[quote name='bassix' post='951572' date='Sep 10 2010, 11:12 AM']Its just a case of not getting the sound I would like out of it. It has plenty of power but not a lot of soul so if I can achieve that with a pedal I think it must be worth a try. There is also a part of me that wants a lightweight rig. As we're playing small gigs normally (largest being the concorde 2) it seems a little pointless having heavy equipment to take to pubs and small club shows. I also like the idea of taking a barefaced midget cab on stage to derision and then blow people away![/quote]
I use Peavey Mk III, but am more doing the 80's punk sound. However I added a EHX english muffin' to give that little tubey warmth (that's soul!). It is extraordinary, but not if you want to add a mass of distortion then I think other pedals are better.
I used the HA2000 before that and I understand your 'lack of soul' kinda description, well the above combination HAS IT.
I'm sure amp and pedal can be found really cheap in the UK.