Yesterday, I had time to hit a local store, and audition many Boogie amps. They were: Roadster 2x12, Express 5:50, Express 5:25, and a LSS head through matching 1x12 cab.
Now I'll tell you that the little 1x10 5:25, was easily the best sounding to my ears --- whether it was with single coils, or humbuckers, that thing just sounded great. All four modes would be very useable to me. This amp just has a clean clarity and chime that I just couldn't get from the other amps --- maybe the 10" speaker had a lot to do with it? I don't know; all I know is that it sounded great!
I'm really giving some serious thought to buying one of these -- would be great for home use, and small gigs. If I need more volume, I figure I could always run it through an external cab or mic it through a PA.
We'll see......
Now I'll tell you that the little 1x10 5:25, was easily the best sounding to my ears --- whether it was with single coils, or humbuckers, that thing just sounded great. All four modes would be very useable to me. This amp just has a clean clarity and chime that I just couldn't get from the other amps --- maybe the 10" speaker had a lot to do with it? I don't know; all I know is that it sounded great!
I'm really giving some serious thought to buying one of these -- would be great for home use, and small gigs. If I need more volume, I figure I could always run it through an external cab or mic it through a PA.
We'll see......