I've had the Mach 2 regular 12" combo for 5 years now. I thought it was pricey at the time, but I have no regrets. Easily the best $1000 I've spent on gear. Never breaks down, consistent sound, works amazing with all pedals and guitars. Can get crazy loud. I don't think they're as good as tube amps at really high gain tones, but for cleans and medium gain tones, they are incredible amps. I'm never parting with it.
You are the only person I've seen play this amp and make it sing. I think most people are not putting enough volume through the speaker on their demos. You get a beautiful compressed crack which is my favorite tube sound
I am glad that you are not a tube amp snob. You were honest, even though you have vintage tube amps (as I do also) yet that solid state amp stood tall and may have out done the tube amps. I have done blind tests over an over with my tube amp snob friends and proven over and over and over again that although tube amps can be great. They are not top dog anymore. Technology has caught up and even passed them in many ways. Quilter wanted to bring the old school tone by using modern technology. He has done that. I have one of those amps too and love it. Great playing and demo. Thanks
Lol, you're a fucking moron. Having a legitimate preference doesn't make one a snob. If I wipe my ass with toilet paper instead of newspaper, does that make me a snob? I think you would say yes.
Ozlo Houser On it’s own, plain and simple, The Quilter exhibits dynamics. Pick lighter and the volume is less, lower guitar volume and the sound clears up a bit. I’m not qualified to compare it to classic expensive tube amps.
This is one of the best sounding demos I’ve heard. I ordered a MicroPro last night, partially from watching this video and a few others. I have never played one of these so I hope it is as good as this demo. Great tone , great playing .
Awesome video and settings. Getting back into my quilter Mach 2 8 inch combo after a few years and these are the best settings I’ve tried in a while. One thing to note is I had to use the foot switch to make your suggestions work. Thanks again.
I have had mine for a couple months now the head version. I never thought I would give up on the "vintage" amps from my era the 50's and 60's. This amp has changed my mind big time. It is more than loud enough for any gig I will ever do, inside or outside. Hook it up to your favorite cabinet and be prepared to be blown away.
Ford - I just saw this for the first time. Great demo, as someone who’s been using a Mach II 1x8” combo since the month it was released I can confirm it sounds insane with my vintage Gibson’s and Gretsch’s. In fact, this amp ultimately provoked me to sell my Tweed and old Marshall amps. The first time I plugged in with the P90 from my old Jr. slamming the front end I knew the days of my classic tube amps were numbered. I play in a trio with a heavy hitting drummer and bassist with an extremely powerful old Ampeg, and my Master has never exceeded 1 O’Clock. The other thing that blew me away is that you can hit the front end of these amps with boost pedals (I use a Catalinbread Naga Viper, their take on an old Rangemaster) in addition to the onboard boost functions. It seems impossible that a solid state amp would respond properly to that type of input, but it works insanely well. You can easily pull Blackmore or even Iommi style tones if that’s your goal. Thanks for this, man. You did the amp justice.
Had a 100 watt half stack marshall tube amp. Bought the micro pro and sold the tube amp. Can amplify acoustic, electric and vocals. Great amp. Also the di out into a qsc 12.2 or 10.2/FOH sounds great, then just use your amp like a monitor.
ordered one tonight, Ford. This is the review that did it for me. If you're not being compensted by Quilter, you should be! love that drop Driffing going on there, too... maybe you'd care to breakit down? ve got the bulk of it, but a few nuances. Thanks man
Man, you sound good whatever you're playing through it seems. Swampy Country Bluesy Rock etc! I'm on my 2nd pass watching these trying to pick up those little rubs you do all the time. You seem to have an endless bag of tricks.
Great video, good playing and good tunes. What a great sound coming from that old...I want to say 50's style Gibson guitar, and that new Micropro 2 HD...WOW, it's just amazing. Honestly It's a little pricey for a solid state amp, but it just goes to show you how far they have come in sound and design. I was never a fan of solid state amps till recently (I have a few old guitars and amps that I love also) but then it seems like these companies are finally hitting the mark. They are getting close to, if not better, than the sounds that we all love as well as putting them in a lighter more durable format. And that with lots of effects to choose from as well. I recently purchased a Boss Katana MK 50 and I love it however, I might have to save my pennies and get one of these. Peace
Great demo of a nice sounding amp. I honestly think Ford could take one of those boxed gift sets with the beginner guitar plus 5 watt amp and make it sound good. With that said, this amp sounds first-rate. I really like the piece that starts at 3:17.
