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Which amp would be your preference for swing and bop? I like the headphone input on the Aviator Mach 3. Other than that, for all practical purposes, both amps seem identical. Some of you own both. I'd especially like to hear from those people. Which amp would you prefer? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both amps for swing, bop, and jazz blues? Thank you.
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12-07-2021 11:03 AM
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Well mach 2 12 is absolutely awesome so.......
Mo
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These amps don't seem to get too much attention here. There's a lively ongoing discussion on the relative merits of various versions on the Quilter Guitar Amplifier Owners' Facebook group. Granted, much of it is not directly related to jazz, but are we still looking back to Polytones in assuming that a particular amp is particularly good for a particular music genre? A good Class D does it all! I see the same guys using the same Quilter amps for pedal steel one day and a church symphony performance on a Gibson L-5 the next. Reputation trails reality, so many people still think Quilters are too bright for jazz. Comparing my earlier ToneBlock 200 and 101R to my current SuperBlocks, the voicings have changed a lot for the better, and the EQ range is broader at the bottom end. A lot depends on the speaker, but that's another story.
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Well I have (2) Mach 2's, 8 and 12, so maybe I'll just wait for Mach 4. Or 5. Or 6.
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In all seriousness, I like the Mach 3 layout. Sort of a cross between the old Aviators and the current MicroPros. I wonder if they're going to phase out the MicroPros.
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Quilters all have a basic sonic Clean Tone. Then it becomes power output and other bells and whistles.
I use a couple of Aviator combos mostly. But also have a TB202 and different cabs for really large venues with LOUD Bands. My Aviators probably would be fine with an extra cab as well.
I think the new Mach IV is great if you want ultimate flexibility and don’t use pedals. But they all are great options!
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Originally Posted by jads57
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Just tried the new Mach 3 combo. Wow! I’ll be selling my Aviator 1x12” Combo and TB202 and replace it with one of these!
Super Light in weight , Loud, No need for pedals other than say chorus and echo. Great Job Quilter!
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Originally Posted by BigDaddyLoveHandles
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Once you gig with one you’ll appreciate how good they are! Consistent great Clean Tone, super versatile, light weight, and loud when needed.
I have owned every amp imaginable including Dumble OD Special. After switching to Quilters around 6 years ago I’ve never been happier!
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They will be phasing out the Mach 2 series, so if you want a new one, get it now. Of course they're often available on the used market. I really like the 2 channel layout on the Mach 3. But the full range 8" pa speaker in the Mach 2 8 sounds so good for electric-acoustic, I have no need to bring my outboard tweety.
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Originally Posted by ArchtopHeaven
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I need to do a NAD when up to it, but I am totally in love with the jazz sound of my TB202 in a Block Dock 12HD (with the Celeston Neo DN12. Seriously pulling me away from my beloved Eminence DeltaPro. But… the FRFR switch MUST be used, otherwise it’s just another ice pick.
jk
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Originally Posted by Woody Sound
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Mach 3 seems to be their popular Superblock US and UK pedals in one 200 watt, 2 channel combo. There are probably some overlap between mach 2 and mach 3 in the amp voices. But Mach 2's second channel is a plain SS acoustic amp and it's closed back. Mach 2's also come with a different set of features (boost voices, tremolo, XLR out).
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It is a Celestion Neo 250 Copperback. I've been told that it is "very clear and honest with a frequency response that's tilted away from the lows and towards the highs. It's basically like a brighter thinner EVM12L. It handles tons of power and can easily be fattened up and mellowed out with EQ. "
So I am a bit hesitant.
I play jazz, not flatwound bebop polytone, but like a more modern (I guess) sound.
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The Neo Copperback is a question mark. Initial brouhaha and a few five-star ratings, but not much noise since. Seems to be sold (phased?) out in many places. I got the Scandinavian importer's only (!) sample but haven't found use for it. A young guitar talent A/B'd it vs. a Jensen Tornado Stealth 80 for a rock project (both in a TOOB 12R), and chose the latter. I agreed.
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i don't see the mach series listed on the quilter site anywhere. I was wondering if they discontinued it. I was looking at the possibility of getting the 8" micropro vs the henriksen vs just getting a headrush FRFR-108 (2000w) and plugging my helix stomp into it. Kind of leaning toward the headrush at this point since it's only $250 and I already have the helix stomp...
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Originally Posted by jzucker
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Originally Posted by Woody Sound
I realize that many folks don't like dealing with amps that have menus...
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Mach series are still in production. I was just looking at the 3 yesterday. Site is unavailable right now. Maybe there's something happening with the website.
I'm not a fan of the high gain sound of overdriven Quilter either. I guess I'd use a pedal for that. I like a little bit when I hit it hard. The tone and feel works for me, a Mesa guy for some 40 years.
For jazz tone there's no better example than Rich Severson with his Mach2, and now 3.
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Originally Posted by ccroft
And several sites that sell quilter don't list the mp series anymore...It appears that the aviator series has replaced the mp line...
Quilter Labs Guitar Combo Amps | Sweetwater
The mach 3 is an aviator line amp, not an mp series. The mp series were closed back and came in an 8, 10 and 12 configuration. The one I was interested in was the mp8 because of the size and weight...
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You're probably right Jack. I thought I saw MicroPro this week, but maybe not. I was mostly checking out the Mach3, which as you say is part of the Aviator line.
Damn hard to keep up with those guys. Wasn't that long ago I had the Aviator 8, which was a simplified MP2: closed back 8" job. I think it was only offered for something like 2 years. My brother digs it now.
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I have a micropro 8. It's a very versatile, great sounding amp. I find that it sounded even better through other cabinets that I tried. I looked for speaker swapping options. It's really hard to find an 8 inch guitar speaker that can handle the power of the amp. Eminence Alpha 8 (also not a guitar speaker) can be a better option than the stock speaker as it's a rounder, less bright speaker. Eminence 820H (hemp speaker) is probably even a better choice but it's not powerful enough. Not that I ever dime the volume but still risky I suppose.
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