It absolutely does. It can make you able to play your favorite music with great tones, or frustrate you because something is just not sounding right. You can go to my Youtube channel and watch videos that are recorded using Ibanez GRX70QA and a lot of different amps...difference between different amps is huge. In my opinion, the amp selection is crucial if you want to achieve your favorite tones. So pick carefully...but remember, I'm here to help!