I have been using a Beta Lead as my main amp for a few years now mainly because I really like the two effects loops and all the options for sound layering that gives me. The Beta doesn't do medium gain/overdrive very well by itself and I have gone through dozens of pedals because every few months I find myself unhappy with what ever I have and start looking for something else.
Just putting it out there to see what other people are doing with their Beta's.