Roland Blues Cube Combo Demo - Does it win?
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There's no reason to believe you actually need valves electrically, especially in this day and age! Despite what many may believe valves do get hot but they don't actually 'warm' your sound. I'm not knocking iconic valve amps here but it's about time for technology to move on. We got rid of valves in televisions and they produce quality vision and sound great. The Roland blues cube sounds awesome, doubt many would know the difference. Thanks for a great video guys.
6 years later, off the back of this review, I’ve been using this amp consistently and it’s unbelievable. I’m actually in England now (from Australia, living in Birmingham) and am going to Andertons specifically to buy the LovePedal!!
To the people complaining that it's as expensive as a decent tube amp, and that it doesn't have the features that other "modeling" amps have at that price point...you're missing the point.
It's priced close to a decent tube amp because that's what it's meant to replace. In my opinion it sounds just as good as most tube amps in that price bracket, and it's lighter, more reliable and a bit more flexible than some budget tube amps.
And to answer the second question, feature-overload isn't the point of this amp. They didn't spend all the time, money and R&D trying to cram as many bells and whistles as possible into the amp...they chose to simplify it and make it much closer to a traditional guitar amp, and spend the R&D on the important part; integral tone. Quality over quantity.
Will I buy one for ~$700 USD? No, because I already have an amp I love and don't mind dealing with the compromises in durability and weight. But for the guys dragging an amp all over town, up and down stairs...this could save a lot of trips to the amp tech and the chiropractor.
I bought a cube 80 a few years back after watching you guys review it and I was not disappointed. Awesome tone. Always leave people impressed. Roland rules!!
BB King used a Gibson Lab series solid state amp, Albert King used an acoustic solid state amp into two 15 inch speakers. Two of the most iconic tones in blues and not a valve in sight!
thanks for sharing your knowledge
@@nicksonthevet That will be in addition to BB's custom made Twins ?
@@madade27 I don't understand
In his early years B.B. used Fender valve amps. Later lab-5 series. Albert King also played Roland JC-120.
This amp actually sounds really close to a valve amp, I'm really impressed.
***** thats what i was gonna say; pretty close. anyways, still not like my excelsior, let alone my vibrolux reverb. Reliability: depends if you take care of your stuff, and if you try before you buy.
***** i do hear a little bit of tubey response but it still sounds a little one dimensional and sterile to me.
***** but then again i am not fond of guitar through bass amps
+Patsplattheredstonisist he did say they took apart a bassman just to see how things worked...its not neccesarily a bass amp
me to, i like how it sounds.
I'm trying to get Roland to lend us this amp again next week for the blindfold challenge - hopefully this happens but i know there are a lot of review sites trying to get hold of this amp!
How would you compare it to the Fender Mustang 3?
This amp actually really impressed me, which is a surprise as I'm a staunch valve amp fanatic. I'd love to hear is next to a blues jnr or something similar!
I have a Mustang III amp and I have created a what I believe to be a beautiful tone. Maybe you guys can do some kind of video on that series. It is a fantastic series of amps.
***** When you get another chance to make a video with this amp, *please* do two things:
1. Use a Les Paul Standard (or ML-2 Classic) and an ML-1 Bea to see how the amp reacts to coil splitting, out of phase pickups, and hot passive pickups. The ultimate test of an amp like this is to see if it makes pickup swaps and such meaningful.
2. Compare running pedals into the low sensitivity input with running the same signal into a Tech21 Power Engine. In other words, is running into this amp's low input at all superior to running into any other powered cab?
If you are going to do a blind test between this amp & a Bassman could you please run each amp through just one cabinet & switch the amps through it? That way there's a direct comparison. I think the Roland amp would benefit from 2 x 12s btw.
Despite having some reservations I bought one of these and I must say after the speaker had broken in I am impressed - sounds great, a keeper I would say.
