Not sure if these are still being built but Friedman and Wildwood guitars had a special version of the Smallbox 50 that added some additional gain and features over the production version. Almost grabbed one but decided on the 3rd power Kitchen Sink (which I love). Maybe reach out and see if...
Owned an Engl Powerball (original) and an Engl SE34. The Powerball, in retrospect, sounded very plastic with no warmth. Not saying it was bad...it just wasn't what I was looking for in the long term (not a dedicated metal player). I had some fun with it but thought a lot of the features were...
Framus Cobra - there may have been something wrong with it but it didn't sustain at all for a high-gain amp (in comparison to others I've owned). Just didn't fit.
Mesa Mark V - Sold my coveted Mark IV for an off-the-line first run of the Mark V. I was so disappointed as everything I loved...
Love my amps and Axe-FX III. I would always prefer a real amp when I play but I think the Axe-FX (and Kemper) are great for what they do. I've owned both (still have the III and had the Kemper for 7 years). I have UA OX box on the way as well. Looking forward to hearing what I can do with my...
I have a Kitchen Sink combo and I LOVE it! I have had it since 2019 and gig with it regularly. I couldn't be happier. I rarely use an outboard boost pedal but do have one for different flavors. Quick clip of mine in action. Great amp!