Class 5 for Blues?

[Beston1]

Does anyone use their Class 5 for Blues? The band im in a band that consists of Guitar & Vx / Keys & Vx / Bass / Drums, the `on stage` volume isnt going to blow away a concrete wall but its still loud enough to actually `feel` what we`re playing.

Do you think the Class 5 would work with the volume 3/4 up (say 1-3 o`Clock),and simply use the guitars volume to keep it clean then turn up for solo`s to get some bite? If any dirt was required at a lower volume level a Micro amp would be used, but still use the guitar `s volume for boosting the solo?

(Ive been using a AC30 recently but im wondering if the Class 5 would sound better to combine clean blues & some rock blues with the Marshall sound)

Hope that made sense!
(PS we mic` up live)

[Cousin Muely]

I don't see any reason why that idea wouldn't work for you. Especially since you mic the amp. Sound's like your describing the Class 5.

[GuitarBuilder]

It should be perfect. You can experiment with tube swapping to fine tune your tone. It will be slightly quieter than the AC30, but have more character for blues.

[ClassicRock88]

It should work great - especially if you are micing it. Shoot, if you're micing it you could play a stadium with one.