I've been through an array of Quilters, from MicroPro 200 version 1 and Mach 2, thru 101 and 101R, thru MicroBlock, Interblock, now playing through a 202 with the Blockdock 12 HD. I've liked them all, but I have to say, the 202 just nails it. It's the culmination of all that went before. I now have a 22 Lbs 12" combo that I can do any gig with no matter how big or small; it sounds and responds incredible, not just like a tube amp, but better than most of the high end tube amps I've owned, from vintage blackfaces (back in the day before they were vintage) to modern boutiques; and has the versatility to be a flat keyboard amp (I play keys as well) or platform for my Helix. People complain about the price, but for what you're getting- super-high quality sound, serious scalable power, solid super-rugged units, and light-as-a-feather, I think they're very reasonably priced- especially verses a boutique amp that's twice the price, is heavy and does one thing. And it sounds like a boutique amp. Tube player since 1972. The tubes now stay home. :)
Man your playing is just the best! Bums me out you don’t have more subscribers. You’re just fun to watch. Thanks for being a positive member of the guitar community!
Rowe Gardner the subs have slowly been growing don’t worry. I’ve been watching for almost a decade. Word gets around that there’s a great guitarist around and they will find him. Did you ever see this? th-cam.com/video/lzxnxX0aEQw/w-d-xo.html
I ended up buying this amp early this year because of this video, and Pat Quilter personally replied in detail to a follow-up product question I submitted to the Quilter website. Still love this amp. Thanks for your awesome demos, Jay!
I've had my 202 for a couple weeks now and I have to say, this amp is amazing for pedal steel guitar as well as 6 string. Pat quilter is a mad scientist!
manufacturers are getting the most bang for their buck by sending stuff to Jay. such high quality demos and the energy in the playing is unreal. I watch every video, and will continue to, just for playing alone.
I just got my Toneblock 202 paired with the BlockDock 12HD. Forty years of playing and this is the finest amp I have ever played. Hardly a need for a pedal, but even using an Eventide H9, this amp fully exploits all of the options. Great job Quilter!
Just picked up a used 201. It's a tad dark, but super sweet. -will use primarily as a bass head. -ok with overdrive pedals, but completely UNLEASHES high gain pedals.
Amazing demo as usual. I think I'll keep my overdrive 200 it's more than enough for me. I also have the interblock 45 that's perfect for recording at home. Thanks for parting me from my money on that one Jay. That being said I would totally recommend this new 202 amp to someone looking for a portable powerful versatile amp.
man i could listen to you play all day you and andy from premier are the best on you tube and what makes it great is you have such different styles, but jay dude you got some mojo in those hands.
Great demo. Very impressive little box that. Loved the clean and classic tones however, the full drive sounds to my headphoned ears seem to lack that tube depth. Cool amp though.
Ok, you just got another subscriber. It’s great to see someone adjusting the amp controls on the fly, which is a reality for players. Gonna check these out. Very tasty playing, too.
I have the 101, and it doesn't have the DI, or numerous other features the 202 has. Looks like I'm going to use my 101 as a practice amp with headphones when I'm on travel working on helicopters, and the 202 as my gigging amp. Thanks for the great demo and in-depth informative video.
Nice demo, great playing and great sounding amp. Curious about how it sounds in a super high-gain setting, think comparing it to the Lead channel on the Overdrive 200 with a TS808 in front of it (very very metal).
I’m happy with my ProBlock200, Microblock45, Interblock45, Aviator and MIcroPro8... but I might still get this coz it’s like a mix between my 2 favs - ProBlock and Interblock. Great demo as usual. Thanks.
I don’t have a Block, but I do have a MicroPro 200, which I’m thinking of upgrading to the Mach 2 version. The 202 sounds great, but I think I’ll have more versatility and footswitchability with the Mach 2.
