When I purchased this I didn't really think it would be all that loud just because of it's size, but I am quite surprised at how how awesome this amp works. I had to charge it with the provided USB cable before I could use it. It came well packaged and free from any defects. It is rechargable and that is a plus for me since I hate dealing with buying and disposing of batteries. With this amp I can play and practice all I want without having to bother to plug in my larger, and bulkier stage amp which can be cumbersome. This little amp fits right in my hand it is so small, and right in my guitar case when I'm not using it. It's definitely a great product for this price and well worth the money spent.