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The runt was a bit of a let down, i've played the Dirty Shirley and Smallbox Friedmans a lot, so i was expecting an amp thats as easy and rewarding to play through as those. It wasn't, it felt much stiffer and subdued, plus it was a bit noisy at higher gain settings.
The 5153 50w is great, as long as you're prepared to treat it as a two channel amp rather than a three.
If i was after those kinds of tones i'd be looking for a used Diesel Einstein 50, Orange Rocker 30 or the Brunetti Pleximan.
the Pink Taco is louder than the Runt and waaaay more organic so if the Taco didn't do it for you, the Runt is out IMO.
I really like the 5150 - at bedroom volumes the volume jump on the blue channel is horrendous, however at gig volumes it's less noticeable (but still there). It'll definitely hang with a live band on any of its channels. I would say though that only the medium gain 'Blue' channel is really great, but the other two do very passable high gain and clean tones, if a little sterile. Probably the best 'do it all' box without getting in to boutique territory though. I think looking at your requirements it's probably your best bet.
i'll check out a 5150 and keep an eye out for a Friedman Smallbox too
I've tried a Mesa Express and that gain channel is not what i'm after ( i have a Lonestar too)
I did have an Orange Rockerverb 50 in the past and it was a great amp
Seems a lot of amp for the money.
I owned the Runt and it was ok but neither channel was as good as I wanted.
Tried plenty of 5150s and it's an amp I've always though should suit me yet never been convinced enough to buy one.
Currently own a Jackson Ampworks El Guapo that will do the Marshall side but not a proper clean but Peach ate selling them off at £1679 and that's just a stupid price for it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fabulous-Mesa-Boogie-50-Caliber-6L6-Tubes-Amended-with-Mesa-Boogie-EVM-L-12-/112535486016?hash=item1a33a33e40:g:EZcAAOSwRFdZrD3H
I think @Drew_TNBD has both the 50 watt EVH and the Rockerverb Mark 3.
They're different beasts.