Roland Cube-60 112 Combo

2005
very versitile for any style from jazz to metal
2 channels (9 types of amps)
acoustic amp is useless
used for home practice and jamming with more than enough power
solid state

I use a strats with HSS configuration
I play beach music like surf and reggae
the r-fier amp will rattle the amp when palm muting at high volumes
Can cover all grounds of sounds
clean channel with break up just slightly when colume is maxed
Distortion can be classic or modern

Very dependable along with all of roland's other products
about a year old with no problems

Roland is known for their awesome customer support

been playing a 10 years and own other tube and solid state amps
I would buy it again
I love how it is versitile and light weight
I compared it to the Classic 30 and Hot Rod
I chose this amp becuase it is very comparable to a tube amp without the hassle of tubes and weight(still not as good as a tube amp)

I bought this amp in September 2005. I use to play blues, R&B, and a little bit of Jazz witha band. I play it with a semihollow Samick tipe ES-335 guitar. It has oll the features I need, easy and functional. Enogh power 60 W, I put the volume Knob at number 4 when I play with the band in 3 x 4 meter square room for assays and it sounds loud enough.

The clean channel is great, soundfull. With the "bright" button activated it sounds a little sparkle.

Lead channel is very good. All optional lead channels sounds well balanced distorted. This amp has to Volum Knobs : one for clean channel and one for the lead channel. That's very usefull, you have just balance separately the two volumes, and I find it very useful and simply not like other amps whehre there is a Master Volume with two different gain chanels.

The pallete of clead simulated combos is great: you can get a multitude of distorted sounds just only touching two knobs (selector of chanel an gain). Easy and simple as well.

I use a Footswitch FS5U Boss with this amp.
But I notice that when I have pressed on the FS5U on, just to change from clean to distorted channel, I have to wait about 1 second to engage the distorted sound. Its not automatically.

I haven't use it at preformance yet.
But I'm sure it sounds loud enoug to performance for 50 or 60 people.
It seems very robust and resistant.
The edges are well reforced with big rubber parts.

Very friendly.
I have asked Roland for the FS5U footawitch I purchased, and they asked me inmediatly.

I play for more than 15 years.
I've been using Fernder Twin reverb, Marschall and Peavy, and they sound like waht they are, specific sounds.
I do prefer very much a vestatile amp like this one.
If I loose my amp, surely I would bought the same on again.
I love the sounds this amp can create, clean and distorted.
Maybe, I would like to have separately knobs for clean and lead channels. But it doesn't matter too much.
Until now, I'm very happy with it.

Purchased new in October 2005. It is a two channel 60 watt amp with one 12" speaker. I use this at home for recording, jamming with friends, and just practicing.

I play a Hamer Artist Mahogany throught this, and it sounds great! Channel one is the JC Clean which sounds great. Lots of headroom. I can get tons of different tones with this amp. My favorite models in channel two are Black Panel, Brit Combo, and Tweed. There is also an acoustic mod, which you'll never mistake your guitar for sounding acoustic, but I quite like the clean transparent sound of this setting. I can get more distortion than I'll ever need for my style of playing.

I've only had it two weeks, so I can't comment on reliablity. I've had numerous Roland/Boss products, and never have had a single problem. I would trust this as much as any piece of gear without a backup.

I've never dealt with them. I suspect they are average. I still have a Boss ME-10 effects unit, which I lost the manual on. I was thankfully able to download the manual off their site even though they stopped making the unit about ten years ago.

I've been playing for over 20 years. I have had several amps from Marshall, Crate, Fender, Peavey. They have all had their voices and were good in their own ways. As I've gotten older, I'm trying to simplify things a little bit. This amp suits me perfectly. I love how small it is. Very deceiving! Loud too! It appears that several people were not happy with the stock speaker, but I think it sounds great, and have no plans of replacing it. I wish it had an effects loop. The most major gripe I have is that there is not separate eq controls for both channels. I would have happily paid a little more to have these two options. I am thinking of getting another one to be able to play in stereo and have two 12" speakers generating the sounds. I love this amp, and would replace it in a heartbeat. Nice job Roland!

This amp is a 2005 model. It's really versatile, which is the primary reason I bought it, plus it sounds really good. I play classic rock, r n' b, country, gospel, pop and a little jazz, and I need an amp that will give me a wide range of tones and effects.

The amp has two channels that are switchable, though you have to buy a separate footswitch if you want that capability, which is kind of a bummer. Roland should include footswitches if their amp is going to need them, especially when it comes to channel switching. There is an effects loop jack, a headphone/recording output jack, and an external speaker output jack (which is very cool, because I sometimes use a Mesa cabinet in conjunction with my amp). I also bought footswitches to turn the effects and reverb/delay on and off. That's a lot of floor switches, but they're necessary for me.

