Roland Cube 10GX (GREAT Cheap Practice Amp?)

Roland Cube 10GX (Great Cheap Practice Amp?)
I really like the Roland Micro Cube, so I was really interested in taking a look at the Cube 10GX. It has a lot of the same features that you might expect, if you know any of the other amps in the Cube series. It's really affordable, which is nice. This thing could be a really good practice amp solution for many guitarists.
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[@MrPolevaulter]

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[@jebomatere]

Thank you good sir! Because of your honest reviews i got the 20gx and i`m fairly satisfied. Not the best thing in the world, but really good for living room jamming and quiet jamming when the kids are asleep. Please keep up the amazing work! I love your approach and honesty. A rarity nowadays.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Thanks!

[@roybenson955]

I love the older Cube amps. I have the Micro and the 20X. Both are phenomenal practice amps, and do a decent job at recording. The only knock against them is when you go above halfway on the volume. That rich, lush sound gets small and boxy real quick.

[@MrPolevaulter]

True.

[@jorgeguitar2540]

If your playing with a band, Maybe mic the amp or send it straight to the PA?

[@roybenson955]

@@jorgeguitar2540 I have done that.

[@kakerusatsuki8791]

cube series have linear potantiometers for the volume setting, that's the problem. katana series and blackstar amps do not have that problem.

[@ShouldaWaved]

@@kakerusatsuki8791 I was looking at the katana and the black series too, I ant a looper and drum machine on it, any recommendations? Just looking for a smaller amp, that katana mini sounded really nice, that katana air is to pricey now I think for me

[@frankrizzo5710]

Love your reviews, your playing is of course stellar. It’s also very cool that you answer people questions when they ask, cheers!

[@MrPolevaulter]

Cheers!

[@chriswozniak4347]

Hello Elmo - I began looking for a Cube shortly after watching your review(s). I had gone through several other amps - a Mustang, an old Traynor amp, a Crate, and was dissatisfied with all of them. I found a Cube 15XL for just 60 USD on Marketplace and am extremely happy with it. I also subsequently purchased an Ibanez GRG121SP, thanks again to your review. I appreciate your channel and really enjoy your reviews and content. Thank you, and cheers!

[@streetlegal008]

My favourite setting on my microcube is Brit Combo (which I think is modelled on some kind of Vox). But on my Cube 40gx I really like to stay on that Tweed setting. It has a nice kind of interesting 'edge' to the sound - hard to describe. I know this is a matter of personal taste - but the GX does give plenty of usable options to choose from.

[@tarkgundogdu8940]

there is the classic stack in 10gx which is very good. i think it is named hi-gain in boss dual lx

[@tobyburdick4390]

I think it's time you do a guitar giveaway. I'll take the Malmsteen strat.

[@REBELSCL]

The app is OK and I appreciate your thorough review. But what is really outstanding (other than your obvious talent) is that awesome guitar. I have never seen a mahogany Strat and even better with a scalloped fretboard. Totally awesome! As would be expected with a mahogany body it has a really sweet tone. Thanks for the review.

[@markmcdonald5711]

Back in 1980 G&L made a F-100 strat with a mahogany body and dual humbuckers, I think it was Leo Fender's take on a Les Paul, I have a left-handed one I special ordered in 1981. Cherry red with a maple neck, great guitar.

[@stephanematis]

The Prog Rock moment had me almost spit out my beer. Very Spinal Tap :P Thanks for your reviews Elmo!

[@MrPolevaulter]

Haha :D Glad you liked it :)

[@mrjoesguitar]

Elmo thank you for another wonderful video! This was a pleasant way to start off my work week. I agree this sounds pretty fantastic. Especially with you playing through it. When I got to the rectum-fryer I thought to myself "This isn't too bad" and was happy that you agreed. I also felt the same way about what you said concerning the Katana. I don't own one, and as I have the original CUBE 80XL I see no need to to join that cult. 🎸🤘😜🤘🎸

[@MrPolevaulter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zeronoshoten4300]

insane playing!

[@MrPolevaulter]

Cheers :)

[@johnnorth9355]

I love my micro cubes and this is not much different. Recently having watched many pedal boards and effects units in use (blame Dave Simpson) I bought a Mooer GE 100 at less than £70 new. After much angst trying to learn how to use it I find it works brilliantly as a front end to a micro cube and also my 75 watt line 6 amps through their clean channels . No need to spend fortunes. Not professional level sounds but good enough for practice :) .

