Roland Jazz Chorus 22 | The Miniature King of Clean Tone 

Cooper just showed love to the finest solid state amp series ever, and only a few people are commenting. You’ll have to pull my JC22 from my cold, dead hands.

Note that for anyone wondering about the full sound of the chorus effect, the JC line achieves its legendary chorus tone by keeping one speaker full dry signal, and the other speaker full wet vibrato. Together it sounds SUPER wide and lush. Only the right speaker is being recorded here, so you're getting like 95% dry signal with a little bleed over from the left speaker. Also, I previously owned a JC-40 as a home player and it was overkill -- way too loud, way too hard to keep at apartment-safe levels. (The JC-40 hits like 109db at just 3/10 on the volume knob, and is mute up to a little over 1/10.) I sold it and get a JC-22 instead and feels *way* more appropriate. The volume levels are much easier to manage, still sounds great, and only misses out on the 40's Distortion knob which I'm OK with -- a standalone DS-1 is better if you need it cuz then you get tone control. The 22 otherwise is every bit the same build quality as the 40, just smaller.

I just bought one of these in January. It sits right next to my 65 Princeton Reverb. I switch between them. The JC22 is great for switching on and turning off again 10 minutes later. I feel like that isn’t good on the tubes. It sounds lush, round and full, and the chorus is a thing of beauty. Pro tip: when you don’t feel like chorus set the speed and depth knobs to 8 o’clock. You get the magic of the amp without really using chorus. This amp is perfect for home. It gives you a great sound, but it doesn’t bother the whole house. I am so glad I picked up a JC22.

Your playing and the jazz chorus is like the perfect match

I just came here to listen to Cooper play.

These are genuinely some of the best tones I’ve ever heard!!

The Jazz Chorus is the amp that officially cemented my love for solid state guitar amplifiers. I remember when i first went out of my way to listen to comparisons between these and a lot of Fender tube amps that a lot of people seem to love. In my experience, i usually dislike clean tones coming from tube amps because there always seemed to be just a little bit of distortion coming from the amp whenever i played one, and it didn't feel anywhere near as good to my ears compared to the my Solid State Randall RG80 combo which could distort very easily when you push the gain on the clean channel, but also could retain that clean clarity if you set the gain knob right. My favorite thing about these amps is that they don't distort unless you really want them to distort. Beautiful, crystal clean tone without any of the hair that you get from tubes.

That's about as sweet a demo as I've ever heard. Nice job! The amp and the guitar sounded great. The playing showed them off perfectly.

Back in the late 1970s a band-mate purchased a new Roland Jazz Chorus 120 as his main amplifier. To this day he still uses that amp regularly. The Roland Jazz Chorus series are the only solid state combo amps I'd ever seriously consider purchasing. Great demo on this smaller version, Thank You.

Just bought this amp and it would have to be the one that instantly liked a lot out of the box! so warm and sparkle sounding, plenty of volume! and you can do line out if you were in a situation where you need to be louder! there is a hiss but its a smooth sounding hiss! but it never changes volume! if you have it on 1 or 10! stays the same! but once to start playing, you don't notice it! the chorus is just as good as the best!! very warm! very Boss CE-1 like! the reverb is the bit that took me by surprise! I usually don't like reverb that much but this one is just right! not too much or too little! in whatever way its set overall! very pleasant and very useable! Stereo Boss pedals sound very good through this amp as well!! and on a 2023 update: The JC-22 loves the Boss DM-101

Awesome Playing, My guitar teacher in the 90's had a Roland JC-120 and two Fender Princeton Chorus amps that he ran in stereo and played an 80's Fender Lead ll guitar. I have the Roland JC-22 and love it.

Was considering this amp along with some Fender options but you just helped me make my mind. Thanks! And great playing

Thank you for the great review and magic playing!

Sounds great. Great playing!

Amazing demo..amazing amp matching nicely with the expert guitar playing

Wow. I have a JC40 and it is very inspiring. Great playing!

Terrific demo man. Not a lot of talking just a lot of cool riffing. Thinking about getting a JC 120 after hearing this

Best example of this amp I’ve heard. Done correctly!

