I ordered a JC 22...it's on backorder now but since I am pretty much only interested in clean sounds and using a few pedals, in an apartment this seemed like the best choice. Love the I/Os it has plus an FX loop.
Using the built in distortion at 2-3 and a good distortion pedal gives you an amazing tone! I like the Digitech DF-7 because there are so many classic distortion pedals built into it.
@@winstonschwarz1636 There has always been a distortion control since the JC120, and with the release of the JC40, they sort to improve it a great deal.
Thanks for a good question. These Boss pedals are not tube pedals. I’m using a Hehku Roaster preamp tube pedal which has EF86 tubes. I’ve also tried Vox Valvenergy Mystic Edge which works ok. It is advisable to avoid strong overdrive settings in pedals when using this amp. It, however, takes soft tube colouring very well.
@@dimitris70 Again, a good point. I suppose most users would put the tube preamp first, then the other pedals and, finally, the actual amplifier. I don’t suppose putting the preamp after the other pedals would make a huge difference, though. You should usually put the signal reinforcing pedals, such as overdrive, boost and even compression in the beginning and in many ways a tube preamp is such a pedal.
It’s an Arvo Original, handmade in Finland, with P90 pickups. A nice, lightweight guitar. I use it in most of my videos for consistency. www.arvoguitars.fi/in-english
@@mantray6976 Interesting how our ear gets shaped by what we listen. I had the same progression and recently considered going back to solid state for practicality, watching your video is part of my research. So far I am not convinced though. Thanks for the video.
similar signal chain to the chameleons. it's so beautiful, well done
@@floridtv I noticed in Johnny Marr’s book that The Smiths also originally had a very similar setting.
Roland/Boss is amazing!
Good video, nice explanations of the gear. Thanks!
Great video. I have a JC-22 with a Boss GT-100. The GT-100 takes a bit of time to get the settings right but it is a great combination
I’m sure that combination is equally impressive!
I ordered a JC 22...it's on backorder now but since I am pretty much only interested in clean sounds and using a few pedals, in an apartment this seemed like the best choice. Love the I/Os it has plus an FX loop.
"Classical" Dude! I totally agree.
Great Demo. Billy Duffy is one of my Guitar Hero's as well. Cheers.
That’s great to hear. I’ve noticed he’s recently gone back to using a JC-120 in his live rig.
Same here, I even bought his Signature Gretsch!
Great demo thanks? Was curiois to see how different it sounds to my cube 60. Seems pretty much the same although the cube it smaller.
That’s very kind of you. I think Robert Smith of The Cure was using a couple of Cube 60s at some point.
Roland amps give you amazing sound with ANY pedal. Boss pedals do stand out slightly though. Amp settings, treble 0, mid 5, bass 6.
You could also add a little from the built in distortion to go with your overdrive pedal. Could be interesting!
That’s quite right. I think the built in distortion is better than its reputation in these new models.
Using the built in distortion at 2-3 and a good distortion pedal gives you an amazing tone! I like the Digitech DF-7 because there are so many classic distortion pedals built into it.
There is no built in distortion on these clean made for JAZZ combos.
@@winstonschwarz1636 There has always been a distortion control since the JC120, and with the release of the JC40, they sort to improve it a great deal.
big neon glitter. hell yes dude.
@@ak2112 I’m glad you noticed!
Great vid. You guys nead to check out Steve Vai and Adrian Belew live on the current BEAT tour.
@@winstonschwarz1636 Style never goes out of fashion!
Sir in the beginning you said something about preamp tube
Do you mean that boss pedals?
Are these pedals tube preamp?
Sorry I'm in my first steps 😊
Thanks for a good question. These Boss pedals are not tube pedals. I’m using a Hehku Roaster preamp tube pedal which has EF86 tubes. I’ve also tried Vox Valvenergy Mystic Edge which works ok. It is advisable to avoid strong overdrive settings in pedals when using this amp. It, however, takes soft tube colouring very well.
@@mantray6976 Thank you
And the preamp pedal goes first?
Following by the other pedals?
@@dimitris70 Again, a good point. I suppose most users would put the tube preamp first, then the other pedals and, finally, the actual amplifier. I don’t suppose putting the preamp after the other pedals would make a huge difference, though. You should usually put the signal reinforcing pedals, such as overdrive, boost and even compression in the beginning and in many ways a tube preamp is such a pedal.
@@mantray6976 🎸😊
Hmmm, trying to figure out what kind of guitar you got there.
It’s an Arvo Original, handmade in Finland, with P90 pickups. A nice, lightweight guitar. I use it in most of my videos for consistency.
www.arvoguitars.fi/in-english
Custom made speakers.
Are you using a solid body guitar?
Yes I am. The body of the guitar is poplar.
www.arvoguitars.fi/in-english
Overdrive on that amp is moose balls.
@@sconni666 Well, it’s better than I expected. Overdrive in a solid state amp is hard.
@ yeah, I tried in the 90’s to use it dirty. Not impressed. But for cleans and everything else it’s great .
@ I agree. I went for a tube preamp.
@ 👍
This is kind of a 'cheat.' If Roland can't make pedals that sound good with their own amps, there's no hope for them. 😂
@@DerpRulesAll That’s a fair point :)
i dislike my jc40. too treblely
Maybe a tube preamp could help?
Bruh. Simply turn the treble down. Also, deactivate the far left button.
Meanwhile, I'll assume you tried turning down the Treble already, and that you're referring to the fact that this amp was probably tuned brightly.
It’s not the amp.
Matter of taste I guess but all these sounds are so cold and soulless to my ear :)
@@alricmarchand2877 I appreciate your frankness. I grew up with solid state but moved to tubes as I grew older.
@@mantray6976 Interesting how our ear gets shaped by what we listen. I had the same progression and recently considered going back to solid state for practicality, watching your video is part of my research. So far I am not convinced though. Thanks for the video.
@@alricmarchand2877 I ended up daisychaining tube pedals and small tube power amps which is extremely impractical. Good luck for you on your journey!
Sounds like someone turned the volume up on a cop horn
Way up
Great video/review....Bravo!