Hey J - you are the KING of demos for sure...anyway, I have a Pete's Special with a 101R. Love it. Also have a Two Rock and other tube stuff, but been using the Pete's live now. Really like it. Dumped my Fender DRRI since the Pete's is an exact sounding rig...so the 101R versus the 202. I know the direct out, and other stuff on the front (switches etc.) are new, but how about the sound? How much different is the tone on the 101R versus the 202? Thanks!!
Same here! I really loved the power and tube like feel, but the Tri-Q just didn't work for me. This new 202 model could be a great option, had I not just bought a PowerStage 170.
Cole Justesen just placed an order for this today. Very excited at the prospect. Until recently I had been seriously considering a Kemper - so glad I found out about this. On paper the Pro 202 looks perfect for me 🤞🏻
@@icecreamforcrowhurst awesome! I hope the this iteration works better for you! I was trying to use an analog preamp pedal into the Pro Block 200, and I just couldn't get it to sound the way I wanted. I think this unit would do better in that application.
Cole Justesen hey there. Just a quick update. I like this amp a lot, it fits the bill in all respects. However, even with the traditional three band eq for my sound I find I still need an eq pedal. It makes me realize that for me the eq pedal is a fact of life no matter what amp I play. Still haven’t tried it with a cab, for that I’m planning on the Quilter Frontliner. Incredible 200 watts of power and clean headroom in a 4lbs steel box, plus very versatile options for live sound. This is a piece of kit that will never outlive it’s usefulness. :)
I have an Aviator 2x10. I love it, but this seems a lot more versatile. I use an old GT10 multi pedal. I wonder if it would work as well with this? Seriously considering buying one of these - OR -the Mach 2 12 inch speaker cab.
Great vid mate. Just wanted to ask probably a dumb question- is the master volume the same as a power attenuator. For example could you set it at say 5 watts for home use and crank the gain without getting tone loss. If this is how it works, the flexibility of the amp becomes a compelling proposition!
Hi Jay, First of all great demo, you always make everything sound great. Second, does the limiter besides affecting the preamp distortion also affects how the amp feels? Does it make it feel more saggy? How would the Benson Preamp sound through this in FRFR?
Jay. Very good run-through. I've actually got the 202 and am looking for a cabinet. I've got a question. Does the 12 HD Cabinet have a full sound? It's so small, I'm afraid it might not sound so full at a gig .
Jay, awesome video my question is how much does this set up cost and the previous quilter pro block 200 that you featured in another video with the Strat how much is that set up as well. Thanks
It takes a whole fucking lot to impress me my dude. I’ve been playing professionally in New Orleans for 15yrs and you are just an incredible musician. I say this because I just appreciate your ear, taste, and energy behind the performance. Bravo bravo. I almost forgot I watching an amp review 😂😂😂
wow! Great demo! I can't believe how good that direct out sounded. I'm torn between this and the Overdrive 202. Does anyone know if the clean channel on that amp is similar to the ToneBlock 202?
I'm pretty sure you've given some play time to the 101 Reverb. Are there any significant sonic differences between the two when the 202 is in Vintage mode?
Epic video dude! amazing playing! and that Quilter might be just what i'm looking for, i have one doubt tho, the gt-1000 output was set up to be used in front of an amp for this video? because it sounded to me like if the cab sim was on, it had that kinda muffled sound to it :(
Crazy good sounds (and your playing)! I have a MicroPro 8" and an Aviator (both of which I really love using in different capacities), but may have to add this head to my collection. I especially love the option to send the D.I. using a PRE Master setting. Super handy. Your Tele sounds wicked. :-)
J which one do u like the front liner or the 1x12 cabinet ? I am thinking about getting the 202 Overdrive we play classic rock funk and motown which cabinet do u think would be best for me for the styles I just mentioned?