[@MrPolevaulter]

Yep.

[@johnathan.jerusik]

I had one of these. I remember liking it but I remember it was very dark and not very tight. But I dont remember why I got rid of it. Anyways thinking about getting another one. I remember these being way fatter and fuller sounding than most other amps in this price range. Its funny the sound that you recorded sounds exactly like them amp. You did a great job with that.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Thanks :)

[@smitsonavane6278]

11:17 his hand glitched lol

[@johnathan.jerusik]

@@smitsonavane6278 lol I just saw that!

[@GabrielNacu]

Nice one Elmo! Been wondering what the 10GX has been like for a while :)

[@MrPolevaulter]

Glad to be of service :)

[@ratsalad178]

thank you elmo, this was super helpful!

[@MrPolevaulter]

Glad it helped!

[@ratsalad178]

@@MrPolevaulter i just got my cube 10gx today, loving it so far :D

[@cocothetimeless8382]

great review and great playing dude. How do you think the cube 10GX is different from the micro cube tone wise? I'm thinking about getting either the micro cube or the 10GX

[@MrPolevaulter]

I'm not entirely sure, as I haven't tried an A/B test with them. I do like the Micro Cube a bit more though.

[@KoolCatCurtis]

5:50 😂😂 i loved that

[@kipponi]

Mulla on toi Cube30X ollut varmaan 15v vähintään. Puhdas soundihan on maailman paras Jazz Chorus. Muutenkaan työukolla olisi varaa ostaa Fender, Marshall; Vox, Mesaboogie, Dyna Amp ja mitä tässä nyt onkaan mallinnuksia, ihan riittävästi? Ihan esikuviensa mukaan sinne päin heheh. Power sqeezer on aika hyvä kerrostaloon ja vielä kun saa korvakuulokkeet kiinni niin voi vedellä mihin aikaan vain. Ihme purkki, kun säätimetkään ei rahise yhtään? Vaikka paljon on ollut käytössä.

[@coltonsinclair4591]

Best thing to do with this amp is ditch that crap speaker and wire a speaker out, sounds awesome with a good 12" V30

[@peaner083]

Fantastic playing dude 👍 * I was just about to ask if it takes pedals pretty well haha

[@MrPolevaulter]

Thanks!

[@chrispys696]

sounds great. is the cube 15x (although older) worth a look at getting st a cheaper price. any chance you have one lying around you could demo?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Don't have one. But it will be so cheap, that you won't lose much if it isn't good.

[@MagisterTuomo]

Had I been in the market for a smaller amp, this would have been on my "want-list". I do find that the cubes are better with humbuckers though, which is a letdown since I prefer single coils. A stacked humbucker is the perfect monster, but I still own a guitar with traditional single coils. Not a very simple equation when you possess one of each pickup-style (maybe a future topic for you?) 🤔. As always a clear and honest review. And Still well played Elmo Pull My Finger Karjalainen 👌😊

[@MrPolevaulter]

Pull my finger :D

[@JohnAnderson-wd9yw]

at 5:55 when you said very superstitious you were actually playing stayin alive lol

[@MrPolevaulter]

Haha :D True :D

[@JohnAnderson-wd9yw]

@@MrPolevaulter nice video though! have you tried the roland 40gx cube? if so, how do they compare? they dont make the 40gx anympre so i was wondering if this is a good close second?

[@MrPolevaulter]

@@JohnAnderson-wd9yw Thanks! Haven't tried the 40, no.

[@accentontheoff]

Super video thanks. One question - does it have enough volume to make a half decent recording with it.

[@MrPolevaulter]

You don't need much volume for a recording, as long as you're not playing with a drummer.

[@accentontheoff]

@@MrPolevaulter Yeah good point thanks.

[@balaskomenautosubscribe7498]

better buy micro cube gx or cube 10gx..? 🤔

[@GoodfaYou]

Do you feel there is a difference in sound?

[@Balent8]

Hello, is it too loud for playing in small apartment? Should I be looking for something smaller?

[@MrPolevaulter]

No, you can get it really quiet.

[@Cowboy-e1c]

Great sounds and plays 👍💖

[@MrPolevaulter]

Thank you 🤗

[@notmedude]

There is Katana 50 and this will have troubles selling, escpecially with no battery or app that would make the modelling easier.

