So my two cents (and it's probably not worth half that) is that all that modeling stuff just gets in the way. I've never been a big fan of multi-tools of any sort. Yes, they do a lot of things, but usually none of them exceptionally well. Give me one or two quality items that do exactly what I need and I'm good.
Here's the question you need to ask yourself. What are you looking to accomplish with the guitar? If you're just looking to noodle around at home, learn some songs, and make lots of interesting noises, by all means go for the XD. You'll have a ton of fun with it. Rock on.
But, if you're looking to become a better player and someday take it out of the bedroom and put it up with other players, keep it simple and focus on the fingers, not the effects. The Blues Junior is a pretty decent generic platform on which to start. In truth, it was the first amp I bought when returning from a 40-year absence from playing and was a great springboard. Helped me focus on what was important, my chops, and to figure out what should come next.
Last edited: Oct 27, 2020