I wish this amp had amp modeling on the clean channel. All it has is the Roland Jazz Chorus sound, which is a great sound, but it would be nice to have a little more versatility.

I use this amp in a variety of settings. I play in a really tight and kicking church worship band on Sundays, but I also use the amp when I play with a classic rock band. I do some freelance gigging and recording, too, and it works well in those situations.

This is a small, lightweight amp, but it's got a lot of power and volume. I have a Roland MicroCube that I use for practice and rehearsals, and it sounds so good that I wanted its bigger brother. This amp is LOUD--and when I plug in that Mesa extension cab, it really can rock.

It's a solid state amp, which will no doubt offend some purists, but for me it works just fine. It sounds good, it's very portable, the effects are great, it's loud enough, and its easy to use. Plus, it's built like a tank. What more do you want, especially for this price?

I usually play a modified Tele with Seymour Duncans, graphite nut and graphite saddles. I also have a Squier Strat (one of the real good ones from the 80's with Texas Special pickups), a Peavey EXP and a cool 70's Hagstrom Swede.

My style is an amalgam of all the influences and experiences I've had since I began playing over 40 years ago. I love my rock n' roll, but I also love sweet country and blues licks.

This amp is really quiet. That's another reason I like it so much--I hate hiss and 60-cycle hum, and they aren't a problem here.

The amp can give you a lot of different sounds if you tweak it enough. It's got a lot of variety, ranging from a pseudo-acoustic sound (which isn't all that great by itself, but it's okay in a band setting), to typical Fender amp sounds, to a Vox soundalike thing, to a Boogie rectifier sound. I'm not all that crazy about the "Dyna-amp" thing--it doesn't seem to be as responsive as I'd like, but I can't complain overall.

The clean channel is really clean at high volumes, so that's a cool thing. The distortion channel won't be to everyone's liking, especially if you're a metalhead, but it works great for me. Lots of sustain and good tone going on here.

It's a very dependable amp, especially since it's solid state. I'd use it without a backup, for sure. It's still pretty new, so it hasn't had time to break down (not that I expect it to).

I've never dealt with Roland, so I can't comment on their support or service.

I've been playing for over 40 years, and I have all kinds of gear (amps, effects, guitars, etc.). If this amp were lost or stolen, I'd buy another just like it. Mostly I love the tone, the versatility and the portability (this thing is light and small, which doesn't look too imposing but it sure helps save your back!).

If you're a generalist when it comes to playing, and if you aren't looking for an "over the top" metal amp that will destroy buildings, this will probably do you just fine. It works great for me. And at this price, it's a steal.

I have a very recent model, don't know the exact year, doesn't matter. I play well...a little everything, and the Cube is insanely versatile. The lack of an effects loop, and only having the JC clean on one side can be a tad annoying, but not the end of the world. As for the built in effects, I rarely use them, but they're alright. I use it for home and band practice, and it sounds great for both.

I have an Ibanez SZ720FM, and whatever I feel like playing, with a little playing around, I can find the tone I want. Seriously, this amp will do anything, and sound good doing it (relative to the price of course). No noise, cleans only break when you want them to, and you can get some crazy distortion going on. Good stuff.

Never had a single problem with it.

never had to find out.

For the price, I doubt you can buy a better amp. It's loud, its versatile, sounds great, and won't break your wallet. You can't ask for much more. An effects loop and a better distribution between clean / lead sounds would make this the ultimate little amp.

I originally submitted a review of this amp on 6/22/2005, and would like to submit additional information.

Several people have complained about the lack of sustain in the dyna-amp model. Well, I believe that this problem lies in their technique less than in the amp. To take full advantage of this model, one must have a very dynamic picking/playing style (sharp attack, pinch harmonics, and vibrato et al.). I am willing to bet that the people who are complaining have never played an ?old school,? non-master volume tube-type amp with only a cable between them and the amp.

Old school rock amps (e.g., Marshall JTMs and some JCMs) react very differently than modern high-gain amps (e.g. Mesa, VHT, Soldano, 5150, Engl et al.). The distortion on an old school amp comes from the power stage being overloaded to the point were the power tubes go non-linear. While in overload, sustain comes from the power supply being asked to provide more current than it is capable of providing; hence, pulling down the B+ supply voltage (i.e., compression/limiting occurs via supply sag). The amount of sustain produced is based on the time it takes the power supply to recover from overload. Modern high-gain amps produce almost all of their distortion by running the preamp tubes in their non-linear region via cascaded voltage gain stages. As most triodes draw one milliamp or less of current, they have little impact on the power supply. Hence, sustain is not controlled by power supply sag, but by how long the preamp can keep the signal larger than is needed to drive the power amp.