Hi JLJ, I have a Pro Block and I all ways thought the "automatic" eq function left me with a bass and mid relation that wasn't to my satisfaction. I just ordered a Micro Pro Mach 2 8. I will see if it will satisfy, if not, the 202 looks like a possibility. What is you take on the Mach 2? Did you do a video on it? Thanks for your amazing contribution to the funk guitar playing in the world and finally is there some JLJ originals in the pipeline? Much love and respect to you and what you do! Claes
Great demo, great playing, I see one of these in my future. I have a Micropro Mach 2, that one seems to have been phased out quickly, I suspect because the voicings didn't compete well with modeling pedals and were therefore superfluous. I was afraid Quilter was going out of business. I don't get the comment that this amp is pricey at all. Compared to what? Seems *very* reasonably priced to me.
Logan Payne - thanks for the reply. Right now I have a VHT cabinet. (Birch) and a Celestion “V-Type” seems to work well. Bought a TC Electronic Tube Pilot which sounds awesome with this amp!
I would use the power stage if you had a preamp to shape your overall tone. Go with the Quilter if you wanted that power amp and preamp combo together :)
I've been through an array of Quilters, from MicroPro 200 version 1 and Mach 2, thru 101 and 101R, thru MicroBlock, Interblock, now playing through a 202 with the Blockdock 12 HD. I've liked them all, but I have to say, the 202 just nails it. It's the culmination of all that went before. I now have a 22 Lbs 12" combo that I can do any gig with no matter how big or small; it sounds and responds incredible, not just like a tube amp, but better than most of the high end tube amps I've owned, from vintage blackfaces (back in the day before they were vintage) to modern boutiques; and has the versatility to be a flat keyboard amp (I play keys as well) or platform for my Helix. People complain about the price, but for what you're getting- super-high quality sound, serious scalable power, solid super-rugged units, and light-as-a-feather, I think they're very reasonably priced- especially verses a boutique amp that's twice the price, is heavy and does one thing. And it sounds like a boutique amp. Tube player since 1972. The tubes now stay home. :)
mixville2 in which ways is it better than your tube amps sound wise and feeling wise?
I’m with you on the block dock 12. That open back design has my heart over the 12hd Mach 2 cab I currently have.
Man your playing is just the best! Bums me out you don’t have more subscribers. You’re just fun to watch. Thanks for being a positive member of the guitar community!
Rowe Gardner the subs have slowly been growing don’t worry. I’ve been watching for almost a decade. Word gets around that there’s a great guitarist around and they will find him. Did you ever see this? th-cam.com/video/lzxnxX0aEQw/w-d-xo.html
Right? He and Andy (Martin) should put a band together.
After watching Shawn Tubbs and Jay demo this, it's practically a "must buy"-- whether you play guitar or not.
I ended up buying this amp early this year because of this video, and Pat Quilter personally replied in detail to a follow-up product question I submitted to the Quilter website. Still love this amp. Thanks for your awesome demos, Jay!
I've had my 202 for a couple weeks now and I have to say, this amp is amazing for pedal steel guitar as well as 6 string. Pat quilter is a mad scientist!
Rolling Stones Slave to start off! Sounds great. A great Keef riff
manufacturers are getting the most bang for their buck by sending stuff to Jay. such high quality demos and the energy in the playing is unreal. I watch every video, and will continue to, just for playing alone.
Thanks so much for watching! It means a lot to read that you are keeping up with the posts👍👍
An excellent and thorough demo. You answered all the burning questions and did a fine job of entertainment.
i just made the upgrade from the Pro Block 200 to the 202 and yes i absolutely think the features in this will keep me way to satisfied for tone
I have one of these bad boys on the way. They sound amazing with pedal steel guitar! Cant wait
Used to work for QSC and Pat does it AGAIN!! Great stuff Pat!
I just got my Toneblock 202 paired with the BlockDock 12HD. Forty years of playing and this is the finest amp I have ever played. Hardly a need for a pedal, but even using an Eventide H9, this amp fully exploits all of the options. Great job Quilter!
Rob Larson do you still use the amp after the honeymoon period? how does it takes fuzz and OD?
