[NAMM] Roland Cube-XL Bass Amps Series

Published on 01/14/2011 by TonyBruno, last updated on 01/14/2011

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Roland announces the new Cube-XL BASS Amplifier series, an update to the bass amp segment of the Cube amplifier family.

The three models in the Cube-XL Bass Amplifier series—the Cube-20XL BASS, Cube-60XL BASS, and Cube-120XL BASS—range in power from 20 to 120 watts.

Features include a DSP engine, multiple COSM amp models (including the new Super Low amp on the CUBE-120XL BASS and CUBE-60XL BASS), updated effects (including the new Drive and Poly Octave), onboard phrase looping (CUBE-120XL BASS and CUBE-60XL BASS), and Power Squeezer (CUBE-60XL BASS and CUBE-20XL BASS) and SOLO functions.

Built with components, the CUBE-XL BASS amplifiers feature plywood cabinets, corner guards, and metal grilles for speaker protection. Additionally, the amps are equipped with custom-designed speakers (including two-way coaxial speakers on the CUBE-120XL BASS and CUBE-60XL BASS) and custom flared ports (CUBE-120XL BASS and CUBE-60XL BASS).

CUBE-XL Bass Amplifier Series Comparison Chart

	CUBE-120XL BASS	CUBE-60XL BASS	CUBE-20XL BASS
MSRP	$749	$569	$299
Power Output	120W	60W	20W
Speaker	12" Coaxial	10" Coaxial	8"
COSM Amps	8 types, including Super Low	8 types, including Super Low	6 types
Effects	7 types	7 types	7 types
SOLO Function	Included (Memory)	Included (Memory)	Included (Boost)
Looper	80 seconds	80 seconds	―
Power Squeezer	―	Included	Included
Tuner	Included	Included	Included
AUX IN	Included	Included	Included