With the above said: with the right EQ settings (bass at high noon, mids dimed, treble at high noon, presence and gain to taste), the dyna-amp model reacts and sounds very much like a dimed plexi Marshall. If you listen to all of the great players who record with plexis, you will hear a lot of vibrato at the end of each held note. That vibrato is there because that is what it takes to get sustain of an old school, power amp distortion amp. IMHO, the dyna-amp model "breathes" much in the same way as an old school tube-type amp.

For the price asked this combo has plenty of effects/features/connectivity.Like all things these days it's made in China but the Chinese can build gear like The Japs when they need to and they certainly did with this combo.Loud enough unless your seriously touring.You can always line out to a desk/PA and use it as a monitor.

Unlike a lot of people i use the effects alot, perhaps because i'm coming from some seriously poor stomp boxes.The JC clean channel is a peach.Like others have said it is dead quite which is a world away from my distressed Cobra lead .I didn't find any of the sounds/effects less than interesting and theres enough versatility for most.People have said they bought it to get a valve sound on the cheap and there has been some mild criticism of it in that regard but its valve sounds are probably a good imitation IMO.
Look towarsds buying this amp for its durability , flexibility ,above average sound quality and portability ,anything else you get from it after that is a bonus methinks.

I bought this amp because of Rolands reputation for reliability/support and though i've never owned Roland products in the past i've listened to other peoples combos and was always mightily impressed.This combo seems very well put together.

Based on other peoples experiences Roland provide better than average support.

I think i've said it all before.You have to get out of that mind set of thinking your combo should be the size of a chest freezer to sound any good.Don't put a combo on the scales to assess it , plug a guitar in!If you're already sorted on the gigging front and dont need the power then i'd heartily recommend the Cube 30 which does most of what the 60 does just doesn't have as much socketry or power.

This amp has a lot of great features, with the built in effects including delay and reverb, two channel operation, and a very loud 60 watts through one 12" speaker. The two channels are clean (Jazz Chorus) and on the lead side it has several different amps (Acoustic simulator, Fender Twin, Vox AC30, Fender Bassman, Vintage Marshall, Peavey 5150, Mesa/Boogie Rectifier, and a dynamic model that responds to picking strength) modeled. My only complaint would be that I'd like to see the Twin and Bassman models on the clean side. I use this amp in a 12-piece funk band and a 6-piece latin jazz group, and it's plenty loud enough.

I bought this amp mostly to have a Twin that didn't take up as much space or weigh as much. If it helps, my main guitars are a PRS Custom 24 and a 50's or 60's reissue Strat with Fat 50's pickups. Anyway, I wanted a smaller, easier to manage Twin and I feel I got it. I play rock, jazz, funk, and some blues, and this amp can do anything. I don't care a whole lot for the built in effects, but I don't use them. I just run my effects in front of it. I really like the Rectifier sound as well. This amp gives you great clean sounds that don't break up unless you want them to (and they do it just like a tube amp), and the distortions can give you anything from a little dirt to an incredible roar. Also, the Acoustic setting is better suited for an acoustic simulator, not to amplify your favorite acoustic-electric. Those just sound very brittle through it.

I gig with this amp all the time. I love getting my real Twin out when I can just to really peel the paint off the walls, but this amp is great for lower volumes or tight spaces. It has been indestructible for the most part, but I did manage to break the input jack on it. When I gig with it I don't use a backup, it is unbelievably dependable.

I think the warranty on these is 1 year. When I broke the input jack they repaired it under warranty without even blinking. Other than that I haven't dealt with them much, but I hear they're good people

I've been playing for about 12 years, and I feel this is one of the best purchases I've ever made. I also have a '74 or'75 Twin Reverb, which I do like better, but it is SOOOOOOO heavy and loud that sometimes it isn't practical. If this amp were lost or stolen, I'd definitely get another. What I like about this amp is the clean sounds you can get on the lead side (the Jazz Chourus side is almost too clean). It would be nice, though, if the Twin and Bassman settings (and maybe the Vox as well) were on the clean side. It would be awesome to have the Twin for the clean sound then switch to the Rectifier for the distortion. Probably the greatest thing about these is they sell for around $350.

