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Roland AC60 Acoustic Chorus Acoustic Guitar Amplifier (2x30 Watts, 2x6.5 in.)
2-Channel design. Stereo 30-watt/dual 6.5-inch speaker.
"Incredible sound, easy to use!"
Feature:
It had all the features I needed. I am not a techno wonk, but this unit is very user friendly. Two channels-one for your instrument and one for your voice, solid chorus (Roland is King!) for your instrument, feedback controller really came in handy!
Quality:
The best I have seen yet for an acoustic amp. Nothing but Quality! You can't go wrong with Roland!
Value:
These are not cheap, but well worth the money for the quality of product, sound and easy of use.
Desirability:
This baby proves that quality trumps size once and for all! At least for acoustic amps!
Sound:
Don't let the size of this amp fool you. It was very loud for 60watts and "crystal" is all I can say about the sound. I ran a piezo classic guitar transducer thru the instrument channel and a 58 for vocals and was knocked out! This baby has a feedback setting that I put on AUTO and it controlled the gut string feedback great. I played outdoors and the sound was clear out to to 100 ft. plus! Everyone heard my playing and the compliments were many. No acoustic amp I know of sounds this good or is as easy to set up. I was fortunate enough to have a local music store owner loan me this amp for an outdoor wedding gig at the last minute, and it alone covered all my sound needs. They are worth the $500 bills!
Ease of Use:
Very easy to get a great sound out of!! I played the outdoor gig with no prior usage, no manual and got raves baby!
Support:
Did not need support. This baby is plug and play!
Overall:
The AC-60 is by far the best acoustic amp I have ever used. I have 30 years in playing guitar and bass and was floored by the sound quality. I do vocal jazz, mostly standards with my guitar and this amp will handle any solo situation.
It had all the features I needed. I am not a techno wonk, but this unit is very user friendly. Two channels-one for your instrument and one for your voice, solid chorus (Roland is King!) for your instrument, feedback controller really came in handy!
Quality:
The best I have seen yet for an acoustic amp. Nothing but Quality! You can't go wrong with Roland!
Value:
These are not cheap, but well worth the money for the quality of product, sound and easy of use.
Desirability:
This baby proves that quality trumps size once and for all! At least for acoustic amps!
Sound:
Don't let the size of this amp fool you. It was very loud for 60watts and "crystal" is all I can say about the sound. I ran a piezo classic guitar transducer thru the instrument channel and a 58 for vocals and was knocked out! This baby has a feedback setting that I put on AUTO and it controlled the gut string feedback great. I played outdoors and the sound was clear out to to 100 ft. plus! Everyone heard my playing and the compliments were many. No acoustic amp I know of sounds this good or is as easy to set up. I was fortunate enough to have a local music store owner loan me this amp for an outdoor wedding gig at the last minute, and it alone covered all my sound needs. They are worth the $500 bills!
Ease of Use:
Very easy to get a great sound out of!! I played the outdoor gig with no prior usage, no manual and got raves baby!
Support:
Did not need support. This baby is plug and play!
Overall:
The AC-60 is by far the best acoustic amp I have ever used. I have 30 years in playing guitar and bass and was floored by the sound quality. I do vocal jazz, mostly standards with my guitar and this amp will handle any solo situation.
"Great sound, great price"
Feature:
I'm probably being way too picky for an amp that costs less than 500$ and still does all the AC-60 does, but I wish that there was an overdrive on it. It would be nice if Roland would include a foot pedal
Value:
good deal
Desirability:
I'd buy it all over again
Sound:
I tired several other acoustic amps, some costing a whole lot more, but none of them had the clean sound of the Roland. I play a wide range of music form folk to rock to blues to country to gospel, and it works for all of them. For a small room, it is an excellent choice. And since you can run it through a pa system, it could also be used for a much larger room. One of the things that sold me on this amp above some of the others I tried was that it's microphone channel has crystal clear voice reproduction (hey, it's a roland)
Support:
never had to find out
Overall:
With the addition of an overdrive feature, the amp would be perfect (it's pretty close already) I'd also like to see a foot switch included
I'm probably being way too picky for an amp that costs less than 500$ and still does all the AC-60 does, but I wish that there was an overdrive on it. It would be nice if Roland would include a foot pedal
Value:
good deal
Desirability:
I'd buy it all over again
Sound:
I tired several other acoustic amps, some costing a whole lot more, but none of them had the clean sound of the Roland. I play a wide range of music form folk to rock to blues to country to gospel, and it works for all of them. For a small room, it is an excellent choice. And since you can run it through a pa system, it could also be used for a much larger room. One of the things that sold me on this amp above some of the others I tried was that it's microphone channel has crystal clear voice reproduction (hey, it's a roland)
Support:
never had to find out
Overall:
With the addition of an overdrive feature, the amp would be perfect (it's pretty close already) I'd also like to see a foot switch included
"Little amp for little gigs. Works great."
