From joedockrill@yahoo.ca Sun Jan 27 08:44:24 2013
Subject:Re: Roland KC-550

I have an 880 and I love it, checked out the Traynor K4 which is also nice but Roland makes a nice amp, I run  Roland VR700, Kurtz 2000s, Korg SV-1 and Yamaha S 08 thru mine loud

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From: "ccmacdon@rogers.com"
To: "CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:59:52 AM
Subject: Re: [CWSG] Roland KC-550


 
Bill,
 
I don't like these Roland KC amps.. for a number of reasons.. I've owned and used 2 x KC550's as well as the KC-880, and all of them didn't work well for organ sounds at loud volumes.. from my perspective the bottom end seems boomy and the Roland amps seem to break up way to quickly for me (I'm commenting on this amp primarily from an organ perspective).
 
Bottom line however, is that $200 for a KC-550 and a road case is a screaming good deal assuming it's in reasonably good shape (and if you've been using it you know what condition it's in).  If you're playing at low to medium volume it might work just fine.. and if you need to play louder, hopefully you can take a line out to the Front of House system.
 
Normally I wouldn't suggest a KC-550 but at this price it's great deal. 
 
REALLY HEAVY THOUGH!!!!!!   That's another eason why I got rid of mine!! 
 
Craig 

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From: Bill A chipster_@mac.com>
To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:49:25 AM
Subject: [CWSG] Roland KC-550

 

I know most don't care for this amp but I have a chance to get one in excellent condition with road case for 200 bucks. I have used this amp in a group the last couple of years and the group is disbanding with the group owner selling everything. It does the job but it's heavy. I would rather have something lighter but am on a really tight budget (on disability). I feel this may be the best bang for the buck. Will be running Nord, XP80, and Motif rack thru the amp. I trust you guys so I'm just asking your opinion. I think Bobby either uses or has used one of these. Thanks for your opinions;

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