I play through an old Ampeg VT-22 2x12 combo. Its claim to fame is being loud and CLEAN. For distortion I use stompboxes or a Peavey Rockmaster preamp. I have to admit the omly time I personally got a distortion tone that 'made me sweat' was when I cranked the 'peg up to 4, with the output connected to a pair of Garnet 410 cabs. It was loud enough to make your ears bleed!