Behringer GM110 V-Tone Modeling Guitar Amplifier (30 Watts, 1x10 in.)

Feature:
It came very well-packed, double-packed in fact. Comes with manuals in every language spoken in these here parts and then some. But this is not a box with fifty-six switches and knobs. You got yer gain, bass, mid, treble, and volume. All chickenhead knobs, all smooth as buttah. Three small switches control the gain, cab type, and speaker type. One big bat switch (which feels VERY substantial when ya use it) and a real jewel light tells you when it's on, or off, depending on your mood. And a power cord. These guys think of everything. Awesome silver cloth grille and 60s/70s retro look has everyone wanting to try it when they walk in the house.

Quality:
Pristine out of the box. I've never been so jazzed up about seeing an amp in my life. Even the wife digs it (she's a drummer). By the way, the 30 watts cut thru her thrashings just fine, thank you. Fun to make the snare buzz when she's at the kit just by nudging the low E with the gain up.

Value:
What, it's not in your cart yet? You're scared your significant other will find out? Buy the damn thing! He/she/it (I'm an open-minded guy) will dig you immensely for it.

Desirability:
Chicks will fall at your feet. If you're a guy, or a girl into girls, this is a good thing. Seriously, if you are into recording, small venues, or just farting around with the guitar at home and playing what you like, you'll love this amp. It's simple, solid, and has surprising flexibility. Just don't expect DOD distortion from it without a pedal, it ain't gonna happen. My stepson has a Casino, when plugged into this amp, will make your eyes roll back in your head from musical tonal bliss. Forget explaining it. Just try it.

Sound:
The reviews on here had me saying, "gee, this might be a pretty decent amp". Then, I bought it. For $99, you should buy the damned thing already, then finish reading my review. You will NOT be sorry. The tone is stunning. When I first plugged in and switched on, the lows growl and you can FEEL them. The clarity, superb, the cab simulations and effects, sublime. It's something you have to work with at first. But you won't believe your ears. One note: if you like the alternacrap music that dominates today's airwaves, don't waste your time here. Get something loud and distorted. Plenty of companies make such gear. When the fad passes and people start to appreciate real musical craftsmanship and songwriting again, you can then appreciate this fine example of amplification.

Support:
I registered the amp and Behringer immediately responded with nice emails, and some fun info. You gotta read the manual, it's pretty funny. Whoever builds these amps, when you read the manual, you get the idea they like to party. A LOT.

Overall:
It's a keeper. You grungemongers and people who refer to such bands as Linkin Park as musicians, forget it. It's wasted on that kind of garbage. If you value tone, clarity, stability, and performance, you cannot beat this amp, dollar-costwise. It does have an effects loop, so if you absolutely MUST plug in something to it, you have a dry signal out, and also a wet signal in. Nice. Find another $99 amp that does all this and sounds this good, and looks this sweet. I dare ya. Then again, why waste your time? You are here, get this amp and get started playing.

Feature:
It has a volume knob that allows you to turn it up pretty loud for a 30 watt amp. Many good features too.

Quality:
Behringer. Some people may have some less than remarkable experience with Behringer gear. But for the most, their gear is very high quality. Oh sure (and for example), I had a Mercedes once that lost its muffler, but it got fixed. OK you people who bash Behringer?

Value:
I plug my Jackson into this thang, and I forget it's just a 30 watt amp. I imagine I am playing through my Twin Reverb (turned down of course) without the reverb. That's value. For the dollar. Dang! This thang has no reverb? Now go get an out-board reverb.

Desirability:
This amp looks good for a 30 watt amp. No, really. It is nicely packaged. I don't know how those guys do it for 99 doluhs.

Sound:
It sounds pretty loud for a 30 watt amp. Sounds good too. My oldy-but-goody 50 watt Vox has nothing over this one.

Support:
Why, this amp supports me beautifully while I sit on it and get a free massage (when it's turned up all the way, and, is pretty loud for a 30 watt amp). Love that good-ole' Jensen speaker. Remember those from the 70's? No? Well dry behind those ears.

Overall:
As long as the cable from my Gibson to the amp holds up, I should keep this amp. Or, I could get a new cable, worst case. I say, you really have nothing to loose (I mean, what's 99 bucks these days?) in trying this amp on for size. And, it gets pretty loud. . . for a 30 watt amp.