IMO (and I believe plenty of others) this is a terrific amp. There's a terrific guy (Rob) over at Bufallo Amps (google Bufalo amps) who is an encyclopedic Gibson refurbisher and harp amp bulilder. I'm sure he would answer your questions with authority. Good resale value too! Good price? Buy it. My best. d -- http://www.myspace.com/blowintheblues