Cool, that is interesting to hear it held its own! I haven't tried many "booteek" amps, but I am hoping to get one some day. The Hellhound is a very simple amp, but I do like it. Running it with a nice cab, it sounds very nice for that Blackface type of sound. I'd recommend getting a Kingsnake while they last! They are probably similar to the Hellhound, only better. I am never parting with my Hellhound!