Roland Cube-60 112 Combo

My cube 60 was made in 2005 I believe. I was looking for a amp to replace my Fender twin as I'm now retired and not wanting to lug a big amp around for the few gigs I do play. There is no need to go into all the features as they are listed below in other reviews. But I will say that it definitely has enough power for me (60 watts). I don't use the EFX too much as they are slightly "over-cooked" as one reviewer mentioned.

I use this amp with my Tele and acoustic. I am primarily a fingerstyle guitarist so single coils through a solid state is ideal for me at this stage of the game. The amp is quiet. For those who complain about the noise reduction aspect, the trick is to keep your guitar hot and the amp volume low. At least that works for me. When I do gigs, they are usually less than 100 people there. I do mic the amp as I find the direct out a little too sterile for my tastes.

I keep my sound pretty clean. The only distortion I would consider is the classic stack model. Being a child of the late 60's and early 70's this is the sound I relate to most. I find I can dial in my sound very easily on this amplifier. I guess I'm not as picky as most, as I can find a decent sound from just about any amp.

This is an area where my only complaint lies. I know Roland has to keep the price down, but plastic inputs? I have broken the main input one and am in the process of replacing a few with metal ones. I've had this amp for over a year now and am pleased in every regard except for this. But I guess it's an easy fix. I do use the amp without a backup. In all my years of playing I've never had an amp break down at a gig. If this one does, I'd go direct to PA.

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I've been playing the guitar for 40 years. I've always been a tube man, and would never have considered a solid state until now. But as I said earlier, I am now retired and have a bad back. I wanted the cheapest and best sounding amp and this fit the bill. I am down to a MIA tele, a Fender acoustic, and a Roland stage keyboard. All of them sound great thru this amp. Of course I would replace the amp if I could find one. They are discontinued now so I'd have to hunt a bit.

I love the portability probably the most. I do a lot of volunteering, so I take the guitar in one hand, the amp in the other and a small bag over my shoulder. Perfect.

I did some comparing, such as the Vox and Line 6 models at the same price point. I even compared it to the Roland 80 watt model but thought the 60 just sounded better to my old ears.

This amp has a wide variety of basic canned (and mostly useless) dsp effects, two channels. It has a bunch of tone models.

As some other reviewers have said, the clean channel is great (its supposed to be the famed jazz chorus circuit so figures). But the amp models are severely lacking and consist of a single crappy tone at varying different degrees of input gain. The distortion is mechanical and lifeless and siphons the highs right off anything you play into it. I use a fulltone OCD pedal (of increasing fame) and can get a much more responsive tone out of this by playing channel 1. The delay effect is mildly useable but all of the effects offer only a single tweak making it impossible to get that perfect sound.

It would deserve a better rating if it diddn't pretend to have all these models.

If you like to play soft and clean, get this amp.

It's a tough little bugger and heavy, but I haven't abused it so no comment.

fender american standard fat strat with custom emg 18v 81/s/s pi2/ spc.
esp ltd ex-50 with ahb2-b blackout in the bridge, emg exp, pa2.

various boutique pedals.

2008 Roland Cube 60
Very versatile, especially the clean JC channel and the Clean models.
2 cheannels, separate output for tuner, or another amp
wish you could disable the internal speaker
used for home recording and possibly for gigs

I use this guitar for many styles, rockabilly, alternative rock, surf, 50s-60's. It does a very good job at all of these styles. I like boomy extension cabinets and to get that sound you will need an extension cabinet. It has the classic "mid pushed" 12" sound, but the "mostly sealed" back helps with the low end. The amp is quiet even run through a pedal board. This amp shines on the JC clean channel and the Black Face and Tweed models on the lead channel. I wish it had separate eqs for the channels though. That would make life a lot easier. The clean channel stays clean even at high volumes. I have A/B'd the clean channels vs my Fender Blues Deluxe and although the warmth of the tube isnt exactly there, it is the closest model to a tube amp I've heard. The distortion is good as long as the volume is kept below 11:00. After the I feel the speaker "flurbs" out.

Roland has the history of being a high quality company. I have not owned the amp long enough to say but based on other reviews I'm sure it will be fine for many years as most Solid State amps are. They are known to be very reliable and consistant.

Not needed yet.

I have been playing for roughly 6 years. I own different amps. Fender Blues Deluxe, Roland Cube 60, Kustom KMA35DFX, Vox AD15Vt practice. The Roland is by far the most versatile. Better models than the Vox, less transparent than the Kustom and it is feature rich. I love the clean channels, I like the line out option and the external cab option. This amp shines with single coil pickups and needs some tweaking if your guitar has Hot humbuckers...I wish you could disable the internal speaker when using a cab. I wouldn't mind getting another one in the future!

