stuff guys, but please, that Knaggs is just too nice. Serious guitar envy!

@krispatel1 7 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to more videos with this format

@caycejones1258 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know how I'll afford it, but I've got to get one of these now. "These go to 12..." 😂

@benlogan430 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a Peavey Vintage 4/10, Delta Blues 2/10 and a classic 30! I gig with a little Fender Super Champ Xd because it’s 22lbs and sounds good too! Heavy weight tube/valve amps are for home, young people or people with roadies! That Blues Cube doesn’t sound bad at all!

@ficknoti Жыл бұрын

I have this amp I bought it used for It's 750 and when I got home I noticed what the guitar store did not notice and that was the foot switch was inside of the amp and so was the ultimate blues tone capsule. MEGA SCORE

@sid35gb 4 жыл бұрын

I was buying a guitar at my local guitar shop and they plugged me into one of these I thought it was a Fender valve amp because it sounded really expensive because guitar shops do have a tendency get you to try a guitar through an expensive amp. But when I googled this up I couldn’t believe it was a solid state amp . I’m thinking about selling my ac 15 and getting one of these instead.

@darkforest3333 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent demo!!! Thanks

@Neverlast2010 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid, nice one folks

@vinnieirvine1365 7 жыл бұрын

I love this amp. 👍🏼compared against fender blues junior and many others, but the Blues Cube Hot did it for me.

@mikestroud9969 Жыл бұрын

You put some good guitarists in a room they can make any amp sound good. Great amp. Sounds really nice 😎👍👌💯🎸🎸

@kieransweeden 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome Idea! I hope this sticks! :)

@TenThumbsProductions 7 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about getting one of these amps, I like the lighter body and lower maintenance. Anyone played one?

@michaeldavidson9937 7 жыл бұрын

Yep: bought one (the Artist 1x12" model). Extremely happy with it; truly inspiring tones for jazz/blues.

@MarioFromMario 2 жыл бұрын

Just purchased one thanks to this vid!

@nickg2431 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely played guys!

@johnm3152 7 жыл бұрын

This would make an excellent jazz amp. A little more versatile than the usual solid state acoustic and dedicated jazz amplifiers.

@clarencevickrot3531 6 жыл бұрын

Some fingerstyle on an archtop would be nice.

@sid35gb 4 жыл бұрын

If you’re a jazz guy get a Roland jazz chorus amp the clues in the name and they’re well respected 😎

@ericsimmons1860 6 жыл бұрын

You can use any 2 button footswitch. I use a Marshall FS that came with my DSL40. Works perfectly

@hydron186 7 жыл бұрын

great show, nice amp and it would be a nice addition to my loud fender blackface

@ax_el_alvarez 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe, but at 4:51 you can clearly hear the dynamic range of the OD is not that good. But the cleans are outstanding.

@brucekevin8472 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job! I would like to say that a personal preference of mine would be that a DELAY effect should be a standard feature of ALL amps! Standard building code across the land.

@GazMoz78 7 жыл бұрын

it sounds great but it's a bit pricey and those tone capsules cost a fortune

@cliverkay 7 жыл бұрын

When I bought mine the footswitch was included ..Only other point was the variable power output, Very useful as the sound stays the same, just the neighbours don't scream as much !!I tried out all the Tone Capsules. For me the best one was the Eric Johnson, followed by the Blues Capsule ( made with the direction of Kirk Fletcher !). The Robben Ford one was poor ...The Amp without was best !

@alanmcdonald6551 7 жыл бұрын

Nice job, guys!

@russell90ful 4 жыл бұрын

brilliant video I'm seriously thinking of getting this amp I did think it sounded better with humbuckers

@AriaMehr648 4 ай бұрын

Why i trust all you two great performers say? Thank you 🎉

@RANGDAP 7 жыл бұрын

love the intro!

@jerryx2000 5 жыл бұрын

I just got this fuck'n amp for 386$!!!!!

@ew6629 7 жыл бұрын

Great demo, the best I've seen on the Roland Blues Cube, however, would have been great to see straight top down view settings used to get some of the different tones with the clean, dirty, and combined channels. Most views were at an angle so I was able to see some of it. Thanks again for this demo.

@richardbarrettguitar1228 7 жыл бұрын

E W I think we kept the EQ on the same setting throughout; bass on around 7-8, middle and treble at 12 o'clock, with the presence run quite high (10 out of 12) that seemed to work whatever guitar we used. Hope this helps!

