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Quilter Labs InterBass!

#361
I haven't had a chance to really crank the Gain level live, but am currently recording my part for a band track; they know I like to record independently, and get winning results, so it's all up to me.

Gain just shy of 3:00 is already really getting into tubey dirt territory... and putting a Fuzzrocious Li'l Fella OD before it with Gain up, Drive very low, and Tone also very low... it stacks so well as to feel like an extension of what the InterBass is doing.

I'm spoiled.
 
#362
Too late to edit! One thing that I've found:

The unit is shockingly quiet going into my interface (a Black Lion B173, which is a Neve 1073-styled preamp using a CineMag transformer, into a Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB). I had noise at first, and isolated it to a cable I thought was perfectly good, but apparently had lackluster shielding. Trading that out for another, I have -60dB or possibly lower with my recording signal. Better than I've gotten even going bass-to-DI (RNDI)!
 
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Real Soon said:
Too late to edit! One thing that I've found:

The unit is shockingly quiet going into my interface (a Black Lion B173, which is a Neve 1073-styled preamp using a CineMag transformer, into a Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB). I had noise at first, and isolated it to a cable I thought was perfectly good, but apparently had lackluster shielding. Trading that out for another, I have -60dB or possibly lower with my recording signal. Better than I've gotten even going bass-to-DI (RNDI)!
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This was my main reason for trying out the Interbass in the first place - my BB800, for all its many advantages, was always a tad noisier than I thought it should be for a Class D.

As stated elsewhere in this thread, the Interbass is whisper quiet, both externally (no fan necessary!) and running through a cab. And its plenty powerful too!

Havent had a chance to experiment with recording as my ministudio is in transition awaiting a new home in my remodeled garage, but I’m looking forward to exploring the sonic possibilities.
 
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Ahoy fellow Interbass fans! Making a somewhat bittersweet post as the time has come to let go of my Quilter. I’ve got this incredible board that I’d love to sell as a whole that is compact, but also covers just about every base a gigging player could need - tuner, comp(s), tube, DI, and amp, all in one space, including a power supply and underglow!
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if anyone in this club would be interested, I’d offer it at a fair price before listing it in the classifieds. (I also have a very nice revsound RS 28 cab that I could pair and you could upgrade your entire rig!) DM me if interested.
 
#365
Hi friends and fellow Interbass enthusiasts. It looks like I may begin gigging again. I've got an audition coming up in a few weeks with a soul/RnB singer, so I'm looking for a cab (no backline provided.) I'm looking for a 1x15, no tweeter cab. For reference, I play passive basses with flats, fingerstyle funk and jazz mostly.

I've read on this thread that RevSound has worked for a lot of folks here. Any others I should be thinking about? Thank you all!
 
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arepa_funk said:
Hi friends and fellow Interbass enthusiasts. It looks like I may begin gigging again. I've got an audition coming up in a few weeks with a soul/RnB singer, so I'm looking for a cab (no backline provided.) I'm looking for a 1x15, no tweeter cab. For reference, I play passive basses with flats, fingerstyle funk and jazz mostly.

I've read on this thread that RevSound has worked for a lot of folks here. Any others I should be thinking about? Thank you all!
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Bought a gently used RS115 (no tweeter) from another TalkBass user to go with my RS112T. Both cabs are fantastic with the Interbass, either individually at 8ohm or combined to get the full 45 watts at 4ohm.

That said, any good quality, high-sensitivity full range cab should work well.
 
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#368
I also use an Audiokinesis TC112 with a 4/8 ohm switch and a BB800. In rehearsals I rarely push past 40-50 watts on the master, particularly with a second cab. But at gigs I often run at 180-300 watts to get the most out of the TC. My understanding is it’s not a sensitive cab but the trade off is great performance with lots of power. I agree it sounds good with less power but it’s a beast with more!
 
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The TC112 is claimed at 94dB sensitivity. Not to knock Audiokinesis at all, but for the Interbass to really shine in a gigging situation, it needs a high sensitivity cab to counteract those low watts. The Revsound RS112 I have is rated 103dB, and that 9dB difference is the equivalent of 8X the amp watts. So roughly speaking my Interbass at 45w puts out the same volume as your BB800 at 300W. That's cool.
 
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bikemusic said:
The TC112 is claimed at 94dB sensitivity. Not to knock Audiokinesis at all, but for the Interbass to really shine in a gigging situation, it needs a high sensitivity cab to counteract those low watts. The Revsound RS112 I have is rated 103dB, and that 9dB difference is the equivalent of 8X the amp watts. So roughly speaking my Interbass at 45w puts out the same volume as your BB800 at 300W. That's cool.
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That IS awesome!

My use for the Interbass is individual practice and playing at church, so I don’t need “gig level” performance. But I might have to check out a RevSound cab!