Mine is a 2004 model I think.
It is a very versatile amp, can go from clean to blues distortion to rectifier in 2 seconds.

It has two channels, one clean channel and a lead channel. Lead channel has 8 different modes. The effects include reverb & delay which are decent. I'm not too happy about the tremolo, but I guess that's due to me otherwise being spoilt with spring-tremolos in my other amps. I don't use chorus/flanger/flanger so I won't comment on them.

Also, this amp does not take pedals very well, it keeps the same tone character whatever pedal you put on it pretty much. Using a pedal won't add any new sounds to this amp from what I've experienced.

For the price I paid for the amp, I can't complain.

This amp is plenty loud.

I play about 70% blues, 25% 60s/70s classic rock. Alvin Lee & Ten Years After, SRV, Michael Bloomfield, Fleetwood Mac, The Allman Brothers, Taj Mahal. This amp generally fails at making the sound I want.

I play a Strat plus deluxe and Les Paul Standard. The clean channel and the acoustic simulator is where this amp is at it's best. The clean channel is where this amp really shines, nothing short of superb. Though it has something in it that says "not tube".

The acoustic simulator sounds very well, perhaps especially when playing chords using the bridge & middle pickup simultaneously.

The drive is where this amp falls short. It has the same cheap sound to it whatever you dial in. I don't know how to explain it, but if you compare it to any tube amp you'll get what I mean. Then again, considering the price and how good the clean channel is, it's ok.

10 for the clean, 9 for acoustic, 4/5 for the drive channel.

It's always been very solid, always been working, but I have treated it very good and never gigged with it. It seems to be built for a nuclear war and I'm sure you could knock it with a hammer without making a dent in the front cover (which is mad out of metal by the way).

Only complaint I have, is that the inputs and outputs is partly made of plastic which isn't very solid. I broke it once and repaired it myself.

Never dealt with them. No special warranty as far as I know

Overall, this is a lot of amp for the price you pay, and I rated it accordingly. If this cost three times more, I'd give it a 3.

For someone starting out that do not want to spend a fortune on an amp this is a very good option. For metal it's OK. Though when you've played a bit you will probably feel this amp is not sounding as well as you'd like it to and purchase a more expensive tube amp such as peavey classic or blues junior, unless you play metal those can perhaps be better alternatives for a starter.

Very well known amp so I won??t comment again what everybody knows.
Please read previous comments for this info.
As it offers enough for the bucks, I give it a 8.

I have this amp for three years now and I tried the following guitars with it:
an Eagle from The Heritage, a Gibson 335, an Ibanez GB15, a Gibson 125t, a Godin Multiac Jazz, a Parker PM20 pro, an Epiphone Les Paul, a Yamaha pacifica, a Godin Multiac Steel, among others.
I only liked its sound with the 335 and with the Epi.
Maybe it is especially well suited for 57 classics PUs.
Hotter magnetics like the Godin mini-humbucker don??t sound very well with this amp.
However, the creamy bluesy sound you can easily (and cheaply)get from it makes it a vey good value for the bucks.
Choose the COSM channel, select Tweed, don??t open drive, rise volume at comfortable spot,turn down to 9 o??clock treble and bass, leave medium at 12 o??clock, add a gentle touch of reverb and chorus, and you??ve got a very nice sound for fusion jazz.

No problem at all at this time

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I am 52, I began to learn music when I was 7, and to play guitar when I was 10. I??ve had a lot of gear, some was average, some definitively bad and some (the less) very good.
Actually, this one is only a good value if sound quality doesn??t matter that much, or if you have a guitar equipped with 57 classics. All others will lack in some deficiency, with a cheap, undefined, hollow sound. (At least, to my taste, indeed)
At the present, its only use is when a friend of mine who has a 335 come to play with me and use it. This way, he carries only his guitar and can leave his own amp at home.

The cube 60 has 2 channels, JC clean and overdrive. A great selection of amp models, headphone jack, footswitch inputs on the back, and is built like a tank.

The sound this little amp produces is amazing. The JC clean channel is nothing less than superb and the gain channel is all the overdrive you'll ever need. The different amp models can give you any sound you are looking for. The Mesa rectifier setting is the best overdrive setting I've ever played through on a small amp. I tried out quite a few amps in this price range and the cube 60 killed them all hands down!!!!!

