Quilter Aviator Cub UK

In this video, I am putting the Quilter Aviator Cub UK through its paces to see if this 50-watt solid-state powerhouse can truly capture the essence of iconic British amplifiers. Weighing in at only 10kg, this amp is a lifesaver for gigging musicians in Australia and beyond, but the real question is how it sounds compared to the real deal. I have broken the review down into four main categories: Clean, Blues, Crunch, and High Gain. We start with a full backing track demo using the Direct Line Output and Impulse Response (IR) to show how the amp sits in a professional mix. From there, we dive into the three unique British voicings: the AC Normal, the AC Top Boost, and the JMP. One of the standout features we explore is the active 3-band EQ and the unique Limiter control. The Limiter is a critical tool for shaping the "feel" and compression of the amp, and I demonstrate exactly how it reacts when you push the gain to its limits. Whether you are a Stratocaster player looking for that classic chime or a Les Paul player chasing a high-gain roar, this video covers every tonal corner of this unit. I also spend significant time testing how the Cub UK handles pedals. As a dedicated pedal platform, it has a distinct "British" character that interacts differently with your overdrives than a standard American-voiced amp. I’ll share my honest critiques on the JMP channel and how this unit compares to its sibling, the Aviator Cub US. Video Chapters: 00:00 - Quilter Aviator Cub UK Review and Introduction 00:23 - In the Mix Jam Track with Direct Line Output and IR 01:33 - Quilter Aviator Cub UK Physical Overview and Build 02:06 - Three Unique British Amp Voicings Explained 02:38 - How the Three Band Active EQ Functions 03:01 - Understanding the Quilter Limiter Control 03:23 - Effects Loop and Onboard Reverb Details 03:41 - Line Output and Headphone Output Functionality 04:15 - Speaker Specifications and Amp Cover Features 04:44 - Equipment Disclosure and Loan Information 05:06 - Clean Humbucker Tones with a Les Paul 05:29 - JMP Setting Clean Tone Demo 05:48 - AC Normal Setting Clean Tone Demo 06:06 - AC Top Boost Setting Clean Tone Demo 06:24 - JMP Clean Tone via Direct Output and IR 06:42 - AC Top Boost High Gain Classic Rock Tones 07:31 - AC Normal Setting with Pushed Gain 08:01 - JMP Setting with Pushed Classic Rock Gain 08:17 - Maximum Gain JMP Setting Performance 08:34 - Dynamics Test using the Guitars Volume Control 09:08 - AC Top Boost Setting Fully Cranked 09:53 - AC Normal Setting Fully Cranked 10:21 - Fender Stratocaster Clean Tone Samples 10:39 - Stratocaster JMP Setting Clean Demo 10:54 - Stratocaster AC Normal Setting Clean Demo 11:12 - Stratocaster AC Top Boost Setting Clean Demo 11:28 - Stratocaster AC Top Boost via Direct Output 11:44 - Stratocaster Pedal Platform and Overdrive Test 12:57 - High Gain Humbucker Pedal Test 13:58 - Testing the Limiter Control with High Gain 15:35 - Final Thoughts on Tone Feel and Volume 16:17 - Comparing the AC Top Boost Voice to a Real Vox 16:43 - JMP Voice Review and Technical Critiques 17:09 - Pedal Platform Performance and UK vs US Comparison 17:53 - Final Review of the Impulse Response Output 🔊 Dive deeper on this topic in The INTHEBLUES Tone Podcast! Episode: Best & Worst Guitar Gear of 2025 → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNYCekIbACITNOxtqSw5ZqY_gZumfCuV1 Full audio on Spotify/Apple: https://inthebluespodcast.com/ 🛒 AME Audio - https://ameaudio.com.au/ 🛒 Sweetwater - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QuilterUK 🛒 Thomann - https://intheblues.net/go/quilter-aviator-uk-thomann/ Affiliate links earn me a small commission with any purchase. Thanks for your support. ============================= Channel Memberships & Patreon ============================= 🔗 Find Me Online - https://linktr.ee/intheblues ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intheblues ►Join this channel to get access to channel perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-oSaKCCEffJph0F7m6_xfA/join ►My Sweetwater Gear Page - https://imp.i114863.net/intheblues ►intheblues Merch - https://intheblues.net/go/tees - This YouTube channel participates in Affiliate programs. These programs are designed for the channel to earn an income using the links provided in the description or pinned comment section. Please note: Not all links on this website are affiliate links. #QuilterLabs #QuilterAviatorCub #BritishTone #PedalPlatform and #intheblues.