To be fair, that’s one thing I never really tried that much my Wizards.
I just wanted a simple setup with all the gain coming from the amp, if it was a higher gain amp vs a more clean setup with pedals.
I do remember it being really good with a Klon type pedal, when I tried it that way for a bit.
This captures my thoughts perfectly, as well.
It’s like a highly idealized ‘crunch’ amp with more gain available. It’s not fat, saturated, greasy like an idealized ‘lead’ amp is to me.
BUT - it has a highly addictive feel and responsiveness that is great for leads - the tone didn’t quite...
I thought I remember the el34 power amps were a favorite with the original rack soldanos?
The VHT Classic, for example - at least with those LA Studio guys