Roland JC-120 Reverb

[d115]

I have a jc120 that I bought probably around 15 years ago. The reverb worked initially but I remember it not working shortly after that. Never really used it but now that I'm thinking if selling it, I would like to fix it if it's easy. I pulled the head out and looked for the disconnected wire that I hear is common but I couldn't see anything wrong. I have to keep volumes low and it kills me to part with it(love the chorus) but it's just taking up space.
Any suggestions?

[rpjazzguitar]

Wiggle the connecting wires. If the reverb tank is connected with RCA jacks, adjust the little wings with a needlenose pliers. You can't verify contact just by pushing them in. No guarantee this will work, but it's easy, free and it might.

[WilliamScott]

service manual here

Good luck.

[d115]

Thank you.

[barrymclark]

If memory serves, and forgive me if I am remembering incorrectly (it's been probably 10 years since I last had my JC120) you won't have any of your effects like chorus or reverb at the lowest volume settings. You have to push it even just a little. I played it really quiet in my house and noticed this and thought something was wrong until I found somewhere that I had to turn it up just a touch. I hope that is all that it is.

[d115]

I have it pretty low and the chorus is beautiful. Somethings up with the reverb. Going to take the head out again this weekend and double check everthing.

[feet]

If memory serves (my old jc77 is in storage), the reverb is sort of metallic. It's not a spring reverb the way a, say, fender might be. It's certainly better than nothing, but I always preferred to use a reverb pedal with it.

So if you have one of those lying around, you might not be missing a whole lot of you don't get it fixed.