I only have experience with the EG5 - I just wanted to say I don't think it's "brutal." It's very high-gain for sure, but
it is still somewhat..."polite."
Yea, maybe my definition of 'brutal' is subjective... let's put it this way: I use the 3/4 with a lil EQ post and it gets pretty damn close to what I like in a 'modern' sound. Then again, maybe all these new young whippersnappers are even more brutal that me.