[@lathael4]

Hmm I'm still looking for versatile, small and reasonably good sounding amp (headphones input required). I was thinking to spend slightly more euro: Boss Katana Head MKII 100W (many features and great practice with internal speaker and add separate cabinet if needed), Blackstar HT-5R MKII (valve amp with many features), Yamaha THR30II (wireless All-in-One but $$$) and Mooer SD30. Any suggestions?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Spark Amp, Tube15, Fender Mustang LT25?

[@MrJabinho]

Today I got Roland Cube 15X. I paid 20eur for it. Was it well spant money ? What do you think ?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Should be good.

[@pynnehkuparsyiemlieh]

I seems like if we don't turn the gain knob all the way then we will not be able to get through true sound of it

[@Mr131313ck]

thank you very much. the way you play i am sure you make everything sounding good. can i ask how you think it compares with the Joyo DC15S, the hornet 30W and the Marshall MG15 GFX? I am about to purchase one and i deeply trust your judgment.

[@MrPolevaulter]

I haven't tried any of those, sorry :(

[@Mr131313ck]

@@MrPolevaulter so.i.ordered an.old micro cube and waiting for it in the post will update

[@ぎん-b2i]

兄さん！ギターうますぎ！日本語字幕ありがとう！ とにかくプロだね！！

[@AR-vu2oq]

Hi Elmo, fist thanks for your quality content and also your honest reviews.what would you consider as the brilliant alternative ? something good and reliable ? solid state for home practice. I have the micro cube which i like a lot but im looking for something a bit bigger

[@MrPolevaulter]

A bigger old Cube 😊 That or a Spark (although I don't know about reliability).

[@charlesnorwich5932]

Hi Elmo, thank you for the review. Could you please tell me which guitar cable is this one that you're using in this test? Thanks in advance.

[@MrPolevaulter]

I have a few Spectraflex cables and some other ones. I've not bought cables in like 10 years.

[@ehs03y3ol]

small treble, but insanely good, probably the best bang for buck for a beginer practice amp

[@MrPolevaulter]

Cool bananas :)

[@mohammadsahil7439]

Blackstar ID core 10 v3 or this one? I will be playing Prog Metal and occasionally some blues. Please tell me.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Personally I'd go for the Cube.

[@matthewblack7206]

@@MrPolevaulter Agreed - I wish they still made one size up from this amp - say; a 10 inch speaker one with at least twice the power.

[@johncollins5552]

​@@matthewblack7206secondhand Rolan cube 30gx

[@farrelmaheswaraizuddin6968]

Is Roland Cube suitable for the metal genre?

[@MrPolevaulter]

I think so, but I guess it depends on what you're after.

[@MullyBoy12]

Elmo, what would you recommend as a “brilliant” practice amp since this one wasn’t “brilliant”? In the market for a new practice amp.

[@pablo963]

I'd bet his answer would be the Microcube mkI

[@MullyBoy12]

@@pablo963 NEW amp lol. I don't think they make that other one anymore.

[@MrPolevaulter]

I really liked the Spark Amp. That or the Tube5 or 15.

[@icps86]

just liked the video for the rectum slip LOL, but nice video overall too haha

[@ДмитрийХохлов-с8в]

I don’t understand: you think that the Roland Cube 10GX sounds better than the Yamaha THR10 - right?

[@ImLeuff]

Interesting, didn't know they still make these, I thought Cubes were killed off and superceded by Katanas

[@MrPolevaulter]

They do. It's a bit odd that they make both.

[@PseudoPseudoDionysius]

@@MrPolevaulter they've killed off all of the bigger ones though, just the Micros, 10GX, and the Streets. So they're only really targeting practice and busker markets with the remaining Cubes. Which is a big shame, imo. The bigger Cubes are a far more rugged for gigging than the Katana and do clean sounds much better.

[@MrPolevaulter]

@@PseudoPseudoDionysius Yeah, it is a shame.

[@Allthingsambient]

juuust subbed im getting this amp

[@MrPolevaulter]

Thanks :)

[@scr1pted-by5zp]

What’s the settings for that metal tone

[@eolden7749]

It was a good little amp. Yesterday it just quit. Either the amp or the power supply.

[@frankhughes5702]

Hey Elmo, have you done a review on the fender champion 40? It's only $60 dollars more than the roland and has a 12 inch speaker. In my opinion it's the best practice amp on the market and no apps to mess with all the effects are at your fingertips.

[@ehs03y3ol]

The 50 XL has a pretty decent speaker...

[@bradleestone5344]

The Fender super champ's the best practice amp but costs $400 - .

