Yup, awesome day, thanks guys. I really appreciated getting to have a blat through some different gear, Rob's ESP Mirage into the Soldano, Scooter's SV into his Orange, and as Rob mentioned, letting me try the Blackheart (and his Gibby LP) through his Orange 2x12. Everybody's gear (and playing) just sounded choice - even mine! Being able to open up my amp beyond what I do at home made a whole lot of difference to the sound, as did having it at table-height and pushingit into break up, which I don't do much at all at home.
Now have insurmountable GAS for a number of things. Particularly liked Rob's Suhr Riot pedal.