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Quilter Labs InterBass!
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I keep my Interbass on my workbench and fixed its only flaw.
I’ve got one for my Interbass and another for my pedalboard which includes a zoom MS60B+ which also lacks an on/off switch. Weird omissions to otherwise very thoughtful pieces of gear.
Kind of a bummer, a few weeks ago the amplifier circuit went out completely on my InterBass. The FX send and Line Out work fine, but there’s no juice going out of the amp output, and according to my RNDI-to-DAW path, just barely an acknowledgement of a cable connection at all.
And since they seem to be sick of people mailing in amps, Quilter charges a $95 bench fee, along with any further labor/parts/return shipping. I would pay more for repair than I did for the actual amp.
So, I think I’m going to try to troubleshoot. Anyone have any experience threading thru the PCB? It’s appropriately snug and tightly designed, and maybe a good chance for me to level up my electronics know-how.
And since they seem to be sick of people mailing in amps, Quilter charges a $95 bench fee, along with any further labor/parts/return shipping. I would pay more for repair than I did for the actual amp.
So, I think I’m going to try to troubleshoot. Anyone have any experience threading thru the PCB? It’s appropriately snug and tightly designed, and maybe a good chance for me to level up my electronics know-how.
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Hi, here’s the one I’m using
DC Inline Rocker On/Off Switch Cable, 2.5mm x 5.5mm, 20AWG, 3A | RC-T2555
DC inline rocker on/off switch cable, 2.5mm x 5.5mm male to female, 20AWG, 3A max. Plug-and-play manual toggle for LED lights & DC devices. Part #RC-T2555.
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Nice. I like that that one can be placed right next to the IB itself. My setup works perfectly for my use case, but it's good to have options!Hi, here’s the one I’m using
DC Inline Rocker On/Off Switch Cable, 2.5mm x 5.5mm, 20AWG, 3A | RC-T2555
DC inline rocker on/off switch cable, 2.5mm x 5.5mm male to female, 20AWG, 3A max. Plug-and-play manual toggle for LED lights & DC devices. Part #RC-T2555.
ditto
yup the Cioks DC7 works great via the 24V out for the IB...
Just want to confirm, the Cioks DC7 is powering both the Quilter Interbass and the HX Stomp here? I LOVE my Interbass and am looking to pickup a Stomp and being able to power them both with one power supply would seal the deal.
It looks like my InterBass is a preamp pedal only for the foreseeable future. The IC in the amp path is evidently the most likely part to go bad, and Mr. Quilter confirmed it would take some specialized equipment to replace a surface-mounted component.
Well, I did record some social media content with a band last week (quick Christmas song) and ran thru the IB into the house Ashdown's FX return, and naturally it sounded great. So if I end up with some money to blow I'll go ahead and send it in, but for now, it'll live on in its more limited capacity.
Well, I did record some social media content with a band last week (quick Christmas song) and ran thru the IB into the house Ashdown's FX return, and naturally it sounded great. So if I end up with some money to blow I'll go ahead and send it in, but for now, it'll live on in its more limited capacity.
Revisiting pedal board power supply solutions. Any new options to power the Interbass at 24v, 3a? I’m running mine at 4ohms and it seems I’ll need the full power required.
I saw Walrus Audio has the HP with a 3a output but only at 12 volts …
I saw Walrus Audio has the HP with a 3a output but only at 12 volts …
I guess compared to what else is out there, sweet foot isn’t that expensive after all. Actually a pretty good deal for custom, hand built gear.
I’m just generally surprised at the prices of power supplies, but I suppose powering sometimes thousands of dollars worth of pedals is probably not the area to skimp.
What battery pack do you use with the Quilter? Thinking about getting one for a busking setup.
I'm using a SunJoe 24v cordless drill battery. It's 2.0 AH. The Interbass makes a cleaner sound on battery than AC because you get just a tiny bit of gritty noise from the stepping power supply. I now use it entirely on battery even for performance.
dawind99
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The Milwaukee "Top Off" is brilliant. Snaps on top of a Milwaukee 18V has an AC outlet, USB, Thunderbolt outs. When we've lost power I've used it to run our router, TV and charge our phones for 8 hrs no problem. Joyco also makes a power brick that I have that works great.
