stumbled accross i-rig at the weekend, looks like fun with the electric guitar, anyone have any experience of them – worth getting?

Yep, got one here.

It’s OK for mucking about on and is extremely portable. Effects are OK, but not as good as dedicated units, then again, it’s a fraction of the price!

At home, if I want to run effects, I’ll usually plug the pedalboard in. Use the iRig if I can’t be arsed with all the cables, etc that the pedal board needs.

thats what i figured. i just thought it would be a good excuse to much about with headphones on and not wake up the house.

its ok but extremely sterile sounding

If only the could import yamahas THR series that would be a winner for me

I used the peavey equivalent. It’s ok but IMO lower down on the list of fun with an electric guitar than playing unplugged..
Try a pocket pod instead if it must be small and portable or if you can afford it get a decent amp..and either a multi fx or separate effects