Mach 3 Combo

800 Watts. Under 4 Pounds. Your Cab Has Never Had It This Good.
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Aviator Mach 3 Combo

200 Watts · 2 Channels · 12 Voices · 20 lbs

Every amp you've ever wanted.
20 pounds.

Designed by Patrick Quilter — the "Q" in QSC Audio.

A 200-watt tube combo weighs 60–80 lbs, costs $2,000+, gives you one sound, and needs new tubes every couple of years. The Aviator Mach 3 Combo delivers 200 watts through a Celestion Copperback 12" at 20 pounds — with two channels, twelve voices, built-in reverb and tremolo, and zero maintenance. Carry it in one hand. Set it down. Play every gig you'll ever have.

Two fully independent channels — each with six voices that reach deep into the history of vintage amplifiers. Set up Channel 1 for sparkling Fender cleans and Channel 2 for cranked Marshall crunch. Footswitch between them mid-song. Or flip the selector to center and run both channels simultaneously — layering two voices into something no single amp has ever done. Two inputs mean you can even plug in two instruments and switch between them on the fly.

200W Power
20lbs Weight
12 Voices
100–240V Universal power

The Celestion Copperback is a 250-watt 12" speaker purpose-matched to the Mach 3's power section. It handles everything the amp can throw at it — clean headroom at full power, smooth breakup at low volumes, and a balanced frequency response that doesn't favor one voice over another. This isn't a generic speaker bolted into a cabinet. It's an engineered pairing.

The Distortion Boost adds breakup before the Voice and EQ section — just like putting a drive pedal in front of the amp. Every voice gets a second personality. Clean shimmer becomes edge-of-breakup grit. Smooth warmth becomes full-bore roar. Twelve voices become twenty-four usable sounds without touching a pedalboard.

The Limiter control sets the ceiling on how far into overdrive the sound can go. Crank the gain for sustain, but keep the limiter dialed to prevent it from getting harsh. You ride the edge of breakup without falling over it. This is how session players build tone that sounds cranked on the record but stays controlled in the room.

Built-in Reverb and Tremolo — both footswitch defeatable — mean fewer pedals on your board. The 3-band active EQ with Bass, Mid, and Treble gives you real tonal sculpting, not passive roll-offs.

Here's what separates the Mach 3 on a professional stage: separate SPKR VOL and SIG OUT controls. Set your SIG OUT level with your sound engineer once, and it stays locked — then use SPKR VOL to adjust your on-stage monitor level without changing the front-of-house feed. No more "turn down" arguments. No more inconsistent mixes.

FX Loop for your pedalboard. Cab Sim for direct recording. Headphone output via SIG OUT for silent practice. Add an extension speaker via the 4-ohm jack and the amp splits power between both cabinets automatically. The head is removable from the combo if you ever want to pair it with a different cab. Universal voltage runs on any power grid on earth.

What players are saying: "I must say that the Mach 3 is the best amp I have had. I had excellent Fender, Vox and Marshall in the past, but the 57 preset on the Mach 3 is sublime!!" · "LOVE my Mach 3, best amp I've owned hands down. It's light... the different settings are wonderfully varied and each is amazing."
$1,499 200W · 1x12" Celestion Copperback · ~20 lbs or as low as $125/mo with Shop Pay

TWO CHANNELS. TWELVE VOICES.

This isn't a one-trick amp. When you flip between channels on the Mach 3, you're stepping into a different amplifier — different voice, different gain structure, different character. Six voices per channel, each one reaching into the DNA of a classic amp that shaped the sound of rock, blues, country, and jazz.

Set up Channel 1 for pristine Fender cleans. Set up Channel 2 for snarling Marshall crunch. Footswitch between them mid-song without touching a knob. Or flip the selector to center and run both channels simultaneously — layering two voices into textures no single-channel amp can touch.

Two inputs mean you can plug in two instruments and switch between them live. Acoustic for the verse, electric for the chorus. Guitar and lap steel. The Mach 3 handles it without a second amp on stage.