The SweetWaters Blues Band plays Memories in LaVergne TN exit 64 off I-24 Waldren Rd. Every Saturday thur Labor day. Come Jam through our Quilters. See what they sound like with a band. Great players and good food, and Bucket of beer $11.95... Can't beat that with a stick.
That's an awesome tone, dude! I'm considering getting one of those. As I'm used to gig with a hotrod deluxe, which I'm getting old to be carrying it around, would you recommend the 12 Hd? I'm afraid to get one that lacks the lows that I'm used to, and my goal is the Quilter to be my main amp, replacing the hotrod, to play from jazz to BluesRock and the like. Thanks!
It sounds great and maybe it's just the mic and listening over the computer (I am listening on 7506's though), there seems to be something slightly harsh in those upper mids.
I have been trying to find one of these amps to try in person but they are very hard to find. I play in a large band with drum kit, lots of African hand percussion, bass, horns, etc. I'm looking for a great but light amp. My problem with every small amp I've tried is that they just don't move enough air stay clean AND keep up with the drums. Do you think one of these little guys would do the job? I'm looking to replace my Supro 1690T. Oh, and I like your playing, man. Rootsy but unique tone you have there!
You’d make any amp sound good! But... tell me what’s the dynamic range is like? And with cleaner tones? I alway found SS amps to require 4/1 wattage ratings to hold up on stage. These quilters are 100w aren’t they? Deluxe is 22w... Does it cut through and sit nicely in the mix on stage? I’ve found some of the newer amps record real well, even great, but fall short when playing with a loud drummer and no monitor system. I really want the Quilter to work for me. It would make the next few months of my life so much easier.
Bill Johnson Go try out a Quilter if you can. 2 years ago, I bought a Quilter Tone Block & sold my Mesa Mark 1. Killer tone. Lots of power & headroom. Can play clean outdoors, and overpower the drummer no prob w/ 1x12
Kevin, I wish I could but I live on an island and it’s about $200 just to make the trip into Vancouver to the only dealer I know of. I know what a Mk1 is like so I suppose that tells me it’s real loud.
Hey Bill, I too play a Quilter. I have a 101 Mini (but I think I'll switch to a Mach 2 some time soon). The 101 Mini has 50 and 100 watts settings. As far as I'm concerned I don't really hear major loudness differences between Quilter's ratings and my experiences with tube amps. For example with a 2x12'' cab it can easily hang with a Twin. I didn't A/B that setup but my impression is the Quilter is actually louder. On 50 watts it's comparable with a Bassman probably. And watch out for your speaker ratings otherwise the Quilter amps will blow your speakers no doubt.
Ford Thurston Music I’m sold. I just used a pro jr for a long trip. Even packing it around to and from the club got tedious and hum it produced... I won’t be retiring, so I need an amp that I can manage. Anyone want to buy a 1956 bassman?
I LOVE your sound! My old amps are sitting in the back room being old now! Haha I don't use any reverb BUT sometimes use a delay exactly the way you have yours set up! try that. talk about extremely clean and clear! WOW! Killer riffs too brotha man!
I bought the 8” version, and hands down, it’s one of the best sounding amps I have ever owned. I am also going to purchase the 12”HD matching extension cab. Nice demo Ford.
If you not hearing what you like, the search is still on. As far as the ultimate solid state amp, it was made in the early 90's. Peavey Stereo Chorus 2x12 Scorpion Equipped.
@@2011goldtop I guess i was a little confused because i can't see the amp settings. And you said you didn't use the channel with all the eq ing. I am not real clear on where you set the gain channel one and gain channel 2 and you said something about gain at 130. I just wasn't real sure what you meant
art gillespie top channel .. gain at 11 boost at 2 bass at 1 treble at noon mid at 1 limiter at 1 Volume always at 11 or more .. set verb to your liking 🤘🏻. I always tweak on eq according to the room and guitar . I like a slightly darker sound
I never used the gain channel until I watched this video. Your settings work great. Thanks!
