![]() There isn’t a lot of high-end and it isn’t very bottom heavy. Instead, it has more of a classic crunch to it, with some slight fuzz, especially when playing on the neck pickup. It has a very warm, bluesy tone compared to the more clean, almost sterile tone of other modern amps. It also sounds more like a vintage amp than a modern one. With old school control knobs and a power switch, with the Bugera logo also looking like it belongs on an amp from the 1950s. It has this very vintage-meets-modern look to it. But Bugera has taken everything that makes a tube amp great and packed it into a small, portable, and very affordable package. Tube amps are often quite large and very expensive. But once you plug your guitar in, you discover a fierce little amp that packs quite the impressive punch. At first glance, it doesn’t look like it has much to offer. The Bugera V5 Infinium is a bit of a deceptive amp. The AC15C1 is also relatively affordable compared to other variants available. I always find this a bit strange since there are tube amps larger than the AC15 that weigh less.īut otherwise, the AC15 is always an easy recommend. It might just be a 15-watt amp, but it sounds like one that is four times as powerful.Īnother thing that I am also always surprised by is how heavy this amp is. I am always surprised by just how loud the AC15 is. Instead, you are getting more of a raw sound that stays true to what the pedals actually sound like. Since its clean tone isn’t overly colored, it is also not going to add too much color to any pedals. This makes the AC15C1 also perfect for using with pedals. It isn’t really bright or warm, but rather sits in this nice sweet spot somewhere in between. It has this very smooth clean tone that I would almost describe is ‘centered’. Its clean tone is just as impressive as its overdriven tone. If you are looking for that classic sound in the vein of The Rolling Stones or Led Zeppelin, the AC15C1 is really the only way to go. It doesn’t become muddy or even really dirty. The gain is also quite crisp, even when you push it. The AC15C1 has a very crunchy gain with quite a lot of attitude. The AC15 is that classic British rock tone. If you have ever heard an AC15 or AC30, you know exactly what you are in for. It brings the amp into the 21 st century without sacrificing any of the classic tone. The AC15C1 is a sort of redone, modernized version of the classic AC15. It is one of the most famous amps that can be heard on albums from The Beatles to The Rolling Stones. The distortion is good and quite versatile, but it does become a bit sharp the higher you push it.īut that it a minor issue on an otherwise fantastic amp. This is also a good thing, because I am not too fond of the onboard distortion of the JC-40. It actually allows pedals to shine quite well. I didn’t find it changing the sound of the pedals. The JC-40 handles effects pedals with ease. The clean tone also makes for a great base for effects pedals. You can actually hear the JC-120’s clean tone in the intro of Metallica’s One. With such a great clean sound, it is no wonder that so many guitarists use the JC-120 and JC-40. Its clean tone is incredibly smooth, full, and somewhat warm. On the sound side of things, the JC-40 is a fantastic amp. ![]() These can also be used in mono, giving the amp a bit more versatility. It features not just stereo output, but also stereo input and stereo effects loop. You can then set the speed and depth, which I find to be very precise and responsive. ![]() You can easily switch between the two effects or turn them off entirely. The main feature being the vibrato/chorus effects. It has all the features you would expect from an amp like this, with a few neat extras. ![]() They are in depth without being complex or intimidating for beginners. Instead, I feel like it was built to take a beating out on the road. ![]() It doesn’t feel like a fragile amp that you need to handle with care. The JC-40 is a very well-built and solid amp. From the original JC-120 to the JC-40 introduced for the amp’s 40 th anniversary. Roland’s Jazz Chorus amp has been going strong for almost 50 years now. ![]()
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