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Quilter Bass Block v803
- Thread starter gtirard
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I would ask one of the tech-ier folks around here. Not sure how hard it would be or how much you would actually gain. But a modern cab designed for modern amps really should have had one from the get-go. Another issue is that because of how bulky the Speakon plugs are, you may not be able even to fit a Speakon-Speakon cable in there with the amp docked.
Alright, I finally found my deal on a V803. I've got one headed my way. I've had a BB800 for a while and I'm satisfied with it. The different vocings of the V803 intrigues me and the fact that it reportedly can also provide the same performance of the BB800 made trying the new amp a necessity in my case. Unfortunately, I was never able to find one in a store but I was used to that.
You could buy some custom knobs, find some letter stickers, and put T, M, B either in the center of the knobs or on the faceplate above or below the knobs.
Probably not ideal, but functional.
I wouldn't think so, especially if you used it as a combo most or all of the time.
Cool, thanks. I keep my v803 permanently docked in the Bassdock 12. Everything has been working fine with the ernie ball 1/4" speaker cable I use with it. This cab was purchased as an old stock new item from my local shop, and they couldn't find the cable and slip cover that was supposed to come with it.
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The general rule with speaker cables is the shorter the better.
3 foot is definitely short enough not to be an issue as long as it doesn't get snagged on anything.
A possible replacement. - if you feel like messing with it.
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Thanks, I might just grab that 1 ft cable!
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That's what I would do if I had kept the 803. For me the amp's extras compared to my 800 weren't worth the €800, so I returned it.
It still lingers in the back of my head though…
I tried my best to avoid buying the V803. Ideally, I would have preferred to find it in a local store for me to try but I never saw one. My curiosity about the amp remained high but I was able to resist a new purchase.
Finally a used one popped up at a GC location in California that was priced such that I gave in to my curiosity. So, I'll get to compare the V803 head to head with my BB800 with all of my cabs and other gear. After the comparison I'll make a decision on whether it stays or gets returned.
I had Hank at Rattlesnake make me a custom Speakon to 1/4" cable for when I use a BD12. He said it was the shortest he could make it and it's perfect for me.
FWIW, this would be fairly easy to DIY with 6-12" 1/4" speaker cable and a neutrik connector. If you "unsolder" one end, a Speakon jack just requires a Phillips head screwdriver.
Recently got the V803 and got a chance to play it with my also newly acquired Revsound RS212. Holy crap, that setup is amazing. My rig for the last 7 or 8 years has been an Ampeg V4B with 2 of the Ampeg 210AV cabs(also have a Barefaced Four10, yet I preferred the clarity of the little Ampeg cabs stacked vertically. Blasphemy, I know) . It was always great, however I wanted a 1 cab solution and figured I'd try a high wattage class D after abandoning them altogether once I got my V4B. I've had a Tone Hammer 500, Ampeg SVT 7 Pro/PF500, Mesa WD800, Micro VR and probably a few I'm forgetting but sold them all. The Quilter V803 got my attention when I saw some bassists who I admire using them and talking them up. The Quilter is indeed different. I was able to get it to sound SO close to my V4B, and I'm sure the Revsound has something to do with the equation, but it's one of the punchiest/slamming rigs I've ever had the pleasure of owning. Tested it with my Nash PB-63(with GZR EMG's) and TOTALLY dead roundwounds, and I still had the punchiest tone I've ever had with a rig. Trying the V4B side by side, I have to give it to the V803! It has the tube punch of the V4B, but with more clarity. In fact, going back to the V4B through the same cab I tested the V803 with, I found the V4B to be a little muddy even! Everyone in my band says they can hear me better as well. Anyway, that's my V803 love story.
Awesome!
That's a pretty elite group of amps to compare to, so great info!
I'd love to have a pair of the RevSound RS112.
Man, waiting on my V803 to arrive is killing me! I hate that aspect of gear purchases but I should used to it by now as close to 100% of the gear that I buy is shipped to me…
Ah ah, same. In general I take more and more time before making a purchase decision, often one year, and I love that period of time. Then I eventually order and the 2 weeks of shipping become unbearable
Ah ah, same. In general I take more and more time before making a purchase decision, often one year, and I love that period of time. Then I eventually order and the 2 weeks of shipping become unbearable
I couldn't take the suspense any longer so I communicated with the customer service team at Guitar Center. One of their representatives informed me that the amp should be delivered to the Guitar Center location that I selected on tomorrow before 1:00 PM. Maybe I'll get a notification that it's ready for pickup by later in the afternoon or early evening.
