Roland Blues Cube Artist 80 Watt Guitar Amplifier

AUTHENTIC TUBE TONE FOR TOP PLAYERS

The reinvented Blues Cube series launches the classic 1x12 combo amp into a new era, combining genuine tube sound and response with modern reliability and easy portability. Going far beyond modeling, Roland’s Tube Logic design philosophy starts with carefully reproducing the inner workings of the revered tweed-era tube amp in every way, from guitar input to speaker output. Versatile clean and crunch channels can be used independently or combined for a complex range of tones, while variable output power modes let you dial in burning, full-throttle sound at any volume. Road-tested and fine-tuned with feedback from top players, the gig-ready Blues Cube delivers the sweet, magical tone and satisfying feel that makes a great guitar amp a highly expressive musical instrument.

• Performance-ready 80-watt combo guitar amplifier with authentic tube tone and touch response
• Roland’s comprehensive Tube Logic design delivers the interactive tonal behaviors of famous fine-tuned vintage tube amps, including preamp and output tube distortion characteristics, power supply compression, and much more
• Independent Clean and Crunch channels, plus unique Dual Tone mode for blending channels to expand tonal possibilities
• Master volume, three-band EQ, and Presence control, plus Boost and Tone switches on each channel
• Four-way Power Control (0.5 W, 15 W, 45 W, Max) allows for cranked-amp tones at any volume
• Onboard high-quality reverb and tremolo effects with vintage sound character, plus effects loop for external devices
• Classic open-back design with custom 12-inch speaker and poplar cabinet for enhanced presence on stage
• Stylish, modern look with a vintage vibe
• Efficient, lightweight design provides easy portability without sacrificing tone quality
• USB output for high-quality direct recording to a computer
• Optional GA-FC Foot Controller for Channel Select, Dual Tone, and Tremolo/EFX Loop
• Available in two color variations: Vintage Blond and Black

Specs

Rated Power Output

• 80 W

Nominal Input Level

• INPUT HIGH: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
• INPUT LOW: 0 dBu
• EFX LOOP RETURN:-10 dBu

Speaker

• 30 cm (12 inches) x 1

Controls

• POWER switch
• DUAL TONE switch
• CH SELECT switch

[CLEAN channel]

• BOOST button
• TONE button
• VOLUME knob

[CRUNCH channel]

• BOOST button
• TONE button
• GAIN knob
• VOLUME knob

[EQUALIZER]

• BASS knob
• MIDDLE knob
• TREBLE knob

[EFFECT]

• TAP button
• EFX LOOP button
• TREMOLO knob
• REVERB knob
• PRESENCE knob
• MASTER knob
• POWER CONTROL switch
• 0.5 W, 15 W, 45 W, MAX

Indicators

• CLEAN CHANNEL
• BOOST
• TONE
• CRUNCH CHANNEL
• BOOST
• TONE
• TAP
• EFFECT
• POWER

Connectors

• INPUT HIGH/LOW jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• LINE OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
• FOOT SW (TIP: TREMOLO, RING: EFX LOOP) jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• FOOT SW (TIP: CH SELECT, RING: DUAL TONE) jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• FOOT SW (GA-FC) jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• EFX LOOP SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• EFX LOOP RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• REC OUT port: USB type B
• AC IN jack

Power Consumption

• 68 W

Accessories

• Owner’s manual
• Power cord
• GA-FC sticker

Options (sold separately)

• Footswitch (BOSS FS-5L, BOSS FS-6, BOSS FS-7)
• GA Foot Controller (GA-FC)
• Amplifier Stand: BAS-1

Size and Weight

• Width: 592 mm, 23-5/16 inches
• Depth: 260 mm, 10-1/4 inches
• Height: 485 mm, 19-1/8 inches
• Weight: 16 kg, 35 lbs 5 oz