I own 8 different amps currently and this is a tough one to call, but I'd have to say that my current favorite amp is actually a combination- The Ibanez TSA15H TubeScreamer Head through my Marshall 1960 4X12 cabinet. This Ibanez is an all tube 15 watt ( an unbelievably LOUD 15 watts) with a built in tube screamer. It has a switch that allows you to play at 5watts-triode or 15watts-diode and in either setting has a 6dB boost. It has no built-in reverb but I run reverb though the FX loop and this has every conceivable output option that you can think of.Don't need thing else but a wah-wah and it's good to go. Even at the 5 watt setting this thing rattles the windows. This thing is really a sleeper. I recommend to everybody to go try one out, I believe that you'll be pleasantly surprised!
Runner up is my old Peavey Classic (circa 1976)-not to be confused with the current Peavey Classic Tweeds which are called "Classic 50 2X12" or "Classic 50 4X10". This Peavey is an older model that was simply called "the Classic"-50watt 6L6 power tubes with bright, normal, series and parallel inputs. This amp was originally designed for the recording musician but takes equally well to the stage. Great sound and I love these "vintage" amps from the '60's and the '70's. Built-in reverb and tremelo and master volume allows you to get some fantastic overdrive at low volume. Again-the only thing you need with this is a wah-wah.
Well, that's my 2 cents. Thanx for listening. -Jim
