alright. definate NO for the special II. definate. the vox amp, alright. but even if your a beginner, you should get a guitar that will last you and will sound good doing it.

for the same price, you can get something WAY better. its a little-known brand called Agile. i own an agile and LOVE it.

this would be my personal choice in your pricerange

but heres the actual page....look through it

Agile=better than Epi's, for less.