I've had the Mach 2 regular 12" combo for 5 years now. I thought it was pricey at the time, but I have no regrets. Easily the best $1000 I've spent on gear. Never breaks down, consistent sound, works amazing with all pedals and guitars. Can get crazy loud. I don't think they're as good as tube amps at really high gain tones, but for cleans and medium gain tones, they are incredible amps. I'm never parting with it.
You are the only person I've seen play this amp and make it sing. I think most people are not putting enough volume through the speaker on their demos. You get a beautiful compressed crack which is my favorite tube sound
I am glad that you are not a tube amp snob. You were honest, even though you have vintage tube amps (as I do also) yet that solid state amp stood tall and may have out done the tube amps. I have done blind tests over an over with my tube amp snob friends and proven over and over and over again that although tube amps can be great. They are not top dog anymore. Technology has caught up and even passed them in many ways. Quilter wanted to bring the old school tone by using modern technology. He has done that. I have one of those amps too and love it. Great playing and demo. Thanks
Absolutley awsome tone. I need to somehow program my amp to the same settings. You play with such great feeling and taste
This amp is still killin me!!
Lol, you're a fucking moron. Having a legitimate preference doesn't make one a snob. If I wipe my ass with toilet paper instead of newspaper, does that make me a snob? I think you would say yes.
Ozlo Houser On it’s own, plain and simple, The Quilter exhibits dynamics. Pick lighter and the volume is less, lower guitar volume and the sound clears up a bit. I’m not qualified to compare it to classic expensive tube amps.
This is one of the best sounding demos I’ve heard. I ordered a MicroPro last night, partially from watching this video and a few others. I have never played one of these so I hope it is as good as this demo. Great tone , great playing .
I’ve been gigging this amp for 10 months now . It is incredible. A great buy and very versatile. No regrets.
Awesome video and settings. Getting back into my quilter Mach 2 8 inch combo after a few years and these are the best settings I’ve tried in a while. One thing to note is I had to use the foot switch to make your suggestions work. Thanks again.
Still using the Quilter, or have you moved on?
I have had mine for a couple months now the head version. I never thought I would give up on the "vintage" amps from my era the 50's and 60's. This amp has changed my mind big time. It is more than loud enough for any gig I will ever do, inside or outside. Hook it up to your favorite cabinet and be prepared to be blown away.
Been mulling over buying a Quilter and you sold me, Mr Thurston. Truly, TRULY love your playing. Thanks.
Ford - I just saw this for the first time. Great demo, as someone who’s been using a Mach II 1x8” combo since the month it was released I can confirm it sounds insane with my vintage Gibson’s and Gretsch’s. In fact, this amp ultimately provoked me to sell my Tweed and old Marshall amps.
The first time I plugged in with the P90 from my old Jr. slamming the front end I knew the days of my classic tube amps were numbered.
I play in a trio with a heavy hitting drummer and bassist with an extremely powerful old Ampeg, and my Master has never exceeded 1 O’Clock.
The other thing that blew me away is that you can hit the front end of these amps with boost pedals (I use a Catalinbread Naga Viper, their take on an old Rangemaster) in addition to the onboard boost functions. It seems impossible that a solid state amp would respond properly to that type of input, but it works insanely well. You can easily pull Blackmore or even Iommi style tones if that’s your goal.
Thanks for this, man. You did the amp justice.
Love your playing man. Soulful and so much natural groove
Thanks man...your video demos of this amp was the tipping point for me getting one...killer tone with that gold top.
Great playing! Both are great amps!
xmandlt thank ya!
I have the gen 1 micro pro and the mach 2. I've had the mach 2 since it was first released. I still love both amps.
Dude sweet chops! Great demo too man. Excited to play this thang
Had a 100 watt half stack marshall tube amp. Bought the micro pro and sold the tube amp. Can amplify acoustic, electric and vocals. Great amp. Also the di out into a qsc 12.2 or 10.2/FOH sounds great, then just use your amp like a monitor.