This is twelve amps in one combo. One cable. One trip to the car.

TWENTY-FOUR SOUNDS. ZERO PEDALS.

The Distortion Boost adds breakup before the Voice and EQ section — exactly like putting a drive pedal in front of the amp. Hit it and every voice gets a second personality. Sparkling cleans become edge-of-breakup shimmer. Warm crunch becomes full-bore roar. Twelve voices become twenty-four usable sounds, all from the front panel.

The Limiter sets the ceiling on how far the overdrive can go. Crank the Gain for sustain and harmonic richness, but dial the Limiter to keep it from getting harsh. You ride right at the edge of breakup without falling over it. This is how session players get tone that sounds cranked on the record but stays controlled in the room.

Built-in Reverb and Tremolo — both footswitch defeatable — mean two fewer pedals on your board. The 3-band active EQ gives you real tonal sculpting with boost and cut on Bass, Mid, and Treble.

All of it controllable from the Quilter 6-Position Foot Controller with LEDs that mirror the amp panel. Set it and forget the knobs.

200 WATTS. 20 POUNDS. STAGE READY.

The Celestion Copperback is a 250-watt 12" speaker purpose-built for the Mach 3. It handles everything the amp throws at it — clean headroom at full power, smooth breakup at low volumes, balanced response that doesn't favor one voice over another. This isn't a generic driver in a box. It's an engineered pairing.

Separate SPKR VOL and SIG OUT controls are what make this a professional stage amp. Set your SIG OUT level with your sound engineer once — it stays locked. Then use SPKR VOL to adjust your stage volume without touching the front-of-house feed. No more "turn down" arguments. No more inconsistent mixes night to night.

Need more spread? Add an extension speaker via the 4-ohm jack — the amp splits power automatically. The head lifts out of the combo if you want to pair it with a different cabinet down the road. FX Loop for your pedalboard. Cab Sim for direct recording. Headphone output for 2 AM practice. Universal voltage for any stage on earth.

A comparable tube combo weighs 60–80 lbs. The Mach 3 Combo weighs 20. Your back knows the difference.

$1,499 or as low as $125/mo with Shop Pay
What it actually costs to match the Mach 3
Fender combo for cleans$1,599+
Marshall combo for crunch$899+
Vox combo for chime$1,499+
Tube replacements (×3 amps, every 1–3 yrs)$240–$600
Bias adjustments (×3 amps per retube)$150–$225
Hauling 150+ lbs to every gigPriceless
3 amps, 5-year cost of ownership$4,600–$6,500+
Mach 3 Combo — 200W, 12 voices, 20 lbs, zero maintenance$1,499
In the combo class
Mach 3 $1,499 200W · 20 lbs · 12 voices
Dlx Reverb RI $1,599 22W · 42 lbs · 1 voice
Vox AC30 $1,499 30W · 71 lbs · 2 ch
Designed by Patrick Quilter The "Q" in QSC Audio
What $1,499 gets you
Celestion Copperback 12"
Headphone + Cab Sim
Effects Loop
Reverb + Tremolo
Universal Voltage
Separate SPKR / SIG OUT
Zero maintenance. Forever.
No tubes to replace No bias adjustments No warm-up time No tech visits
The $1,499 is what you spend. Period.
Complete your rig 6-Position Foot Controller Control all six functions — channels, boost, reverb, tremolo — with LEDs that mirror the amp panel.

Two Channels.
Twelve Voices.

Six voices per channel. Each one built from the DNA of a classic amp that shaped the sound of a genre. Footswitch between channels mid-song — or run both simultaneously for sounds no single-channel amp can touch.

Channel 1 6 voices

Set it up for cleans, edge-of-breakup, or anything in between. The Voice selector sweeps through six distinct amp characters — from glassy Fender shimmer to warm Vox chime. Pair with the Limiter to ride the sweet spot without falling over.

