Quilter DirectAmp
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Quilter
DirectAmp
Product Info
Article Number:
596926
Brand:
Quilter
Model:
DirectAmp
Category:
Electric Guitar Preamps
Price:
$361.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Quilter DirectAmp is a clever little box for guitarists craving a specific vintage amp vibe. It's brilliant for players who primarily want a reliable, portable JMP, Tweed, or 1965-style clean tone with a touch of reverb, especially for recording or smaller gigs. It’s a focused tool, not a full-blown amp replacement.
Product Description
- Quilter DirectAmp
- Transistor Preamp for Electric Guitar
- 1 Channel
- Stereo amplifier simulator with 3 voicings (JMP
- Tweed
- 1965)
- Cab Sim and Bluetooth functions
- Controls: Master
- Reverb
- Treble
- Bass
- Limiter
- Gain
- Boost
- Output
- Switches: On/Off
- Mono/Stereo
- Cab Type
- SPKR Type
- Amp Type
- Q-Boost
- Effects: Reverb
- FX loop: Series
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- FX send: 6.3 mm jack
- FX Return L / R: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Headphone: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- L / R output: 2 x XLR
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 250 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (included in the scope of delivery)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 210 x 127 x 51 mm
- Weight: 0.9 kg
PROS
- • Compact size belies surprisingly full, responsive tone.
- • JMP voicing nails a classic British amp vibe convincingly.
- • Excellent reverb provides usable depth without muddiness.
- • Stereo capabilities expand soundstage for recording and live use.
CONS
- • Limited channel flexibility restricts tonal exploration significantly.
- • Build quality, while decent, uses primarily plastic housing.
- • FX loop is series only, limiting advanced effects routing options.
Key Features
Channels
1
Preamp Type
Transistor Modeling
EQ
3-band (Treble, Mid, Bass) with Limiter
Effects
Reverb, FX Loop (Series)
Connections
6.3mm Input, FX Send/Return, Headphone, 2x XLR Outputs
Weight
0.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures the core characteristics – the aggressive mids and crunchy overdrive – but lacks the sheer headroom and complex harmonic saturation of a high-powered tube amp.
Yes, the XLR outputs make it ideal for direct recording or plugging into a PA system, providing a clean, shaped signal before further processing.
You’ll need a standard 9V DC power adapter with a 5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel connector and center-negative polarity.
