If you have to have that cutting and passionate lead tone, this is your amp. Using a beautiful Classic Lead 80 speaker, you will get a smooth and balanced tone excellent for raw power. The Aviator Open Twelve is great for lead work and capable of huge volume. It has quickly become a tone standard for serious touring professionals and truly delivers on the promise of that awesome 12" open backed speaker tone. Consider this one if you are already playing through a 12" combo and demand the utmost in a twelve inch combo.