I got this amp from zZounds using their payment plan. Really put it within reach for me. At first I was ok with the amp, it was very nice but their were some things about the tone that wasn't doing it for me. Then... I found out it has external bias adjustments, (meaning you don't have to drop the head from the combo to get to the adjustment screws. to Bias the output tubes) They even included a green and red LED for each adjustment, so you don't need any special equipment to do this. I set the balance adjustment (the hole closest to the tubes) so both LEDS are out. Then I adjusted the drive (the hole further from the tubes). On this adjustment the LEDS tell you Cool -(green) and Hot - (red). I took it into the red then backed off just enough for the red LED to go out. So it was at the top of the range. It made this amp come alive. I was totally blown away. It has been about 3 months since I did this and I'm still loving the tone. I have Fat / Thick cleans, nice 1/2 distorted for playing rhythm, then super saturated for getting heavy and shredding leads. For pedals, I only use a sonic maximizer and my Wah pedal. Nothing else is needed. Another featured that I figured would suck, but doesn't, is the Line Out with 4x12 or 1x12 simulation modes. I have NEVER (i mean Never) had a direct out that was usable in any way. This one is beyond usable, it actually sounds very nice. I blend it with the 2 mics I put on it , (Cascade Fat Head II ribbon and a MD421) and… read more get a great sound. Anyway, if you're at least a little bit handy, it's pretty easy to dial in this amp. BTW, I'm using an '83 American Stratocaster with 1 SD Hot Rail and the 2 stock single coils that came in it. Hot rail for distortion, and the single coils for clean playing. I have finally found a Combo that I can use for playing-out, and not feel like I'm compromising. My Big rig is a rack system with ADA preamp, Mesa Boogie 50/50 and 2 Marshal 4x12's. And after 25 years, I think I may be able to stop using.

Musical Background:
I've been playing guitar for 38 years, I write and record at my private studio and play-out professionally

Musical Style:
Rock, Blues Metal, Funk read less