The guy who I brought it from never had a problem. Not the most versatile of amplifiers,but the controls are simple and easy to fine tune. I use the amp specifically for songwriting and in the studio where I need a quality clean sound without a bunch of knobs slowing me down. With the chorus and reverb I can dial up a great album worthy sound in no time. I do wish the amp were louder,but for its size it really puts out.
Transportation is a breeze as well.
I play mostly classic rock and metal,but the amp works great with all styles requiring a very distinguished clean sound and a nasty distortion with a pedal on. I replaced the twp original speakers with 200 watt speakers and the amp sounds unbelievable now. I got the speakers repaired with no problems from a local music store. I have a custom modified Marshall JCM800 combo I use live and sometimes in the studio,but my JC-55 gives me a great alternative sound when I want a little something different. Great studio clean sound.