@ew6629 6 жыл бұрын

I did try out and purchase the Blues Cube Artist as a result of your demo and the amplifier is every bit as good as your demo showed. Thank you both again for just a fantastic video.

@Ratsotone 4 жыл бұрын

Roland make some great amps, I have the Roland cube 20x, for home use, but play it through a separate 1x12 cab, and it sounds great, clean or dirty

@waynepurcell6058 3 жыл бұрын

Can you get some of the fatter Blues Cube tones with the 10/20x? In particular I want to know if it can sound somewhat similar to Roberto Restuccia's " Blues Cube Demo".

@ronlight7013 7 жыл бұрын

I've noticed an awful lot of Roland Blues Cube reviews posted just today covering all the models from 30-80 watts. A quick bit of research shows these models have been in the market for at least a year going back to 2015. Is there some particular reason for all the hoopla about these older model amps reaching a big climax just today? Maybe it's the tone capsules or perhaps some other development, new or other? Thanks for any help understanding this.

@judgegroovyman 4 жыл бұрын

Ron Light the line was changed somewhat. The line has been around for 20yrs

@taojones4941 6 жыл бұрын

This amp really delivers. Even Eric Johnson agrees.

@sammyrothrock6981 3 жыл бұрын

And Robben Ford!

@soofitnsexy 2 жыл бұрын

@@sammyrothrock6981 and donald trump!

@To.Si.Ma. 2 жыл бұрын

And father christmas ... 😄. Just kidding. Great amp. Love it.

@Markybroon 7 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Unmissable.

@tomg3915 6 жыл бұрын

I noticed watching videos for the Roland stage amp that there is a lot of "loud" fingers squeaking noise coming from the guitar went sliding your hand on the frets. This is very annoying and I'm wondering if that would be a standard condition of this amp. Can anyone comment on that?

@josecorisco1 11 ай бұрын

Yes it's a great amp. They didn't mention the possibilities added by the inclusion of the Tone Capsule - there are a few options now- on the back slot made for that purpose. It's an important feature. I use the Sparkle Clean and just love it.

@alexisalescio1562 7 жыл бұрын

great playing!!

@benrait6764 Жыл бұрын

Do the crunchier settings clean up well when lowering your guitar volume knob as most tube amps do?

@stick_mack 7 жыл бұрын

as soon as Neville spoke, I instantly had a flashback to the synthaxe video lol

@trevenarj 6 жыл бұрын

I have a first generation Quilter MicroPro 200. It too wasn't cheap, but it weighs around 16 pounds and sounds very impressive. For an aging guitarist it fits the bill pretty well for a lot of my gigs. I used to own one of the earlier Blues Cubes. The amp was OK but the hardware was cheap and easily broken. This amp looks like could have the same issue. For me, the Quilter is the way to go if one is looking for a good quality solid state amp.

@BioStuff415 4 жыл бұрын

How is the clean setting??? It breaks up real nice - but can it get super clean like twin reverb?

@Epiphone100 7 жыл бұрын

That Tele sounds wonderful !!!

@andrewbutcher3391 7 жыл бұрын

That Tele sounds great by the way....

@bassiclogic Жыл бұрын

Great review!

@JimmyRadloff 3 жыл бұрын

That's a sweet sounding amp.

@fabiogramani3849 6 жыл бұрын

By far, the best video about the Blues Cube!! One question...if you had to choose between a BluesCube and a tube amp like the Supro 1600, for example...What would you pick for rehearsals, home and eventually small gigs? Thanks!!

@sid35gb 4 жыл бұрын

Fabio Gramani the blues cube light weight, can run low power for bedroom without loss of tone because tubes need higher volume to sound good.

@flobeeonekinobee2353 6 жыл бұрын

Loved it when they put that pedal in front of it it sounded fantastic reacted Just like a valve amp My tsls and jvm hate pedals I'm Fed up with people moaning about the price if the quality is there thats good but it should come with a foot switch though Most production valve Amps are built down to a price which will affect their performance or reliability sooner or later. Take the Marshall jvm the HT fuses are inside on the board so is the bias adjustment, you have to take the chassis out !!! Just to save money Ever looked inside a fender red knob twin??? Heap of junk with cheap nasty sockets try and find a Valve amp now with chassis mounted power valves Many triple superleads are suffering mother board failures I've got a katana 100 no complaints really