For the life of me I can't figure out why your not doing stadiums? Dude you are awesome

Great demo. Beautifully played, and amazing sound.

Was trying to decide between the JC 22 and JC 40… for my needs and playing…I’m going out today to pick up a 22. Thanks man

This is a killer demo. It really snuck up on me how good it was. So smooth.

Enjoyed this video.I really like this amp and I like the size and portability.Its much louder than one would expect and I would encourage guitarists to try it . Works well with Gibson 335/ibanez artstar style jazz guitars It would work well on smaller stages and in a small venue. It is also a good looking amp as well. I would like to see Roland or even an independent modifier add a pair of tweeters and a subwoofer( on which the unit could sit)to this unit and provide it as a keyboard amp and a drum amp at that size

Super Smooth playing and tone!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Great playing, man! :)

Just got one! Really love it.

I've had mine for about three months. "Sparkling" is the word I use to describe it's sound with a Les Paul 60's standard.

When I started looking for the best solid state amps, I tried the JC22 and was so impressed with the volume and tone......but I'm insatiable, so I bought the JC40 for even louder sonic stimulation. It's a total keeper. I have a friend who has three different Roland models and he could never bring himself to sell any of them.

Gorgeous playing brotha!

Wauw! Great, been looking for a small 5 watt tube amp, for home use. But this might be just the ticket! Especially the FX loop in combination with a 4CM connected modeller pedal would really make a very nice and versatile home rig I'm guessing.

So awesome man! And the amp sounds great also.

Great tone and playing. Awesome

Well played my dude 👏 👌

Looks cool! Didn't know they made these

Great playing...love that amp

That's a cool little amp man! The reverb in it sounds pretty good

My Jazz Chorus 55 is sitting 12' from me as I type this. Had it since day one, and I'll never let it go.

I just purchased new Tone King Gremlin and AER Alpha Plus amps but this is going to be next. Beautiful tones Cooper. I'll run the magnetic pickups of my PRS SE Hollowbody II through this and the Piezo pickup through the AEG simultaneously. I can't wait to hear how good that will sound.

JC 40 here, legendary look and sound 👏🏻👏🏻

A wonderful little amp that carries a lot from his legendary older brother the JC-120...but weighs almost four times less.

Hey just tried one today totally sold,played acoustic through it unbelievable ❤

If it wasn't for the Boss Katana, this would be my first amp of choice. The sound is really sweet and I hardly ever need overdrive (mostly playing jazz and CCM). And I really liked your demo with a Jazzmaster - it seems a very good match for this amp.

I ordered one of these before they hit the stores . Have not played in a couple years so I never really learned how to use it properly ,I have no stereo pedals, great little amp I think it needs to come out a storage.

Cooper, excellent demo, but if you ever re-visit this topic, perhaps as a JC-22 vs JC-40 or somesuch, would love to hear the Noventa with triple P90 through such a clean amp. Thanks!

great play!!!

Excellent review. Would like to see/hear you review the Vox Pathfinder 15R... another solid state amp that is cherished by many.

Awesome playing, Cooper! The amp sounds good, too. I came close to buying a 120 many years ago and the 40 2 years ago. The 22 is now in my sights. How does it work with a jazz box like the Guild X175 Manhattan Special?

Great player 👌

I have a 2020 JC-40 and an 80's JC-55 and they sound AMAZING!!!!!!!! They take pedals extremely well!!! The Kink of Clean is not an exaggeration. I have been a Tube/Valve snob for a long time. My best friend's Pop gave me the 2 JC amps and after screwing around with them one day, I fell in love with the JC. The clean tone is so transparent, the reverb is so pristine and the chorus (which I usually do not like a chorus effect on any amp or pedal) I actually love on this amp. My Zendrive, NUX Plexi and my Tom'sline Dumble and Plexion sound amazing through the JC!!! And if you want to kick the tone into a 4th dimension.............................run a BBE Sonic Stomp at the end of your signal chain and you will freak on how ridiculous the tone is on this amp!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is clear to me that this amp had a positive effect on Cooper's playing. What could be better than blending and expanding your playing with an amp that sounds this good.

