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This teaser image was sent by Quilter in a "Happy Memorial Day" email this morning. I am intrigued at what they could be.
Doing a little sleuthing. The number of knobs on the white one on the left does not match either the current Aviator US, Aviator UK, or Aviator Mach III. Based on their spacing (and Quilter's history), I'm going to assume that it's something like: Gain, Limiter, Bass, Middle, Treble....Effects (Could either be a 3-knob reverb or perhaps Reverb, Tremolo Speed, Tremolo Intensity)....Speaker Volume.....Line Out Volume.
The one on the right has some sort of chicken image in the grill cloth. Anyone know what that means? I like the fact that it's got a tilt-back system built into it. Judging by the fact that there is an acoustic guitar in the image, I'm guessing that it's something a little more Henriksen-like (I.e. a more PA-system like sound) that can be used with acoustic instruments and vocals.
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05-24-2026 09:20 AM
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I think you probably nailed it. Plus its got that cabinet tilt you see more in acoustic style amps as well as the brown natural wood colored coating
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The Quilter Acoustarooster.
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The tilt-back cab looks very much like the Block Dock 10. It’s a great feature that I use every time I take my BD10 on a gig. I look forward to seeing the new models.
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I’m still smitten with my old Aviator Combos and TB 202!
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Quilter is an amazing amp company. I look forward to their new stuff.
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A twin channel acoustic amp with combo jacks (or xlr and 1/4) on each channel would be awesome. If true, will be interested in what kind of HF solution they use. Horn, bullet, cone, coax, etc? I've used many acoustic amps over the years, and frankly my Genzler AA Pro is by far the best crystal clear sounding (that I've tried) with its 4x2" array of hf cone drivers.
Originally Posted by Sigmund451
Acoustic Array Pro - Genzler Amplification
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I just got an Aviator Cub US yesterday... I hope I won't wish I had waited for whatever is new in July! I was wondering why most of the usual places seemed to not have the Cub US in stock so this might explain it.
But, for now I'm glad I got the Cub! I'm really enjoying it.
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Exciting. This will be the new amp series they've released since they acquired Neunaber. I really hope they've integrated Neunabers reverb by now.
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The chicken thing has already been used by Quilter on an amp they called the Bantom.
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I'm glad Quilter hasn't abandoned developing real amps. Their two recent introductions, DirectAmp and Elevate, fall into the multi-fx/preamp/no amp category, which is a crowded and fast-moving floorful. Not new, in fact: Boss launched the ME-5 in 1988, and I recall bringing one to my son from London circa 1990. DirectAmp's name is outright misleading.
I wouldn't be surprised to see a powered FRFR cab from Quilter. At the same time, there are two obvious needs/opportunities above the floor level. The 101R amp head is the oldest in Quilter's active line. Age begins to show. For many, it's too bright. It's under-featured compared to TB202 and the SuperBlocks. I also understand it can't be sold in Europe anymore, due to a regulatory issue. I repeat myself by asking for a SuperBlock on steroids: same features, darker voicing, 50-100W output, on-board power supply. Obviously, the enclosure would have to be somewhat larger. However, the footprint of an IcePower 200AS-1 power amp/power supply module is really small, so it can be done.
The other opportunity: a two-channel micro-head with XLR input and phantom power on one, and independent reverb on each. Countless self-accompanying singer-songwriters and duos featuring a vocalist/instrumentalist and a guitarist often perform at occasional small venues, private homes etc with no in-house PA. The smaller, lighter and simpler the gear to carry, the better.
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Agree with the analysis of the 101. Too Bright and under powered in live settings compared to their Aviator original series.
The TB 202 is really under appreciated for size and portability imo.
I still gig my Aviatior 1x8” and 1x12” older combos for over ten years,and am very happy with them.
