Like my previous Vintage 30 (USA) this amp, despite being manufactured in China, produces excellent tones. The Clean channel is close to Fender tones but still has its own unique characteristics. With the Drive channel, you can play all styles from blues to metal. In my opinion, one of the most important knobs is the Post knob. This knob is very effective in determining the dynamic range, saturation, and character. The sweet spot of this knob is around 5-7 on average. At these levels, I get the warmest tones I've ever heard. You can get very high-quality and warm tones with V30 speakers. I played in small bar scenes, and it was perfectly adequate