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Title: My New Mini Amp + Tie-Dye
Post by: lbpesq on December 14, 2018, 06:48:22 PM
I recently picked up a Quilter 101 Mini Reverb Head and their Blockdock 10tc Cab.  WOW!  This thing sounds darn good and truly AMAZING for its size.  I got the head for a backup and the Blockdock so it doubles as a lightweight (17lbs.) grab 'n go rig.  I couldn't resist adding the new grill cover.  I'm including a pic with an EHX B-9 pedal to give size perspective.

Bill, tgo
Title: Re: My New Mini Amp + Tie-Dye
Post by: edwardofhuncote on December 14, 2018, 07:07:12 PM
Been reading good things about the Quilter Bass Block 800 too...
Title: Re: My New Mini Amp + Tie-Dye
Post by: David Houck on December 14, 2018, 07:35:30 PM
The built in limiter seems a nice feature.
Title: Re: My New Mini Amp + Tie-Dye
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on December 14, 2018, 08:50:47 PM
Groovy grillcloth!   And 17 pounds?  I think the tubes in my amp weigh more than that.
I had never heard of Quilter, so of course I hied myself right over their website. As a true lover of 15" speakers for guitar, I particularly checked out the Steelaire series; I gotta say, it takes a certain amount of hubris to do your demo vid for your SS amp with a Tele - and, at least through my computer into my cans, their confidence is not misplaced.  What's the world coming to??

Peter
Title: Re: My New Mini Amp + Tie-Dye
Post by: adriaan on December 15, 2018, 01:08:54 AM
Groovy grillcloth!   And 17 pounds?  I think the tubes in my amp weigh more than that.
I had never heard of Quilter, so of course I hied myself right over their website. As a true lover of 15" speakers for guitar, I particularly checked out the Steelaire series; I gotta say, it takes a certain amount of hubris to do your demo vid for your SS amp with a Tele - and, at least through my computer into my cans, their confidence is not misplaced.  What's the world coming to??

Peter
Quilter is the Q in QSC, you may have heard that name before. ;D

The tie-dye cloth is divine! Mandelbrot rules! Or octopus? :)

I  really need to upgrade my livingroom bass amp situation, and have been eyeing a QSC K.12.2 powered speaker.
Title: Re: My New Mini Amp + Tie-Dye
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on December 15, 2018, 07:06:28 AM
Quilter is the Q in QSC, you may have heard that name before. ;D

Ah!  Indeed I have!  In my soundman days, I had many a QSC crap out on me mid-gig.......

Peter (who may be rethinking his new-found amp-lust)
Title: Re: My New Mini Amp + Tie-Dye
Post by: lbpesq on December 15, 2018, 10:58:37 AM



"The tie-dye cloth is divine! Mandelbrot rules! Or octopus?"


I like to think of the design as a cresting wave.  I got it off of eBay, advertised as "Psychedelic Tie Dye Bandana" for $1.98 BIN.  I also paid $0.19 shipping, but it's now listed as free shipping.  (Hey, I got ripped off for nineteen cents!).  It still blows me away that a bandana was more than big enough!

As for reliability, I did a lot of research and found no complaints about Quilters breaking down or having problems.  The most common complaint is about their proprietary tone stack comprised of a "Tri-Q" and a "Hi-Cut" knob.  Fortunately, they don't use it on all their amps.   My 101 mini reverb employs a more Fender-like tone stack, Bass, Mid, and Treble.  The only difference is that the mid is active.  I see the Steelaire also comes with a more Fender style tone stack.

Bill, tgo
Title: Re: My New Mini Amp + Tie-Dye
Post by: tbrannon on December 15, 2018, 12:56:15 PM
love the tie dye.  I see a fibonacci spiral there.