cube 80xl

Mike Bowles · From: Princeton, West Virginia, USA

how is this amp for classic country on a 6 string tele i know it cant compare to a twin but how does it sound can you get a good sound dont like my 112 or 1000 with 6 string. thanks. thanks for any help.
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Thomas Ludwig · From: Augsburg, Germany

I checked the Cube 80XL with my lapsteel at a local music shop. It was easy to dial in a nice clean and full tone.
Then I plugged in a 6-string guitar and tone was also very nice. But then I noticed the low picking dynamics. It's hardly possible to emphasize some notes in a melody line or to shoot in some loud chords. It's all limited to the same level.
IMHO this amp is better for steel guitar where you control volume with a pedal then for 6-string guitar.

Pete Nicholls · From: Macon, Georgia, USA

I use the Black Face Twin setting for my Strat, and it does great in a small to medium size venue. Effects are built in as well!
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Mike Bowles · From: Princeton, West Virginia, USA

thanks guys im trying to find out all i can about roland cubes i dont want to jump too quick cant try one around here im probably never gonna be satisfied until i try a cube or twin not satisfied with my nv1000 wanna find something for double duty but i wanna be sure before i purchase.
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Butch Mullen · From: North Carolina, USA 28681

Musicians Friend will take it back with in 45 days.

Kevin Mincke · From: Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA

I played with a group last week and the tele picker was using the 80 bass model and it sounded really good. I was quite surprised and thought it may be a better choice than the 80xl, wishing I had time to try it. Either way, they're packed with features and purty great sound for the dollar.

Micky Byrne · From: United Kingdom (deceased)

Mike....go back a few pages on "Electronics" I put a thread on called "A new toy I got today" .... all about the Cube 80XL....about 36 guys went out to get one.....Brilliant amp Smile

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Mike Bowles · From: Princeton, West Virginia, USA

thanks guys for the help i might try one if i can find one cheap enough my wife said it was ok i like to get all the pros and cons on anything before i make my decision thanks again.
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Stephen Cowell · From: Round Rock, Texas, USA

one thing I've noticed about my Rolands... they sound *extremely cheesey* through headphones. It appears to be the non-loading of the final amps... my xl40 sounds fairly cheesey through the main speaker at low volumes unless I push the 'power squeezer' button... evidently someone at Roland figured this out too, hence the presence of the button. My Mobile Cube doesn't have this button, but at 4watts you nearly always crank it anyway. I'll try the xl40 into headphones with the power sqeezer and get back to y'all.
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Micky Byrne · From: United Kingdom (deceased)

Mike..you have the clean JC-120 settings or switch to the modulations section...I think there's 10 modulations on there. There will definitely be something to suit your 6 string. Yesterday was the first time I took 2 Cube 80XL's with me. It's a Jam session and can get pretty loud, it's not just County...sometimes 8 players including Sax players, Keyboards etc etc..and of course loud lead players. I was in Heaven yesterday...great tone and tons of volume when I took my "Rides" ... In the picture I'm on the floor...the stage is quite small, just enough room for a drum kit and a Bass player and his amp....all the rest set up off stage at the front. My ideal was to have both Cubes next to each other, but room was cramped so just set one on the stand. I always mic up rather than line out...it's my preference, plus I can tap the mic to know it's on...can't trust the guy on the desk with a line out Laughing

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Bill Hatcher · From: Atlanta Ga. USA

i like the amp, but i hate the built in undefeatable noise gate. any one know how to get rid of it??

Micky Byrne · From: United Kingdom (deceased)

Hi Bill can you explain more?? my Cube is as quiet as a mouse when the volume at the amp is high....no hiss or anything like that. From my Steel I go into a Boss RT 20...then into a Boss Graphic, tuned to get a Dobro sound when needed, then into my ordinary "pot" pedal, it's an old ZB custom with one in and two outs to drive both Cubes.

