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Quilter Labs InterBass!
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Balanced line out on the top, or w/o FOH like often happens run it THIS way and trust me, volume is NOT an issue!
I believe you! My BB800 into a 112+210 cabs creates more volume than I can use (in a good way).
I was asking about the InterBass because I am using a Tone Hammer DI as a preamp and DI for live playing. The way I read the manual for the InterBass, the balanced line out can feed another amp OR the board. It doesn’t have an “amp out” unbalanced 1/4”. I was hoping to try the InterBass as a DI to see if the cab sim feature is better for my needs than the THDI, which doesn’t have a cab sim, but does have a signature vibe from the HPF & LPF that kick in on the AGS circuit.
I believe in the picture above the BB800 is unplugged and the Interbass is running the cabs direct from the "speaker out" jack on the left. No problem with volume (at 45 watts!).
I agree. Gain and master less that half way. More than adequate in a worship environment.
I hear you. Several people on this thread are using the InterBass in place of a Bass Block amp. I guess I’m not there yet.
I’m probably already getting what I need out of the products I’m using. Aguilar and Quilter provide options for bass players that want tube-like performance without a full tube amp weight and other logistics/limitations. Both sound really really good. At outdoor gigs or rehearsals with a loud drummer I still want my Bass Block power section. The THDI gives me the grit/grind and surgical mid controls.
I’m probably already getting what I need out of the products I’m using. Aguilar and Quilter provide options for bass players that want tube-like performance without a full tube amp weight and other logistics/limitations. Both sound really really good. At outdoor gigs or rehearsals with a loud drummer I still want my Bass Block power section. The THDI gives me the grit/grind and surgical mid controls.
You are correct...in the picture the InterBass45 and 802 are not running together (it was the only picture I had of them together) however, a simple patch cable between the two and cover that speaker out (very important!) and run the cabs out of the 802. They are all stellar products IMHO~
I think that the Interbass does not draw a full 3A - I think the 3A rating is a built-in safety buffer. From this calculator, if you use 24V and the output wattage (33W @ 8ohms or 45W @ 4ohms), you get:
33 W = 1.375 A
45 W = 1.875 A
While there's no arguing with math/numbers, Pat's recommendation is (to paraphrase as told to me via email from Pat back in 2018-19?) ...you can go lower amperage but you'll lose the headroom.
So if you want the most quality sound out of the small package look to use the full amperage. I'd imagine 2.5A would be a negligible loss (16%?)—you'd get a shorter set outta that battery. There are some battery powered gardening/lawn equip (now becoming almost mandatory in some areas) that use 4 or 6+A 24V batteries—may be worth a look?
For the curious, definitely go to the source. Email Quilter they're great about replying, friendly, and informative. (Even talking about battery power, that was my inquiry.)
So if you want the most quality sound out of the small package look to use the full amperage. I'd imagine 2.5A would be a negligible loss (16%?)—you'd get a shorter set outta that battery. There are some battery powered gardening/lawn equip (now becoming almost mandatory in some areas) that use 4 or 6+A 24V batteries—may be worth a look?
For the curious, definitely go to the source. Email Quilter they're great about replying, friendly, and informative. (Even talking about battery power, that was my inquiry.)
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The OP of this thread (me) finally has an Interbass on the way. I’m a happy boy.
now that's a good three years of deep research! 
A “need” for it came up. My Ibanez Promethean’s power board fried. I don’t want to fix it so I’m converting the cab into a standalone cab and the Interbass will work perfect for it along with my practice needs!now that's a good three years of deep research!
After a great deal of experimenting, I found the 1/4 balanced line out into the XLR line in (Interbass into 802) to be far superior. I do love running it into the front end and it sounds amazing, but the XLR line in achieves the CLOSEST sound of the Interbass IF you need the extra volume/headroom. I'm sure this will come as no surprise to the pros...just sharing info for those that may not be as experienced. It is the best bass amp sound I have ever achieved...speakers are 2 2x12 Peavey PVH...ymmv~
I didn’t realize how “cute” the Interbass is. The smallest of knobs with the biggest of sounds.
I bought one of these a few weeks ago after reading this whole thread. The band I'm in recently lost its studio and we've been rehearsing in various members garages for the past two months. Band plays Classic Rock, Blues, 60s Soul. Band is Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keys, Drums. Guitarist plays through a Fender Deluxe. I only have bigger amp heads and carrying them around has been getting quite annoying when I don't need to be very loud in a garage with a very respectful drummer. I was a very skeptical that this could be used for rehearsal but I just got back from rehearsing today using the Interbass into a 1-15 cab, and I never went past 11 o'clock on the volume or gain knob. I'm very happy with this amp/pedal. It will be a permanent mainstay on my pedal board. Big Dynamite in a small package.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Quilter Labs and Neunaber Audio Announce They Are Joining Forces
Combining skill sets to bring together analog warmth and digital versatility
Quilter Labs and Neunaber Audio Announce They Are Joining Forces
Combining skill sets to bring together analog warmth and digital versatility
Looks like theres a new kid in class...
wonder if the new partnership will bring us amps with built-in FX, compression, H/LPF?
excited to see new products.
Afternoon gents! Dropping a line here to see if anyone isn’t using their Interbass and would be willing to sell/trade! If so, shoot me a message.
I haven’t read this whole thread, but dang - the Quilter Interbass is one of the best purchases I’ve made in 38 years of playing. It’s my default home practice rig with plenty of volume to annoy my wife and kitty, and especially with a 4 ohm load (either my EA Wizzy 112 or 2 Berg HT112s) it would be loud enough for the jazz, ethno-folk and singer/songwriter gigs I’ve done.It’s one of the few small amp heads that convincingly gives a “cab being driven hard” vibe (with its overdrive/limiter) without actually driving a cab hard, if that makes sense.
My Interbass is my only gigging amp. I don't play bars and clubs, but it's plenty of power for folk jams, church, bluegrass groups, jazz trios, or whatever else I can pick up. Especially since I recently upgraded my cab to a Revsound RS112 with nearly 103db sensitivity. I run it on battery all the time.