Absolutely great playing ! Thanks for leaving no stone unturned in the demo.
Jay
Great demo and playing ; you are sooo R&b soulful
Looks and sounds like a great addition to the Quilter head line up.
Just picked up a used 201.
It's a tad dark, but super sweet.
-will use primarily as a bass head.
-ok with overdrive pedals, but completely UNLEASHES high gain pedals.
Amazing demo as usual. I think I'll keep my overdrive 200 it's more than enough for me. I also have the interblock 45 that's perfect for recording at home. Thanks for parting me from my money on that one Jay. That being said I would totally recommend this new 202 amp to someone looking for a portable powerful versatile amp.
Well played as always. I like that you play lots of chords in your demos.
The Block 202 is a no Brainer! Your're also a great player!....thanks!
That was some great playing! And a fantastic demonstration! You covered all the bases. I'm now a fan. Subscribed!
Fantastic playing! Rhythm & attack are impeccable!! 🤯
Sounds like a great unit, I’m interested never herd of quilter before, thanks Jay
The limiter and verb need to be footswitchable. I use that a lot on my MP2.
Very nice review and playing. Like how you showcase the amps features instead of just riffing. Very tasty!
Yes I am buying this one! Awesome video!! I might head to Quilter Lab next week
man i could listen to you play all day you and andy from premier are the best on you tube and what makes it great is you have such different styles, but jay dude you got some mojo in those hands.
I'll take that complement any day of the week. Andy is an absolute legend and one of the nicest guys in the biz :)
Nice !!
Great demo. Very impressive little box that. Loved the clean and classic tones however, the full drive sounds to my headphoned ears seem to lack that tube depth. Cool amp though.
Tasty playing! Best, Pete.
Thank u for playing lots of rhythm chords.
Thanks Jay. Enjoyed your playing thoroughly.
WOW Great Quilter product & Jay - Best demo’s you so Rock !!!!
Thanks!
Love his intensity.
Fab Demo! Sounds killer on the intro...
Block'n Roll! Thx Jay!
Ok, you just got another subscriber. It’s great to see someone adjusting the amp controls on the fly, which is a reality for players. Gonna check these out. Very tasty playing, too.
I have the 101, and it doesn't have the DI, or numerous other features the 202 has. Looks like I'm going to use my 101 as a practice amp with headphones when I'm on travel working on helicopters, and the 202 as my gigging amp. Thanks for the great demo and in-depth informative video.
I loved the X-men segment on the TGU live jam
Haha, great ear for catching that!!
8:22 Mic vs. direct
...uh... I'm sold.
Yeh, I'm pretty sure that little nugget just cost me about a grand...
Always love the quality of your review... thanks!!!!
Amazing guitarist!
Very nice sounds. The amp is a winner!
man you groove like mad!!! super playing.
Nice demo, great playing and great sounding amp. Curious about how it sounds in a super high-gain setting, think comparing it to the Lead channel on the Overdrive 200 with a TS808 in front of it (very very metal).
Very impressive! Well done Quilter🤘
I’m happy with my ProBlock200, Microblock45, Interblock45, Aviator and MIcroPro8... but I might still get this coz it’s like a mix between my 2 favs - ProBlock and Interblock.
Great demo as usual. Thanks.
Damn you, Quilter! I'll never have any money in the bank if you keep selling stuff like this.
I don’t have a Block, but I do have a MicroPro 200, which I’m thinking of upgrading to the Mach 2 version. The 202 sounds great, but I think I’ll have more versatility and footswitchability with the Mach 2.
What a great demo!
Nice demo Jay.
Hey J - you are the KING of demos for sure...anyway, I have a Pete's Special with a 101R. Love it. Also have a Two Rock and other tube stuff, but been using the Pete's live now. Really like it. Dumped my Fender DRRI since the Pete's is an exact sounding rig...so the 101R versus the 202. I know the direct out, and other stuff on the front (switches etc.) are new, but how about the sound? How much different is the tone on the 101R versus the 202? Thanks!!
