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Published on 11/08/13 at 10:55Everything has already been mentioned by other users.
UTILIZATION
I use "as is" for jazz. The clean sound is perfect:
The preamp stage is transistor, the "normal" channel, so clean, no saturation, even at high volume and the amplification stage tube heats the sound just right.
The distortion channel allows fine tuning starting from a clean sound to a more saturated with endless possibilities obtained gradually playing with three knobs. But used "all donf" sound distortion is dirty and uninteresting.
For rock and blues, I use it with my usual pedals.
SOUNDS
As mentioned before, for jazz, it is perfect and there are all sound appreciated by jazz musicians. Clear sound, heat lamps, a 12 "that perfectly meets attacks on the lower strings (I use it with an ES-165 Classic and '57).
I have a Roland Cube 60 (orange model) of 1988 also stands up very well, but Bolt is significantly higher. A little heavier of course (20 kg), but its well worth the effort to carry.
For rock and blues, it is better to use with external effects.
OVERALL OPINION
An amp that allows jazz to get a neutral sound, slightly "heated" by the lamps, but with less inconvenience than a "full tube", generally heavier and where saturation often comes too quickly.
Now, not easy to find. It gradually acquired the reputation of being the best guitar amp developed (and abandoned) by Roland. And it is true that the price (250 euros) I am 100% satisfied with the investment.
UTILIZATION
I use "as is" for jazz. The clean sound is perfect:
The preamp stage is transistor, the "normal" channel, so clean, no saturation, even at high volume and the amplification stage tube heats the sound just right.
The distortion channel allows fine tuning starting from a clean sound to a more saturated with endless possibilities obtained gradually playing with three knobs. But used "all donf" sound distortion is dirty and uninteresting.
For rock and blues, I use it with my usual pedals.
SOUNDS
As mentioned before, for jazz, it is perfect and there are all sound appreciated by jazz musicians. Clear sound, heat lamps, a 12 "that perfectly meets attacks on the lower strings (I use it with an ES-165 Classic and '57).
I have a Roland Cube 60 (orange model) of 1988 also stands up very well, but Bolt is significantly higher. A little heavier of course (20 kg), but its well worth the effort to carry.
For rock and blues, it is better to use with external effects.
OVERALL OPINION
An amp that allows jazz to get a neutral sound, slightly "heated" by the lamps, but with less inconvenience than a "full tube", generally heavier and where saturation often comes too quickly.
Now, not easy to find. It gradually acquired the reputation of being the best guitar amp developed (and abandoned) by Roland. And it is true that the price (250 euros) I am 100% satisfied with the investment.