{"id":6288,"date":"2013-09-12T10:37:17","date_gmt":"2013-09-12T17:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/?p=6288"},"modified":"2013-11-12T12:03:27","modified_gmt":"2013-11-12T20:03:27","slug":"jc-120-guitar-amp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/12\/jc-120-guitar-amp\/","title":{"rendered":"King of Clean: The JC-120 Guitar Amp"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Go-To Clean-Amp Sound for Over 30 Years<\/h2>\n
\"The<\/a>

Pictured: JC-120 Guitar Amp<\/a>\u00a0& GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Originally introduced in 1975, the JC-120<\/a> and its famous clean-amp sound have been heard on countless records over the past three decades. The fact that the JC-120 continues to inspire musical legends like The Police’s Andy Summers and The Cult’s Billy Duffy while being dubbed responsible for “that unmistakable Metallica clean tone<\/a>” and embraced by up-and-coming acts like Diiv<\/a> is no small feat, either. With shimmering chorus effects, dual-amp design, and high-quality reverb, the JC-120 \u201csound\u201d has become a legend in its own right.<\/p>\n

Thirty years and seven presidencies ago, Captain and Tennille had everyone\u2019s toes tapping with their pop hit \u201cLove Will Keep Us Together,\u201d the population of the United States swelled to 216,000,000, Japan rolled out the world\u2019s first VCR, two computer geeks cobbled together the first Apple 1 prototype, and the crew at a little company called Roland delivered the first JC-120 Jazz Chorus Amp to the public. It was a monumental step for the fledgling enterprise.<\/p>\n

1975 – A Guitar Amp with Built-in Effects?<\/em><\/h2>\n

Since the chorus effect was invented by Roland, it was logical to build a stereo amp with this function. Thus the JC-120 guitar amp was the first stereo amp with built-in effects, including chorus, distortion, and reverb \u2013 all of which were and still are foot-switchable. It was designed to be a high-end, super powerful twin-type amp with unusually clean sound; the thought being that since effects were built in, the amp should be clean to reproduce the effects sound.<\/p>\n

When it rolled off the line three decades ago, the huge rivets and unique style of the JC-120 made it easily recognizable. The classic look remains the same today, and the list of notable musicians who rely on the JC-120’s<\/a> distinct sound continues to grow.<\/p>\n

Still in Production…<\/em><\/h2>\n

This product has lasted because it is one of the few guitar amp with a distinct sound and look. It still has features that other amps don\u2019t have, including an enormous amount of clean power. The JC-120 is still one of the world’s loudest combo amps.<\/p>\n

The last days of disco have long since faded from memory and the VHS tapes are starting to fray, but the squeaky clean and ridiculously loud JC-120 is still selling strong.<\/p>\n

\u201cI own a couple of \u2019em,\u201d says Joe Perry of Aerosmith. \u201cThe JC has a sound all of its own. I keep a minimum of stuff in my studio, but I always have at least one JC on hand.\u201d<\/p>\n

Check out\u00a0Guitarist<\/em> magazine’s retro review of the JC-120<\/a> from 1984!<\/p>\n

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