The Quilter, Gibson, and you sound great.
ordered one tonight, Ford. This is the review that did it for me. If you're not being compensted by Quilter, you should be! love that drop Driffing going on there, too... maybe you'd care to breakit down? ve got the bulk of it, but a few nuances. Thanks man
Man, you sound good whatever you're playing through it seems. Swampy Country Bluesy Rock etc! I'm on my 2nd pass watching these trying to pick up those little rubs you do all the time. You seem to have an endless bag of tricks.
Great video, good playing and good tunes.
What a great sound coming from that old...I want to say 50's style Gibson guitar, and that new Micropro 2 HD...WOW, it's just amazing. Honestly It's a little pricey for a solid state amp, but it just goes to show you how far they have come in sound and design. I was never a fan of solid state amps till recently (I have a few old guitars and amps that I love also) but then it seems like these companies are finally hitting the mark. They are getting close to, if not better, than the sounds that we all love as well as putting them in a lighter more durable format. And that with lots of effects to choose from as well.
I recently purchased a Boss Katana MK 50 and I love it however, I might have to save my pennies and get one of these. Peace
I'm sold!
Great demo of a nice sounding amp. I honestly think Ford could take one of those boxed gift sets with the beginner guitar plus 5 watt amp and make it sound good. With that said, this amp sounds first-rate. I really like the piece that starts at 3:17.
that sounds fantastic!
Great sound!!!
Killer Tone & Playing Bro! Love the Goldtop! Peace
Thanks
The SweetWaters Blues Band plays Memories in LaVergne TN exit 64 off I-24 Waldren Rd. Every Saturday thur Labor day. Come Jam through our Quilters. See what they sound like with a band. Great players and good food, and Bucket of beer $11.95... Can't beat that with a stick.
Richard Waters I shall🙏
Well done man. For once a guitar player with taste and touch to make an amp sound the way it should
Agree Gwen...Ford is a awesome player and explains stuff to learn easily
Pretty sweet!
Out for a rip, sounds great!
Ford! That was a great review. Thanks man!
Hi Ford!
🙏🙏
That’s one of those, “I never should have gotten rid of that guitar” guitars.
Great jamming. Great tone. Super Great Gibson. What model / year? Great demo by the way!
steven vaughan thank you thank you thank you!
Would you mind doing a video with a closeup of the amp settings you used in this vid?
Sorry I missed this .. if you hit me again in Jan I can help you
u are the Best Ford! I know this is an old video...can this be played in an apartment?? can it sound great at quiet volume?? without using headphones
YOU should come jam with us at Memories in LeVergne Waldren Road. Nashville's All-Pro Blues Jam. Saturday's until Labor Day weekend
Thank you!
I have a Quilter amp. I like it but it lacks the punch a tube amp gives you in a band situation. I play it a lot at home.
That guitar rite there something else man no lie at all that thing sounds great ...how much you want for it ...shoot any price
That's an awesome tone, dude! I'm considering getting one of those. As I'm used to gig with a hotrod deluxe, which I'm getting old to be carrying it around, would you recommend the 12 Hd? I'm afraid to get one that lacks the lows that I'm used to, and my goal is the Quilter to be my main amp, replacing the hotrod, to play from jazz to BluesRock and the like. Thanks!
👌👌👌
Impressive!
How or which target notes Fors to enhance the penta blues scale , the only one I know ? Kind regards from France
So...now to get these up here in Canada...
I GOT IT TOO
How many of these did he sell. Monster player.
It sounds great and maybe it's just the mic and listening over the computer (I am listening on 7506's though), there seems to be something slightly harsh in those upper mids.
The "harsh in the upper mids" is the P90's in the 53. The amp is doing what it is supposed to do and reproducing the sound.
I have been trying to find one of these amps to try in person but they are very hard to find. I play in a large band with drum kit, lots of African hand percussion, bass, horns, etc. I'm looking for a great but light amp. My problem with every small amp I've tried is that they just don't move enough air stay clean AND keep up with the drums. Do you think one of these little guys would do the job? I'm looking to replace my Supro 1690T. Oh, and I like your playing, man. Rootsy but unique tone you have there!
They easily do. They are very loud amps. Even the 1x12'' Quilter should easily be loud enough for playing clean and loud with a drummer.
great demo. Which Voice are you using? Surf-Brown-Tweed?
