Carvin is VERY good.I had an SX200 half stack(solid state)and it sounded amazing.I cant make any comments on there bass equipment,live sound,or guitars and basses since ive never used them,but there amps are great.

The MTS head is an all tube head and is 600$!Re-tube it with JJ's or Groove-Tubes and you are still well under a thousand dollars!

check www.harmony-central.com for reviews of carvins stuff.Ive heard of 'bad apples',but thats just what they are...you wont find value better than carvin.