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Description

Step into the realm of vintage charm with the Roland Bolt-60, a solid-state hybrid combo amplifier that brings the best of both worlds to your guitar soundscape. Designed for musicians who crave rich tonal versatility, this amplifier combines the warmth and depth of tube amps with the reliability of solid-state technology. Whether you're crafting the cleanest of tones or pushing the boundaries with gritty overdrive, the Bolt-60 delivers with precision.

This amp is equipped with a 60-watt power output, making it an ideal companion for both small gigs and studio sessions. Its dual-channel configuration allows seamless switching between clean and overdrive channels, providing flexibility for diverse musical styles. The built-in reverb adds a layer of spaciousness to your performance, while the three-band EQ ensures you can dial in the perfect tone for any venue or genre.

Constructed with durability in mind, the Roland Bolt-60 is designed to withstand the rigors of frequent use. Its compact combo design makes it easy to transport, yet it still packs enough punch to fill a room with robust sound. Guitarists will appreciate the intuitive controls, which allow for quick adjustments during live performances.

Key Features:

  • 60-watt power output for versatile performance needs
  • Solid-state hybrid design for warm, reliable tones
  • Dual-channel configuration with clean and overdrive options
  • Built-in reverb for added depth and texture
  • Three-band EQ for precise tonal shaping
  • Compact combo design for easy transport and setup

Product specs

Amp Type hybrid
Onboard Reverb yes
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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Roland Bolt-60.

Features and functionality

  • The built-in overdrive is quite mild and often used on the clean channel with pedals for better tone.

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Use cases and applications

  • The amp may not suit those seeking tight distortion, such as no wave or post-punk players.

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User experience

  • After years of use, distortion on the Roland Bolt 30 is reported as lacking tightness and clarity.

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Critic Reviews

Roland Bolt 60, Spirit 10, Keyboard Cube. (12T Jan 83)

muzines.co.uk

The Roland Bolt-60 surprises with its valve amplifier, delivering a warm, vibrant tone and versatile overdrive. Its build includes handy features like front panel sockets and a reverb spring with quirky origins. Yet, its 60W power is deemed overambitious, failing to meet expectations for loudness.

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Should never have sold it

The only Roland amp they produced with valves. It is a hybrid solid state/valve deal. Effects send, spring reverb, master volume....

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See how Stevie Ray Vaughan uses Roland Bolt-60

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Singer, Guitarist

The Vaughan Brothers

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In the image provided, Stevie Ray Vaughan is seen playing a Roland Bolt-60 amplifier during a live performance.

See how Robin Guthrie uses Roland Bolt-60

Robin Guthrie

Guitarist

Cocteau Twins

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"Out of the harmoniser it goes to a delay, either a Boss or a Delta Lab one, about 250mS. I prefer the Delta Lab one, but Elizabeth likes singing through that so I often end up with the Boss. Then that goes into a Roland Dimension D, which splits up the signal into a lovely spatial stereo. I've been using that in studios for years, it's like a subtle phasing, nice and sparkly. Out of that it goes into two Bolt combos, a 30 and a 60."

See how Bono uses Roland Bolt-60

Bono

Singer, Guitarist

U2

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Verified via YouTube

The transcribed article accompanying an equipment list from U2 MAGAZINE No: 1 in November 1981 states that "Bono also has a guitar - a black Fender Lead 2. This is fed through a Roland Bolt 60 combo miked with another Sennheiser MD421."

We can actually catch a glimpse of the Bolt-60 onstage in this live video of U2's performance at the Werchter Festival in 1982. At the 26 second mark, if paused, the amp sits in the background to the left of the Edge's elbow.

See how Nik Kershaw uses Roland Bolt-60

Nik Kershaw

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via Muzines

"Well, most of the stuff goes straight into the portastudio, as I keep my Roland Bolt 60 for stage and use the direct output, via a Boss overdrive pedal, into the recorder. You can get quite a reasonable sound if you mess about. It's just a matter of taking your time to get something good."

See how Phil Oakey uses Roland Bolt-60

Phil Oakey

Singer, Keyboardist

The Human League

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Phil Oakey is listed as using the Roland Bolt-60 amplifier, as noted in the 1978 Sounds article featured on The-black-hit-of-space.

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