We use this amp when needed, either in our live session or in live gig scenarios. It is seriously loud for a 15W. Not just loud in the brash sense, but really clear and dynamically even. I prefer it's sound over some pretty large rigs that I've played. It has some weight to it, it's not light for its size. If you're looking for a no-nonsense, does what it needs to do bass amp, this is a great choice. Volume, bass, mid, treble, Input jack, Aux in, Phones out. That's it.