Ha ha ha - I'm still here :)
These Little Rocks are GREAT! I found the amp on its own to sound pretty good. A bit warm/fuzzy and almost a touch dark sounding. I was very happy with it and it sounds better than my Epi Valve Junior (which it should of course).
Then I put my Z.Vex Box of Rock in front of it.
Whoa baby! Tightened up the tone, added a some more gain and also a touch more brightness. Me like, me like a lot :)
Then I grabbed my SG and my Treble Twister. Absolutely CRACKING Angus tone :D
Then I had to turn the amp down 'cos it was getting late :(
While I was at the factory I tried out the King Street Combo they have and while it was good, it didn't blow me away. Actually, it sounded like I imagine my Klipps would sound with a Master Volume mod as the basic tone was very similar (a clear, chunky Marshall-type tone with added bass). So I'm going to keep my collection of Klipps instead :)
To test my Little Rock, I ran it through the wall of speakers they have there and tried it with a whole bunch of Celestions - Greenback, G12H Heritage, G12H Anniversary, Hot 100, Alnico Blue, Alnico Gold etc). I'd been thinking about trying some of the G12Hs in my 4x12 so I spent most time comparing them to my favourite, the Vintage 30.
The G12H has a great low-mid thump which I would imagine works well with a Super Lead Marshall (as they create a lot of upper mids). However, I think it would be way too bassy with my Klipps or a King Street. The Vintage 30, to my ears, works really well with a more bassy amp as it gives the tone some upper mids and stays nice and tight.
So - I didn't spend any more money. GAS? Has it gone for good? :o
