Las_Barracudas
Joined: Apr 24, 2011
Posts: 1087
Surf City, NC
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Posted on May 27 2012 10:35 AM
So we booked a gig at a venue where volume is an issue or can be. Even my Fender Vibroverb is a bit much for this place. So I started researching small combos for gigs like this and I also wanted something versitile as I occasionally venture out into other genres.
I use a Roland Cube 30 for rehearsal and home practice and have generally been impressed by the bang for the buck. I talked to a few folks, read a bunch of reviews and pulled the trigger on a Roland Cube 80XL.
I used it on-stage Friday, Saturday and will again tonight. I'll have to say overall this amp does a good job!
- Plenty of volume with some to spare. I ran it on about half-volume (Black Panel setting)
- Good onboard reverb settings. It has both spring reverb & plate. Of course for most songs I had it on spring reverb. Yes it will drip, but not like a tank.
- Built in tuner.
- 12" closed back speaker really projects. It also has an ext. speaker out (haven't used it yet, but I do have a 1x10" cab and will try).
- Lots of other amp modelling settings.
- Usable effects. I used mostly the reverb, but also used delay and tremolo. Tremolo is lacking compared to my Fender, but I really didn't expect it to be a match.
- It has way more bells, whistles and settings than I need, but hey!?
- Purchased it online for $325 ($379 - 15%)
- One hand carry, about 35lbs.
- The overall tone is pretty good in my hands. Less dynamic / creamy than my VVRI though. Did the audience pick on this....nope.
— METEOR IV on reverbnation
Last edited: May 27, 2012 10:49:19
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horax
Joined: Mar 23, 2011
Posts: 518
colorado springs
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Posted on Apr 26 2015 11:54 PM
sweet review!
Do you still have it?
What is your long term review when compared to the initial honeymoon stage?
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zzero
Joined: Jul 09, 2010
Posts: 1153
Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Apr 27 2015 01:32 AM
Dude, I just picked up one of those!! Spring reverb is usable, some drip but not like a tank. Tremolo is OK, the rest I don't use. Light! Loud with a good tone, decent bottom set on the floor. I use the JC clean a lot and the DynaAmp setting. The Black Panel is good and so is the Deluxe. I'd like to run it thru a 1-15 ext. speaker.
Sold my Mustang III after I got this. May not be as versatile but it's stronger in the sounds I generally use. And lighter! 
— Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!!
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palo
Joined: Apr 23, 2012
Posts: 421
fresno california u.s.a.
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Posted on Apr 27 2015 02:54 AM
Even the small cubes sound descent ,
i have a pellet gun that looks like that one in the picture.
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zzero
Joined: Jul 09, 2010
Posts: 1153
Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Apr 27 2015 07:48 AM
That is a Crosman 760 bb/pellet gun. I shoot cottonmouths with it. They live in the canal out back and come up into the patio and breezeway. I leave the other snakes alone. Got in the picture by accident. It has set right there for 2 or 3 weeks. Got used to it being there.
If anyone has a problem with it, let me know and I'll take down the picture.
— Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!!
Last edited: Apr 27, 2015 07:49:12
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lionman80
Joined: Apr 14, 2015
Posts: 17
San Angelo
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Posted on Apr 27 2015 08:10 AM
zzero wrote:
Dude, I just picked up one of those!! Spring reverb is usable, some drip but not like a tank. Tremolo is OK, the rest I don't use. Light! Loud with a good tone, decent bottom set on the floor. I use the JC clean a lot and the DynaAmp setting. The Black Panel is good and so is the Deluxe. I'd like to run it thru a 1-15 ext. speaker.
Sold my Mustang III after I got this. May not be as versatile but it's stronger in the sounds I generally use. And lighter!
This is my guitar. I got it on a super sale from Musician's friend.
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zzero
Joined: Jul 09, 2010
Posts: 1153
Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Apr 27 2015 10:28 AM
lionman80--I got mine thru the same sale as you!! From MF. Not my favorite place to shop but I could not pass up the price. Nice guitar too!
My Cube 80 is not a XL model. It's a GX model. I don't really know the difference but there is no extension speaker jack.
— Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!!
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lionman80
Joined: Apr 14, 2015
Posts: 17
San Angelo
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Posted on Apr 27 2015 11:02 AM
zzero wrote:
lionman80--I got mine thru the same sale as you!! From MF. Not my favorite place to shop but I could not pass up the price. Nice guitar too!
My Cube 80 is not a XL model. It's a GX model. I don't really know the difference but there is no extension speaker jack.
Yes, too good a deal, but if I can get the setup just right I'll be golden. I have a low E buzz that I cannot seem to fix. Mine also has a space where the neck bolts on, but for $200 not bad.
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zzero
Joined: Jul 09, 2010
Posts: 1153
Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Apr 27 2015 04:08 PM
Mine was well setup. I tried 4 springs in the tremolo and decided to go back to 3, too tight with 4. Adjusted the pups and changed strings--ready to go! IvanP posted a pix of the Surf Coasters guitarist with one of 'em. 
— Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!!
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palo
Joined: Apr 23, 2012
Posts: 421
fresno california u.s.a.
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Posted on Apr 28 2015 01:23 AM
I checked my rifle is a crosman 2100 classic,i put a scope and it's very accurate ,after dialing it in.
nice guitar and amp . 
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zzero
Joined: Jul 09, 2010
Posts: 1153
Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Apr 28 2015 07:43 AM
No scope, I learned to use iron sights. Old school I guess.
— Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!!
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4053
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Apr 28 2015 07:56 AM
zzero wrote:
No scope, I learned to use iron sights. Old school I guess.
Love me some iron sights, .22 .30 or pellet although an injury from an assault a few years ago has impaired my accuracy I'm sad to say.
Those Cubes look pretty nice and efficient.
Cheers,
Jeff
— http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic
http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock
http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic
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Las_Barracudas
Joined: Apr 24, 2011
Posts: 1087
Surf City, NC
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Posted on Apr 28 2015 10:15 AM
I've since downgraded to a Cube 40. Sold the 80 model. It was actually more power than I needed. Great units for the $$$ and both have a good digi spring reverb.
— METEOR IV on reverbnation
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zzero
Joined: Jul 09, 2010
Posts: 1153
Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Apr 28 2015 10:30 AM
Cube 40's are nice too!
— Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!!
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palo
Joined: Apr 23, 2012
Posts: 421
fresno california u.s.a.
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Posted on May 01 2015 04:12 AM
Jeff i'm sad to hear of your injury ,i hope it gets better .
take care.
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4053
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on May 01 2015 10:29 AM
palo wrote:
Jeff i'm sad to hear of your injury ,i hope it gets better .
take care.
Thank You Palo,
That's very kind of you.
Cheers,
Jeff
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http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock
http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic
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