Subject
Soldano tone at a great price...
By: Adam H. from Medford, Oregon, USA
Submitted: 7/16/2012
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
I consider the head and the amp extremely well made. Solidly constructed. Amazing clean and distorted tone. From mild overdrive to screaming distortion.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
I've only had the half stack for a few months, however as well as this amp is made I foresee no problems whatsoever with only a little bit of care.
General
Your general opinion of this product.
I have every intention of using this amp for gigs and shows for years. I use it for hard rock and blues. Personally I tried many amps of similar quality and could find absolutely non better for the price.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
The controls are very easy to use. Overdrive and clean. If you want tons of built in effects in your amp then this is not for you. I wanted a great distortion and a great clean tone and in this amp; I got it.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Like I said above, fantastic Soldano distortion and a clean tone worthy of jazz or blues. The Eminence Legend speakers in the JCA 48s cab make it even a better value.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
The head and cab looked better than the picture on the site.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
N/A
Subject
Amazing sound, versatility and build quality.
By: Samuel King from Charleston, SC, me@samueljking.net
Submitted: 1/24/2012
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
While I was skeptical about the Chinese manufacturing, I am super impressed by the build quality. The only thing that leaves me a bit wanting is the lack of casters on the 4x12 - not a kid anymore and my back doesn't hold up like it used to.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Way too early to tell, as I've only had it a short time. Seems solid, but it'll take some gigging to really get a good feel for this.
General
Your general opinion of this product.
An amazing amp. I've only had it a short time and am still getting to know her, but she seems like a long-term keeper. For the price of this thing, it's a no-brainer.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Subject
If you want tube tone.. Look no further!
By: Al B from Rahway, NJ, USA, tantricofthenew@msn.com
Submitted: 8/9/2010
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Much higher quality than expected. There are much higher priced amps that don't even have half of the quality.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
I've only had it a couple of weeks and have used it out on a few gigs and it looks like it will stand up to the test of time!!
General
Your general opinion of this product.
After lots of research and reviewing of many amps (The retailer guys must hate me by now!) I ordered the JCA half stack. Everything I read about the company and it's products, designer and price pointed in their direction and being a Soldano fan for years I could finally own one without killing the bank account. Right out of the box I was impressed and after I plugged in there was no going back. Give these amps a chance, believe me your ears will thank you for it!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Feels great!!
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
you can go from a nice full bluesy tone to outright Metal and everything in between.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
It looks better in person and have gotten many questions and compliments on it.
Action
How was the action out of the box?