Tone Lounge: Roland Blues Cube Artist

Our favourite demo guys, Neville Marten and Richard Barrett, join forces to present a new long-play demo show, The Tone Lounge, in which they jam, chat, tweak and test their way round new gear that's causing a buzz in the world of guitar.

In this first episode, they take on the Roland Blues Cube Artist, an 80-watt transistor combo with a single 12-inch speaker that's gaining a reputation as the most valve-like tranny amp out there. So what do Nev and Richard think? Join us for a jam in the Tone Lounge to find out...

[bobbylee]

This is the video that sold me on the Blues Cube Artist. Real musicians that understand how to properly set the EQ and know what it takes to get the best out of your gear. Well done.

[slidefever]

Wow, what a refreshing change. Knowledgeable Pro players who aren't trying to be a comedy double act with loads of 'personality'. I'm really interested in this amp and these guys have sold it to me. Well done Neville and Richard.

[martinlahaie]

First class it becomes a weekly thing....Great playing...

[mrpositronia]

Nice video. Looking forward to more like this. Means I can watch something other than Anderton's more often! :D

[AdventuresinBackpacking]

And ... just like that, your show has dethroned That Pedal Show as being my favorite Internet time suck! Thanks! Looking forward to the next episode!

[SmYmonkey]

Guys, this is really a great channel for guitarists . Very professional and entertaining . Please do not stop !!

[DaveInkster]

Great demo. I've been gigging a Blues Cube Stage for six months and am still blown away by the sound. Instantly sold a Fender Deville 410 that I'd used weekly for 6 years, and never regretted it - the cube absolutely feels and responds like a valve amp, and weighs a fraction of the Deville. I can also use it in the house at .5 and it sounds great - brilliant amp!

[seansixfive]

Great work guys. Your sound and video production along with tasteful playing are always great.

[voodoochili]

I was skeptical of the hype on these but they sound really, really good

[JohnRSrlie]

That Telly playing with that Roland transistor amp sounded just awesome, im a valve guy, why do I love this combo, I been tricked, this is some strange Voodoo... Congrats Roland, you hit a homerun here... PS! Some quality playing there guys.

[mdsveda]

Best demo of this amp. I love my Blues Cube Stage.

[christopheradcock]

Nice addition to Guitarist output. Love hearing Neville talk about gear.

[gaztaylor]

Tone Lounge is an instant HIT for me....an in-depth review, discussion and a master-class combined,   delivered by some great musicians...guitar geek heaven!! Way to go Guitarist, the perfect compliment to my magazine subscription. Hope there's more to come in 2017 :)

[johnn]

Excellent review for what seems like an excellent amp, and I really liked Richard's fusions soloing although it's always great to hear Neville playing some blues. Thanks, that was a very enjoyable 28 minutes.

[AdamGotheridge]

Stumbling on this now, video is 8 years old. Just wanted to say very well done all the way around. I had one of the original ones, maybe around '97, and it worked fantastic in the band I was in at the time. I had been using a fender 4x10 deville and got tired of lugging it around and tried this. The band thought it was way better, and I did too. Plus way easier to carry of course.

[Gbhbbgvsbnjhhdchhb]

At last.... an intelligent review with two decent players who know about the amp really is going to become a classic. Based on this review, it is a serious option for discerning experience can identify its potential and these guys are the perfect choice I really believe Roland are back with this range of amps.

[jenton]

This demo is wonderful, as are most of the Guitarist demo videos. Fantastic amp by the way.

[Lensman]

A very well presented review, thank you. I bought 2 of these amps when they were released as a stereo pair and they're really effective.

[xldsyt]

Excellent guys! A great format with a comfortable, friendly attitude. Thanks much.

[carlweiderick]

Great video, balanced, useful information with great playing. I love your channel and I am a big fan of this amp. I own one and it truly is amazing! When I play it I never am reminded that it is solid state, or anything, just really great tone.