Is Fender Mustang II 2 a good amp for a beginner?

[dusky belfry]

There is a Fender Mustang II 2, 40w 12” Guitar Amp for sale near me for £80 second hand. Would it be a good amp for a complete beginner? Or is it too old? Thanks for any advice

[sudden sandal]

Yea that would definitely be usable

It would be a good starting amp

[fast nymph]

It's not bad, I would maybe even haggle a bit. I have the mustang I at my feet right now. The cleans sound nice, metal tones aren't too great, I don't like how every preset is already effect-heavy, but all in all I can recommend it for beginners.

[dusky belfry]

Thanks I offered £60 and they said they would take £70, not sure if I should take it or look somewhere else. Do you know if the software is available/useable or if it is too old?

[fast nymph]

I don't know anything else for that price tbh. The software is officially out of date but there is some version flying around the internet that still works

[dusky belfry]

Thank you. Got any advice for making sure everything works when picking up a used amp?

[fast nymph]

Hmm not sure, obviously it must make a sound without rattling and crackling and all the knobs should work