Roland BC-ARTIST Blues Cube Artist 80W 1X12" Guitar Combo Amplifier

Roland's Blues Cube Artist stands as the flagship of the reinvented Blues Cube series, bringing authentic tube warmth and response into a modern, reliable package that won't break your back on the way to the gig. This 80-watt powerhouse captures the essence of revered tweed-era amplifiers through Roland's innovative Tube Logic design philosophy, which meticulously recreates every aspect of classic tube circuitry from input to speaker output. The result is genuine tube sound and feel without the traditional maintenance headaches.

The Blues Cube Artist carries the bold, expressive voice that 6L6-powered amplifier enthusiasts know and love, offering rich low-end response alongside sparkling highs and that sweet tweed midrange character. Its versatile clean and crunch channels can operate independently or be combined for an extensive palette of tones, while variable output power modes allow you to achieve full-throttle saturation at any volume level – perfect for everything from bedroom practice to stadium stages.

Professional features set the Artist apart from its smaller siblings, including a presence control for fine-tuning attack response and a vintage-style tremolo effect with modern Tap Tempo functionality that recalls the classic amps of the 1960s. The switchable FX loop provides seamless integration with your pedal setup, while the remarkably lightweight construction makes this road-tested amplifier a practical choice for working musicians who demand both exceptional tone and reliable performance.

• Performance-ready 80-watt combo guitar amplifier with authentic tube tone and touch response
• Roland’s comprehensive Tube Logic design delivers the interactive tonal behaviours 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
• On-board 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