They recently did the blindfolded test. The Roland Blues Cube Artist with several all-tube combo amps. The Artist won! Video title:
4 Valve amps, 1 Non Valve Amp, and a Blindfold Challenge
Got a Boutique 10watts tube amp. Amazing tone. I'm 100 % sure I could never get that tone on a solid state amp... And because it is a hand made amp, I get an almost exclusive tone. I was the happiest guitar player on earth... until the valve issues took place! Tube amps are incredibly sensitive! Any minor issue changes everything and can turn a fun gig or jam session into a very frustrating experience. Tube amps are so unreliable, that if a solid state amp gets up to 80% of a tube amp tone, then it is already worth the shot! This was a very good review! The amp sounded great and I would definitely buy one!
Me too! and I can already see myself playing a Roland full (2x4x12) stack w/head version rocking out to classic and hard rock!! This amp is definitely IMPRESSIVE!
Modern tube amps can indeed be unreliable, though the only inherent unreliability in valve amps is because valves have a fixed life. The problems modern valve amps seem to have are more often due to design issues such as poor quality valve sockets, running the valves with too hot a bias or pcb mounted sockets with poor physical support so that the solder joints crack.
Tube amps a very reliable. So I disagree with your assessment Kemel.
I've mostly owned Mesa Boogies and have never had a problem. They are expensive but you get what you pay for.
I’ve only changed a tube once or twice. And I’ve got a 60’s Alamo with original everything. Although I don’t bang em around and treat em with the kid gloves.
I've had one for about two months and have now had a chance to really put it through the paces. I own a guitar school and I am also a gigging musician. I love the ability to switch between the different power modes. It allows me to teach on the amp at tolerable volumes and still get great tone. It also allows me to adjust the power output at gigs to compensate for the size of the room. The amp take pedals very well on the front end and via the FX loop. Nice and light so I don't have to throw my back out lugging from the car to the stage. I really do dig the the tone. Highly recommend this one. Thanks for the great demo guys!
I'm super glade they're bringing these back! I have an original BC30 that I bought new in '96. That little dude has definitely stood the test of time! Sounded great then, sounds great now. Sits next to my bed to this very day. Crunchy and rich, and actually cleans up awesomely with the guitar controls. This is what SS amps should be shooting for!
Guys, that amp sounds freaking amazing. I can only imagine what it sounds like live. I can tell you really this amp by grins you both have on your faces when your playing it.
It's interesting to see the depth and persistence of prejudice against this amp because it's not a tube amp. Reminds me of religious or racial prejudice. No matter how good it sounds, if it's not a tube amp, many people remain convinced it's okay but not really that good: "Well, I'll give it a 9.5 but not a 10 because a tube amp will always sound better." It's an unquestioned article of faith.
TheThinker39 those are the same people who will buy a $2500 Les Paul that sounds and plays like shit..... but hey, it has that famous name on the headstock
It’s like internet porn...you can have any flavor you want but you’ll never touch it...anyone claiming solid state amps of any variety have an equal or better sound are delusional or tone deaf. Anyone in touch with reality with a normal pair of ears can hear the BLATANTLY OBVIOUS difference between a tube amp and a solid state. I’m not saying all solid state amps suck or anything but it’s not even an argument. Solid state amps are convenient and easier to use but there’s an obvious reason as to why they’re always considered second rate; because they are.
@@ApexChrisHansen Thus speaks the religious fundamentalist. He doesn't even have to listen to any new solid state amps because he 'just knows' they're all 'second rate'.
@@DeltaJazzUK I have had to listen to them (unfortunately) and yes they are second rate. I get it you probably like JC clean from roland like every other jazz guy with their tone knobs turned all the way down *sigh*...im sure you're a fine player but don't have jazz in your name and start talking about amp tones lmao Lenny Breau is probably the best guitarist that ever lived but you cant tell me his dull tone had anything to do with it. if you honestly believe tube amps aren't superior you're fooling yourself. tube amps are FAR more dynamic. people that own solid state amps are beginners, people strapped for cash, and people who played a tube amp once and heard all the extra noise their bad playing mechanics made and blamed the amp.
