By now we all know that I love Marshall amplifiers but I also love my Fender and my Vox.

Of course boutique amplifiers are incredible too and I’ve really enjoyed my Dr. Z, Clark, and Mesa amps. Then there’s Lloyd with his Saldono, Reason and Naylor… and Jason’s Carr… So many…

But what amps do we need? Why would we need more than one? Is every amp competing with Fender? What classifies something as a bedroom amp? How does wattage factor in? What if we take modeler’s off the table for discussion? How do you decide what’s essential? Does nostalgia matter? Are Dumble amps even all that special? Can I narrow it down to just one amp? And half stacks… who are they really for?

Well we will discuss this, and more on this group therapy session with Lloyd, on the Tweed Couch.