Roland JC77 Review, The best Roland JC?
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- The little brother to the JC-120 is it good? Let's find out. this is my workhorse amp. I use it all the time. leave me a comment what amp you use all the time.
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Thanks for the demo.😊 Will be staying with a friend who has one - so looking forward to trying it out !
I love my JC-77. Been a fan since the early '90s. It's my daily driver.
I love mine been a great amp. Haven't used it a lot lately though. Been playing through my cyber twin all the time. I should do a video about that amp. A lot of hate for such a great amp it does have its quirks though.
I just acquired a nearly new JC22...fantabulous amp ! I am using an extremely old school Vox Stomplab pedal into the front end and although I never played shoegaze before, this amp and the ambiant effects of the Stomplab, rotary, trem, Flanger...all sound fabullus thru the dual speaker setup. It has pushed me in different directions from my usual blues inspired riffs...although they sound pretty decent too !
I was wondering if the 22 sounded good. I keep looking at them and going I should buy one. How's the volume? I don't play super loud anymore but it is fun to have some volume to crank up it you want.
@@garrettsguitarden Plenty of volume...really not much difference up to about 6 on the dial to a JC40. At home playing up close 2 or 3 is all I need.
@@tonray9395 I think I will have to pick one up. The JC series has always been a favorite of mine. I picked up a Peavey encore 65 tube amp that I can't stop playing through lately it sounds so good with a strat.
@@garrettsguitarden same for me with a Yamaha THR10C I just picked up. Always wanted one but never wanted to pop $500 ..then they were discontinued. This one 8 years old just turned up on FB. Greatest little amp I've heard. The JC22 stays in the living room and the Yamaha THR10C gets the bedroom.
JC-77 is complete MAGIC! I had one for many years and totally regret selling it.
It really is a magnificent amp.
My USA Roland JC77 has three footswitch inputs for each control: distortion, reverb and chorus
You can use three cheap FS-1 foot switches and label them
I bought this as a platform for my pedalboard, where the entirety of my tone comes from. I've been plugging straight into a mixer for years, but wanted a small amp with lots of clean headroom for pedal effects, and so far this little champ rocks.
The on-board chorus doesn't like extra effects going into it, and will easily distort. This was a little but of bummer, but I usually wouldn't put chorus after time-based effects anyway.
Glad to see this amp getting the love it deserves.
Plus, I think it's quite a handsome looking amp. To each their own!
I absolutely love the look of Roland amps. They just have a look like nothing else. I still need to do a video of my Roland VGA-5 it has 5 pedal ins and a midi for saved channel you could run a whole pedal board just from the amp.
I'm always glad to hear stories about these amps. I feel they are super underrated and don't get the respect they need.
I've had a JC-77 since 1985 original owner. Was my go to amp for years. Had a BCB -6 pedalboard with Compressor, Super Overdrive, Turbo Overdrive, Phase Shifter, CE-3 Chorus, PS-2 pitch shifter delay, GE-7 eq, original made in Japan Boss pedals. Was always happy with the tone & versatility of this incredible amp. I'd you were outdoors or a larger venue U would recommend getting the amp up on crates as close to ear level to monitor yourself. Used to use the built in chorus along with the CE-3 for thick chorusing. Built in distortion is good backup if pedalboard goes down. Used a 120 in a studio once in '84' was actually too loud ,couldn't get volume passed 1&a half which causes a lack if air pressure on the speakers. Thanks for the demo.
It's one of my favorite amps of all time. Always wanted a 120 but found the same issue, way too loud for most things I do. You're welcome for the demo. I'm glad someone still enjoys these amps
I have a jc77 from Japan- I rewired the transformer to 120V based off the schematic and works great> mine arrived with a smashed speaker baffle too so I pulled it apart, made a new one and put it back together. After a thorough cleaning and a reverb tank upgrade it is amazing. I use mine in an improv jam mostly-takes abuse from layers of fuzz easily and just gets louder. It cuts through and I use it on 2 or 2-1/2 at the most. I've used it for stage volume with an acoustic in a rock set and it did great. I've loaned it out,which won't happen again as it was kind of hard to get it back my buddy who loved it so much. he plays a 65 twin RI and probably would have traded for the JC. Killer amp.
I keep telling people it has one of the best cleans ever and is damn loud. They never believe me until they play through it and hear it. I'm really glad there are people like you and I around still using and loving them. Thank you for the awesome story!
