hamerhead Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Finally. Finally got it out of the box and plugged the Boss GT-3 into it and a single 12 out of it. Not too bad. Definitely serviceable. Then..... I went straight in with a Billy Bo Frankencrap equipped with a Duncan mini bucker, and then a stock 2001 Epiphone Sheraton. Clean, it was big and warm, really Fender-ish. Sounded surprisingly good. But keep the gain below half because after that it's nasty crap. Wooly and fizzy at the same time. Reminded me of an '80s red knob Fender Super 60 I had that never, ever sounded good no matter what you threw at it. I'll try it with different cabinets to see if it gets any better, but as it is, the distortion is....well, not my cup 'o tea. I only messed with it for about 30 minutes. It will work as a backup and maybe a rehearsal rig once it's dialed in. And for something the size of an MXR pedal, the little bastard's got some snort. It would do a small bar pretty easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchee Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Don't feel bad...if I adjust the knobs just right, I can make any amp sound like crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murkat Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Today was a micro block 45 test day... Marshall JMP-1 pre amp into TC pedals into Quilter amp~ 4x12 cab. The adjustment knobs, esp the Tri Q, are very touchy, end result is you can dial in just about anything If this lil power amp is pushed right. It can get loud , it like being pushed by the JMP-1 Not as percussive as tubes (el34 power amp), but fairly close. Keepers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 So it that it’s forte, being used a s a pure power amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamerhead Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 That's my initial take on it, Jake. The clean was very good. I need to spend more time with it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murkat Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 21 hours ago, Jakeboy said: So it that it’s forte, being used a s a pure power amp? that was my intent of purchase, power amp ultra light. put any pre amp, pedal in front of it, push it, works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 So my local Quilter dealer who completely poo-pooed all over it was using it as a traditional amp...pre and post in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhitcomb3 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 These are back up on the Musician’s Friend Stupid Deal of the Hour (11 AM EST) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamerhead Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 Thanks for the heads-up, Jonathan. I grabbed another for a stereo micro-rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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