Please guys make a video about the best 10 sounding solid state amps from your point of view

This guy is a great player!

That right hand is killer. Haha. Love it.

Nice guitar🎸 playing.

Nice playing & great tone ! 👌🎸 This amp should also be reviewed using Rickenbacker 360 or 620 stereo guitars (6 and 12 string models).

I came for the amp, but damn nice playing dude

What a player!

Thinking of a JC 40 or the 22 - Can the 22 cover a small venue? Nice sounding amp and very tasty playing!

Do we still need our valve amp. Good demo nice pl

Do you recomend it If i want to have that clean sound, but sometimes use it with my tube screamer for some blues? Or it wouldn’t be so crunchy for that distorsion?

Pretty snappy

Good quality from Roland.

Wish you had chosen a guitar with humbuckers for demo also.

I wish someone would try to dial in a Frusciante tone on it, and I'd be sold.

This is a nice review ... and I would like to hear this with a 335 and/or type. .. I am wondering if I should use my Fishman Loudbox Artist ... with the 335.. I am new to the jazz 335 type rig... I have acoustic always before trying electric

Nice!

Hey cooper, will it work well with an acoustic-electric guitar?

Damn, he can play. Nice amp

Best amp. And if U run the stereo into the boss 1000 core they great this is what sells the amp

Would like you to use it with a princeton on high gain and with a b switch to roland for clean tones

Sounds great.... but i want that guitar! I've been jonesing for a jazzmaster forever, and that blue, with P90's is perfect!

incredibly tasteful

Great demo. One of the things i keep reading everywhere is that the JC line has a very loud hum. I live rural so cant try one out before buying. Do you find the JC22 or 40 has a loud background hum? Wondering if youcleaned the sound up in post since i didnt hear any kn this demo. Thanks!

what does the stereo input do?

I have a 1990 PV studio chorus and I play an I play an Epiphone Genesis 1981 model with humbuckers and coil splits. The pedals I use are a vertech clean drive a boss distortion in a Donner delay. I love the Sound and wonder how it would compare to the rolling

Anyone have any experience with this amp with humbuckers? super curious about this one.

Me gustaría saber si Roland jazz chorus amplificador 22 o 40 si pones pedales con distorsión suenan bien

I have the Roland Micro Cube N225. From my understanding. There are Several JC Clean Tones. The 225 has a Stack called JC Clean. So what JC Clean is it?

Is it possible to connect that amp to a 2x12?

Should do a test with a mulity effects board

is this enough for stage? like with a drummer???

Should I get this or the JC-40? I’ve got lotsa pedals though. Just playing at home. No more gigs. Just noodling and learning songs to please the wife.

But how does it take pedals? The Boss MT-2 is my favorite go-to boost pedal.

good video-p

as a jazz musician I would like to know how loud this amp gets. I play in an organ trio where the organ player is running through a Leslie and a drummer. Playing in bars and restaurants, will the JC 22 cut through all of that? Sorry for the vague question but if you have insight let me know. THanks

This amp is not bad but this guy has Greats Hands!!

Should of put a multy effect board threw with distortion

...and it's built like a TANK!

I love my JC so much, I've sold off all my other guitar amps. Just don't need them anymore.

jsut wondering what guitar are you using?

Nice guitar and amp . But the best thing about the video was your playing .......always the most important component.

cant believe u mentioned jazz chorus users and never mentioned johnny marr …:)

This guy is fuckin sick

No body is demo these with a mullty effect board threw. Like to see how they sound with a good distortion

anyone play these with p90s?

Fuzz pedals?

- You made it sound gorgeous BUT one microphone for the STEREO chorus hmm 🤔

that is too big of a diff when compare to orange crush 20 clean. which I initially tho how clean suppose to be...

For a solid state amp with computer options - the Boss Nextone Special. For a plug and play Solid State amp - the Roland Blues Cube Artist.

Jazz Chorus was kinda a big deal with Slowdive, too. Just sayin'. Also, I'd love to know what you, the guy in this video, thinks of the Seymour Duncan P-Rails. I think I need them, but I don't play like you do. Also also, Roland was a butcher, he had sixteen knives...! 😏