I used a JC77 through the 80s and 90s. It's just the right size of all the JCs. I sold it a few years ago and picked up the JC90 wanting to play with pedals thru the effects send / stereo return. I've got a Tweed Deluxe that I've been playing for a few years but I think it's time to pull the JC90 back out! Cheers.
I did find the 77 to be right about the perfect size. I haven't played through it in a little bit due to me having a fender cybertwin I really enjoy and have been having a a lot of fun with.
I'm pretty damn happy with the newer JC40 I bought recently. Haven't used it live yet, but I think it could hack it. Good to know that if it's not strong enough, there are plenty of larger variations to try it. Someone nearby has a JC90. I'm guessing it's pretty much the same. Also curious about the Peavey Chorus amps, which were made to compete with these back in the day.
They are a great amp. I find I like most Roland JC Amps big or small. My JC77 gets damn loud. A friend of mine has a peavey studio chorus, it sounds pretty good built like a tank too. I like the cleans better on the Roland though
Brilliant video. I have had the 77 for three years. Fabulous amp, only problem is the persistent white noise/hiss.
There is a mod involving changing a resistor to lower the hiss level. You will loose a little bit of volume but everyone says it dramatically drops the hiss/white noise level
@@garrettsguitarden Ah, brilliant. Do you happen to know where I could find information about that modification please?
@@trevorowers44 www.jazzguitar.be/forum/guitar-amps-gizmos/84438-possible-circuit-mod-solution-roland-jazz-chorus-hiss-current-explorations.html
Turned my nose up at them for many years as they were not valve amps, 1980's crappy cheap amps. I played a JC-40 at a local guitar store as it was what they had in the practice room. I never left the shop with the guitar that day, but left with a JC-40. I sold my Fender 65 Twin. The JC-40 covers all my needs. What an amp.
I love the JC series it has the most headroom of any amp I've ever owned. And honestly between valve and solid state it really doesn't make a difference to me anymore as long as it has a pleasing sound to my ears. I have been on a 5 watt valve amp kick lately and really even at 5 watts they are insanely loud for a room amp. The JC I can still control the volume. You have the amp I'd like to own the 40 is the next JC I'd like to buy
Hola Garrets! Happy new Year! Nice review with the two guitar types. It really helps to understand the sounding. I'm buying one JC77 this week as an opportunity came up. Cheers!
Happy New year Victor! It's an awesome amp. I really enjoy mine and I'm glad I could help you. I think you will really like it.
I wonder how different the JC-40 is from this amp. I played the 77 today and it sounded incredible! The distortion didn't work very well. It cut out after some time playing it. The condition wasn't so great and the store wanted $675. I could get the JC-40 brand new for about that price.
As far as I know the jc40 is the same amp just scaled down with 2-10s and a stereo 40 watt amp. So it should sound really close. I say go try one out I'm sure you'll like it!
I’m old. I bought a JC 120 in 1976, the second year they were produced, and I still have it to this day. A couple of years ago the effects went out but it was repairable with the guy replacing some capacitors, but that’s it, after owning this thing for over 46 years. The distortion is OK for some light overdrive sounds, but the amp takes pedals really well so you can add all the dirt that you want. The only downfall is the weight. They built them very solid back then - but the amazing sound is well worth a little backache. As to the foot switch - I just bought a Boss F5-6 and use it to control the chorus and reverb. I don’t really use the distortion so I don’t miss the third switch.
That's the next I would like to have is a jc-120 beautiful amps. With a ton of power and beautiful sound. That you for telling me the story about yours. I always like hearing about awesome gear!
@@garrettsguitarden One thing is that it is stupid loud. I usually play it at 1 to 1.5. My main gigging amp is a Boss Katana Artist, so some of the same Roland mojo lives there too.
My JC is usually played around 2-3 it's damn loud too. My blackstar I do everything else with is the same way. It's on 2 right now because it just gets blistering loud in this room.
The Boss Katana Artist allows me to adjust the power down to as little as half a watt, while retaining all the sound quality, so I can set it as needed for the room. I love my JC, but modern technology is awesome!
The katana is a great amp, tons of features and alot of usable stuff especially with the foot controller. I've been using my DAW with amplitube alot lately for times when I can't turn up an amp or get too loud.
Thanks for a great vid!! Have you done a shoot-out between your 77 and a 40?