[@ehs03y3ol]

@@bradleestone5344 i also like Marshall DSL40 for practice but alap 600$ so... XD

[@bradleestone5344]

@@ehs03y3ol Yeah ! I remember seeing that one , just a little too big for my practice "corner" . I bet it really kicks butt !

[@frankhughes5702]

@@bradleestone5344 the super champ is good but only has a ten inch speaker and when you get in that price range I don't consider it a practice amp but that's just me. The champion 40 is solid state but sounds great and if you're practicing you'll probably be playing at low volume most of the time and a solid state is best for that anyway.

[@firatcankutuk6815]

Which one would you prefer? This one or micro cube? Can we use the app on both?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Micor Cube. No app on that.

[@elmershiflett8154]

Hey Elmo what overdrive or boost pedal would you recommend to tighten up the tone on this amp, what would you recommend?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Not sure.

[@johncollins5552]

Boss blues driver sounds good with most any usable amp clean channel ever. Of course if didn't suit your style then most online sites offer free return within 14 days.

[@rodvicious1985]

El Roland Cube 40 XL y GX, también sirven para tocar en casa y en vivo... chécalo

[@sandels8246]

Onko tossa se r fier valmiina itse vahvistimessa vai pitikö se ladata siihen sieltä sovelluksesta kun jotain semmosta siinä mainoksessa höpötettiin

[@MrPolevaulter]

En ladannut siihen muistaakseni mitään.

[@joeisitt1904]

Elmo Karjalainen is not hard to pronounce but Ingesteen Malmosteen is.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Ingysteen Malmateen :D

[@potato_sweet_potato]

micro cube or this one?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Micro Cube, but I think it's not in production anymore.

[@moistsalt]

Any chance you could review the VHT amps?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Maybe at some point.

[@latinojamesdean3368]

I’m having trouble on which I should go with this or the micro cube they both sound really good to me I just want to have a good practice amp if you had to choose Elmo which one would you pick?

[@MrPolevaulter]

I'd probably get the old Micro Cube, but they're both fine.

[@sawt00th]

Between this and the Marshall DSL1CR which one would you say is the better practice amp?

[@MrPolevaulter]

DSL probably, but then again you might need other gear with that, whereas this does more and is cheaper, so it's close.

[@hellgirl1512]

Katana mini vs this Cube. Which one do you recommend more?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Not sure. Personally I'd get the old Micro Cube.

[@SkankhuntRedditStories]

@@MrPolevaulter would you recommend the roland micro cube or the cube 10gx ? Im able to get either for 50bucks

[@oldschool1107]

@@SkankhuntRedditStories the 10gx has 3 band eq while the Micro has more effects to play around

[@SkankhuntRedditStories]

@@oldschool1107 chose the Micro Great amp

[@robertvance1873]

Good little Amp, I subscribed because I enjoy your playing totally BITCHIN!!!!!!

[@MrPolevaulter]

Thank you!

[@RoysPL]

Do you think the roland cube 10gx is better than the micro cube 10gx? it has more presents using the app and has 8 inch speaker, but does that mean an overall better sound?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Probably.

[@ivovelinov8083]

Between this and Fender Mustang Lt25 which one is better?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Don't know. This is a bit on the dark side, so maybe the Fender. But it's been ages since I tried that.

[@xdx2653]

this or micro cube?i dont know about the 5'' speaker at micro tube.is it to small?

[@MrPolevaulter]

For home use, it's fine. Unless you play an 8 string I guess.

[@xdx2653]

@@MrPolevaulter nope only regular guitars.btw i just order it for 120 euros

[@germdisco]

Zakk Wylde riff = upvoted

[@shivshakti4741]

Vox mini 5 vs Roland cube vs katana.which do you recommend?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Cube.

[@shivshakti4741]

Bro I bought blackstar fly ✌️

[@parthruparel5135]

@@shivshakti4741 how is it?Would you go back and buy cube?

[@fiskrond9212]

this is more of a showcase of player ability rather than a review of the amp....

[@b.j.thomas3264]

@5:55 It's Funky Elmo!

[@SoumyaChatterjeeSC]

Is this better than the Katana mini?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Not sure.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Great demo. That song superstitious. Made me think of the disco days. Hated that crap. 😂, although that song was ok. This is the amp I just about purchased for home, but thought why when I like the katana and for another 100 bucks I could gig with it as well, tree and I personally like the sound of it. I have the newer mk2 50 watt which lets you use a modeler after the preamp and has variations of all the amp models now. I did have the first one, but sold it. Next I think I'll get a modeler of some type. Just for messing with and to record maybe for fun. Hope all is well my friend. Great review. Great little amp! One could do much worse for a practice amp.⁷

[@MrPolevaulter]

One could indeed.