Although I didn't need to watch all of it, this was the best review you guys have done. Fun, but direct and to the point. Well done!
I've been playing a Quilter Micro Pro 200 (SS/ non modeling) for over a year now and all I can say is it continues to make tube amp purists ( like me) into former purists (like me) with the tone and feel. Plenty of surf, country, blues/rock folks are now toting around these light, incredible sounding little Quilters. This Roland, like the Quilters, will change the amp paradigm I think ...maybe not right away.
I purchased one last weekend (60w Stage) used for $300 cheaper than retail and to be honest the tone is amazing. Several players in the store heard it as the salesman and I traded the guitar back and forth and none would believe it wasn't a tube amp until they looked into the back of it. I'm glad it's not a modeling amp because to be honest, I'm not really a big fan of them. They seem to do ok (modeling amps) but don't really do anything great.
And best of all, I live in an apartment so I can set the power level to 0.5w to practice and if I decide to do a show I simply power up to 60w :). To me it's worth a lot more than what I paid for it, and I agree the retail price is a little hard to fork over but listen to one before you dismiss it. You WILL be surprised :)! Also check out the specs for the power levels ;).
that thing was crazy...with the pedals the tone was HUGE with singles and humbuckers. good review, really good review
It's perfect for most blues, country and classic rock players. Get valves if it's bothering you, but don't let it bother you.
Sounds absolutely fantastic, great job by Roland on this one!
The colour of that start in the background is beautiful!
Les Paul's are like a hot girlfriend. It's all good for a while, but then you get tired of her shit. You eventually realize it's all just to make your friends jealous.
That is the best description I have ever seen :-) if I knew you I would shake your hand ..
Sold, I really like the ability to switch the wattage from the practice room to the stage and still get great tones.
Do a blindfold vs a bassman, I really love those blindfold videos :)
That would be really nice!! Or this amp against a similar priced tube amp.That would be cool!
Or this vs a cheap tube amp! What is better? But they would have to find a similar sound one
***** Yes please do a blindfold against a bassman That is what it claims to do
Wow that's awesome! A blind test between this amp , the fender mustang and two tube amps (fender related)would be the ultimate blind test shoutout .
This amp sounds great, just like the original Blues Cubes years ago. The price point is an issue, or will be for many. I've gigged both SS and tubes for many years and both do just fine in a live situation. The problem - or reality - of cork sniffing tube vs. SS is that the refined, well manicured tone we guitarists go on and on about endlessly is largely lost on the audience in a live setting, and a lot of the subtleties are lost in the mix. Bottom line for me is play what you like. I've had compliments on my tone with both kinds of gear. I've seen guitarists make cheap, almost laughable rigs sound fantastic, and guys with loads of expensive boutique gear sound like ass. It's not an absolute "one is better" answer with tube vs. SS.
I've been tracking this amp and can't wait for its release. I have both tube and ss amps. Both get used for practice and gigging. I get compliments on my sound regardless of the amp. This amp will get more compliments I am sure. Thanks for the review.
I just scored one of these in a little trade, and I agree with you and have a similar experience with my playing.
God, that thing sounds frickin great! Love that wheezy overdrive :D
Im more of a rock/metal guy but when capt lee plays it just blows me away, his playing is so majestic.Great video guys!
dude...that sounded amazing. I normally only use my EP boost w my single coils but that tone at the end w the LP... sweet sweet stuff
How to kick a man when he's down!
Not only do I want one of them amps - but I also want a Tele to go with it!!
Excellent and useful test/demo chaps...
Just spent all night playing my Blues Cube direct in and just using the tone options on the amp. It sounded fabulous!
This amp sounds incredible
Also, I could listen to Lee play those smooth bluesy licks forever.
No idea why, but I love that Chappers and the Captan are still using the custom guitars they modded a few months ago.
