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In superflat setting imo this is the equivalent of the clean tone of the jc120. This project was 100% about reducing hiss, which is inherent in these amps. Im not too familiar with this topic, barely i know that speakers used in roland jc120s and jcseries amps in general have also changed throughout the years, a variable also having quite big impact on the overall tone of the amp. Roland jc120 jazz chorus amplifier repair jim atwood in.
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