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Wow! The Interbass -40% is a real bargain ($191.40), I highly recommend it.Interbass is 40% off!
Code: INTERBASS40BLACKFRIDAY
Or 15% off your choice.
Code: QUILTER15BLACKFRIDAY
I bought mine used for about that price. One of the best pieces of gear I own. I use it just like @gtirardWow! The Interbass -40% is a real bargain ($191.40), I highly recommend it.
I really love mine. I sounds awesome, especially the "VINT" voicing.
I use mine as a preamp for recording direct, as a practice amp at home, and even for rehearsals and small gigs.
I've never used the original bass block, but based on what I've heard and read, I think they are probably sonically a bit different. The current bass block — 803 — is more flexible and covers some of the same ground as the IB.The Interbass at that price is super tempting. I was always intrigued by it.
I have a 3 Leaf Enabler so I have to compare the two. I can't justify a ton of redundancy in this area.
I had the original Quilter Bass Block amp and wasn't really taken with it, so I'll listen to some clips of the Interbass.
Just read up on the 3 Leaf Enabler a little bit — it's a different product class than the IB. There's some overlap and the IB could be used as a pre, but it really is in it's own lane as far as I can tell. The 33/45W power section is what sets it apart. It doesn't sound like much, but it really can get you pretty far in your volume needs. Ex: 33w through a 8 ohm cab w/97 db sensitivity yields 112 SPL. A lot of gigs require more, but for a lot, that's plenty.I've never used the original bass block, but based on what I've heard and read, I think they are probably sonically a bit different. The current bass block — 803 — is more flexible and covers some of the same ground as the IB.
With that said, I find the IB not just sonically pleasing, but incredibly useful. If you ever play low volume (to medium) gigs, it'll work and sound great. Home practice— great. Has a stealth aux in and headphones out. Used in front of a full powered amp as a pre-amp, also great.
Rig it up with battery power and a 1x10, you got a super portable outlet-free rig.
I use it literally every day. It sits on top of my One10 next to my desk in y home office and as I'm brainstorming, brain farting or taking calls, I fire it up.
I'm not familiar with the Enabler so can't comment on the redundancy, but if any of the above are scenarios you find yourself in and could use some gear, the IB delivers.
The Bag End S15-N or S15L-N would be a hair over 118 dB at 33W.Just read up on the 3 Leaf Enabler a little bit — it's a different product class than the IB. There's some overlap and the IB could be used as a pre, but it really is in it's own lane as far as I can tell. The 33/45W power section is what sets it apart. It doesn't sound like much, but it really can get you pretty far in your volume needs. Ex: 33w through a 8 ohm cab w/97 db sensitivity yields 112 SPL. A lot of gigs require more, but for a lot, that's plenty.
If you just need a pre with a more robust eq, I think you're covered with the Enabler. If the power section might be useful, the IB is legit.