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DasBeef
Gold Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 02/17/2010 : 01:03:42
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Roland Jc-50
What thinks you wise forum? Price keeps dropping. Think it started at £280, and now at £180. Worth it? Anyone desperately after one? |
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Ollie
Gold Member
United Kingdom
729 Posts |
Posted - 02/17/2010 : 01:12:20
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| Laurie's got the 120 I think, I sold him an original 80's Footswitch for it. They're supposed to be a great clean amp (for transistor) |
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Jkeatley
Copper Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/17/2010 : 02:05:37
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Originally posted by Ollie
They're supposed to be a great clean amp (for transistor)
well heres an example where solid state rules, a well desgined SS amp will kill most dirt cheap valve amps in my opinion, certainly as far as clean goes. |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 02/17/2010 : 02:28:13
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| I would prefer the 120 |
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Jkeatley
Copper Member
United Kingdom
47 Posts |
Posted - 02/17/2010 : 03:27:50
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Originally posted by zerksies
I would prefer the 120
but what would your back prefer, those 212s are Fkin heavy, not like twins but getting there lol. |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 02/17/2010 : 03:30:18
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| thats what they make casters and hand trucks for |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 02/17/2010 : 04:18:25
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The JC-120 is a superb clean amp. Musicians here consider the 50 to be a "poor cousin", but still a good little amp.
It would go for about $250 in good condition here. |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
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Posted - 02/17/2010 : 04:31:12
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Originally posted by zerksies
thats what they make casters and hand trucks for
Not much good on a flight of stairs....
as for ollies comment on tranny amps he should know that a valve overdrive pedal makes a big difference.... obviously not stereo like the 120 i'm starting to agree with my earlier conclusion that older stuff like this was better built.... if i was offered it for €180 i'd haggle down to €150 then make an offer... |
Edited by - FRANZONI on 02/17/2010 04:32:01 |
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Ollie
Gold Member
United Kingdom
729 Posts |
Posted - 02/17/2010 : 13:49:30
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Yeah I hear ya', I recall reading somewhere that it's very competitive in the clean amp department (taking on things like Fender twins and expensive tube amps)
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bosshog
Silver Member
Canada
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Posted - 02/18/2010 : 01:49:15
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| I have a JC-55 and it is very clean and very clear. Packs a strong punch... |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/18/2010 : 23:19:55
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Does the JC-50 have the same chorus/vibrato circuit as the JC-120?
If it does, I reckon it would be cracking.
I find my JC-120 to be very heavy and a bit too loud for home use. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 02/19/2010 : 08:21:11
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Hi DasBeef & Guys
Any-all of the Roland JC series amps are quality products.
There is also a JC-77.
The studded trim covering gives them a sort of "Medieval" Look, which I like.
The JC-50 is not common in Oz, but I do see a few JC-77's every so often.
If the price were right, it would be a No-Brainer decision for me.
I have a soft spot for quality Roland gear.
And don't kid yourself, these were expensive when they were released.
I do agree about the sound pressure levels possible from a JC-120.
The Last JC-120 I played was very loud, & capable of causing an involuntary bowl movement, if you got too close 
If you have noticed, all the COSM gear that Roland-Boss demo?
Is run into a JC-120 or one of the newer Cube series amps.
"Clean" on the JC's is considered to be very Neutral & Pristine.
Regards Dr. Bob  |
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DasBeef
Gold Member
United Kingdom
704 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2010 : 10:46:18
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I'm not desperate on this amp, but as the price continues to fall, I'm becoming more, and more interested.
It has been posted again, now at £170. No-one have one?
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Edited by - DasBeef on 02/19/2010 11:32:44 |
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Ollie
Gold Member
United Kingdom
729 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2010 : 13:54:14
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Make him an offer? £150? I dunno  |
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DasBeef
Gold Member
United Kingdom
704 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2010 : 14:00:42
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See, here's a JC-50 on eBay, that's already breached this guys asking price, and has £30 postage on top.
Just can't decide if I want it, would use it, have space to store it etc... |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 02/19/2010 : 14:13:28
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| £150 seems too high still. A good deal would be £100 ?? Worth it for that money I'd say... |
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