Firstly congratulations on the new valve loveliness.
The tone controls you describe put me in mind of my CTM100.
If I had roadies I would use my SVT exclusively, so I totally get why you've gone this way.
Oh, and speaking of amps... I haven't forgotten about the behringer. My amp kitty has been low, the effects kitty seems to be up and down like a yoyo.
Maybe time for some creative accounting.