Quilter Bass Block

[jazzbass_5]

Looking at purchasing one and running it on my pedal board with my Ampeg SCR-DI. Has anyone run the SCR-DI in front of the quilter yet?

 

[Agosix]

A laptop bag.

 

[Back Stabbath]

Does anyone have a suggestion for a nice padded bag that fits the BB800 and some additional cables? I've been using an older case I used for a different amp that is entirely too big and is starting to annoy me. Thanks in advance

Not a padded bag, but a plastic case. Fits the BB800 inside its padded case perfectly plus room for cables and a power strip.
RIDGID 22 in. Pro Organizer, Black-222571 - The Home Depot

 

[Rocksolid]

Gator make a 9" x 9" small mixer bag that looks perfect. Haven't pulled the trigger yet, but I'm close...

 

[AMJBASS]

I have had quite a few micro heads in the last few years(Aguilar TH500, GK MB500/Fusion 500, Mesa D800, Markbass LM3. etc), and I find that the Quilter is just easier to dial in, despite having such a simple EQ section. It just flat out sounds good!

The bag it comes with is pretty good, but it could use a bit more room for cables.

 

[ThrewSilver]

Not a padded bag, but a plastic case. Fits the BB800 inside its padded case perfectly plus room for cables and a power strip.
RIDGID 22 in. Pro Organizer, Black-222571 - The Home Depot

That looks pretty slick. I'll have to stop up at the local Home Depot tomorrow. Thanks for all of the suggestions.

...so does that small Gator mixer bag. Nice

 

[BigEarl]

I showed this on the Barefaced group, but thought other Quilter owners might like to see a mounting option for the Bass Block. I have the feet velcroed to the Metro 20, but I also used some heavy zip ties to lock down the chassis so this thing ain't going anywhere...

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• BigEarl
• Oct 5, 2017
• barefaced super compact

 

[Stu_Bass]

There used to be a few TC Nova bags on the web. It's great bag.
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This bag is larger than needed for the amp but not huge. The pocket that the amp would go in would protect it well but not be form fitted. It has a bunch of pockets and would carry a lot more than a few cables in addition. I don't know how compact you want to keep it but this bag might cover a few bases for you without being too large and the shoulder sling makes for an easy carry.

 

[5StringPocket]

I haven't seen a block diagram for the BB800 and was wondering where the headphone jack was taken off? I'm sure its post eq before the power amp but can it be used if another preamp is routed to the XLR line input?

 

[ric4682]

I haven't seen a block diagram for the BB800 and was wondering where the headphone jack was taken off? I'm sure its post eq before the power amp but can it be used if another preamp is routed to the XLR line input?

I believe so. I bought an adapter so I plug my iPod into the XLR line in to practice with headphones and there’s been no issues. The bass through the input and music through the line in both come through the headphones perfectly. And sounding especially great, I might add.

 

[5StringPocket]

I believe so. I bought an adapter so I plug my iPod into the XLR line in to practice with headphones and there’s been no issues. The bass through the input and music through the line in both come through the headphones perfectly. And sounding especially great, I might add.

Excellent, thanks!

 

[svtb15]

I have a few friends with the Mesa .. A couple tried the Quilter and are moving to the quilter.. No one talked about the Noise though... YET.. .. But the delivery of each note on the Quilter amp seems to be very hearty and full . More so than the mesa according to them

Just took delivery of a new BB800 yesterday.
Spending some time in direct comparison with my Boogie D800+ today.
Interesting, the quilter without a doubt has more "heft" to the power section, much thicker sounding set flat, more pleasing first impression of the two, to be honest.
One thing that vexes me though: the Boogie is really quiet, no self- noise when the master is turned down (or so little it's tough to hear unless putting your ear right on the speaker). Turning up the master, nothing plugged into the input, self noise gradually increases to an audible level as volume is raised, but within reason.
The Quilter, on the other hand, generates a hell of a lot of self noise. Noticeable immediately, with the master all the way down- enough to annoy me.
I also notice while the Boogie has an internal audible mechanical noise when it is is powered on and switches to ready mode, normal stuff, but none of that comes out of the speakers- just the amp section doing it's thing for powering up.
The Quilter has an audible low volume pop that comes through the speakers after power up when switching to ready mode. That is also annoying.
Yes, power source, cables, cab are 100% issue free, it's definitely the amp.
Quilter owners, is this normal for this amp?
How much self- noise are others experiencing?
Is the power- up noise normal for these?
Thanks in advance!
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[svtb15]

Is the BB800 at 8Ω capable of driving your F112 well enough ? Since i know ZERO people with a fearless cab.. But i want one

"It's so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."
-Ferris
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[jazzbass_5]

Pulled the trigger on one, it'll be here Friday..

 

[bdplaid]

I have had quite a few micro heads in the last few years(Aguilar TH500, GK MB500/Fusion 500, Mesa D800, Markbass LM3. etc), and I find that the Quilter is just easier to dial in, despite having such a simple EQ section. It just flat out sounds good!

The bag it comes with is pretty good, but it could use a bit more room for cables.

I just received a BB800 yesterday, and comparing to all my Class D amps, the above comment about sums it up. It's just easier to dial in a good sound.

 

[GBass001]

Is the BB800 at 8Ω capable of driving your F112 well enough ? Since i know ZERO people with a fearless cab.. But i want one

In a word, "abso-fruckin-lutely!!!"

 

[sonofshel]

I,too, wanted and lusted after a Mesa 800 for a long time but went with the Quilter instead. Haven't had a single regret and thankful that I've not had any noise issues at all with my amp. Haven't run it with 2 cabs at 4 ohms yet but can't wait until I am able. Running a AudioKinesis Hathor 1203 at 8 ohms has given me some great sounds and volume. Got the same cab on order now and it's going to be sweet having a compact tower to be able to do any gig that comes my way.

 

[AMJBASS]

I have a few friends with the Mesa .. A couple tried the Quilter and are moving to the quilter.. No one talked about the Noise though... YET.. .. But the delivery of each note on the Quilter amp seems to be very hearty and full . More so than the mesa according to them

It really is a killer amp Kirk. I've had the D800, and gigged it for a short while. The Quilter just "feels" better to me. It is also the definition of plug and play.

 

[John D Harris]

My first Quilter BB800 had a LOT of self noise too. I exchanged it through the dealer and the next one was DOA.... arrrrgh, but, like you, I had compared it directly to the Boogie 800+ and found I like the Quilter better, so I bit the bullet and got a 3rd one.

Finally, a "near" perfect unit. No more self noise when turning up the volume knobs, however, there is still a slightly annoying "pop" when using the mute button. Oh well, ain't nothin perfect, and it's been a wonderful and easy to use head since then, so I can live with that one small quirk.

I will say this, I actually liked the Boogie D800+ quite a bit, and found that with a bit of knob tweaking I could get virtually the same "heft" to the sound that I got from the Quilter, and I really liked all the connectivity and tone shaping options offered on the D800+, but when it came down to it, I found that with the Quilter, dialing in a great sound was just much easier for me. Simply plug it in, turn it on, and play.

Do you still have both amps?
&/or do you remember the D800+ settings that got you the similar heft?
Inquiring minds & all...
Thanks!

 

[D.A.R.K.]

I was able to approximate my Quilter with the Boogie by putting the voicing at around noon and turning the bass up to 3 or 4 pm, but using that kind of eq will likely eat up headroom pretty quick. New Quilter is on the way. I run dual rigs so will most likely hang onto the Boogie, the eq and features really are excellent. Hmmm, i'll have to try running the Quilter off the Boogie preamp to compare the power sections....