i have been caught on the Darkglass wave for several years now, still unsure if it tone wise is that much greater than it competitors. One thing i can say though, a cabinet of this size usually isn't this light. It makes it possible, although still not comfortable, to transport it around. I have gone on tour with this twice and with the dedicated cover, it can really take a beating, showing almost no marks or scratches. It is simplisticly designed and i think they deliver what they propose to be selling.