Pictured is myself playing a Jackson/Charvel model LS1 thru a custom pedalboard (midi switcher, tube screamer, Bixonic Expandora, Vox wah, and Voodoo Lab's vibe pedal.
Mesa Boogie Mk2B combo with extension cab,looped out to a Korg digital tuner, Rocktron Hush 2C, and Rocktron's Intellifex. Most of these pieces I now use with the TLSE.
My point is simple, I have owned many killer rigs. The TLSE stands up to all of them. YES! 
Also I included a pic of my autograph sandwiched between B.B. King's and Jerry Seinfeld. What a show off!!
Chico 
Hey Chico, This is very good
Tue, 2006/11/07 - 9:21pm — eyema_believerHey Chico,
This is very good news. In the back of your mind you always think..."you know, I bet a sweet tube amp or two and some rack effects would sound better than this all in one box"....and I suppose in some cases it might.
It's all in the tweak, right??
Peace!
~Shawn
www.unleavened.net
Chico; What where the steps
Thu, 2006/11/09 - 11:41am — hotramanChico;
What where the steps that led you to choose the TLSE?
I, like you, have had tons of gear, amps, etc over the years.
I agree, there is not a Sunday that goes by, where someone comes up at looks at my set-up. I am constantly discovering new things about the TLSE!
Steve
www.stevehotra.com
hotraman, I'am totally tone
Fri, 2006/11/10 - 8:10am — ChicoBluezhotraman,
I'am totally tone driven.
Saying that, I do have a head for the tech side. I've posted before about the GT-8. Reading the fact that you can blend 2 different tones really got me juiced. I went to the local Guitar Center and plugged in. Very unhappy with the tone. 
I know the GT-8 has it's place. For me, the tone did not justify the learning curve or the effort to search for tone that may not be there. 
I've been fortunate to have owned many tube and non-tube amps over the 37 wonderful years of playing guitar.
I have played through just about every hot tube amp made today. The TLSE is SWEET. 
It is not the "end all/be all". It is right now (and for the money) the best sounding tube amp modeler sold today. 
On the tech side, it may be lacking for some. Effects may be not as versatile or as good (but useful) as other units. Interface options not as complete (still workable). It's all about the tone. From my point of view, it's scary what this unit can do.
At my last show, I stood in front of the mains and wailed away with a huge grin. The tone coming out was that good.
Can't wait to play this Saturday.
Chico
www.thefabuloushouserockers.com
"When the power of love is greater than the love of power, there will be world peace." -Jimi Hendrix
Chico; I am "tone driven",
Fri, 2006/11/24 - 9:18am — hotramanChico;
I am "tone driven", too.
Thanks for sharing the process. I have been playing guitar since the 1970's and have seen allot of things come and go. My current challenge is to work with getting the fullest sounds of out my T5. Vsited Rivera.com and saw a video with Paul Jr. and Brian from Taylor with the T5, going thru a Sedona Doyle Dukes 55. I don't need the distortion feature ( I like the TLSE) but I want to find an amp that I can channel switch. I would like to be able to turn off the tweater, when I play electic. Any suggestions? Thanks
Steve
www.stevehotra.com
None that I can think of. I
Mon, 2006/11/27 - 2:23pm — ChicoBluezNone that I can think of.
I beleive amp makers are in the process of coming up with such a beast.
My guess is we're wishing for a powered amp sim with speaker cab and tweeter??
Chico
www.thefabuloushouserockers.com
"When the power of love is greater than the love of power, there will be world peace." -Jimi Hendrix
Your right, Chico. That's my
Sat, 2006/12/09 - 8:46am — hotramanYour right, Chico.
That's my wish... to be able to turn off the tweeter with a foot switch, but at a resonable cost. Rivera's Sedona is way too much buck. I playe a Genz Benz Shen Pro a few weeks ago, that had a tweeter ajustment setting in the back of the amp. Plus, its a hybrid of tube/transitter preamp. Its goes for about $999.00.
I would need to sell off a few things, but I may try to demo it on a Sunday.
www.stevehotra.com
No way would I spend that
Mon, 2007/02/05 - 9:08am — Vincentj46No way would I spend that much money unless it was there to waste. A good tube power amp, 15 band eq and 12" open backed cabinet (or 2 if you want stereo)is all you really need. I see diminishing returns after that. Go for the KISS method. There isn't even another pedal or box I want hooked in with the TLSE. Maybe I'm just getting old but I don't want to lug around anything more than I have to.
Vince
Vincentj46, Can't say I
Wed, 2007/02/07 - 8:14am — ChicoBluezVincentj46,
Can't say I blame you.
I haul my rig and a full PA/lights and sometimes wish for a easier way. I have a 5x8 trailer that doubles as a hauler for my Harley. I actually turn down gigs that do not have an elevator or ground level access.
Where did all that "get up/rock and roll" energy go to?
Chico
www.thefabuloushouserockers.com
"When the power of love is greater than the love of power, there will be world peace." -Jimi Hendrix
Raf, Tick, tick, tick....wow
Wed, 2007/02/07 - 1:13pm — Vincentj46Raf,
Tick, tick, tick....wow is was here last eh, ah, um... lets see. And you look younger than me!! I've thought about taking up harmonica but...I guess I'll be playing my git till old Artie Itez gets the best of me.
V
I still go to my happy place
Wed, 2007/02/07 - 8:22pm — ChicoBluezI still go to my happy place when I play. I close my eyes and channel the 37+ years of playing.
I can smile, if only for a while.
Chico
www.thefabuloushouserockers.com
"When the power of love is greater than the love of power, there will be world peace." -Jimi Hendrix
I like the yellow mic cord
Wed, 2007/02/07 - 9:50pm — Will CI like the yellow mic cord the best. Is that Jerry Seinfeld's signature?
It is good to give thanks to the Lord and to sing praises to Your name...For You, O Lord, have made me glad by what You have done, I will sing for joy at the works of Your hands.
Psalm 92:1 & 4
Yes it is! To the right is
Tue, 2007/04/24 - 12:02pm — ChicoBluezYes it is! To the right is actor Hal Holbrook's sig.
Chico
www.thefabuloushouserockers.com
"When the power of love is greater than the love of power, there will be world peace." -Jimi Hendrix
I can empathize with the
Tue, 2007/04/24 - 1:21pm — humblepieI can empathize with the waning of the rock and roll energy, Chico. My main instrument, as the picture shows, is the drums. I've pared the kit down from 14 drums to 6 'cause I'm just plain tired of luggin' em around and the set up time was sometimes longer than the gig!!! mark (hp)