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That would be a Bud head. Unfortunately, it appears that they didn’t sell well enough at $900 USD to keep them in the Henriksen lineup. IIRC, they were only in the catalog for a few years. Originally Posted by Gitterbug
I agree that it seems like a useful tool. With two speaker jacks, such a head could be used with one or two cabs to cover venues from small to medium large. But with ToneBlock heads over $700 now, I don’t see how Quilter could add a discrete 2nd channel and sell it for under $900.
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I like Gitterbug's idea of a "Superblock on steroids". I know the Aviator Cub is close to those specs, but I am curious to see what the new product looks like. I'm hoping it'll be something like that. And, believe it or not, I am hoping for a nice, strong tremolo in there too (I found the trem in the Aviator Mach III to be weak).
In terms of a potential 2-channel amp, what I would like to see are the two channels voiced differently. That could mean different EQs (one optimized for voice, the other for guitar) or perhaps one "PA system-like" channel and the other more of a "Fender amp-like" channel with some overdrive/warmth/grit. This would be perfect for one electric guitar and vocals. Although, it wouldn't be so perfect for one acoustic guitar and vocals, so maybe that's why they don't do it.
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More info on these new amps is now on the Quilter website:
50W · 12" CREAMTONE
Super Cub
$849
Everything the Aviator Cub was — plus Neunaber Wet Reverb built in. Drive section, 3-band EQ, USB, JamLink, and Cab Sim. The 12" combo that replaced your reverb pedal and your practice amp in one move.
- [x] Neunaber Wet Reverb Built In
- [x] USB · JamLink · Cab Sim
- [x] CreamTone 12" Speaker
50W · 8" FULL RANGE
Bantam
$649
Mic input. Guitar input. One amp. The Bantam is your whole gig in one hand — sing, play, and fill a room without a PA. 50 watts of Pat Quilter power with JamLink wireless built in.
- [x] Mic + Guitar Inputs
- [x] JamLink Wireless Built In
- [x] Personal Performer Combo
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Originally Posted by TheGentleTone
Yup.... the USB and JamLink are things that are definitely needed and wish I had on my newly purchased Aviator Cub. And only $50 more! Damn it!
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I'd like to see the panels on the Bantam. The Genzler Acoustic Array Mini is just 21 lbs and 100w. I love mine for theater work.
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Found this photo on a FB group. From this it would seem that the voices offered are JMP,Tweed, 1965. Compared to the Aviator Cub US this would mean that this Super Cub drops the Blonde voice.
How do Aviator Cub US users feel about that? Big loss? Not an issue?
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Hmmm.... No effects send/return? Or did they just move those jacks from the top? Originally Posted by TheGentleTone
Found this photo on a FB group. From this it would seem that the voices offered are JMP,Tweed, 1965. Compared to the Aviator Cub US this would mean that this Super Cub drops the Blonde voice.
How do Aviator Cub US users feel about that? Big loss? Not an issue?
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If you look closely, there's script on the other side of the top: Speaker, Line out, FX loop, USB. Two more on the upper right corner.
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Good eyes! Thanks for spotting that. Originally Posted by Gitterbug
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The Bud head Is hardly smaller/lighter than the Bud 6. It's easy enough to use the 6 as a head if you like. Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit
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Yeah, sometimes I think of my Bud 6 as a 2-ch ss head, with the added convenience of a build-in speaker when needed. Originally Posted by omphalopsychos
Last edited by Woody Sound; 05-31-2026 at 08:15 AM.
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the shape is a match for my Mambo 10. Close inspection shows the finish is a tolex type material as opposed to a colored wood finish. Originally Posted by Sigmund451
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Right on both, of course. But with a separate head, you can have the controls next to you and your speaker(s) on pole(s) ideally placed at the back or sides of the performance area. When I need a small sound system, I use my ART MP preamp driving a BAM200 into a Toob Metro FRFR on a stand. I have the ART with controls on my mic stand, and the speaker is positioned for best sound. So I’d prefer a Bud / Blu head to my Blu 6 if I had a choice. Originally Posted by omphalopsychos
I also have a powered speaker for bigger gigs. Having the controls on it is inconvenient when the best location for it is not close to me.
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