Can't stand my rehearsal amp. Thinking about Blues Cube. Found this video. I MUCH appreciate how you guys give honest reviews. So many other gear reviewers give useless reviews with no honest insight. I especially liked how you staggered through this one slowly uncovering the deeper qualities of the amp. For much of the video I was wanting to hear the amp on lower power to see if the gain would become more saturated with the lesser headroom...and eventually, you guys got there. I intend to buy one. Keep up the good work!
this is definitely one of the best amps to tour with simply because of the practicality and reliability and there were some sweet tones, you just have to forget that it doesnt have an valve in it and sort of think that the people watching dont know its not valve and theyre not going to care.
tom morello recorded the first ratm album on a solid state fender amp ;)
I think this amp sounds friggin awesome. Good playing too, guys!
Have an Artist 80w. Awesome amp. I had a Fender Deluxe Reverbe custom 68 reissue. Both are so close for tone. So i sold my Fender. Just Keep in mind, you need to cranked the blues cube to get best tone, like a valve amp. I prefer myself to cranck the master volume and to set the volume. But both work, if you cranked the volume and set the master, it's good too. And you need power to have dynamics tones. Same like all amp. Flat sound at low volume even if you use the attenuator.
Best tones with the artist is at least 15 or 45w position, master at 12, Volume as you want for the gain. And you have great tones & good dynamics. But it's very loud, like all 1x12 of this power.
23:38 on the video - one more Chappers & Lee epic moment ! "It just needs... A VALVE !"
You guys are really great. I have soooo much fun, it's so enjoyable to watch your vídeos,
they are more than simple reviews, it's a TV show ! Far away from being just about gear.
And it is so great that you guys don't hesitate on showing your personal opinions but being
professional and, I will dare to say, even neutral.
Another great review. Thank you ! ! !
One of it's strong attributes is that it has a lot more head room on the clean channel than a tube amp would. And this is a blues amp. So for some people that's an important asset. I think this is equivalent to a tube amp of twice the wattage, so the price is about equivalent. And it also can get great over driven sounds at lower volumes. With an overdrive pedal even a 30 watt version gets savagely loud.
These amps sound great in the video. I'm looking forward to test driving one. Cheers.
When Rob played that Les Paul, it had a Bonamassa-type of vibe that I really liked.
Now Roland, please! Bring us a Plexi-Type amp of this kind! Lovin' this vid!
As a recent convert to an Axe-Fx II XL, I can definitely say that solid-state amps have come into their own and leave you wanting nothing. I went from a Blackstar HT-60 & Marshall JVM and both the feel and the tone of the Axe-Fx is as tube-like as either of them.
Yup , I declare this amp a winner ....... sounds better than a lot of tube amps I've heard . Add to that , that todays tubes are way too expensive and crappy sounding and just don't last like they used to in the old tube production days. I really like this amp and its tone.
It depends on what tube brand you buy, like manufacturer etc.
Well,dont be fooled by the today"brands" . For ex "Mullard" is now only the name not the mfg....Sovtek is making them as well as "branding" many others, They just using the old brand names.There are what , 2 or 3 MAX tube making facilities in the world now ? Of course NOS will be , or should be genuine tube brands from the past. And don't knock the Chinese 12ax7's .... they are VERY good.
If you guys do get Les Pauls PLEASE make a video about which you chose and WHY!
This channel is the best. You guys are the best. :)
The Les Paul with the EP Booster and the white side of the StaxMaster was MONEY. I was waiting for the overtones to take over a bend. Just awesome.
An intelligent and evenhanded presentation free of hype. Great job!
Love the way you guys review... don't ever stop!!!!
100% loving it after a year of gigging.
An important aspect to the pricing I think relates to the meticulous research done to make this sound as authentic as it does. Having a team working on such a project hours on end isn't cost-free!
If the amp is well received, the next effort could very well be based on much of the work done with this already, making a new effort either comparably cheaper or even better sounding. Just food for thought - have a nice day!
