I’ve had numerous of both, but as a whole, the m series is a drop sharper and more aggressive- I like the m series more as a whole but if you are in the standard tuning camp I could see liking the black heaven more. I still prefer the m6 though and have yet to try a modern pickup I like anywhere...
I’ve played a 50s Les Paul Junior that was phenomenal, but those cost a lot more haha. For what it’s worth, I’ve played many epiphones that smoke current us made gibsons.
I wasn’t making any claims to the contrary. I’ve said the same about how people who could afford it before can afford it now as well- was just commenting that it’s not purely 5k cheaper . And agree that people should be helping people in need if they have enough spare money to spend 7k on an amp.
I’ve played a few- including modern ones, 2011, and an 80s one. Weirdly enough, the early one was my least favorite.
Long story short, I get why they were hyped at the time, and even why people love them now, but I think there are amps that do the lead tones it excels at but better. To me at...