Feature:
This amp has 4 great features: The reverb is exceptional. The chorus is superb, because it's stereo and its that Roland JC-120 sound that all the jazz guys love. The feedback control is essential - DON'T BUY AN AMP THAT DOESN"T HAVE A NOTCH OR FEEDBACK CONTROL FEATURE! If you play an acoust/electric, you're gonna be fighting feedback. This feature works well on this amp. (You could get an outboard antifeedback module, but it's extra stuff to schlepp.) Lastly, the carrying case is great. It's comfortable and it has room for my book, my volume pedal, and some cords.
Quality:
The build on this product is good, but I wish it had a metal grill instead of fabric. You never know when things may take a tumble.
Desirability:
The design is plain, so the sex appeal was not an issue. But the edges are radiused and it looks modern.
Sound:
I play a Gitane D-500 (Django style guitar) and Guild Dreadnought through this Roland AC-60 for gigs at restaurants. I was tired of carrying a Blues Jr. and when a bandmate bought an AER amp ($900.) I started looking for an amp under 25 lbs. too. I played about 8 models and this one sounded the best to me for the price. Although it has two little 6 inch speakers, the sound is great for a medium room. At low volumes a small speaker array can deliver a full spectrum of sound, especially the mids that most acoustic guitars put out. If you want to play big rooms or play with a drummer, this amp is too small, but for folk, acoustic jazz, etc, it's great. It also sound terrific with my electric cello and mandolin.
Overall:
If I don't fry the speakers, this product should take care of my need for a small amp forever. The warranty is only 90 days Parts and Labor and 1 year parts. If you're hard on your equipment check out the Fender Acoustisonic amps with their 5 year warranties. I liked them second best for sound.
This amp has 4 great features: The reverb is exceptional. The chorus is superb, because it's stereo and its that Roland JC-120 sound that all the jazz guys love. The feedback control is essential - DON'T BUY AN AMP THAT DOESN"T HAVE A NOTCH OR FEEDBACK CONTROL FEATURE! If you play an acoust/electric, you're gonna be fighting feedback. This feature works well on this amp. (You could get an outboard antifeedback module, but it's extra stuff to schlepp.) Lastly, the carrying case is great. It's comfortable and it has room for my book, my volume pedal, and some cords.
Quality:
The build on this product is good, but I wish it had a metal grill instead of fabric. You never know when things may take a tumble.
Desirability:
The design is plain, so the sex appeal was not an issue. But the edges are radiused and it looks modern.
Sound:
I play a Gitane D-500 (Django style guitar) and Guild Dreadnought through this Roland AC-60 for gigs at restaurants. I was tired of carrying a Blues Jr. and when a bandmate bought an AER amp ($900.) I started looking for an amp under 25 lbs. too. I played about 8 models and this one sounded the best to me for the price. Although it has two little 6 inch speakers, the sound is great for a medium room. At low volumes a small speaker array can deliver a full spectrum of sound, especially the mids that most acoustic guitars put out. If you want to play big rooms or play with a drummer, this amp is too small, but for folk, acoustic jazz, etc, it's great. It also sound terrific with my electric cello and mandolin.
Overall:
If I don't fry the speakers, this product should take care of my need for a small amp forever. The warranty is only 90 days Parts and Labor and 1 year parts. If you're hard on your equipment check out the Fender Acoustisonic amps with their 5 year warranties. I liked them second best for sound.
"Buy It, Use It, Enjoy It!!!"
Feature:
This little guy has all the features needed play solo or with a group, I use this in an acoustic duet that sometime grows to 6 to 8 people has never let me down. If you need more features buy a stomp box!
Quality:
Perfect on delivery, Perfect in Practice, Perfect on the Stage. All amps should have a case like the AC-60!
Value:
If size was the only factor, this unit should cost about $50, however, all the things and quality make this amp worth every penny.
Desirability:
I am a past Roland Amp owner and user JC-77 and I wish I still had it. That being said, I wanted the AC-60 and after test driving all the similar units in this category I bought it.
Sound:
Very Clear and Crip, as always Roland chorus is the best, accurately translates the instrument being used, be it mic'd or direct.
Ease of Use:
Plug and Play
Support:
Have not needed outside support.
Overall:
The guiding factor in purchasing this amp was the size, after using it for 6 months in all environments and playing conditions, it has impressed all the others that have used it and I couldn't be happier.
This little guy has all the features needed play solo or with a group, I use this in an acoustic duet that sometime grows to 6 to 8 people has never let me down. If you need more features buy a stomp box!
Quality:
Perfect on delivery, Perfect in Practice, Perfect on the Stage. All amps should have a case like the AC-60!
Value:
If size was the only factor, this unit should cost about $50, however, all the things and quality make this amp worth every penny.
Desirability:
I am a past Roland Amp owner and user JC-77 and I wish I still had it. That being said, I wanted the AC-60 and after test driving all the similar units in this category I bought it.
Sound:
Very Clear and Crip, as always Roland chorus is the best, accurately translates the instrument being used, be it mic'd or direct.
Ease of Use:
Plug and Play
Support:
Have not needed outside support.
Overall:
The guiding factor in purchasing this amp was the size, after using it for 6 months in all environments and playing conditions, it has impressed all the others that have used it and I couldn't be happier.