Hey Capt. Lee, I love your blues playing such a subtle touch, I'm looking forward to hearing you play the hell out of a Les Paul.
Only didn't like the wow's and oohs about this vid, which LP is Cap10 getting ?
All will be revealed soon! I actually haven't decided exactly which one yet, so we thought the selection process would make a fun video! Cheers
*****
It certainly would ! do want Cap10 BUYS A LP! vid ! (duration 450mins)
***** I kinda hoping if you guys do it like the pedalboard-quest video. It was really fun video.
Collector's choice no. 2 ? ;) You loved that one Capt. !
I am guessing that it will be an older type of Les Paul with a chunkier neck, I have heard Lee say that he likes the bigger necks on les pauls so maybe something like a older les paul model or something like that.
Please make a video of you two or maybe even just Captain Lee buying the Les Paul. I'd really like to see the process!
Furthermore if I had the money id buy this amp in a heartbeat
Wow !!! this amp has blown me away....having been a valve purist for many years (yes ive lugged around mesa boogies, twins, 4x12 cabs and currently using a deluxe reverb) and had all the problems of re-valveing and general maintenance that come with valve amps.. i'm seriously thinking of trying one of these out..... super tone
Nice blues sound. Warmer than other ss amps. I especially liked the LP and the EP boost sounded great. I wouldn't sell my tube amps but this was surprising.
This is a seriously good product by Roland.
Great vidcast. Watched every demo out there !! I'm sold, I'm having one.
I just ordered one. I know it isn't like a tube amp. I have tube amps and I like them. However there is something about the Blues Cube that always draws me back. Maybe it's the faster response time of a solid state amp (that has good tone)... IDK.. I do however love this amp, it may very well be the last amp I buy. Personally I think it is way better than any modeler. It does it's own thing (VERY WELL) much like the Peavey Bandit does.
Did you finally get this amp? How is it? I'm thinking about buying one.
Awesome demo as usual!!! This amp is pretty amazing, but as far as the idea of playing dual channels(clean and overdrive) fender already did this in the Fender Deluxe 85 which has a selection called parrallel mode. It was a solid state red knob amp from the late 80s early 90s, one of the best solid states imo, with an amazing fender clean tone and reverb, i purchased 2 of them. I use them for everthing. I have quite a few valve amps new and vintage as well (im a gear hoarder of collector depending who you ask). But i think this blues cube is the next on my list. Thanks for posting!!
roland blues cube artist are much better and sounds much better than a lot of tube amp 10/10 for blues artist
AND... The CUBEs all have a sweet low end or bass that no other amp has that I'm aware of. I got the CUBE 60 and love the enhanced low end; the highs or high (treble) end is still there: love it! Rock on! Rip it up!
I just noticed no ad's at the start of Rob's and Lee's videos, thanks lads
I have an ancient solid state amp circa 1975, bought it new. Marlboro is the brand. Its a clean amp , no dirt at all you need a pedal for that. But in terms of the way it responds to your guitar, it is very tube like. It even has the tremolo and reverb like this cube does. I guess I was ahead of my time.
Sweet sweet tones! Specially the last bit with the pedals engaged! :D
I don't understand those who say "for that price I could buy a tube amp". Tubes are not a desirable feature, they are a necessary evil. Only tone makes a 70 year old design with no features worth more than something state of the art. If this thing *really* sounds as good as tubes (or even close) its absolutely worth the price. Very much looking forward to a blind test.
I appreciate the sincerity of the demo. You are trying to decide if you like the amp instead of just telling of the virtues and trying to sell it. Great job mates.Do you guys in the UK say that mates?
I owned a Hot Rod Deluxe and gigged with it for years - this amp sounds better. They should've battled this Blues Cube and the Hot Rod Deluxe so they could judge the Blues Cube's authenticity of replicating a desired Fender tube tone.