I have I just haven't wanted to cash out 700 new or around 4-500 used to get a jc40. Honestly I feel they would be pretty close other than the 40 has vibrato built in which would be a cool effect to have sometimes
Thnk you for the vid, I may pick one of these up, and get back w you. I'm not going jc-120, on the loud/cumbersome side.
The 120 is heavy and over kill if you don't plan on using it live. The 77 I found is the perfect size for me. Also it still gets plenty loud if I need it.
I run this amp along with a 65’ Fender Deluxe non reverb, together sounds amazing!! I run a Mesa Boogie V-Twin pre amp in front of the JC77, clean only sounds really good!!
That is a killer setup! The JC series is the king of clean to me. Its such a pristine clean for any pedal of style. I will have a video soon with my other favorite Roland amp that I use a ton as well.
I have a 77. I use manual chorus at 9 o'clock. Use the distortion midway adds more bass. Play blues jams. Have distortion pedals works just great
Great amp! Been using my fender cybertwin a lot but the 77 still hangs out as one of the best I own
@@garrettsguitarden cybertwin? The one that replicates different fender Amp sounds?
@@johncase8688 yes with the motorized knobs 2 tube preamps and 2 solid state preamps
Nice video.
Thanks.
Have you done the less hiss noise mod?
I haven't yet. I did read up on it and it looks like it cuts a little bit of volume which is fine on this amp it's plenty loud. I should try it
I had a JC-77. It is a clean tone amp but just a little sterile for me. Dont get me wrong you dont have to worry about tubes..... I sold it and got a Fender vibrolux reverb which i modified removing the circuit board and wiring it with a eyelet board. I was shooting for warmth. A lot of famous bands used them in the 80s and 90s. Keep it. I sometimes wonder I should of kept mine. If you can locate Roland output chips buy them in case of failure...... thanks.....
It's definitely a keeper for me. I haven't had many issues with it. I do want to perform the anti hiss mod to it but a little nervous about messing with its tone. Lately I've been using my Randall rg100 half stack a lot and the JC has been sitting under its cover though.
Ive had a jc40, bunch of ampegs, but landed back on the jc77 and its the best amp ive ever had.
It really is one of the best amps I've used in a long time. the cleans are endless and the chorus is huge, it fills a room easily.
It's really awesome to hear how many people really love these amps. I didn't realize that many people played the 77 like I did till now.
Hi again. If you've time, would you be kind enough to share some of your favourite 77 amp settings, particularly those that you prefer using with the Strat?
Yes I can do that. I will also be posting soon another video about a Roland amp I have and love for other reasons.
@@garrettsguitarden Splendid. Thank you Garrett.
You're very welcome. I'm always open to questions or comments. And sorry for not posting a video for awhile. I've been so busy doing setups and repairs. I wasn't sure if posting videos of explaining how to do repairs would even be liked at all.
@@garrettsguitarden Your videos are great. Let me know when you have some 77 amp settings that you can share. Best wishes.
I play country though a JC77 with great results!
I have used it with my tele a few times and it does have nice snappy clean sound especially with the reverb up a touch and a compressor. It can do it all!
Hey Garret, About 5 years ago I walked into our local GC and saw this puppy sitting there looking pretty good. I feel like I great deal at $399. I have used it sparingly. However, this past Thursday at our Jazz Open Mic, I pulled it out. I was using my Ibanez GB10. Wow. I forgot how good they sound together. Going to use it again this week. And it may become my house band amp for the foreseeable future. In short, I love the amp and don't think I'll sell it. Which I was considering a short while ago. I had a few comments on my sound this week and that's because of the combination I was using. So in my opinion, JC77 is a great amp, with plenty of power and a warm sound for any guitar.
That is an awesome story man, I did find as I got older I liked a really great clean tone more than alot of effects and distortions. This does that super warm and clean. That is awesome you refound this amazing amp! I hope you enjoy it for along time
I swear by the jc120 being my nr 1, besides a tube amp at the side. Watching...:)
The VGA-5 I have I use a ton and the jc-77 is one of my all time go to amps all the time for a killer sound and dead reliability. I do want a jc-120 just haven't found the right deal on a nice older one
I'm going to give the secret to get the jc distortion: get the guitar volume top in 10 max, then turn the amp volume in the less necessary, now get the distortion amp pot in your like, then your going to get a blues over drive or a one to play alternative or hard rock or punky level of it.
