thought i am not really a pro,but i tink if u are a newbie in guitar like me,u should get a multi effect.to start off!!i bought my pod x3 live during the city music sales!!!and its good,u can custom yr tone and all...if cool man!!!people wif multi effect also wanna sell their effect and buy that..hahahaha!!yeah!!so,it would be good to get a multi!!go 4 it man!!!