I've been using the Axe direct to FOH w/ IEM's at church for the past eight months. Works great. Tomorrow night will be my first gig w/ my classic rock band using the Axe with my recently aquired FBT 12ma. I only tried it once a few weeks ago for a short set at a blues jam. It seemed to work well using it as back line. That will be how I use it tomorrow night. Hoping for the best. Not really worried though. I'll post my thoughts. Better yet, if you're in the neighborhood, come on down and hear for yourself and give me feedback. FWIW : SAT. 8/22/09 Right As Rain @ Crown and Anchor ( English dining and pub ) 9:30 pm -1 am 2891 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA. 91362 Cheers !