BFG
 
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geschrei said:
Bought a gently used RS115 (no tweeter) from another TalkBass user to go with my RS112T. Both cabs are fantastic with the Interbass, either individually at 8ohm or combined to get the full 45 watts at 4ohm.

That said, any good quality, high-sensitivity full range cab should work well.
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Thank you! I've been in touch with David at Revsound and I'm definitely going to go for a 115 no tweeter. Trying to plan when to make the purchase now.
 
#372
Based on this thread, I just bought an InterBass at a great price. It should be in my hands in the next few days and I'm stoked to use it first as a headphone practice amp, but based on some of the posts here where people are using it as a head for a mini rig, I'm looking at cabs to pair it with.

My situation: I recently started playing again after a looong hiatus and my last go round 25 years ago I was a youngin playing hardcore in bars and small clubs. Now I'm playing with an acoustic quartet with 2 singers, and 3 guitars/mandolin and possibly a cajon so the small rig idea and just all the advances in gear in general has been a big (and fun) learning curve. We play folk/Americana/bluegrass/etc. Think Devil Makes Three, Fruition, Madison Violet.

We've been practicing unamplified and I use a 4 string electric acoustic but I also have a Fender P that I'll use once I get my rig together. We're getting close to playing some gigs at bars, brewpubs, etc (probably no FOH support or very minimal) so I'd like something that could work on it's own.

I plan on bringing my gear from my house to our rehearsal space every week (at least for now) and would also like to gig with it so size and weight are definitely priorities.

The RS110 or RS112 sound like they might be perfect. Any other suggestions from this group would be really helpful. Warwick 2x8? TC BC208?

Another question: if the interbass and 1 cab is likely to be my whole and only rig, would a 4 ohm cab make that much of a difference over an 8? I'm worried that if/when I want to expand (maybe to play some hardcore again! haha prob not, but maybe some post-punk) and get a bigger head, the 4 ohm cab wouldn't be that useful — if I get a second cab.

Thanks for all the great info so far and thanks in advance for any advice you can share on my situation.
 
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I have 2 Super Compact cabs (1x12). A little over 20 lbs each. I play in a band similar to yours. We typically gig in small venues, and I usually use only 1 cab. I have run a cab with my Interbass, and it is plenty loud enough for such situations. But I tend to use it mostly as a headphone amp. I'm still tweaking to find the sound I want.
 
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G Aichele said:
I have 2 Super Compact cabs (1x12). A little over 20 lbs each. I play in a band similar to yours. We typically gig in small venues, and I usually use only 1 cab. I have run a cab with my Interbass, and it is plenty loud enough for such situations. But I tend to use it mostly as a headphone amp. I'm still tweaking to find the sound I want.
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Thanks again for the info. I just saw a Barefaced One 10 for sale on CL locally. I might have to check that out.
 
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mikeynets said:
Based on this thread, I just bought an InterBass at a great price. It should be in my hands in the next few days and I'm stoked to use it first as a headphone practice amp, but based on some of the posts here where people are using it as a head for a mini rig, I'm looking at cabs to pair it with.

My situation: I recently started playing again after a looong hiatus and my last go round 25 years ago I was a youngin playing hardcore in bars and small clubs. Now I'm playing with an acoustic quartet with 2 singers, and 3 guitars/mandolin and possibly a cajon so the small rig idea and just all the advances in gear in general has been a big (and fun) learning curve. We play folk/Americana/bluegrass/etc. Think Devil Makes Three, Fruition, Madison Violet.

We've been practicing unamplified and I use a 4 string electric acoustic but I also have a Fender P that I'll use once I get my rig together. We're getting close to playing some gigs at bars, brewpubs, etc (probably no FOH support or very minimal) so I'd like something that could work on it's own.

I plan on bringing my gear from my house to our rehearsal space every week (at least for now) and would also like to gig with it so size and weight are definitely priorities.

The RS110 or RS112 sound like they might be perfect. Any other suggestions from this group would be really helpful. Warwick 2x8? TC BC208?

Another question: if the interbass and 1 cab is likely to be my whole and only rig, would a 4 ohm cab make that much of a difference over an 8? I'm worried that if/when I want to expand (maybe to play some hardcore again! haha prob not, but maybe some post-punk) and get a bigger head, the 4 ohm cab wouldn't be that useful — if I get a second cab.

Thanks for all the great info so far and thanks in advance for any advice you can share on my situation.
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The impedence (ohm rating) means nothing on its own. For your circumstances what matters most when picking a cab is the efficiency. You might get "all the watts" by using a 4 ohm cab, but if that cab is over 3dB less efficient than a similar 8 ohm cab, you'll be getting less total volume.
 
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