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I just "discovery" this amp/pedal. The simplicity and capabilities are very intriguing. The 3 voicing of classic Fender era amps in find an extension to my current 101 head.
As far as power, I only see a reference to the equivalent to a 25 watt tube amp.
Any thoughts or experiences shared would be appreciated.
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10-20-2022 07:00 PM
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I have several Quilter amps and the UK Superblock. All work excellent in real gig situations. Great for going direct to monitors and house mix. The 25 watts is actually pretty loud!
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I also came across the Strymon iridium. The reviews are extremely positive. About $100 more than the Quilter.
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Great little amp. I pair mine with either a 2x10 cab or Toob 6.5 speaker. The EQ controls are sensitive—use your ears, not your eyes, as you may need to use some atypical looking knob settings to get the sound you’re after. It’s not my first choice of amps, but definitely has its place—portability, recording direct, XLR out with cab sim—and could be my only amp in a pinch.
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Different devices. The Strymon is a digital amp/cab simulator that can go into recording desk or FOH. Cannot drive a speaker load.
Originally Posted by Fear the Reaper
The quilter is an analogue preamp & class D type (switch mode) power amp that can go FOH and drive a speaker cab.
both are good at their own things.
cheers
EMike
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The Superblocks hit the market in April 2020 and have been subject to several threads here since. The first shipment sold out quickly. The second batch suffered from several months of delay due to Covid-related issues all along the supply chain. Seems to be readily available now, with a price hike from 275€ to 339€ evident on Thomann's pages.
The only issue around the SB is volume, not tone. While many users feed the signal to PA from the amp's excellent Line Out, the stand-alone stage volume in a noisy band/club setting may not be enough. A sensitive 12" speaker makes a huge difference. Adding gain beyond noon brings some hair to the sound in a very pleasant way. I prefer the 57 Tweed voicing, which due to its non-scooped midrange is the loudest and, to me, jazziest.
I've done all my modest gigging (swing sextet, attentive senior audiences, no PA) with a Superblock/Toob Metro 6.5GP (max. 20W) combination, except for recently using a more sensitive TOOB 10S in an auditorium seating 600. Again, no PA and a Steinway Grand with the lid open right next to me.
Must have shipped dozens of Toobs and Metros to Superblock owners all over the world. Feedback could hardly be more positive.
Disclaimer: I'm not affiliated to Quilterlabs. My passion is ultra-light gear, and I keep my eyes open for new solutions. For example, there's a very interesting pedalboard amp maker, Taurus, in Poland. My "amp whisperer" Greg Ruggiero, who's gone through them all, claims to have found the Holy Grail there.Last edited by Gitterbug; 10-21-2022 at 03:40 AM.
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didn't know the taurus amp, was looking after reading your post (gitterbug) and it looks very interesting !
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Perfect! Then the Superblock it is!
Originally Posted by EastwoodMike
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I understand or think I have a feel for the US Superblock. Just curious on the voicing and tone with the UK version. Used one is for sale on The Gear Page.
Originally Posted by jads57
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I have done three gigs with my Superblock and a Toob 6.5 Metro. Every time somebody wondered what sort of toy I brought. Every time they were convinced when they heard how loud it was.
One was open air with four horns, too. On one, I went through the PA and used the amp as monitor. The third was at a party. Someone turned me down when I wasn’t looking and it was still loud enough.
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I used my Superblock US on a blues gig for the first time Monday night. Through my Toob 10, it was absolutely amazing! During the sound check, I settled on volume at about 10 o'clock, bass at about 1, mid at about 11, treble at 12, limiter off, reverb barely on, and gain at about 2. The 57 voice seemed most bluesy and most versaile at the same time. It was very sensitive to picking parameters, just rough enough with the guitar fully open, and nicely clean with the guitar pot at about half. Sustain was fantastic from my neck-only EMG equipped LP7 and the tone was so beautiful I wanted to cry. The Toob 10 sounds incredible - effortless and soaring, but amazingly articulate. Pick harmonics, pinch harmonics, and subtle changes in tone pot or picking position are all cleanly and clearly audible. Even the difference between glass and brass slides was dramatic The whole band remarked about how fine it sounded.
It held its own unmic'ed in a quintet with mics or DI for everybody else (drum kit, harp through a fantastic original BF Vibrolux, 9'6" Steinway grand - OH BABY!!, Nord organ, and midsized bass amp). Unfortunately, no one recorded any of the show. But here's the typical reaction to it as demonstrated by our leader, an envious harp player who was so blown away by the sound and size that I predict he'll have the same setup within days to weeks:
I thought about using one of my Metros, but the 10 was already in its carry bag and ready to go - so it went. For those who have asked about the best way to carry a Toob, I've always gone to DJ or lighting bags because they come in such a wide variety of sizes and configurations - and they tend to be a good bit less expensive than brand name instrument bags. I carry the Toob 10 with amp and cables in a Chauvet CHS40 DJ bag or a Rockville RLB25 lighting bag. I bought the Rockville first for my RevSound 8" cab, and I would have gotten a second one for the Toob but they were backordered when I needed it - so I ordered the Chauvet, which is almost exactly the same size and almost as well made. I strongly recommend the Rockville line - they're tough and protective.
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I was traveling last week and brought my Superblock US and Toob 6.5 with me. The amp, speaker, and all cables fit nicely into the small shipping box that Markku shipped my Toob in. Super convenient way to practice electric guitar while on a driving vacation.
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The Superblock US can be used at every gig where a Deluxe Reverb would do (with a 12" cab). The power is more than enough for most places where you can play jazz regularly.
I also prefer the '57 position for jazz (with a Gibson ES175).
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