A HRD would win simply because it's tube. If you put it side-by-side to a HRD, the HRD will be the reference tone. The BC is based on a Bassman. The BC or a real Bassman won't get close to sounding like a HRD.
One of the problems I have with a solid state is that it sounds like you are playing the amp and not the guitar--that's why I like the Vox AC series where you get the natural sound of the guitar. However, this amp is an improvement; it sounds natural and not digital.
I'm always really impressed by Lee's playing. It would be so good if he was in a band.
Watching this in 2022 knowing he has improved out of sight since this but, I still find his playing is so much more musical than Rob's. He has a natural feel for dynamics and touch.
it would be awesome to see you guys do a blind test between this, a fender bassman and a modeling amp on the bassman setting. if this is as good as it appears to be, this and the bassman would be difficult and the modeling easier (it would be in there as a controle).
Been using Roland Bolt 100w valve hybrid as my main amp for 20 years. Roland just now how to make a great sounding mid gain amp. This little solid state combo seems to sound at least as good as many of the valve blues combos I have tried by Peavey, Fender and other makers, so once again they are on the right track with this little box. I now run my 100w Bolt in stereo with a second 60w Bolt and the sound is exactly what I need on stage. I will try one of these when I see one in a store, although I suspect they will start turning up in hock shops soon enough anyhow.
I really love the color of that tele. Beautiful.
I did like most of the tones.. Loved the blend feature, and the different power outputs (80/45/15/.5w) but For the price difference, I'm content with my Ampeg GVT15-112 combo class A (15/7w) and the pedals I got with the change.
Great review boys!
Just had the chance to play the Blues Cube Stage and I bought it. It is just amazing!
Loved the Amazing Grace licks! Never thought about doing that before... Rock on! Rip it up!
Hey Rob you said "Blues Cubes never die, I've had many......." slight contradiction there!!
lolol
Hey Rob i traded my BC stage for a BC Artist , go it home and switched it on it went BANG and gave me a shock , not one note did I get out of it , swore I'd never get another Roland product , BUT I bought a BOSS Katana got it home the delay tap button was in the down position , couldn't alter the gain and volume 1 , did a factory reset and everything went to shit , THEY DIE ALRIGHT , my Mesa Mark 3 and fender deluxe is still going , does it win for sound YEP , WHEN THEY ARE WORKING , OH by the way Roland didn't want to know about my problems , not even that the amp near KILLED ME
murraysanders7779 i stopped believing their videos long time ago.they are always trying to push particular product sales...remember they are businessmen afterall.
Were these new or 2nd hand and did you have them replaced or get a refund under warranty ?
I worked in electronics repair for many years and failure rates are around 5% for pretty much any brand or price range. Your BCA is the third I have heard about going pretty much the same way.
Not sure why you got a shock though ? Wet hands ?
There have been a ton of different blues cubes models over the years. Not a contradiction at all.
Dime played through a solid-state, and that's alright by me.
You guys NEED to do a full on proper blind test against a valve amp. I'm seriously impressed enough to consider getting rid of my heavy ass Peavey Classic 50 for one of these. My boutique hand built valve amp isn't going anywhere, but for another amp to have instead of my Classic 50, this definitely looks like it would cut it for me.
I don't want to like this amp. I like this amp.
I'm in the same boat
I just played one today and I hate solid state amps but holy crap. This thing blew my mind....and it's WAY lighter than my fender Twin Reverb. 95% sure I'm going to buy one.
+Wes Paul Music Official Well now I guess I'll have to try one, hopefully guitar center will have one I'll be heading that way in about a week. We have to make special plans because the closest one is about 3hr away lol
Better yet let me rephrase to “I Don’t Want To Like ‘Tis Amp..(But) I Really”LOVE” It”
You guys should totally do a "Blind Test" of tube and solid state amps. Love your vids. Cheers from Guadalajara, Mexico.
You guys should do a blindfold test between a selection of SS and tube amps! that would be great to see.