Brown
@@2011goldtop thanks!
You’d make any amp sound good! But... tell me what’s the dynamic range is like? And with cleaner tones? I alway found SS amps to require 4/1 wattage ratings to hold up on stage. These quilters are 100w aren’t they? Deluxe is 22w... Does it cut through and sit nicely in the mix on stage? I’ve found some of the newer amps record real well, even great, but fall short when playing with a loud drummer and no monitor system. I really want the Quilter to work for me. It would make the next few months of my life so much easier.
Bill Johnson Go try out a Quilter if you can. 2 years ago, I bought a Quilter Tone Block & sold my Mesa Mark 1. Killer tone. Lots of power & headroom. Can play clean outdoors, and overpower the drummer no prob w/ 1x12
Kevin, I wish I could but I live on an island and it’s about $200 just to make the trip into Vancouver to the only dealer I know of. I know what a Mk1 is like so I suppose that tells me it’s real loud.
Hey Bill, I too play a Quilter. I have a 101 Mini (but I think I'll switch to a Mach 2 some time soon). The 101 Mini has 50 and 100 watts settings. As far as I'm concerned I don't really hear major loudness differences between Quilter's ratings and my experiences with tube amps. For example with a 2x12'' cab it can easily hang with a Twin. I didn't A/B that setup but my impression is the Quilter is actually louder. On 50 watts it's comparable with a Bassman probably. And watch out for your speaker ratings otherwise the Quilter amps will blow your speakers no doubt.
Bill Johnson it cut like a knife through all mixes but in a good way:). I love it!!
Ford Thurston Music I’m sold. I just used a pro jr for a long trip. Even packing it around to and from the club got tedious and hum it produced... I won’t be retiring, so I need an amp that I can manage. Anyone want to buy a 1956 bassman?
I LOVE your sound! My old amps are sitting in the back room being old now! Haha
I don't use any reverb BUT sometimes use a delay exactly the way you have yours set up! try that. talk about extremely clean and clear! WOW!
Killer riffs too brotha man!
Arthur Gonzales thanks a lot man! I'm just havin a good ol time! This thing kills!!😳🤘🏻
I love me some delay 😁
Ford Thurston Oh yeah indeed brotha man! I have an early 50's Magnatone that I thought could never be replaced...until my Quilter came along. haha
Nice
👍sounds good dude
How is it as a pedal platform? I've got a Pod Go on order....
It’s great!!
Great. What are your settings?
I apologize if this has been answered. What size speaker is in this amp?
This is the 12
Virgil Arlo or Ron? I saw your video on Virgil Arlo sight
Mad the Martian I love both... I’m really into bloom buckers!!
Hey Ford, are you still impressed with the Micropro and are you still using it?
Greg Mican fuck yes! It’s fucking awesome
I bought the 8” version, and hands down, it’s one of the best sounding amps I have ever owned. I am also going to purchase the 12”HD matching extension cab. Nice demo Ford.
No Freakout Pedal!!!
So is the search still on for the ultimate solid-state amp. Or is this it. It sounds a little sterile.
If you not hearing what you like, the search is still on. As far as the ultimate solid state amp, it was made in the early 90's. Peavey Stereo Chorus 2x12 Scorpion Equipped.
The best solid-state amp I've ever owned was a Randall rg80. I owned it from 1983 to 1996. Only God knows why I sold it.
You sold me Ford
You just sold another Quilter brotha
Ford what settings do you use on the quilter for a good fendery clean tone?
art gillespie I use the same setting I laid out here .. plug a tele or Strat in and you are there !
@@2011goldtop I guess i was a little confused because i can't see the amp settings. And you said you didn't use the channel with all the eq ing. I am not real clear on where you set the gain channel one and gain channel 2 and you said something about gain at 130. I just wasn't real sure what you meant
art gillespie top channel .. gain at 11 boost at 2 bass at 1 treble at noon mid at 1 limiter at 1
Volume always at 11 or more .. set verb to your liking 🤘🏻. I always tweak on eq according to the room and guitar . I like a slightly darker sound
@@2011goldtop thank you so much. that really helps