Roland Portable Guitar Amps

i bought my last practice amp about twenty years ago and so decided it was about time for a change . i pur chased this unit for a mere 69 quid from a local music store . when buying anything i always do my homework on it and check out reviews etc . and this little amp was no exception . and let me say that after reading many positive feedbacks on thie cube to get it home and try it myself was an absolute treat. the sound quality for something so small is really quite amazing and the effects , well there not just there for show they take this little buty to the next level . just buy one ..... there is nothing negative to say about this amp. build quality ..a fairly light amp fairly robust unit, metal front grill , well constructed knobs and sockets ..overall very good. i would be very suprised if thier was a better practice amp out there for this kind of money offering what this guy does .sweet.. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

If you are in need of a portable light gigging Pa system for a small coffee shop show then this is a perfect little amplifier for you. This thing has a very usable clean channel and a good rock tone. It is very light weight ans user friendly. Roland CUBE Street Portable Amplifier Features: * Color: Black * Compact and lightweight, with a slanted cabinet design * Two high-performance 6/5" neodymium speakers * Six AA batteries provide up to 15 hours of use; AC adapter included * Guitar/Instrument and Mic/Line inputs for simultaneous 2-channel use * Eight COSM amp models, effects, EQ, and built-in tuner UTILIZATION * Rated Power Output: 2.5 W + 2.5 W * Nominal Input Level (1 kHz) * MIC/LINE Channel: -50 / -10 dBu * GUITAR/INSTRUMENT Channel: -10 dBu * STEREO AUX IN: -10 dBu * Speakers: 16 cm (6.5 inches) x 2 * Controls * POWER Switch * (MIC/LINE Channel) * SELECT Switch (MIC/LINE), VOLUME Knob, EQUALIZER Knobs (BASS, TREBLE), DELAY/REVERB Knob * (GUITAR/INSTRUMENT Channel) * TUNER Switch, TYPE Switch, GAIN Knob, VOLUME Knob, EQUALIZER Knobs (BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE), EFX Knob, DELAY/REVERB Knob * Indicators: TUNER, POWER * Connectors * (MIC/LINE Channel) * Input Jacks (XLR type, 1/4" phone type), Foot Switch Jack (1/4" TRS phone type) * (GUITAR/INSTRUMENT Channel) * Input Jack (1/4" phone type), Foot Switch Jack (1/4" TRS phone type) * STEREO AUX IN Jack (Stereo miniature phone type), PHONES Jack (Stereo 1/4" phone type), AC Adaptor Jack * Power Supply * DC 9 V: AC Adaptor or Dry Battery (LR6 (AA) type)(optional) x 6 * Current Draw: 235 mA * Accessories: Power Cord, AC Adaptor, Owner's Manual * Options: Carrying Case, Foot Switch (BOSS FS-5U, FS-6), Connection Cable (PCS-31) * Size and Weight * Width: 415 mm, 16-3/8 inches * Depth: 295 mm, 11-5/8 inches * Height: 250 mm, 9-7/8 inches * Weight: 5.2 kg, 11 lbs. 8 oz.(Weight is including batteries.) * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms SOUNDS Try this guitar with an acoustic and sing through the other channel and you'll be ready for a light gig or coffee shop. It takes batteries so before going out to the bar make sure you are prepared with full batteries. It really doesn't matter which guitar you use with it because this little unit sounds pretty good in any guitar application. For nice clean then use a single coil guitar like a Fender Strat or a Tele. For the rock tones try a Les Paul or other humbucking style guitar. OVERALL OPINION At new these unit come in at around $270 which is a little on the high side for what it does. It is an amp and has 8 different amp models with 6 effects, but the price tag is a bit high for me with this amp. I am a fan of the tone that you get out of it but to me the price it too high. The coolest feature which I'm guessing constitutes the expense is the two independent channels that can have two separate inputs for instrument and vocal mic. For PA purposes it is reasonable but if you just need a practice amp with all the effects then there are much better ones out there.