I've got the 50w Hi-gain head without the reverb controls, made in england. I think it's really good! without being an amp aficiando I went for it without properly hearing one, read a bit about them on the internet, saying they were good with pedals etc. also cosiderin Duane Denison, J Mascis and Pete Townsend are fans. As you say. it's good gettin the crunchy break up using the master and I push it with an OD3 which works for me. Wouldn't go as far as saying it's perfect but when do you ever think that with amps? It's really responsive and it's got a nice gritty sound which doesn't stray into metal distortion unless you use the hi gain channel (which I don't) With the Hi gain channel, it makes it more versatile I guess. It's perfect for hardcore, it's clear sounding but you can make it sound very aggresive! I like to think of it as sounding imperfectly perfect Just to let you know I bought mine new for about 600 from Fret Music. The boy said it was slightly mare expensive as it is English made. How you enjoying it?