[@nicholass7416]

Would anyone recommend this amp for busking on a city street, or it is not quite loud/powerful enough?

[@MrPolevaulter]

Don't know. I'm no busking expert.

[@sid35gb]

Street cube ex job done.

[@ryanBandXMancing]

Can use bass guitar on it?cause only have bass guitar😌

[@MrPolevaulter]

I think there's a separate bass version. Might be I'm wrong though.

[@ryanBandXMancing]

@@MrPolevaulter i taught bass guitar can use on it...

[@johncollins5552]

It will work on this, there is a usable bass setting.

[@jupitermadcat]

Is there one for bass?

[@MrPolevaulter]

They have some kind of bass Cube as well, if memory serves.

[@jorgeguitar2540]

Would you recommend the cube 30? Its a little older ( I think)

[@MrPolevaulter]

Not sure I've tried it. I like most of the Cube series though.

[@jorgeguitar2540]

Elmo Karjalainen I just purchased a micro cube and I’m loving it! I tried allot of modeling amps and non ( for me) came close to the response and tone of the cube. I play with vst on my computer but I was tired of looking at the screen and turning on my whole set up. The micro cube is just plug and play, and it’s inspiring me to get a real tube and a few pedals. May I ask, is there a reason why you prefer the cube series over any other modeling amp?

[@MrPolevaulter]

@@jorgeguitar2540 I just prefer the sound.

[@Ledprostate]

Damn!!

[@skinnykarlos710]

It actually didn't sound too terrible from here although when you upped the bass it did sound like you put a couple of winter socks over the speaker. I don't much like small amps though. I like to move more air than they're capable of. If you live in an environment where you need to keep the noise down it's ok I guess. For the price, it's ok for the youngsters.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Yep.

[@roxxy1257]

Should i get this or a fender champion 20? ;-;

[@MrPolevaulter]

Haven't tried the Champion 20.

[@roxxy1257]

@@MrPolevaulter Oh ok , thanks tho

[@honeybling5228]

Since it is dc powered can i use it with a powerbank.

[@kipponi]

Why not?

[@MrPolevaulter]

I guess you could. Just check that the power is right and all that.

[@TheDarkmore]

RECTUMFIRE!

[@vanillamuffinssugaroipunkc2456]

better than the Roland micro cube?? difficult. or impossible.i bought the micro cube twice now.ok another colour.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Yeah, maybe not better.

[@vanillamuffinssugaroipunkc2456]

@@MrPolevaulter i'm a knob fan. especially the potentiometer of Roland micro cube are move-trimmed, the go good without being too wobbly.i don't wanna use an iPhone for searching the effects..this is a time waste..for me

[@williammolina9792]

Sounds to dark and muddy...

[@DeadShred9]

My Katana MKII 50 would chew that thing up and spit it out plus yes it significantly heavier but it does low Vol practice and you can Gig with it !! Cant believe you compared the Two . Not a Boss Fan Boy I have a Marshall and some Older Laney & Randell , Soldano Heads . But for practice and small Gigs the B-K MKII 50 cant be beat and the price is fantastic for what you get ....

[@Mister.L598]

The problem with katana is its complexity and fragility, I don't like that thing. I prefer simplicity of the cube.

[@georgeallison6228]

Elmo CHUGGING??? stick w the neo classical duder ...Dude...El Duderino....if youre not into the whole brevity thing man LOL

[@MrPolevaulter]

:D

[@izdethdethizthebassist]

11:46 fur elise but out of tune. 😅

[@paulkielt9301]

Everytime I hear "based on Rectifier" makes me sceptical. To me it sounds like an amp inside a box... sorry, like a cube!

[@MrPolevaulter]

Most amps are in a box of some kind :D

[@Xero6969]

Roland vs Boss hmmmmmm

[@MrPolevaulter]

Weird.

[@Steadfastly7]

Too much of an advertisement for his playing and selling his music. The video turned me off. I likely won't be watching anything else from Elmo.

[@MrPolevaulter]

Fair enough.

[@out99990]

Personally i thought this was a great review of this amp. He was honest about the effects (somewhat passable) and while his playing is extremely good, i thought this amp actually did highlight his skills thereby signifying that this amp will support superior playing with great note definition.