1986 Roland Jazz Chorus 120

1986 Roland Jazz-Chorus 120 amplifier, 2 12" speakers, 2-channel solid state circuitry, low and high input, bright switch, vibrato and stereo chorus internal effects with 2 seperate 60 watt amplifiers. Treble, middle, bass, distortion and reverb knobs. Also depth and speed knobs for controlling vibrato effect. Universally regarded as one of the cleanest sounding amplifiers ever produced. As durable and roadworthy as can be and equally comfortable putting out what it takes for electric, acoustic and synth guitar frequencies. Built for spec for Joni Mitchell in search of a doubled guitar sound ala Pat Metheny, the chorus on this amp is run by 2 seperate amps and is true stereo. A lush, thick chorus produces moving sounds and the vibrato is equally as impressive with controls for speed and intensity via a depth knob. Organ style playing is recreated with settings matched for Leslie rotating speaker effect. Distortion adds bass woomph and used judiciously, can create some great tonalscapes. An industry standard and available in several models, the 120 is the big daddy here.

Specs: Roland JC-120 Jazz-Chorus amp. 2 12" speakers, 2 60 watt amplifiers, stereo chorus and vibrato
Tone: crystal clear clean sound with heavenly true stereo chorus and vibrato, breaks up around 6 for sweet edge and roughness. Great for acoustic and guitar synth applications too. Excellent reverb.
Appearance: Bold, sturdy 2 12" speakers, black and grey front control panel, woven grille cloth reveals 2 12's mounted several inches back. Bolts and hinges add for rigidity.
Needs/wants: Better distortion! Modifications available but costly.
Quirks: none.
History: An often seen companion to a Marshall on stage supplying the clean sounds, the reputation of this amp is tops in its field. 80's King Crimson concert had array of JC-120s stretching across the stage! Joni Mitchell-approved. Also a favorite of the late Roy Buchanon.
Desirability: Great amp but still in production. A must clean channel amp for any versatile player with its' defacto chorus.

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