does it have both preamp tubes and power amp tubes ?if so, i think the preamp tubes will control the 'cranked' quality of (over)drive ... the long swe...

i recommend that she try the carvin ag100d .. it is small, lightweight, loud and clean with digital effects too (nice for a little reverb and chorus t...

if you dont expect to jam out loud with other players, the pod all by itself through headphones will be enough to jam and practice with ... another id...