Dude, XT Live being bad is so so wrong! Its excellent for all types of music and its very tweakable too, jus short of the GT8. But in case u dun know, most Indonesians use the AX3000G(over 75% of Indonesian guitarists use it or its cousin, the AX1500G). Could it be for this reason? Not to sound racist here, not my point at all! Its jus an observation i made frm trawling thru many forums all over the world-from the comfort of home! Is this reason plausible? U decide. Bsck to the XT Live, the retail price is $638 but if u order frm luther can get it around maybe $600 if ur lucky. Or wait for yr end sales frm citymusic. I got mine last yr for $545. Only gripe is the hi-gain stuff isn't fantastic, even the metal shop model packs aren't that great. U want metal tones only out of it, 4get the XT Live. Get an analog rig. If not, its great for all round music-making.