2004 model, I suppose. Check the other reviews or the Roland website for the specs.
You haven't much scope for adjusting the effects parameters. About as much as you would with a cheap multi-effects unit.

Seems to have a built-in noisegate that you can't shut off, but it may be just a digital note decay thing.

There are some nice tones to be had from this amp but the bottom line is....it's DIGITAL. Played side by side with an actual tube amp you can hear the difference. I set it up beside my Blues Junior and I dialed in as close a sound to it as I could and experimented with my Telecaster. There's a roughness to the attack and the note decay is artificial. The latter may be a built in noisegate...I'm not sure. Either way, I don't like it. You almost HAVE to have an effect going to make up for the bland quality of the sound. I rate an amp for the way it feels plugged straight in with no effects. If I want to keep playing and playing then it's a good amp. If I don't...or if I have to massage the sound with effects...then it isn't.
This isn't. Almost... but no cookie.
It's OK for doodling around at home or for recording but in a live situation I wouldn't use it (I tried and it felt tranny and 'wrong'). They just haven't digitally captured all the dynamics of a tube amp yet.
I'm not a tube snob. I WANTED a digital amp that I could use live. I bought this and gave myself plenty of time to get the hang of it and not make a snap judgement.
The clean tones are very nice except for the unnatural dynamics and slight rawness mentioned above. The various overdrive tones/simulations are fun but they have a thin phoney quality, much like you get with those Zoom do-it-all pedals teenagers like playing Squiers thru in their bedrooms.

I've played about 35 years. I've tried lots of gear looking for a simple but effective setup and it seems that a telecaster plugged into a small tube combo is all I need. I bought this as a backup/practice amp, but it's only suitable as a practice amp IMO. It was cheap so I'll keep it, but I wouldn't miss it if it was sold, lost, stolen or smashed.

I got this amp about 4 month ago from Soundcontrol. The best thing about this amp apart from its sounds is its compact size. I go to college and I can carry this amp ON A BUS. Now, I don't know any other decent 12in spearker combo that can do that.
Features are already written by others so no need to go into too much details. Lots of models to choose from, 3 band eq, presence control, digital EFX and reverb. For me, it loses a mark for not having separate EQs for the clean channel, and another for not having a footswitch as standard (I bought a cheap switch on ebay but I have to press it twice for it to work).

I've used this amp with a variety of guitars. My dad's fender USA strat, my Epiphone Les Paul Standard, Gibson Les Paul Studio, my mates PRS Soapbar II SE, and some crappy cheap guitars I got on ebay.

The best description I can give for this amp is that it is a HONEST amp. Unlike the Marshall MG series, where everything you put in it ends up sounding pretty much the same(buzzy, artificial overdrive), this amp can really transfer the real tone of your guitar. This can be good or bad. A problem with this amp is that bad guitars will sound awful in it. The main reason for me buying Gibson Les paul studio was that my epiphone sounded really muddy in it. Even with presence at max, high treble and midde and rolling back on gain, it still didn't have any sharpness to it at all. It's a totally different story however when you use a good guitar with it, with my Gibson, I can do very convincing Guns n Roses sounds with R-fire model, Led Zep with Classic, and Greenday with Metal. They still sound quite cold and that's the only fault.

Clean channel is amazing, beautifully crisp and clear or smooth and gentle depending on settings. Chorus effect works very well with clean too. Other effects aren't very useful for me they are too strange.

This amp can be very loud and it sounds its best WHEN it's loud. I've noticed this because of the difference in sound I get while practicing with my band and while practicing at home. Everything you do in channel 2 at low volume sounds kind of muffled, like having a blanket over it or something. Playing to CDs at similar volume you'll have a hard time hearing it. However when it's loud it comes into its own. Where a Marshall MG would start to buzz and start feeding back manically, this amp stays quiet even with gain at 3 O'clock, and just totally rule. Perfect palm nuted powerchord thumps and screaming solos are no problem. Great sound and I will be using this in a gig that's coming up pretty soon.

This thing is totally solid in construction. No loose bits anywhere. I've accidentally left window open in my room before and a typical Yorkshire afternoon rain poured that day, drenching my amp. I kind of panicked at first and then wiped it with a towel and then I just left it to dry. Much to my relief, it worked no problem afterwards.

Don't know but Sound control gave me 12 months guarantee.

Overall I'd give it a 10. It's just such a well made package. I think it'd be very hard to beat this amp for the price, maybe except if you buy a second hand valve amp or something. DEFINITELY bettter than MG50 which is about the same price, I used them to death in college and I hate them. If you play anything that is not heavy metal, you couldn't go wrong with this amp. Well recommended.