Anyone own a JC-40?

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Anyone own a JC-40?

Post by Unicorn Warrior » Fri Sep 30, 2022 2:36 pm

I’m thinking about grabbing a JC-40 for both myself and band mate.

I understand these have the stereo feature. Wondering if the amp is going stereo out, is there a way to have sound through the speakers as well?

If any of you use them, how do you like them?

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Re: Anyone own a JC-40?

Post by sunburster » Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:13 pm

This is the only amp I use now. I love it! You can go stereo out and still have sound out of the speakers too (if you don't want that, just plug in some headphones and the speakers will be muted).

I mostly play through headphones so it is perfect for me. But it sounds great through the speakers too. If you use a lot of stereo effects pedals, it is one of the best amps out there.

I wish they made a version of the JC-120 with the features of the 40 (headphone out, stereo in, etc.). I'd love to have the same sound and features with a larger cabinet and bigger speakers. Maybe some day!

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Re: Anyone own a JC-40?

Post by Unicorn Warrior » Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:30 pm

sunburster wrote:
Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:13 pm
This is the only amp I use now. I love it! You can go stereo out and still have sound out of the speakers too (if you don't want that, just plug in some headphones and the speakers will be muted).

I mostly play through headphones so it is perfect for me. But it sounds great through the speakers too. If you use a lot of stereo effects pedals, it is one of the best amps out there.

I wish they made a version of the JC-120 with the features of the 40 (headphone out, stereo in, etc.). I'd love to have the same sound and features with a larger cabinet and bigger speakers. Maybe some day!
Thank you! That’s exactly the info I need to know. The amp makes sense. Does it have a bad hiss or is that over proportion?

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Re: Anyone own a JC-40?

Post by sunburster » Sat Oct 01, 2022 4:12 pm

There is some hiss, but you'll only notice it if you play really quiet and clean.

There are a couple really good demos of the amp on Youtube. "That Pedal Show" did one, and were surprised by how good the amp is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS10FEevBbI&t=250s

There is also this recent 72 minute review that will probably answer any question you have about the amp:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHOnUfNPXcM

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