I have read all these replys and no one has metioned the KING OF TUBE AMPS which is fender. Try a HotRod deville for around 700 bucks. As far as your tone with the clear notes at loud volumes you can use Ibanez tubescreamer ts9. If there is a local feneder dealership try it. I play through a HotRod deville when I do my gigs. The tone with a tube screamer freakin rulz and its a very versatile amp. GOODLUCK