Channel 2 6 voices

Your second personality. Set it for crunch, high-gain, or a different clean voice entirely. Footswitch to it mid-song — or blend both channels simultaneously for layered textures that require two amps in any other rig.

Distortion Boost ×2 every voice

Adds breakup before the Voice and EQ section — like a drive pedal in front of the amp. Every voice gets a second personality. Twelve voices become twenty-four usable sounds without touching your pedalboard.

Use Cases
🎸 Clean rhythm → dirty lead (footswitch)
🎸 Two guitars into one amp (dual inputs)
🎸 Layer two voices simultaneously (center select)
🎸 Guitar + lap steel on one amp (dual inputs)
Controls
Voice Select Gain Limiter Dist Boost Bass Mid Treble
Reverb Tremolo CH Out SPKR Vol SIG Out
Per-channel controls. Footswitch-ready. No screens. No menus. No firmware updates.
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How Aviator Mach 3 Compares

200W Combo — $1,499
Quilter Labs AVIATOR MACH 3 Fender '65 DELUXE REVERB RI Vox AC30S1 Marshall DSL40CR
Price $1,499 $1,430 $1,499 $899
Power 200W 22W 30W 40W
Weight ~20 lbs 42 lbs ~50 lbs ~50 lbs
Channels 2 (switchable) 2
(not switchable)
2
(Normal / Top Boost)
2
(Clean / Crunch)
Voices / Voicings 12
(6 per channel)
1 2 2
Simultaneous Channels Both at once
Distortion Boost Pre-Voice Tone Shift
Limiter Control
Reverb Footswitchable Tube spring Spring Digital
Tremolo Footswitchable Tube vibrato Tremolo
EQ 3-band active
(boost & cut)
2-band
(Treble / Bass)
3-band
(passive)
3-band
+ Resonance / Presence
Effects Loop
Headphone Out With cab sim
Cab Sim / Direct Out SIG OUT Emulated out
Separate Stage / FOH Volume SPKR + SIG OUT
Dual Inputs 2 instruments 4 jacks
(2 per channel, not switchable)
2 jacks
(not switchable)
1 input
Speaker Celestion Copperback 12"
(250W)
Jensen C-12K 12"
(100W)
Celestion 12"
(various)
Celestion V-Type 12"
(70W)
Footswitch Control 6 functions
(Ch, Boost, Rev, Trem, etc.)
2 functions
(Reverb / Vibrato)
2 functions
(varies)
2 functions
(Channel / Reverb)
Universal Voltage 100–240V
(120V only)

(region-specific)

(region-specific)
Tube Replacement None — ever Every 1–3 yrs
(9 tubes, $150–$300)
Every 1–3 yrs
($100–$200)
Every 1–3 yrs
($80–$150)
Bias Adjustment None — ever Per retube
($50–$75)
Per retube
($50–$75)
Per retube
($50–$75)
Warm-Up Time 0 sec 2–5 min 2–5 min 2–5 min
Safe Without Speaker
(damage risk)

(damage risk)

(damage risk)
Extension Speaker 4Ω jack
Removable Head
Warranty 6 years 5 years 1 year 5 years
Patented Power Amp Quilter Q-Circuit Tube power section
(2x 6V6)
Tube power section
(4x EL84)
Tube power section
(2x EL34)
Listen To Every Voice

Mach 3 Sound Samples

1957 Tweed Fender Tweed era
Clean
Clean
Dirty
1961 Blonde Fender Blonde era
Clean
Clean
1965 Black Fender Blackface era
Clean
Clean
Clean
Plexi Marshall Plexi era
Dirty + Reverb
Dirty
Dirty
Sweet Quilter signature
Dirty
Dirty
Clean
Top Boost Vox AC30 era
Dirty + Reverb
Dirty
Dirty

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This small amp really packs a punch! I’ve put it up against my Orange and Marshall amps and it really holds its own. Such a great size for traveling and amazing saturation for a great gained out tone.

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Love it’s lightweight and it is just as good as the tube amp I was using but more practical for travelling!

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