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Jeff Buesing


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Minnesota, USA
Post  Posted 17 Aug 2023 11:32 am    
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Should I buy the Quilter tt12 or tt15? Why or why not? I play only E9th. Thanks!
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K Maul


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Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
Post  Posted 17 Aug 2023 5:23 pm    
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Lots of people are happy with the 12 and I am one of them. I play standard E9 and D9 with a low D on string 10. I like the clarity and it handles the low notes well. I have a Toneblock 202 and Quilter cab with a TT 12.
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Jack Stoner


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Kansas City, MO
Post  Posted 18 Aug 2023 3:25 am    
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If you are a "must have 15" type go with the 15" version. That's the only reason I can think of over the 12" version. I have the 12"version and my opinion the best steel amp.
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Dale Rottacker


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Walla Walla Washington, USA
Post  Posted 18 Aug 2023 5:58 am    
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I grew up and maintained a MUST HAVE 15" until the last 5-6 years, but have totally changed that opinion. I have both the Quilter 202 12" Combo and then a seperate Quilter 15" Cabinet. The 15" adds to the overall sound, but if 12" was all I had I'd feel like I had it all.

I play, or try to play both E9th & C6th, but that said, the 12" all by itself handles C6th like it was designed specifically for C6th.

Here's something you may want to consider:

Paul Franklin D10 E9th/C6th - uses 12" - plays a ton of Country & Jazz
Johnny Cox S12 D13th - plays a ton of Country & Jazz
Buck Reid D10 E9th/C6th - uses 12" - plays a ton of Country & Jazz
MANY others as well,,, I believe Rick Schmidt with a D12, and MANY others I'm only 90% sure of so won't mention.

Point is, if these GREAT players can play both E9th Country & C6th Jazz with 12", I sure wouldn't be afraid of a 12" speaker ... It'll do the job and save your back as well.
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Jim Cooley


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The 'Ville, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 18 Aug 2023 6:32 am    
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Like Dale, I was always a 15" speaker guy. I have both TT12 and TT15. The TT12 changed that. It just does it all.
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Bill Duncan


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Lenoir, North Carolina, USA
Post  Posted 18 Aug 2023 6:46 am    
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12" speaker. I have both and use the 12" almost always. I have no proof but, I don't believe the 12" speaker is as focused as the 15".
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John Groover McDuffie


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LA California, USA
Post  Posted 18 Aug 2023 8:35 pm    
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I think the 15" preference is mainly because the C6 has such a low range.

Remember, for a long time Brumley used a tweed 4x10" Bassman.
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Roger Crawford


From:
Griffin, GA USA
Post  Posted 19 Aug 2023 2:55 am    
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I guess I’m the odd man out. I like the 15”, it just sounded better to my tired old ears.
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Eric Philippsen


From:
Central Florida USA
Post  Posted 20 Aug 2023 4:21 am    
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The TT12 is blessedly lightweight. Of course it’s big brother is larger and weighs more.

I have the TT12. I’m happy with it.
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Dale Rottacker


From:
Walla Walla Washington, USA
Post  Posted 20 Aug 2023 5:44 am    
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Roger Crawford wrote:
I guess I’m the odd man out. I like the 15”, it just sounded better to my tired old ears.

It was fortuitous for me that you ARE the odd man out Winking I got a great amp because of it. And adding a 15" cabinet to the 12" cabinet is just Nirvana. So maybe the question shouldn't be 12" OR 15", but rather, "What do ya'll think of 27" ? the combination just may be the ticket and still light enough to be easy on our backs.
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Bruce Blackburn


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Nashville, Tennessee
Post  Posted 21 Aug 2023 4:44 am    
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Dale, there you go again; thinking outside the box…
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Wade Romonosky

 

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Illinois, USA
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2023 2:53 pm    
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I don't want Roger to feel alone. I too have both but the TT15 is much better for me and my s10 Zum
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