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Originally Posted by Mark L

Interesting article, thanks.

Here’re some to think about (not from Sweetwater afaik, no shade intended)

Carr Mercury and other low watt offerings
Swart 6L6, spacetone/reverb/ Atomic Space Tone (20 watt)
Goodsell Super 17 (5/17 watt switchable)
Henriksen Blue/Bud/310 Jazzamp etc
AER 60
Schertler Giulia/David/Unico
Fender (original) SF Princeton Reverb, serviced to modern spec

And, for the more budget minded, but a very nice amp

Fishman Loudbox/mini

Lots more out there, acoustic and electric. My pick of all the above for electric, and believe me, they are all excellent plus, might be my early 70 Fender SF PR. I hear the ‘65 RI’s are good, but have yet to play or hear one.

I like your list much better. The only thing I'd add is Phil Jones for the bass guitar side. I have a few really deep and thuddy basses, which often sound limited on "regular" smaller bass amps.