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New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:04 am
by rfurtkamp
Roland finally wised up and went with something a little smaller as an option that's actually got features that makes sense.

Stereo i/o, fx loop, the old 6.5" stereo speakers of the tiny one of yore.

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https://www.roland.com/us/products/jc-22/

Re: New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 4:11 am
by coldbrightsunlight
Oooo this could be just the ticket. I've wanted a jc of some kind since playing one at ILFEU, this looks perfect for a home amp. I love stereo guitar sounds but it's always such a pain to set up, this would make it no bother!

Re: New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 4:35 am
by ognoy
Looks cute! But no vibrato?
Should have an external speaker out. :)

Re: New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 5:12 am
by rfurtkamp
Yea, lack of vibrato makes me somewhat sad, but...I have a JC50 for that. :)

If I decide I need another amp, definitely on the list.

Re: New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 6:15 am
by backwardsvoyager
i was almost kicking myself thinking this should have been around when i was amp shopping earlier this year
until i saw NO DISTORTION WHAAAAAT

Re: New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:41 am
by rfurtkamp
You're not going to use whatever gain they put in it, let's be real.

I've used the distortion on my JC50..once.

Re: New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:47 am
by backwardsvoyager
i used to use the gain on my 120 all the time :lol: i know i'm in the minority there though. the lack of vibrato is the perplexing thing.

Re: New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:53 am
by rfurtkamp
Guess it's a casualty of modernization.

I was already planning on grabbing a VB2 or CH2 waza for the vibrato though, there are times I want the vibe on my other amps!

Re: New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:53 am
by Disarm D'arcy
6.5" is probably too short on the low end. Stumbled upon the official demo last night and definitely lacked on that front. Looks cool though!

Re: New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:54 am
by rfurtkamp
If it's like the old small JC, don't underestimate it.

Won't go doom, but...with two of them and Roland not generally cheaping out on drivers...

Re: New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:57 am
by Disarm D'arcy
I know, just like MonkeyDancer I'm hung up on smaller JCs now that I've played a 77 in Oslo which is IIRC two 10" speakers. Rocked my world, I thought the glorious JC sound could only be achieved with the 120 I had tried a fell in love with.

Re: New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:12 am
by UglyCasanova
Speakers are getting pretty freaking impressive on these small amps. Not sure if it will let you have too much fun with your VI though.

Re: New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:16 am
by backwardsvoyager
i kinda would have preferred 2x8", considering that's kind of a sweet spot for monitor and PA speakers and there's no reason you wouldn't be able to get decent low end unless they're shit speakers, but 2x6.5" at 30w is probably decent.

Re: New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:19 am
by fcknoise
I want this. Need an amp for studio use, and I can't see anything Being more appropriate than this, since I record in stereo mostly. Of course, the one thing is the lack of extension cab capabilities... Oh well, line out works

Re: New Jazz Chorus: JC22 - stereo in/fx loop

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 10:41 am
by coldbrightsunlight
Bass response from the little speakers is definitely an important thing for me that might swing me to the slightly larger models. Will have to try one out some time...