Quilter Superblock UK
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Superblock UK
Product Info
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The Superblock UK is a seriously clever little amp. Quilter has captured those iconic British amp tones – JMP, AC Normal, and AC Top Boost – in a remarkably compact and lightweight package. It's a fantastic solution for guitarists needing a gig-ready, versatile, and affordable practice or small-gig amp, especially those chasing that classic UK sound.
Product Description
- Quilter Superblock UK
- Pedalboard Transistor Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- 3 Classic UK amp voicings: JMP
- AC Normal and AC Top Boost
- Comparable power to a 25 watt tube amp with the included PS-24 power supply or 1 watt low power mode with a conventional 9 V power supply
- 2 Cab Sims and 1 FRFR mode on XLR and headphone output
- Limiter
- Reverb
- Effect Loop
- 1 Channel
- Power: 25 W
- Controls: Gain
- Limiter
- Bass
- Treble
- Reverb
- Master
- Switch: Power: On/Stby/Off
- Cab Sim: Brt/Norm/FRFR
- Voice: 1979 JMP / AC Norm / AC Top
- Speaker outputs: 4-16 Ohm (6.3 mm jack)
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- FX Send / Return: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Phones: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Line output: XLR
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 165 x 108 x 38.1 mm
- Weight: 0.610 kg
- Includes power supply 24 V DC / 3.0 A
PROS
- • UK voicings convincingly nail classic amp tones
- • Extremely portable – ideal for gigging and travel
- • PS-24 power supply provides authentic tube amp feel
- • Versatile connectivity with XLR, headphone, and FX loop
CONS
- • Single channel limits tonal sculpting flexibility
- • Cab sims, while decent, won't fool a seasoned engineer
- • Limited headroom at higher volume levels
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
25W (or 1W with 9V supply)
Class
Transistor
Speaker Output
4-16 Ohm (6.3 mm jack)
Impedance
Variable, dependent on speaker connection
Connections
6.3 mm input, 2x 6.3 mm FX send/return, 3.5 mm headphone, XLR line out
Weight
0.610 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're remarkably accurate, capturing the core character, but lack the nuanced complexity of a larger tube amp – think of it as a very good impression.
Absolutely, the XLR output with cab simulation provides a usable DI signal, though a dedicated recording preamp might offer more flexibility.
The 1-watt mode is surprisingly effective for quiet practice, offering a good sense of dynamics without being overly loud, especially when paired with a decent set of headphones.