Lee no one carries a Mesa get a fold up trolley , the best thing I ever bought , I thinking of getting the Cube Stage , you know you 2 are bastards you make me spend heaps on gear , love your videos
Valves or not. This amp rocks!!!
A really nice sounding amp, and the fact that it's a solid state is a plus (for me). I'm just wondering if the price is too high, coming in at $700 USD for the Stage model. But then again, maybe it isn't. Great demo... definitely looking forward to a blind test.
They also take pedals extremely well, and these new models are much better than the older ones in that respect.
I actually totally dig this. I've been using tube amps throughout all my playing. I love tubes. But I had a pretty bad back injury, and this isn't the first time. I've been looking for amps like this that use transistor tech to capture the tube feeling. Session Award also makes an interesting looking amp that is very similar in vane called the Blues Baby (modeled after the Blues Jr). I do believe that this might be my next amplifier. It'll be great for gigging, and I can leave my tube amps in the studio.
Lovely bit of Amazing Grace there Rob
I think my main issue with this amp is price. currently $900 in the US, slightly more than a Fender Blues Deluxe.. it's cheaper than an actual vintage bassman, but seems expensive for a solid state amp compared to the tube amps available today. I've seen them cheaper as refurbs and used of course.
Try to find an original late 90's BC 60 2nd hand -
Tube amps are easy to build because the designs have been around for years and are readily available as are the parts. A solid State amp like the Blues Cube would not be easy to build as the design is relatively new and I would suspect it to also be more complex than a tube amp.
So upon what reasoning do you think a tube amp should be more expensive ?
With respect to price I've never seen a Fender Blues Deluxe cheaper than a Blues cube Artist - so I'm guessing you are comparing retail prices on the BC with street or clearance prices on the Blues Deluxe.
the only reason I would choose the Blues Deluxe is for the spring reverb - take that out of the equation and the Blues Cube eats it alive for features, reliability, flexibility, ability to play it at low volume and still get good tone, and weight.
Tone wise the Blues Deluxe is not a pure tube amp anyway due to the solid state rectifier and PCB's rather than point to point wiring - so the difference in tone is more a preference than anything else.
tdunster2011 I think what I meant was the "imposter" amp is costing as much as or more than the "real thing". like generally the fake tube stuff is cheaper and people buy it because they can afford it. but im no purist. my favorite amp of all time is the Micro Cube! most enjoyable shows I've had are when I plug the headphone out into the PA. So I'm all for fake tubes!
If anyone wants an amp that sounds like this Blues Cube, but doesn't want to spend as much what the BC costs, then the Roland Cube Lite is worth checking out. Sure, the Cube Lite isn't for pub gig or large stadium, but if you're looking for that sort of tone just for practising at home, then the Cube Lite (approx 75 quid) will surprise you. And if you want more volume, just run it into an active speaker or mini PA. Thumbs up to Roland for making their big amp sound as good as their little amp!
I was blind but now I see! Holy sheet! Sounds 👍
I'd rather listen to Lee playing rather than the same old shite from rob in every video, well done Lee that was very nice playing
It's a blues amp... when Rob plays it, it sounds like its not good, but when the Captain played it, it sounded really good. Sounds like if you think of playing anything apart from Blues, it's a no-go
organic connection best name for a gentlemen's club ever !! :P
Sounds really nice, reliable, awesome.
Always love hearing Lee play some blues.
Great video- I really appreciate when your demanding of the products rather than ' this is great buy a ton and make me rich' next guitar/amp I buy will be from andertons because of this. Cheers
The best sounding Solid State I've heard is the Randall RG1503. Absolutely amazing amp. Rivals a big part of the high gain valve amps on the market based solely on price and quality alone.
I am not sure why, but I personally like it when Fender's maple necks have the yellowish tint that the strat has in this video, compared to the very white looking maple on the Tele. I'm not sure why, but it just strikes me as prettier and of course, classic