Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2280
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on May 14 2022 09:08 AM
So, a little review from me)
General idea was to have something compact due to my circumstances, moderately loud for a house, with nice surfy sound and surely the low budget. I wanted to get away from small low watt tube amps that may go under 500 euros but surely do not give the big space and sound, as well from modeling amps (I got one) and surely cannot afford something like Fender Princeton.
I was recommended here to get a Quilter plus cab and this idea was brilliant. This solid state thing sounds like a dream in all three positions, suits my guitar case pocket and easily pushes 1x12 cab to the small gig volume. I want to try it on some gig cause it seems to be a great option for small scenes and to come with only Quilter and SurfyBear compact looks pretty convenient. It has some decent digital reverb, but you should plug in SurfyBear to make it shine. I love 65 most, but 61 and 57 are enjoyable as well, dynamics are very tube like and you also may have some nice and natural breakup even on moderate volumes. 420 euro for a set seems to be ridiculously good price.
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
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Padraig
Joined: Feb 26, 2022
Posts: 457
Dollars, Taxes
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Posted on May 14 2022 01:52 PM
Vitaly, sounds great! Are you playing with any surf musicians in your new location yet?
— Patrick
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2280
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on May 15 2022 03:27 AM
Padraig wrote:
Vitaly, sounds great! Are you playing with any surf musicians in your new location yet?
I think of it, but it’s not that easy cause I live in a rural area) I’ve got my former drummer some 200 km from here but it’s surely difficult for some regular rehearsals. Also it turned out that in Germany it’s not so easy, you may find some rehearsal space but should have your own equipment to play. In Kyiv we had a lot of studios just to pay and play only bringing guitars and drum sticks.
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki
Lost Diver
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stratdancer
Joined: Dec 11, 2013
Posts: 2537
Akron, Ohio
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Posted on May 15 2022 04:10 AM
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2280
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on May 15 2022 04:19 AM
stratdancer wrote:
Any world on whether your house and gear back home is still ok?
For today it’s ok, thanks!
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki
Lost Diver
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on May 15 2022 05:09 AM
That sounds great man! I need to do something like that.
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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Bill_Ashton
Joined: Nov 15, 2008
Posts: 124
Massachusetts
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Posted on May 15 2022 12:18 PM
Brother, I send our very best wishes for you and your family. hope everyone is able to keep safe.
Back to topic on hand, the tone of your combination sounds great to this 68-year-old 'geezer, who was around when kid s were playing this stuff!
Is your Jazzmaster really "Fiesta Red," or is that just from the camera...looks mighty fine!
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2280
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on May 15 2022 12:57 PM
Bill_Ashton wrote:
Brother, I send our very best wishes for you and your family. hope everyone is able to keep safe.
Back to topic on hand, the tone of your combination sounds great to this 68-year-old 'geezer, who was around when kid s were playing this stuff!
Is your Jazzmaster really "Fiesta Red," or is that just from the camera...looks mighty fine!
Thank you man! This is Fiesta Red 62 reissue Thin Skin FSR Jazzmaster, the only guitar I’ve managed to take with me.
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki
Lost Diver
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SixStringSurfer
Joined: Sep 23, 2014
Posts: 1426
Memphis, TN
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Posted on May 15 2022 06:23 PM
Sounds great! Looking forward to hearing more in the future from you.
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Vince_Ray
Joined: Aug 26, 2015
Posts: 252
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Posted on May 16 2022 11:55 PM
I think the Superblock US is mighty fine. I've been using a C10n I'm a bass cab but am putting together a 12" set up in an old cab with an Eminence 1258. Your setup sounds GREAT,best of luck to you
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2280
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on May 17 2022 01:34 AM
SixStringSurfer wrote:
Sounds great! Looking forward to hearing more in the future from you.
I bet you will) I am busy with new material and will try to record it and to find people to play with)
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki
Lost Diver
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2280
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on May 17 2022 01:37 AM
Vince_Ray wrote:
I think the Superblock US is mighty fine. I've been using a C10n I'm a bass cab but am putting together a 12" set up in an old cab with an Eminence 1258. Your setup sounds GREAT,best of luck to you
I always preferred 10 for a home as more focused and tight, 12 as for me is more bassy and a little bit washed away. But after fiddling with tunings I love it really much, especially when you can drive it a little!
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki
Lost Diver
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https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2280
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on May 23 2022 09:10 AM
I've decided to open my pedalboard and, well, this thing takes pedals really nice! Ecxept for Sonic blue twanger, cause it's also an emulator of Blackface amp and so it sounds like a double Blackface that's apparently too much)
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki
Lost Diver
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https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on May 23 2022 10:59 AM
My Quilter gets delivered today. Still scouting for putting a speaker setup together; I also like the sound of a 10 at home.
Inspiring to have you back talking gear with all else that must be in your head.
Do you have a "go-to" setup you prefer when you've got effects in front?
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
Last edited: May 23, 2022 11:54:48
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2280
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on May 23 2022 11:41 AM
Badger wrote:
My Quilter gets delivered today. Still scouting for putting a speaker setup together; I also the sound of a 10 at home.
Inspiring to have you back talking gear with all else that must be in your head.
Do you have a "go-to" setup you prefer when you've got effects in front?
I rarely touch Quilter knobs, all on 5-6 and master volume a little rolled off to the comfort level. There’s a slight break up in this position so I may use pedals to push it more if I need, that’s generally all.
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki
Lost Diver
https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on May 23 2022 11:57 AM
Thanks my man! It'll get played with a lot for sure; I happen to like all 3 "models" of amp they chose for various things.
Enjoy, and best to your family!
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2280
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on May 23 2022 12:03 PM
Badger wrote:
Thanks my man! It'll get played with a lot for sure; I happen to like all 3 "models" of amp they chose for various things.
Enjoy, and best to your family!
Thank you! Yep, all three models are nice and usable, however 65 is surely a winner for me. 57 is a little too compressed and 61 is clean, bright and a sometimes shrill, I guess will be great with a guitar not so bright as my Jazzmaster.
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki
Lost Diver
https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin
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revmike
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3849
North Atlantic
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Posted on May 24 2022 01:18 PM
I played 4 theatre shows in Toronto this weekend with the A’no:wara dance company. Since I had to fly I used my Quilter Superblock US (direct line out into the PA with a monitor for me with the backing tracks). It sounded great in the theatre (about 400 seater).
Rev
PS Here’s a link to the show program. My sister is the choreographer and dancer. https://harbourfrontcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Digital-Junior-Sky-Dancers-Program.pdf
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wfoguy
Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Posts: 2136
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Posted on May 24 2022 06:15 PM
That's impressive, Mike. 
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4053
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on May 24 2022 10:27 PM
I'm considering purchasing both the US and UK models.
I really appreciate hearing about everyone's experiences with these.
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