"Roland comes through again..."
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Feature:Simple, which is exactly what I was looking for. I own a Line 6 M13 so I don't need a bunch of effects. Chorus provides some depth and delay is lacking. Overall controls are well situated with all the necessary inputs and aux one would need for pedals, effects returns etc.
Quality:
It's Roland. Enough said.
Value:
Roland is a little on the expensive side but worth it in the end.
Desirability:
I wanted it, now I own it.
Sound:
Sound is as natural as an amp gets. Flawless reproduction of my Tom Doerr custom. Responsiveness is immediate and zero hiss when not playing. I have no complaints on sound whatsoever and Roland once again comes through.
Ease of Use:
EQ flat, plug in and play. My guitar comes through perfect.
Support:
Never dealt with Roland support. But then again, never need to. I've owned several Roland products including VG-88, various Boss effects.
Overall:
I never tire of Roland products. They are the best in the biz.
"Good Things Do Come In Small Packages."
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Feature:Has enough features for the acoustic player so that extra gear is not essential. For the first few days I played around with different settings (chorus, reverb, etc.), but finally settled on chorus off and reverb set a less than halfway to full effect. For my repertoire and playing style this setup is more than sufficient. But it is very nice to half a few effects when the mood strikes you. Also has a lot of connections for extra stuff so you can very easily expand the functionalities according to your needs. There are enough options that will please a wide range of artists. And the 21 lb weight and small footprint is ideal for lugging around w/out causing back problems.
Quality:
Solid construction as far as I can tell. Fit and finish outstanding. The knobs and switches look like they can take a fair amount of abuse, and the supplied carry case is sufficient the protect the amp for all but the most serious beatings.
Desirability:
When I purchase a product, looks are secondary. Function and features are primary. However, the understated look suits me just fine. Who wants to draw attention from the music by having gear that's got a lot of 'sex appeal.' This consideration is pointless.
Sound:
This is my setup: classical guitar, Shure SM57 mic. Roland lives up to its claims. This little amp delivers clear, natural sound well-suited for acoustic guitar.
Support:
Haven't used it yet so I'll rate as 8.
Roland AC60 Amp Customer Review
Feature:
Not a lot of clutter. It does what it was designed to do without cluttering up with too many fancy gadgets.
Quality:
Full sound for a nominal cost
Value:
Excellent choice
Sound:
Clear and responsive
Support:
Never had to use it. I guess that speaks for itself
Not a lot of clutter. It does what it was designed to do without cluttering up with too many fancy gadgets.
Quality:
Full sound for a nominal cost
Value:
Excellent choice
Sound:
Clear and responsive
Support:
Never had to use it. I guess that speaks for itself
"One hell of an amp."
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Feature:This amp has some amazing features such as chorus, reverb. Matter in fact the amp sounds pretty damn good with out all the chorus. It even makes an ovation appluase sound good.
Quality:
This amp is one of a kind. It has even features that ull have to buy seperately with ohter amps.
Value:
Even though its 500$ i think its worth it.I mean how many amps can produce such a sweet sound especially of that size. The sound just blows any acoustic players AWAY!!!
Desirability:
I want this amp so bad. I dont care how it looks. This amp sounds nice, looks nice, feels nice, hell everything about that the amp is nice. I;m gonna save up some money to get my own.
Sound:
The sound capabilities on this little amp blows you away. 60 watts of power and its 2X smaller than your conventional microwave.
Overall:
Only 5 words could describe this amp. One Hell Of An Amp
"Great for violin!"
Feature:
Love the delay, chorus, and reverb options. The mic line in and dual channel is very useful.
Quality:
Seems well made. Hasn't broken yet.
Value:
Worth the $.
Desirability:
Not ugly. easy to carry though.
Sound:
I use this amp for violin with a pickup. Best sound in this price range!
Ease of Use:
Plug and play. easy... lightweight.
Support:
Don't know.
Overall:
Wish it had a little more power. It has two 30 watt speakers as opposed to 1 60 watt.
Love the delay, chorus, and reverb options. The mic line in and dual channel is very useful.
Quality:
Seems well made. Hasn't broken yet.
Value:
Worth the $.
Desirability:
Not ugly. easy to carry though.
Sound:
I use this amp for violin with a pickup. Best sound in this price range!
Ease of Use:
Plug and play. easy... lightweight.
Support:
Don't know.
Overall:
Wish it had a little more power. It has two 30 watt speakers as opposed to 1 60 watt.
"This amp is the best for miking a classical guitar!"
Sound:
I use the amp to mic my classical guitar for performance. I do not like onboard mics. This was THE best amp for this purpose, after trying all sorts of acoustic amps. The beautiful Roland reverb makes me sound like a CD recording. The mute for tuning and the monitor stand capability add to the pluses.
I use the amp to mic my classical guitar for performance. I do not like onboard mics. This was THE best amp for this purpose, after trying all sorts of acoustic amps. The beautiful Roland reverb makes me sound like a CD recording. The mute for tuning and the monitor stand capability add to the pluses.
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