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A big knock against the GTX100 is that the presets are not usable for live performances or recording but are more suited for bedroom hobbyists. That may be true, but the real value here is the ability to quite convincingly model classic amps - not the Fender presets - which you can tweak to your taste. You can use the presets, if you wish, as a starting point to build your own sound and rig. Most of them are EQ'd in a way that needs to be changed for your live or recording situation. The Fender Tone App sets you see and choose from so many options of amp, settings, pedals etc..

The amp models are great. The Fender sounds, unsurprisingly, are the best and some of the British models are also great. I use it for 1. clean Bassman sounds; 2. pushed tweed Bassman sounds and 3. amplifying my * checks notes * mandolin for gigs using their "Acoustasonic" amp setting.

I've had great success with a pushed '59 Bassman model which I've customized to go into a Showman cabinet with JBLs. Not exactly possible these days without access to immense wealth or an amp museum.

Most importantly, I can transport the thing without slipping more disks. I've sold my 90s Blues Deluxe as it's no longer needed and, despite the tubes, it can't get the sounds I'm after without becoming ear-splittingly loud first, but even then...

One drawback for me is the footswitch. I like to see the pedals right in front of me and I currently operate on more pedals than the 4 or 5 buttons that the footswitch has. Also, though the amp does get loud and "move air," some of that natural low end rumble that you get from cranking a real tube amp is not there. I can usually address that with some basic knob work.

Can double as a bluetooth or aux speaker between sets. Tone, versatility, VALUE and weight (or lack thereof) still earn this amp 5 stars.