1) 1971 Marshall, with post PIV mod, and a simple MXR boost.
2) 5150 II
3) 5150 III
disappointments:
Axe fx, SLO100, JCM900/JCM2000/DSL/TSL, Vintage Modern, Madison,
Randall T2, Bugera, XXX, JSX, Vypyr, Line 6 Spider Valve MkII, peavey ultra 120+ (combo), mesa single rectifier, Rivera knucklehead, Splawn QR I and II, egnater renegade (great cleans), ADA MP-1, MP1 with 3TM, 5150 EVH block letter, all year 2008+ 6505/6505+ models i have played, Fender metalhead, Marshall mode 4, Marshall SLP reissue, real 1970's fender 2x12 handwired and retubed, blackstar HT-5, Mesa Mark V
Amps i have heard live but very disappointed:
Herbert, VH4, Nitro
there are countless more i have not played that still dislike for rock/metal.
honorable mentions:
Laney GH100TI