I've only had it a week and it seems to be a rugged and dependable little amp.

Have not had to contact Roland.

I've been playing almost 30 years and for the money this has got to be the best practice amp on the market. This thing kicks the Marshall MG series and the Vox modeling amps in the ass. There is no tap delay settings to mess with. It's an easy to use no ******** amp. If it were stolen I would not hesitate to buy another one. It's the best grab and go amp out there. I play a gibson 61 reissue sg through it and the combo will melt your brain!!!!!

Bought the amp new this year because my new tube amp puked after limited use. I won't give the make. Needed reliability. Fortunate to play with a former Grammy winner and also one of the country's best guitarists and CANNOT afford failures. Excellent reproduction from the direct out. Clear, clean, even "warm", for a SS amp. I expect the mystery speaker might be helping there. Powerful. Excellent models. Unfortunately, cannot switch between models. No efx loop, but that can be overcome. Chorus is not variable enough, comes on too strong. Exf management not versitle. But a small price to pay for the overall amp, especially considering the cost. Could afford lots of amps, but this one (having heard it used by other players I respect in the business) was a clear choice. Nothing here that can't be overcome, but odd for anything Roland to miss these "so obvious" needs. Would suggest anyone use a Weber (or other) beam blocker on this or practically any amp.

Excellent. Modeling is great, excellent clarity, clean, unusual warmth for a SS amp. With your favorite pedals, there is practically no sound you can't get. The gain is very nice. I run it straight up (1/2) and it seems to be very managable, allowing for playing technique and pick-up quality to make a difference in the sound. Very important for control, from my point of view. More than enough power for anyone. PRS, Schecter Classic C-1 (poor man's PRS w/Seymour Duncans), Parker (Taylor acoustic, but not played thru this amp). Playing origional, some covers, etc. Rock of the old (but not southern) style. Very powerful and direct.

I have always loved Roland gear. Used many various pieces on my solo CDs, and continue to count on Roland in the studio. Most guys I know use the expression "It's Roland. You can drop it off the back of the truck and then plug it in and it's OK." Not that I want to try....

Never much need to call on any of my Roland gear. The times I did, got bad info only once, and continue to believe strongly in Roland support and their products.

I have played for over 30 years, own tons of gear for my studio and playing out, and won't try to list it all here. If lost or stolen, would immediately buy another. It's not the ONLY amp anyone would need for EVERY application, but don't want to be without it. Love the sound, the weight, the dependability, the gain, the direct out quality, the modeling, the dependability, the look, the power, did I mention the dependability? I compared the amp to about everything available, and made a point of listening to and talking with other players whose opinion I respect. Listed some of it's faults in "features". Still surprised Roland didn't cover these things. This is professional grade gear for working, professional adults.

I got this amp about a week ago and was mainly sold on the Mesa Rectifier sound and the Dyna Amp. The amp covers a lot of ground from chiming clean to mega saturation. I play pop rock, rock and hard rock and it has no problem covering that territory.

Most of the features have been covered by other reviewers. The reason for a 7 on features is because of the lack of an effects loop, common EQ shared by both channels and lack of control over the lead models; it would be nice if they were foot switchable. As it stands now, you can switch from clean to lead with a foot switch but not, for example from Dyna Amp to R-Fier when using the lead channel. I bought it solely for studio work so the lack of model switching is not a major problem for me but could be if used live.

The amp covers a lot of tone ground. It is very loud; more power than I typically need. The clean channel remains clean at very loud volume. The distortion is the main reason I bought it. The models have been crafted very well and the amp runs almost completely quiet no matter what gain setting is used. I'm pretty sure they have some kind of gate on it.

As with any solid state or modeling amp, at least the many I have played, the tone is a bit on the harsh side. Although the models are very nice, I have to give it an eight for the harshness.

The plus for me is that I use the recording/headphone output and run it into my 120W tube head then through a Marshall 2x12 with the back removed. I have never been happy with the distortion tone from my tube head and the marriage between the Cube 60 and my tube head is perfect. Sound quality is a 10 with the two amps running together. The nice thing about this amp is that it sounds good enough on it's own for small gigs; just not quite there for recording without some help.

I've only had the amp for a week but it is built like a tank. Very solid construction and all of the knobs are smooth.

If I was a gigging musician, I'd feel very comfortable using this amp without a backup.

I have never dealt with Roland directly but have used there website. When I bought the amp it didn't have a manual. I wasn't able to find the manual through the rolandus.com website but found it on the roland.com site. Kind of weird.

