Roland Cube 30 for Jazz Review

["Krispen Hartung" <khartung@cableone.net>]

I finally had the opportunity to hear my new Roland Cube 30 in action at 
my 
Monday night jazz trio gig yesterday, which is me on guitar, along with 
congas, and upright bass.  I have to say, I was very suspicious that this 
little amp wouldn't be able to cut it because of its size, weight, and 
that 
it is all solid state.  However, not only is it a real back saver, but it 
totally kicked ass. I was amazed at the tone and how low I had to keep the 
master volume to fill up the room with a full cocktail bar of people, and 
a 
full restaurant.  Many times I looked down on the floor in disbelief at 
what 
I was hearing. I actually like the tone better than my Mesa Boogie Mark I, 
which I sold last week.

Of all the amp simulations on the amp, I found the Black Panel setting is 
the most effective at producing a common (stereotypical based on listening 
to my jazz guitar CD collection) and natural jazz amp tone. I put the Gain 
at about 8, which produces just enough gain that when I pluck my strings 
hard, the tone breaks up a bit (like Scofield), but is otherwise clean.  I 
keep the bass at about 4 , the Mid at 6, and the Treble/High at 0.

Kris



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