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Topic: Quilter Tone Block steel version ? |
Malcolm McMaster
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Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 30 Mar 2016 8:36 am |
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Have heard rumour that Quilter are bringing out a steel guitar version of their Tone Block, with treble/mid/bass controls and built in reverb as per the Pro Block 200 , anyone heard anything about it ?
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John Sluszny
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Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 30 Mar 2016 9:07 am
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| Good news ! Hope it's not only a rumour ! |
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Malcolm McMaster
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Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 1 Apr 2016 6:54 am
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Despite emailing Quilter a couple of times to ask about this,so far no reply from them, which is quite unusal, as their customer service and replies are normally vey quick.It makes me think there is some truth in rumour and they are not ready to talk about it yet, maybe we will hear soon.Would be a great addition to range.
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MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case. |
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Chris Parks
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California, USA
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Posted 1 Apr 2016 9:23 am
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As the CEO, I can safely say that this is not currently in the works. Maybe it should be?
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John Sluszny
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Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 1 Apr 2016 10:20 am
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| Chris Parks wrote: |
| As the CEO, I can safely say that this is not currently in the works. Maybe it should be? |
YES ! |
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Malcolm McMaster
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Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 1 Apr 2016 10:31 am
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Yes, could be a good market for it, lightweight, good power and hopefully ( as with rest of Tone Block models) a good price.Thanks Chris.
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Mike Terry
From:
Galesburg Il
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Posted 2 Apr 2016 5:20 am
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| Sounds like a real good idea. |
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John Sluszny
From:
Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 2 Apr 2016 7:24 am
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| Why not a Steelaire rack head but portable like the micro pro mach 2 head, but clean channel only ? Easy to carry,portable and...cheaper ! |
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Patrick Strain
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Binghamton/Gilbertsville, NY
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Posted 1 Jun 2016 6:44 am
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Sorry to bump an older thread, but that would be a great idea. I really like the feature set of the new Pro Block 200, but a more traditional tone stack is appealing. The thing that never did it for me with the Steelaire was that it has too many features. Volume, treble, hi-mid, low-mid, bass, and reverb would be perfect. Personally, I have no need for tremolo. Keep it simple.
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Dustin Rhodes
From:
Owasso OK
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Posted 1 Jun 2016 1:12 pm
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| Maybe just make the "Clean Block" with a lot of power and it could work for steel, bass, keys, etc. |
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Bruce Derr
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Lee, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 1 Jun 2016 6:18 pm
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I bet jazz guitarists would like it, too.
The new Tone Block 201 that just came out a few weeks ago looks interesting. It does not have conventional EQ or reverb but it has a few analog amp "sims" (not digital models) and all the power of the original Tone Block.
But I'd still probably choose the Pro Block because of the reverb and limiter. |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 2 Jun 2016 4:33 am
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John, I put my Steelaire head in soft rack case , ideal for travel.
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MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case. |
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Dustin Rhodes
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Owasso OK
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Posted 2 Jun 2016 6:46 am
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| For me I'd give up any sort of reverb given the quality of pedal reverbs now. Way more options and control than a single knob reverb built into a head. |
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John Sluszny
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Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 2 Jun 2016 10:06 am
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| Malcolm McMaster wrote: |
John, I put my Steelaire head in soft rack case , ideal for travel.
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Good idea indeed ! Thanks ! |
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Patrick Strain
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Posted 2 Jun 2016 11:49 am
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| Malcolm McMaster wrote: |
John, I put my Steelaire head in soft rack case , ideal for travel.
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So many knobs. I'm a simple man.
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John Gould
From:
Houston, TX Now in Cleveland TX
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Posted 2 Jun 2016 11:59 am Tremolo on a Steel Amp?
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Does anybody use the Tremolo on a Steel amp on Steel?
I'm sure they put it in their to reduce manufacturing cost, use the same board for different amps.
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 2 Jun 2016 1:09 pm
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I've used mine. Usually only about three songs a night. I'd been tempted to have it added to my Milkman. I regret not doing so.
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Dustin Rhodes
From:
Owasso OK
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Posted 2 Jun 2016 1:14 pm Re: Tremolo on a Steel Amp?
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| John Gould wrote: |
Does anybody use the Tremolo on a Steel amp on Steel?
I'm sure they put it in their to reduce manufacturing cost, use the same board for different amps. |
Another effect that can be bought in 10 dozen flavors in pedals. |
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Steve Spitz
From:
New Orleans, LA, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2016 4:49 pm
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I'm happy with my steelaire as a combo, and I love the three knob reverb. I appreciate the fact that I don't feel the need to haul a pedal.
If I was looking for a head only for steel, I'd keep the reverb, ditch the tremolo, ditch the limiter, one clean channel. |
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Morton Kellas
From:
Chazy, NY, USA 1
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Posted 5 Jun 2016 5:32 am
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| For those of us who double duty with a Tele or other guitar, the tremolo is nice to have without the hassle of carrying around another pedal and as Lane said, it does come in handy at times on the steel as well. That is what I like about the Steelaire, the reverb sound is acceptable and all I take with me is a Delay, which powers off the back of the amp so no wall warts. |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 7 Jun 2016 2:01 am Re: Tremolo on a Steel Amp?
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Does anybody use the Tremolo on a Steel amp on Steel?
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I use it on the 1st verse of Unchained Melody, on which I play single notes on the extra bass strings of my U12. I turn it off when I play harmonies on the upper strings and frets.
It sounds really good on those low notes. Not so much on the high ones.
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Georg Sørtun
From:
Mandal, Agder, Norway
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Posted 7 Jun 2016 3:55 am
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| Mike, does that mean that volume-modulation of only the low-bass frequency register might work and sound good to you? |
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Mike Perlowin
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