As the title would indicate, this is a great little starter amp. As long as you go into it realizing that when you play a chord, it is not going to send you flying through the air like Marty Mcfly in Doc's workshop, you will be fine. This amp is intended to be used by the beginner, or a small practice amp that is a step up above a portable one that runs off battery power.I used to play guitar (albeit, not well) but have since parted with any amps that I used to own. So my expectation for this was just to allow me to pick up my old guitar and play it with any type of amplification (i.e., anything other than unplugged) and perhaps use some of my already owned effects pedals and/or with a pair of headphones. For that intended purpose, it works perfectly. With that said, sure the overdrive could be better, it's nothing fancy but it will give you something other than just a clean tone, and the amp will probably get loud enough for most typical use, other than performances/gigs.Additionally, the amp is a sub-compact size, which allows it to be placed just about anywhere without taking up too much space. Aside from that fact that it runs off AC power, the relatively small size could almost make it pass for portable which is a major plus for anyone short on room or cargo space when taking it places.For the $50 that I paid for it, this was a great deal. For the typical $70 it goes from less of a bargain and ventures into the fair range. One might be able to snag something used that might be better for around the same price or a little more, or jump to the next step up such as the 20G which can be found around the $100 price tag.Great for the essentials, but if you want more performance, more versatility, and something that can be used for more than personal practice, then consider upgrading.
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]