Tube tone on a budget
Amp has a great clean sound that takes pedals well. Plenty loud enough to jam with a drummer, especially through a 4x12 cab.
Dive channel is not as versatile, but does provide a vintage crunch suitable for blues/classic rock. For best results I keep the master cranked and use the preamp volume for level control.
The digital reverb is acceptable, though nothing special and sounds best at milder levels.
Pentode/triode switch on the back is nice for keeping the neighbors from calling the cops. Effects loop is nice but a level control would make it even better.
It is a handsome amp head, and seems solid enough to gig with. One of the only things I dislike is the lack of channel indicator LED on the face of the amp. There is one on the included footswitch though, which seems a little flimsy but is perfectly functional.
I am intrigued by the auto-bias feature, as it will allow the user to swap individual tubes without the need to buy matched sets. Mix & match for tonal experimentation.
Overall I would absolutely recommend this head to anyone looking for a vintage sounding tube amp on a tight budget, especially as a step up from a smaller practice amp or a backup for gigging. For the money it is absolutely one of the best values in tube amplification. If this one craps out after the 3-year warranty period I'd replace it with another in a heartbeat!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Refurbished