JC120 Jazz Chorus 2x12" Guitar Combo Amplifier

by Roland

Product Features

• Legendary combo with 2 separate 60W RMS power amps for true stereo chorusClassic silver-cone speakers for vintage Roland Jazz Chorus sound2 input channels3-band EQ per channelOne high and one low input per channelReverb, distortion, adjustable vibrato, plus true stereo chorusStereo effects loopFootswitch jacks control chorus, reverb, and distortion

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 75.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002CZQFA
• Item model number: JC-120
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,362 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

When the original JC-120 Jazz Chorus amp was introduced in 1975, its most obvious cosmetic distinction was its silver-cone speakers. And now these classic silver-cone speakers are back, giving the JC-120 the legendary clean amp sound found on countless records over the years. With the JC-120's lush chorus effects, dual-amp design and high-quality reverb, the "sound" is undeniable! 

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best clean sound at any price., February 27, 2010

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El Malo (Living where the Army tells me.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JC120 Jazz Chorus 2x12" Guitar Combo Amplifier

I'm in heaven. I was playing on a Peavey Classic 30, but the JC-120 blows that amp away. This Amp is the standard to which all amps are measured. It has 120 watts of the sweetest tone to ever make your ears bleed. It's loud and clean! You can actually hear your guitar's true uncolored tone ring through. When I play jazz, I plug straight into the front of the amp with no effects whatsoever, and it's the most beautiful clean tone I've ever had.

The chorus on this thing is legendary too. I can't help but think I've heard this same chorus many times before in studio recordings. That would make sense since I hear this is a studio as well as a stage standard.

The reverb is tops as well. The distortion is a little weak, but I have a Boss GT-10 to handle all my effects needs since I have to play a multitude of different styles. Works good since the amp has a stereo input, and the GT-10 has a stereo output.

The Amp holds up well on the road which is a plus if you have to travel a lot, and the casters are a life saver.

I recommend this amp to anyone playing ANY style of music that wants versatile professional sound. I don't think you can find a better clean tone at any price, and it won't muddy up your effects.

On the down side for some guitarists... If your chops are sloppy this amp is unforgiving. You really can hear everything on it. If you practice clean like you're supposed to, you are in for the tonal treat of your live. Enjoy!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A classic that survives the times, August 13, 2009

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E. Caggiani (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JC120 Jazz Chorus 2x12" Guitar Combo Amplifier

I've been using a JC-120 since the 1980's and it's been the most trustworthy piece of musical equipment I've ever owned. The clean tones are legendary and the two channels (one dry, one with effects - with a hi/lo input for each channel) provide excellent flexibility.

If you watch concerts, pay attention to the amps on stage. Chances are there's a JC-120 somewhere, even today.

My one minor nit would be that the built-in distortion is hardly worth mentioning. You'll need an effects box if you want to get down and dirty. But the JC-120 is so pure and clean that it is the perfect amp for any guitarist who already uses external effects (like a POD or separate pedals). I no longer even use the built in reverb and chorus (though both are top notch) mostly because I play through a Pod XT Live, and my sounds already have reverb and such built in.

If you're looking for the purest clean sounds that bring out the full range of tones from your guitar, you can't go wrong. If you are looking for a hard rockin', head bangin' monster all in one box, you may want to look elsewhere (unless you use an external effects system to get those sounds - the JC-120 will output them perfectly).

Oh, and also, each channel has a "bright" switch which I normally leave off since it gets way too "trebley" for my tastes.

-Ed Caggiani, Translator of Tracks and Horizons: 26 Countries on a Motorcycle