RAISING THE TONE Opinion
Years ago I bought a 90s Marshall Bluesbreaker reissue at auction. Nice amp, great sounds, plenty of welly in terms of volume and, of course, an iconic look. I sold it less than six months later, for one reason. It weighed an absolute ton – well, 31kg to be precise – and had but one woefully inadequate carrying handle on the top. It was like trying to lift a suitcase filled with lead blocks. It had to go.
Currently, my main gigging amp is a Dr Z Jaz 20/40 combo, which is right on the limit weight-wise. But because I love its sounds so much, I’m prepared to put up with its bulk for festival shows or larger gigs. But