It's pretty bang on to the 101R in Vintage Mode: obviously with the added benefit of being 4 times the wattage! Thanks for writing
@@JayLeonardJ Thank Jay. Appreciate the response!
Newly subscribed you play well great energy.
Really appreciate the add!! Thanks so much
Beautiful music and sounds!
Great video! Always look forward to the jams lol
So glad to see the standard tone stack on this. Had the Pro 200 briefly and could never dial in my tone with the tri-Q thing.
Same here! I really loved the power and tube like feel, but the Tri-Q just didn't work for me. This new 202 model could be a great option, had I not just bought a PowerStage 170.
Cole Justesen just placed an order for this today. Very excited at the prospect. Until recently I had been seriously considering a Kemper - so glad I found out about this. On paper the Pro 202 looks perfect for me 🤞🏻
@@icecreamforcrowhurst awesome! I hope the this iteration works better for you! I was trying to use an analog preamp pedal into the Pro Block 200, and I just couldn't get it to sound the way I wanted. I think this unit would do better in that application.
Cole Justesen hey there. Just a quick update. I like this amp a lot, it fits the bill in all respects. However, even with the traditional three band eq for my sound I find I still need an eq pedal. It makes me realize that for me the eq pedal is a fact of life no matter what amp I play. Still haven’t tried it with a cab, for that I’m planning on the Quilter Frontliner.
Incredible 200 watts of power and clean headroom in a 4lbs steel box, plus very versatile options for live sound. This is a piece of kit that will never outlive it’s usefulness. :)
@@icecreamforcrowhurst an EQ in the loop is quite essential. I am glad to hear that the unit is a keeper! Thanks for the update 👍
I have an Aviator 2x10. I love it, but this seems a lot more versatile. I use an old GT10 multi pedal. I wonder if it would work as well with this? Seriously considering buying one of these - OR -the Mach 2 12 inch speaker cab.
Great vid mate. Just wanted to ask probably a dumb question- is the master volume the same as a power attenuator. For example could you set it at say 5 watts for home use and crank the gain without getting tone loss. If this is how it works, the flexibility of the amp becomes a compelling proposition!
beautiful tones - sounds awesome.
Have a 101 Mini Reverb and love it but I will probably get the TB 202 for sure.
YES YES YES YES YES!!!
fantastic demo. Inspired playing and tells me you dig the amp. I am 1st gen Tone Block and Love it, but this might make me pull the trigger.
Great sound and great playin'
Hi Jay,
First of all great demo, you always make everything sound great. Second, does the limiter besides affecting the preamp distortion also affects how the amp feels? Does it make it feel more saggy? How would the Benson Preamp sound through this in FRFR?
Definitely, the limiter adds a little sag to your tone to make things a little spongier! Haven't tried it with the Benson yet though
Thank you Jay, sorry for the late response. Out of all the Quilter amps you’ve tried out so far, is this the best one?
And all of this through a flat EQ bass speaker!! This means a Quilter will work with my Evans cab containing Eminence Beta 12. Winner chicken dinner!!
Damn you can play man!
WoW
Jay. Very good run-through. I've actually got the 202 and am looking for a cabinet. I've got a question. Does the 12 HD Cabinet have a full sound? It's so small, I'm afraid it might not sound so full at a gig .
Jay, awesome video my question is how much does this set up cost and the previous quilter pro block 200 that you featured in another video with the Strat how much is that set up as well. Thanks
Heck yeah I'll upgrade! ;)
Haha you better!
It takes a whole fucking lot to impress me my dude. I’ve been playing professionally in New Orleans for 15yrs and you are just an incredible musician. I say this because I just appreciate your ear, taste, and energy behind the performance. Bravo bravo. I almost forgot I watching an amp review 😂😂😂
I really appreciate it. Thanks so much :)
wow! Great demo! I can't believe how good that direct out sounded.
