I got a picture from Joe in Georgia who just received his new black Ampendage. He has a pair of Mud stands in the picture as well giving an interesting comparison. He says they both have their perks, but what he likes about the Ampendage is that it gives him better access to the controls (which aren’t on the front). I was pleased to hear that because one of the reasons I created the Ampendage was so that I didn’t have to bend down in my cramped studio to adjust the knobs. Thanks Joe!