The JC has been one of my favorite amps of all time. I play a lot of country style bend licks and the amount of clean headroom is amazing on it, or I use a touch of gain to give that spicy dirty country blues sound. It is honestly one of the greatest amps ever built.
I have a jc-90 I picked up at a pawn shop for $250. Other then a dog piss stain on the grill cloth its immaculate and so inspiring to play. (This vid’s thumbnail made me laugh, thanks!)
I've wanted a jc90 but haven't been able to find one around here. Great amps, built like tanks. You're welcome!
How do you feel about it having chorus only, do you wish it had vibrato?
@@RobertNolan I actually don't. I don't use much vibrato, I tend to do that with my fingers. I will plug a delay pedal into it here and there and it suits my needs very well.
@@garrettsguitarden I've been considering this or the JC-40, but the JC-40 is all digital. Not bad I think, just prefer analog.
I actually want a jc40 pretty bad. An amazing little amp. It sounds amazing and still has that jc sound it's just newer and probably a little more reliable to be honest. Then again I have been using my Randall rg100 half stack for the past couple months and I love that old thing. It's a crushing amount of power in a dead reliable build.
@@garrettsguitarden got the Jazz Chorus, wow I've got no regrets at all about this one.
That is awesome! I've always been super happy with mine. I'm glad you enjoy it. I would've felt bad if you didn't since sound is pretty subjective to people. How's the volume on that one? Get pretty loud?
Why do you go through the low input channel please while using the Strat?
I did that because it was late and I didn't want to wake my wife up with the high side volume level.
Man that Does sound great !!
It really does! It's a great sounding amp. But the tube snobs will say it's bad because it's solid state. I believe you should listen with your ears not with what everyone else says
Hy.. Nice review.. Subscirbed.. (So hard to have a "like" To a video and subscribers.. I know.. 😁) I have the uptdated version jc40 and i think it's one of the most beautiful amp in the World.. One day a tried a jc85, and i was so impressed, that the day after i went to a local store and bought the jc40.. It has Everything you need.. Distorsion was really improved, headphone, send and return, incredible power but very playable even in a small room.. Heavenly chorus a vibrato.. What else.. Maybe a lot of people don't consider it because it's Not tube.. Wrong!! It's an amazing amp!! Cheers 🙂
It really is an amazing amp, such a beautiful sound. I don't think it matters anymore tube or solid state, but alot of people do. I say use your ears not your wallets to find what you like
NO one talks about the YAMAHA VR6000. witch totally dominates any JC amp.plus its a stereo chorus.where is the love?
I would I can't seem to find one around me. And shipping one is crazy expensive. They are really great. I actually have been using my fender cybertwin a lot lately which seems most people dislike quite a bit
the cyber twin is sweet too. almost everything is great. thanks for the video
The Japanese are uncompromising about the quality of their products, which is not always the case with Americans etc in general.
Very true. I honestly don't see a need to buy an American made guitar. The quality out of Japan, Korea and everywhere is so good anymore with Amps, and guitars you cant really tell even older stuff is great too
My roland jc77 says made in USA 😮
@@cerebral-sound 😭
There’s exceptions sometimes
I owned a JC80 but I wasn’t impressed with the clean tone. It sounded kind of dull. Lots of head room but the clean lacks compression. A great pedal platform but clean on its own it’s very ordinary. There’s a demo on RUclips with a JC120 vs Fender tube. A Twin or Deville or something. The Fender kills it. Listening to yours as I type, it really has an ordinary clean tone. My Cube80XL’s are heaps better. JC’s are old technology now. Get a Katana. Much better choicez
I actually prefer the clean tone. I have a Roland VGA-5 for when I want different cleans. I also have a blackstar ht club 40 and some other amps. The JC series has always sounded great to me. I guess it just depends on what kind of clean you are going for.
@@garrettsguitarden look up the comparison of the JC120 vs Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb. It’s there to hear. The JC doesn’t compete
The deluxe reverb is a whole different category of amps. It's amazing too and around $3-400 more than the top jc-120. Comparison wise I'd put the deluxe reverb next to a nice matchless or something
@@garrettsguitarden Bur what I’m trying to show you is the reality of the JC’s sound is overrated. It honestly doesn’t have a great clean sound. The Roland cubes or the boss Katana or a Fender solid state are much better. My cubes ab absolutely demolish the JC. The technology is old and I believe they’ve been superseded
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