I'm surprised you say it cleans up well. I find it rolls off LOADS of treble as you reduce your guitar volume.
It does, but i get a nice rythm tone at about 7ish, volume reduction is at about 20% guestimating. The the attack is still cutting enough, but the sound is more balance since it is VERY trebly on my custom with mules. I think it highly depends on which guitar you use, good point there.