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Can someone explain the B+ Option?
It's like a variac. The B+ option has lover voltage running to the tranny (I believe) so it has a bit more sag and feel compared to the full power QR which is VERY tight and stiff.DET1973":1lqof0p2 said:Can someone explain the B+ Option?
rocknrolla":11xgnaf9 said:It's like a variac. The B+ option has lover voltage running to the tranny (I believe) so it has a bit more sag and feel compared to the full power QR which is VERY tight and stiff.DET1973":11xgnaf9 said:Can someone explain the B+ Option?
Cool. I am ordering the QR very soon. Finally got the funding together. I will more than likely order a Super Comp w/KT88's which is just the dirty channel of the Nitro as that will be primarily for the heavy brutal stuff. Won't need the clean channel on that.///MK":qhg4l04q said:I played the B+ and own the QR and Nitro. The QR and Nitro are very different beasts. If I where to do it again I would get the QR with the B+ option. The biggest "knock" on Splawns are that they are a lil stiff and unforgiving. the B+ option fixes that and gives the smae basic sound as the QR but with a little more Juice. If you are into the down tuned Modern Metal then you would probably prefer the Nitro.The QR feels like a well sorted out Marshall with a lil more gain and the Nitro feels and sounds like a whole different animal.
That sounds like a hell of a plan.JerEvil":2dmq4cqj said:Cool. I am ordering the QR very soon. Finally got the funding together. I will more than likely order a Super Comp w/KT88's which is just the dirty channel of the Nitro as that will be primarily for the heavy brutal stuff. Won't need the clean channel on that.///MK":2dmq4cqj said:I played the B+ and own the QR and Nitro. The QR and Nitro are very different beasts. If I where to do it again I would get the QR with the B+ option. The biggest "knock" on Splawns are that they are a lil stiff and unforgiving. the B+ option fixes that and gives the smae basic sound as the QR but with a little more Juice. If you are into the down tuned Modern Metal then you would probably prefer the Nitro.The QR feels like a well sorted out Marshall with a lil more gain and the Nitro feels and sounds like a whole different animal.
Nice. I'm glad to hear this from someone else who owns both. I would definitely do the Super Comp with KT88's. I have both my Splawn 2x12's loaded with Celestion Creambacks. Thanks for the input. Ever run them in stereo?ibenhad":18zydwhi said:As others have posted I have a Nitro and a Competition (quick rod 50 watts no clean) and they couldn't be more different IMHO. Both of mine have EL34's and I have played them both through a Splawn 2x12 with smallblocks.
I thought about getting a black chassis and multiple headshells actually.billm408":pxbxisdn said:Every Splawn I've ever played (QR, Nitro, Street Rod) nails those tones.
I've got an '05 and '12 QR and both are ideal for old school hard rock/classic metal.
FWIW- I'm a traditionalist so both my amps are in the standard black plexi headshell. Although I do have an orange headshell if I decide it's an orange day.
Might not be a bad idea for resale. Some of those custom tolex jobs aren't for everyone.JerEvil":13ox955v said:I thought about getting a black chassis and multiple headshells actually.billm408":13ox955v said:Every Splawn I've ever played (QR, Nitro, Street Rod) nails those tones.
I've got an '05 and '12 QR and both are ideal for old school hard rock/classic metal.
FWIW- I'm a traditionalist so both my amps are in the standard black plexi headshell. Although I do have an orange headshell if I decide it's an orange day.
I have heard the issue of stiffness. Lots of folks said that about the VHT Deliverance 120 too but I loved it. I think the new B+ option will remedy that in the QR.tlingen":2kthqsj3 said:#5 look amazing IMHO. I had a Splawn 2010 QR and it could do those tones really well. The Nitro is very compressed in some clips and not quite so bad in others so hard to tell. Also, the QR is very stiff and that why I moved on. Still a nice head though!
JerEvil":1ebpmk42 said:Been listening to a LOT of Nitro clips now. Making my ordering decision difficult. Would you agree the QR really nails that classic Priest, Maiden, Accept type tone with more gain on tap? That's really what I want.
Nice! any clip that starts out with Loudness is ok by me! Did you get the standard or B+? Sorry, I'm asking everyone the same thing. Also, what's yours look like? That white rig looks killer.1meanplexi":3gtzdnl9 said:JerEvil":3gtzdnl9 said:Been listening to a LOT of Nitro clips now. Making my ordering decision difficult. Would you agree the QR really nails that classic Priest, Maiden, Accept type tone with more gain on tap? That's really what I want.
Check this out...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_ilB_UT0OY this clip is why I went with 2012 QR