Hello Frank:

Achordocaster basically replied to your question. I believe it is an excellent amp. Once, when I told a salesperson how much I liked the amp he kind of looked at me funny (like, hey buddy it is a cheap amp, don't let the other customers hear you). But I must say that I do like it. In fact, I will be selling my "boutique" amp because I cannot see why I paid $2400 for an amp when a $300 amp is just as good (for my uses).

For the most part we do get what we pay for but sometimes there is not enough difference to warrant the extra dollars. I have several examples of that with guitars, amps & pickups.

My favorite guitar (right now) is a Ibanez RG321MH ($320 CDN now, $420 when I bought it). I replaced the humbucker pickups with Armstrong P90s (in a humbucker format). I have two volume controls & no tone controls & a 3-way switch. I have way more expensive guitars than this one but it does what I want and I don't have to worry about getting a little (or big) ding on it. I do play & like all my guitars but I play what sounds good (to me).

So if you like it, then that is all that matters. I have a Roland Cube 30 and like it (and still use it) but it was missing some of the sounds I was hearing done by others. The Fender Super Champ XD met those requirements for a very reasonable price.

Have Fun

Joseph