I have been playing for about 25 years my set up includes a JMF H120T 60/120W tube head, Marshall 2x12 with Celestion G12T-75s, Line6 Delay modeler, MXR Phase 90, Voodoo Lab Microvibe and Analog Chorus, Tube Screamer TS9DX, ProCo Rat, Yamaha AES620, Ibanez RX 352, Taylor 315ce, Edenhaus custom.

It's hard to say if I would replace it with another Cube 60. The tone I am getting now is awesome and can be quickly dialed in. But, I've had my eye on a Mesa Dual Recto for some time and would probably take that next step.

The price on this amp is excellent and overall the amp is very nice, especially in conjuntion with my tube amp. I wasn't planning on even considering a SS amp or modeling amp but after explaining to the guitar tech what I was looking for, he suggested giving the Cube a try. I was demoing a Peavey Valve King at the time and was disappointed in the gain channel. The Cube can belt out some great tones.

The addition of separate EQ for each channel, an effects loop and a way to switch the lead channel model from a foot switch would make this a better amp.

You know all the features. I just want to mention about:

Closed back cabinet - makes this amp sounding more boxy than all Jazz Chorus amps I have (JC-50, JC-77, JC-80), but it also makes it very loud for 60W. Not my cup of tea but may work fine for hard rock stuff.

It has everything you really need - the only useless thing is Direct Recording that sounds crappy (hisses a bit) compared to Roland Micro Amp.
The best feature is size and weight.
I like reverb and delay but other effects are not really usefull.

If you think it's clean can sound like Jazz Chorus you probbably have newer played one.
It's good for a jazz stuff but my AER alpha souns way better (and it's 6,5kg!)
Roland Cube 60 sounds to cold and digital compared to both AER and JC Rolands I have - all solid states.
For alternative rock I prefer my JC-77 with two 10" speakers. This amplifier responses to your pick better and has warmer more natural sound (almost tube like - you can not say it about Cube 60)
Cube 60 is much better soulution for hard rock to metal stuff (more punch). Cube is also more versatile working horse.

It's a Roland!

No need to repair, just asked them about an age of my JC apms and got prompt replay.

Sounds not as good as my JC choruses and you can not really compare it to my Fender 65' Deluxe Reverb (or any tube amp).

But if you want a new amp this is the best workhorse you can get for the money, nothing more - just very practice to rehersal to backup amp.

Much better amp than all those voxes valvetronix considering their poor reliability.

Mine is made in China I think.
I'm sure you know all the features already.

Good: Amp modeling is awesome. Very responsive to picking dynamics. Almost like tube. Acoustic simulator one of the best that I came across. Super loud. Loads of outputs.

Bad: Can't switch between amp models, only between channels. (Clean & amp models). Effects level are too high and too aggressive. Reverb does't sound sweet enough

After using it for quite some time, the overall tone of this amp seems a little 'boxy' compared to my Fender Champion 30. The clean channel is quite decent but not shimmery. However, the EQ and Contour helps somewhat.

Like I mentioned, the amp modelings are really cool. I like the Brit combo which was suppose to emulate a Vox AC30. Very nice sound, I use this a lot in my church choir as well as other small gigs. I put the gain to almost middle, and control the volume. It really respond to your picking strength and dynamics. I love it!

I use my one and only Fender Strat, Mexican made. It seems to like this amp. Can't wait to try a humbucker into this baby.

Is it noisy? Only when you want to! This thing is freakin' loud! It even matches with our church 100 watts Peavey Bandit.

Only been using this like less than two months.

Sturdy, protection all over and one look you know this amp was meant to be hauled over, shoved in and out of the car boot or your truck bin. This thing should last you like a lifetime.

No comment. I'm sure they are up to the expectation. Hey it's Roland!

I have been saving some moolah to get a bigger amp for gigs and practice. Was considering very seriously for VOX AD50VT. (Maybe next round?)

I have been using small practice amps like PARK 10 watts, IBANEZ Tone Blaster 15 Watts. Tone Blaster was traded together with my ZOOM 505II for a Fender Champion 30 Watts, Solid State. I love that amp. However it's not loud enough for some practice sessions not to mention gigs. This new love of mine will cut through any sound settings or volume settings of the band and the surroundings.

I like the Acoustic Guitar simulator. Too bad I can't switch between amp models or else this would have been superb!

Overall, I feel I have had a good buy. A very satisfied owner indeed.

I bought this through an individual seller. I git it at a much better price compared to buying fro a store.