Forget the Digital Stuff, Get a Quilter Solid State Amp (Aviator Cub Review)

Is the Quilter Aviator Cub the ultimate solution for guitarists who want vintage Fender tones without the weight of a tube amp? In this deep-dive review, we’re testing this 50-watt, 1x12 combo to see if it can truly replace a classic valve amplifier for gigging and recording. The Aviator Cub features three distinct analog voicings inspired by the most iconic eras of American amplification: '60 Tweed, '62 Blonde, and '65 Blackface. Weighing in at just under 22 lbs (10kg), this amp is built for the working musician. Video Chapters: 00:00 Quilter Aviator Cub: The Ultimate Lightweight Amp? 00:28 In the Mix: High-Quality Audio Demo 01:32 Why This 50W Combo is Different 02:04 3 Iconic Fender Voicings (Black, Blonde, & Tweed) 02:36 How the Active EQ Shapes Your Tone 02:58 Effects Loop & Digital Reverb Quality 03:39 Using the Direct Out for Stage & Studio 04:19 Portability & The 12” Eminence Speaker 04:52 Transparency & Sponsorship Details 05:09 My Recording Signal Chain & Mic Setup 05:34 '60s Blackface Clean Tones (Input 1) 06:08 Pushing the Blackface Input to Breakup 06:57 Max Gain: Can it do High Gain? 07:35 '62 Blonde Clean Tones (Input 2) 08:28 Blonde Input with Saturated Gain 09:37 '57 Tweed Input: That Classic Growl 10:37 Cranked Tweed: Classic Rock & Roll Tones 11:17 Pedal Platform Test: Single Coils + Overdrive/Delay 12:54 Pedal Platform Test: Humbuckers + High Gain 13:46 The Limiter: Secret Weapon for Feel & Compression 14:13 Limiter Side-by-Side: 100% vs 50% vs 0% 14:59 Silent Recording & Headphone Out Performance 16:20 Final Verdict: Pros & Cons 16:43 Quilter vs. Peavey Bandit 112 (Solid State Battle) 17:16 Is it Loud Enough? Live Use & Gigging 17:43 What I Don't Like: The Real Downsides 18:18 Line Output & Cabinet Simulation Quality Key Features Covered: 3-in-1 Voicing: Dedicated Tweed, Blonde, and Blackface inputs. 50 Watts: Portable, high-headroom solid-state power. Active 3-Band EQ: Powerful tone shaping and digital reverb. Built-in Limiter: Designed for tube-like sag and compression. Direct Connectivity: XLR Out & Headphone jack for silent recording. Check out Quilter Amps Here: 🛒 AME Audio (Australia) - https://ameaudio.com.au/ 🛒 Sweetwater USA - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QuilterAviatorCub 🛒 Thomann Shop Europe - https://intheblues.net/go/quilter-aviator-cub-thomann/ (Affiliate links earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!) Channel Memberships & Patreon: 🔗 Find Me Online - https://linktr.ee/intheblues ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intheblues ► Join for perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-oSaKCCEffJph0F7m6_xfA/join ► My Sweetwater Gear Page - https://imp.i114863.net/intheblues #QuilterLabs #AviatorCub #GuitarAmp #SolidState #FenderTone #GuitarReview #PedalPlatform #intheblues