i played one in shop, with a MIA P-bass and Jazz bass its a preference i liked it, but i'm 60/40 when it comes to tube solid state, i'm solid state guy My older brother bought one for his first bass (he plays guitar but bass in a band) and he swears by orange amps, Orange are amazing i would recommend it but try before you buy I never play any thing more than 300 watts, unless i have too if your looking for ease of use, light weight, small, tube and loud Go for it! =D I've been to the Orange Factory btw Its great. they are all nice guys