I'm torn between this and the Overdrive 202. Does anyone know if the clean channel on that amp is similar to the ToneBlock 202?
Nice funk chops
Thanks!
Dear record company..please hire this man to record some big record tune.. especially soul & funk music.. 🙏
He can play!! ❤
I'm pretty sure you've given some play time to the 101 Reverb. Are there any significant sonic differences between the two when the 202 is in Vintage mode?
Based on my experience, just more power: the voicing is pretty dead on :)
Crap! Another Quilter to have to buy!!! Great playing as always Jay!!!
Just came for your playing !
Sounds great
great guitar player you are!
Epic video dude! amazing playing! and that Quilter might be just what i'm looking for, i have one doubt tho, the gt-1000 output was set up to be used in front of an amp for this video? because it sounded to me like if the cab sim was on, it had that kinda muffled sound to it :(
Crazy good sounds (and your playing)! I have a MicroPro 8" and an Aviator (both of which I really love using in different capacities), but may have to add this head to my collection. I especially love the option to send the D.I. using a PRE Master setting. Super handy. Your Tele sounds wicked. :-)
Excellent video
J which one do u like the front liner or the 1x12 cabinet ? I am thinking about getting the 202 Overdrive we play classic rock funk and motown which
cabinet do u think would be best for me for the styles I just mentioned?
Both are fun, but I definitely get more mileage out of the Quilter 1x12 cab in day to day use.
On the Block 200 with the limiter turned down it is very tight and spanky. Does the limiter on the 202 react the same or is it reversed?
Hi JLJ,
I have a Pro Block and I all ways thought the "automatic" eq function left me with a bass and mid relation that wasn't to my satisfaction. I just ordered a Micro Pro Mach 2 8. I will see if it will satisfy, if not, the 202 looks like a possibility. What is you take on the Mach 2? Did you do a video on it?
Thanks for your amazing contribution to the funk guitar playing in the world and finally is there some JLJ originals in the pipeline? Much love and respect to you and what you do!
Claes
Nice demo, cool Slave riff....I have the Quilter Reverb 101, sounds great.
Is the clean section of the 202 Overdrive exactly the same as this amp?
Great demo, great playing, I see one of these in my future. I have a Micropro Mach 2, that one seems to have been phased out quickly, I suspect because the voicings didn't compete well with modeling pedals and were therefore superfluous. I was afraid Quilter was going out of business. I don't get the comment that this amp is pricey at all. Compared to what? Seems *very* reasonably priced to me.
How loud is 200 watts compared to a 50w tube power?
Wow man, great playing!!! Sub
202 is like a Super 101 Reverb
Hey jay. Question. How’s the set up if I wanna use my line 6 pod go with this amp? Ty.
Hi Leonard...I just bought a 101 reverb today. Have you experimented with any other speakers other than the quilter accompanied Cabinets?
Mine really likes the Celestion g12h-75 Creamback. They seem to do well with most Celestion style speakers.
Logan Payne - thanks for the reply. Right now I have a VHT cabinet. (Birch) and a Celestion “V-Type” seems to work well. Bought a TC Electronic Tube Pilot which sounds awesome with this amp!
Will solve my 101 power issue!
I just subscribed to your awesome channel!!
I actually love the demo song. Very late 70s Stones. I can picture it on Some Girls
Big Sky Blue it’s the Stones song Slave off of Tattoo You 1981
I was hoping the reverb and limiter would be able to be turned on and off with a food switch.
Shazam! Great Demo!
Take my money!
:)
Your rhythm playing blows my mind.
Quilter Vs Seymour Duncan Power Stage 200? Your thoughts?
I would use the power stage if you had a preamp to shape your overall tone. Go with the Quilter if you wanted that power amp and preamp combo together :)
Hi Jay! Love your playing and demos. Been following you for a few years.
Have you used any Quilter on a gig?
Sold me on it!!!!