Yeah the ones made in mexico are less than half the price than the ones made in america. the mexican made ones are considered less quality because the wood and pickups are different. I've played a mexican and an american and they are similar but the american feels alot better.
as for the original question....that amp is ok but it depends on what you need it for. mesa boogies are usually for heavy metal, nu-metal type of LOUD music... :fthecubs
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