Thanks,

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Stephen Cowell · From: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Lee Baucum · From: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier

I do believe there is a noise gate built in to the amp. I noticed that shortly after I bought mine. In a real quiet room, with the amp on a stand next to me, I can hear an ever-so-slight hint of a hiss when using the delay. As the note decays, I can hear that noise gate kick in. It is very subtle.
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Mike Bowles · From: Princeton, West Virginia, USA

well i ordered one today it will take about a week to get it i hope its as good as everyone says i cant wait to try it. if it sounds good with 6 string and steel both i will be letting my nv 1000 go cheap it is in great shape will have to see. thanks.
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Micky Byrne · From: United Kingdom (deceased)

Mike, in my original thread a few pages back under the heading "A new toy I got today" About 36 guys in the States bought a Cube 80XL....I think there were only 2 negative reports. The rest love theirs. I'm sure you will be one of the affirmatives. Let us know the results and what channel you decide on for 6 string. The "black face" is used by the majority of steel players. Should be good for 6 string too as it emulates the tone of the Twin Reverb very admirably.

Micky Byrne U.K.

Mike Bowles · From: Princeton, West Virginia, USA

yes mickey i sure will im sure i will like it i want to use it for steel too if i can thanks for your help.
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Micky Byrne · From: United Kingdom (deceased)

Hi Mike...for steel it's a close call for JC-120 or Black face, which I love. if you use the black face, keep the gain low...I use mine at 9 o/clock and use the volume to whatever the gig needs. You'd be hard pressed to go past 12 o/clock..it's a "LOUD" amp for it's modest 80 watts. You can always tweak up the gain for more volume should you need too. Most players go for the "plate" reverb at 3 o/clock. You will notice that the tone controls are "very" sensitive. a tiny turn on any will alter your tone, so just experiment till you find your sweet spot. Good luck Very Happy

Micky Byrne U.K.

Mike Bowles · From: Princeton, West Virginia, USA

thanks micky i will have to do a lot of experimenting for sure i dont need a whole lot of volume my 112 is plenty loud enough my 1000 is too much amp for what i do.i mostly want this amp for tele because of the built in effects but if it suits me for steel i will use it for double duty. thanks again.
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John Peay · From: Cumming, Georgia USA

So, comparing the 40XL to the 80XL, is it just a difference of power and speaker size? In other words, the 40XL has the exact same effects and ultimately, tone as the 80XL?

Micky Byrne · From: United Kingdom (deceased)

John....the Cube 40XL has a 10 inch speaker and half the wattage. That doesn't mean the XL80 is twice as loud, it just means it's "LOUDER" Sometimes people get the misconception that a 200 watt amp is twice as loud as a 100 watt amp...it just means it's louder. There's more that goes into the equation. Speaker sensitivity is one.A better sensitivity speaker will deliver more volume that a higher wattage amp with a less sensitive speaker. I'm not too sure about the effects on the Cube 40...on my friend's Cube 60..you can have delay "OR" reverb...you have to choose. On the Cube 80XL you can have both at the same time. The looper on the 80 is longer than the 40. That's something I'd never use, but it's there for those who want it. I'm not sure if there is a presence control on the 40, but there is one on the 80XL. All in all there's lots on the XL80...hope I've helped.

Micky Byrne U.K.

John Peay · From: Cumming, Georgia USA

Micky,

You have helped, thanks for the reply...I think I'll probably pick up an 80XL, there's one barely used on Craigslist here for a decent price.

Also, I wanna make sure I've got enough watts for gigging, otherwise I'm just adding to that "amp collection" that another poster referred to!

Micky Byrne · From: United Kingdom (deceased)

John...don't forget to let us know what you think of it. You'll probably get a second one like some of us...me included Laughing

....one thing assured...it's "LOUD" ... and light Smile

Micky Byrne U.K.

George McLellan · From: Duluth, MN USA

I bought a Cube 60 when they came out and still use it. It serves me well for small venues and it's a good practice amp. I also have a XL80, I've had it well over a year and use it with a 15" external speaker. Both are good but the 80 has a few more extras that the 60 doesn't have. I don't think they make the 60 any more, I believe they make a 40 instead.

For the money, I've never had a better amp. I'd sell my NV 400 but there just isn't the market for them anymore unless a person gives them away.

JMTOI

Geo

Micky Byrne · From: United Kingdom (deceased)

George....you're right about the market. I tried selling my Nashville 400 in split cabs, plus a Neo magnet on the B/W ... but no takers, so I might as well keep it. I've sold too many things in the past only to regret it later. There is a trend these days for alot of guys who want to go lighter. The Cube 80XL ticks all the boxes. Lighter "PLUS" all the great features. Thank you Roland Smile

...you've made alot of guys happy.

Micky Byrne U.K.

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