Roland JC-22 Jazz Chorus Guitar Amplifier

Roland JC-22 Jazz Chorus Guitar Amplifier

The legendary Roland "Jazz Chorus" sound, now in a compact, studio-friendly package. The JC-22 delivers the iconic, pristine clean tone and immersive stereo chorus effect that has defined professional guitar sound for decades. Whether you are practicing in your bedroom, recording in a home studio, or performing in smaller venues, the JC-22 provides the professional clarity and sonic depth that only a Jazz Chorus can offer.

Classic JC Tone in a Compact Form

Despite its small size, the JC-22 packs a punch with 30 watts of power and two custom-designed 6.5-inch speakers. The signature "Dimensional Space Chorus" effect creates a wide, shimmering stereo field that makes your guitar tone sound huge and spatial. It’s the perfect platform for guitarists who rely on high-quality external effects pedals, as the amplifier maintains your tone’s integrity with surgical precision.

Feature-Rich and Gig-Ready

The JC-22 is equipped with the essential tools a modern guitarist needs. It features a high-quality reverb effect that complements the clean tone perfectly, plus a stereo effects loop for your favorite modulation, delay, and reverb pedals. With its solid build, intuitive controls, and a dedicated headphone jack for silent practice, the JC-22 is built to serve as your primary practice and recording companion.

Key Product Benefits

• Legendary JC Clean Tone: The iconic, transparent sound that has been the industry standard for clean guitar tones since 1975.
• Stereo Chorus Effect: Features Roland’s signature Dimensional Space Chorus for a deep, wide, and natural-sounding stereo field.
• Compact & Powerful: 30 watts of stereo output in a highly portable design, perfect for home and studio use.
• Pedal-Friendly: A high-fidelity, transparent sound stage that makes your distortion, overdrive, and ambient pedals sound their absolute best.
• Versatile Connectivity: Includes stereo effects loop, line out, and headphone jack for total studio and practice flexibility.

Official Technical Specifications

• Power Output: 30 Watts (15W + 15W)
• Speakers: 2 x 6.5-inch custom speakers
• Effects: Dimensional Space Chorus, Reverb
• Connectivity: Input (L/Mono, R), Line Out (L/Mono, R), Phones, Footswitch (Chorus/Reverb), Stereo Effects Loop (Send/Return)
• Dimensions: 461 mm Width x 239 mm Depth x 338 mm Height
• Weight: 12 kg

Common Customer Questions Answered

Is this loud enough for live performance?

The JC-22 is primarily designed for home practice, small studios, and intimate acoustic venues. If you are playing with a full band in a loud environment, we recommend checking out the larger JC-40 or JC-120 models.

Does it handle high-gain distortion pedals well?

Yes. The JC-22 is famous for its clean, flat response, which makes it one of the best amplifiers on the market for "pedal platform" users who want their distortion and overdrive pedals to sound exactly as the manufacturer intended.

Can I use the JC-22 in stereo?

Absolutely. It features true stereo amplification. When using stereo pedals in the effects loop, the JC-22 preserves the stereo image, creating a truly immersive listening experience.