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