I am not one to obessively write reviews, but this is too good not to write about. The amp in general is sturdy, the switches feel qualitative, the "tweed" covering and chrome both look and feel extremely well-done. This amp is perfect for the casual gigger and garage player, but apartment guitarists beware: it sounds so good your neighbors will knock on your door and ask you to turn in down or they will call the police. For real! (It is quite loud, as a Fender amp should be, so please use ear protection when cranking).
I am fortunate enough to be able to crank it without my neighbors killing me, and man - it sounds heavenly. I can get everything from sparkly cleans to soaring, face melting, SRV live kinda tones.
I would like additional gain on the drive channel, but a tube screamer and/or boost pedal will make it sound amazing even on low volumes. (The TS is recommend is EHX East River Drive). This is of course my personal opinion. If more gain is needed I can put a loadbox/attenuator thingamajig in the FX loop (yeah, its has an FX loop) and turn the ear smashing volume down to help-get-me-outta-here-loud. (I really like the JHS Little Black Amp Box)
All in all, a stabile 10/10.
