yeah actually i had two of these little babies and they do pack a punch...i just couldn't tell ya about the mic cuz i never had a mic to use with it...but yeah they are pretty good little amps if you have any more questions about it i would gladly answer them
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um the effects are decent actually i mean if your gona use it as a practice amp which i imagine is what your friend wants to do then yeah the effects are good...ill have to recheck the amp i honestly don't think i had a favorite but i will go check them when i get a chance
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