Dayne you have a good memory! I wanted a combo amp for smaller clubs as we are starting to play more of those type gigs. I still intend on playing through the Blackstar it is a head that I have to carry a speaker in with. It is British made. You have to be careful when buying Blackstar most of their gear is made in China.
I have a two wheel hand truck I bought from Home Depot in 2005 for $80.00 I don't buy anything from Harbor Freight their stuff is JUNK. I don't blame other folks from purchasing tools from them I just have learned over the years go ahead and buy the better quality now pay the extra $. If you buy from HF you'll likely be buying it again very soon lol!
The new amp is all tube. I think Jim Marshall recognizes that you just can't get that tube warmth from a modeling amp. As a result they have been working toward getting as close as possible with tubes IMO they have done it with this one. I have to say after playing it at a full gig last night the Balckstar will likely be my backup amp!
