Feature:
I gave it a 10 because there are no knobs or dials to go bad and it has a return and send loop for extending the sound. It just doesn't get any simpler than this amp.
Quality:
I waited a year before posting a review and I've replaced the tubes thinking it was the amp that was messed up. BUT it turned out my POD is need of a tune up. I spend SOOO many hours playing that I think I merely wore out my POD. Saving up now to upgrade to the PODXT Live I guess or maybe the Boss or Tonelab modeler.
Value:
I'm thinking versatility when I rate the value. I have days where I feel like merely screwing around with effects and then I have days where I want to JAM along to some Pantera, Metallica or BLS. But then I can pick it up and take it with me for a jam session...versatility at it's finest.
Desirability:
Sex appeal? I gig every once and a while but I've never run across a girl that wanted me because I have a cool amp. Might change one day, but for now the Sex appeal is just a number.
Sound:
Seeing how the sound is generated from your modeler you CAN'T complain. I use a POD 2.0 and bought this amp because I love modelers (mainly because I'm a pedal junkie). I bought a Digitech RP80 a while back when first starting out and even this powers the amp and I'll use the BYPASS option and hook up some pedals if I want a change. It really doesn't get anymore "sound" versatile than that.
Support:
Never needed it? Gave it a 5 because ... I never needed it?
Overall:
I have 2 completely different solid state amps because they are all different and provide me with different tones and sounds, but are limited after that. They provide me with reverb and distortion channels but no cool effects (which means I'm shelling out cows to buy effects). Once I get tired of these amps I'll have to sell them and hope I get most of my money back. BUT with this amp I can always buy a different modeler and as they are advancing in the digital world of music (recording and amp -> computer integration) I can buy an amp modeler now and play WHILE I'm recording and not have to worry about buying a mic and mic'ing it up! This amp is the start of a whole era/genre of playing the guitar AND recording AND in turn ... saving you time, money and hassles. I love the dam thang, Bro!
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