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Yes, sorry, its dropping everything (or raising everything) by as many semi tones as you like. Not just dropping the e string. I use it for when I need to play using that low open D. Works great. No pfaffing about changing basses or tuning. Just a click of a switch and off we go.

So many different ways to utilise the stomp. With or without your amp. 1. Just as a pedal. Chorus, drive, compression, tuner etc. 2. As an amp modeller. 3. As a detuner - so you can play in drop D without changing basses etc. 4. As a DI box. 5. As a full on custom sound maker. 6. Recording. 7. Re amping. 8. A million routing options. Front of house/personal monitors/sending different sounds to different areas. 9. Bi amping. 10. Backup. 11. As a pre amp. 12. As an addition to your amps tone. 13. Headphone practice. With or without external USB audio. 14. Connecting x2 basses to one output. It really is the ultimate swiss army knife for bassist. It's worth 3-4 times the amount that these sell for. It really is.

Live and Let Die. All day long.

Just back from practice, where I had my first real chance to test the quilter on it's own, and tinker with the sound. All other times have been straight into a gig and away, so I used helix presets. Tonight I used just the quilter units own and wow. Amazing clarity. And I mean amazing. You know how you can normally hear your open e string with authority, and other strings and notes are less noticeable? Well, it's like an open e on every string. I'd been playing with the gain and master to get a rich, slightly compressing sound, and boy, did it work. I seem to suck the mids out of whatever bass or amp I play, so tonight genuinely was the first time in 25 years I've had a great sound that also sat great in the mix. Lovely and even and crystal clear without being harsh. I've been having gas for a full on svt, and svtii for the last 3 weeks. Nearly bit the bullet a few times. But after tonight? No. Not interested one bit. I've found the tone I'm after. Love it. Any who, for those interested here are 2 sounds I had. The first was at very low levels in the house, playing just the bass. The other is at practice in the band setting. Playing through a g&l lb100 and laney 4x10 n cab. Interesting how live in the band setting the bass is rolled back, and mid/high lowered.

I've got 2 small amps, so it means I've got backup. That's one of the reasons I dont use a powered pa cab as my normal rig.

The PA cab isn't a bad idea at all. I remember bow you can get bags for them with straps on. Plus I could get away with a lightweight passive cab too.

Hi all, Just in 2 mins at the moment - as usual. I'm considering doing a few gigs using the train, rather than driving. I've come up with a good solution for amp and bass and cables, but that leaves me with cab. Now, ideally I'd be looking for a rucksack/bag so I could carry my cab on my back. My current cab is a 4x10, but it's very compact and light (20kg). So, are there any rucksacks out there capable of fitting in a cab? If not, I'll probably be looking at a compact 2x10 or 1x15. Either way, whatever cab I take itd have to go on my back. Bass case in one hand, train fare in the other!

The bit where he says "I'm amazzzzzing" is brilliant!

I alleviated any heating worries on mine, by replacing the feet with taller ones. Air just passes under and out perfectly. Cost about £4.

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The way he and bonham kick back in after the breakdown, then raise the roof shortly after is phenomenal rhythm section work.

Not sure if it means its class b, but this is from the official spec sheet: Approvals: UL recognized, tested to conform to FCC/CE limits for Class B devices.

Mani is a fantastic player. SO melodic. Almost plays songs under songs. Great music, once you get it.

Ive been doing a bit more experimenting and reading with this great little amp. What is really interesting is how the GAIN and MASTER work in conjunction with each other. They are not just a GAIN for input level, and a MASTER for overall volume. The GAIN works like a dual control. Keep it under 5 and its nice and melodic and clean, use the MASTER to boost the volume of that sound. As you increase the gain, the limiters start to kick in and you get some real nice tube compression/slight grit that sits wonderfully in the mix, bringing a nice bit of sparkle to the band mix. Its a subtle change in tone as you do it gradually, but very noticeable if you contrast the two direct. Having done some reading, this isnt pushing the GAIN too much, its designed to work that way, giving you a wide range of tonal shaping capabilities. It seems to kick in around 6, but if you get up to 8 it really takes a lovely tone onboard.

Dont get ANY pedals, until you know what you want them for. Otherwise its pointless. Youre just buying for the sake of it (which im sure weve all been there!). Personally, if youre playing function stuff, to cover a large range of stuff, a Zoom B3 or B3n (or even a ms60B) will do you more than well. Next step up is a Helix stomp. You really can cover everything with any of those.

Looks like the Quilter might be class B.

I get fed up to the back teeth now with youtubers who think that not only are they personality TV presenters, but also owners of TV stations. Hence every bloomin video has to have a minute long opening credit sequence just before you start the bloomin thing. On the back of YouTube enforced adverts you can now be a minute in without seeing anything, but being blasted with needless credits and adverts.

I'm not sure its class d, but for the sake of this thread I'm presuming class d is anything not valve, most, solid state, class a/b etc, but the Quilter 800 bass block is fantastic. Light as a feather, loud as anything, brilliant take on the eq settings, and lovely tone. Works brilliantly with the helix stomp too.

Just because you dont need a licence for the music, doesn't mean it would be allowed. Youd then have to look at noise and nuisance issues in a residential area etc, unless the neighbours are ok with it.

I love it. I think its a great cab. Very lightweight - 22kg and compact for a 4x10. Very nice sound, and very adaptable with the horn being ON/HALF/OFF switchable. I use it with the Quilter and Helix and its literally EVERYTHING i need in a very small package that can fit in the boot of a small car. It can go very loud if needed, but i dont think ive ever had the Quilter over 5 on the gain and 12 oclock on the volume dial - which is about 160w ! Theres a photo below of the Quilter and N410 on stage - and it didnt even come close to not being loud enough. The cab really doesnt get enough credit. Its as light as a Barefaced and IMO much more sturdy.

I dont agree with that I'm afraid. As a bassist you definitely need snare, high hat, bass drum, and to a lesser extent toms as an absolute minimum. If you dont have the high hat and snare micd and coming through clear, you've no count ins or intros, never mind the actual playing. For basic in ears, ie no flashy personal mixes etc and going through the desk, it really isn't the great solution it is said to be for everyone. Definitely wasnt for me.

What worries me a bit is real world experience. I tried the iem route and really didn't like it. If you are going that route remember your band must mic EVERYTHING if you want to hear it. Starting off a gig and only being told after 15 minutes that the snare and high hat isn't mic'd isn't ideal for a bass player.

I'd happily own and gig any markbass rig. It's great stuff. The marketplace here is crazy. If I had any money I'd be buying pretty much everything in there! So many bargains!