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Quilter BB800 or TC Elec RH750?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by baddarryl, Jun 10, 2019.

Which one?

  1. Quilter BB800

    13 vote(s)
    81.3%

  2. TC Electronic RH750

    3 vote(s)
    18.8%
  1. Jun 10, 2019 #1
    baddarryl

    baddarryl

    Oct 26, 2008
    Cape Fear!
    I have a BB800 that I run a VT Bass pedal in front of into an Avatar 212 and honestly I love it. I don't like that the DI has no level and is tied to the master though and honestly (though it hasn't been a complaint, but I have only played 3 gigs with it) , I am simply a little bored.

    I like the sound and presets of the TC and am very tempted by it. I don't really need it as I have back up stuff, but I do like the way it sounds. Seems like it gets more tubey and has better on board compression. Get one? If I do I might sell the Quilter to justify it.

    Also is it true that that they limit the output of the TC to 236w or something just like the RH450? If so what's the point?
     
  2. Jun 10, 2019 #2
    mmbongo

    mmbongo I have too many basses. Supporting Member

    Aug 5, 2009
    Upstate, South Carolina
    Seems like a useless downgrade to me.
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2019 #3
    Wicked G

    Wicked G

    Jan 19, 2017
    Hell Paso Texas
    I've never owned a Quilter, but I have heard one live and liked it.

    I have owned a TC RH750 and RH450 for 5 years now and the 750 is still my favorite amp. I also own 6 other amps from Genz Benz, Genzler, Orange and GK and none of them have surpassed it as my favorite although the Streamliner and Terror Bass do come close.

    The RH750 does put out 236 Watts RMS but the burst is higher than the RH450 and the voicing is more open. Even though they are both 236 Watts, the RH750 is definitely louder than the 450 and the DI is excellent.
     
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  4. Jun 10, 2019 #4
    chris_b

    chris_b

    Jun 2, 2007
    You've got an amp you love and "back up stuff".

    I would only upgrade from this amp if the next one sounds much better.
     
  5. Jun 10, 2019 #5
    Downunderwonder

    Downunderwonder

    Aug 26, 2009
    New Zealand
    The true Gasaholic would get a PF25T to use as a compressing preamp.
     
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  6. Jun 10, 2019 #6
    baddarryl

    baddarryl

    Oct 26, 2008
    Cape Fear!
    Never mind boys. I really listened to it tonight and the Quilter flat out kills in a band setting. I just get bored sometimes! Thanks though!
     
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  7. Jun 11, 2019 #7
    baddarryl

    baddarryl

    Oct 26, 2008
    Cape Fear!
    What is that?
     
  8. Jun 11, 2019 #8
    Downunderwonder

    Downunderwonder

    Aug 26, 2009
    New Zealand
    An Ampeg 25w tube amp that does not require a cabinet load. I may well have muffed the designation.
     
  9. Jun 11, 2019 #9
    jlepre

    jlepre

    Nov 12, 2007
    Cedar Knolls, NJ
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  10. Jun 11, 2019 #10
    Mushroo

    Mushroo Guest

    Apr 2, 2007
    Good suggestion! I have the Ampeg PF20T and it sounds KILLER as a preamp into the Quilter BB800. :)

    The only problem is that there's no easy way to stack them; the Quilter is too tiny to put under the Ampeg, and the Ampeg doesn't have a flat top.