I need advice on buying a guitar amp. I want to begin playing with people. Thoughts, Suggestions?

The brand of the amp doesn't matter as much as the size %26amp; wattage.





If you want to play with others, including possibly a drummer, you'll need at the MINIMUM a 30 watt amp. You also have a choice between ';solid state'; (cheaper, durable, good sound), and ';tube'; amp (much more expensive, require a bit of maintenance, GREAT sound) Tube amps are also typically louder than solid state amps....if you compare the same wattage.


You must also consider a ';stack'; or ';half stack'; vs. a ';combo'; amp. A stack is not necessary in most cases.....the right combo will suffice, and will be MUCH easier to transport.....with that said, I'll talk a little more about combo amps.


Another thing to consider is the speakers.......and amp and it's power is only as good as the speakers. I would suggest finding a combo amp with 2 - 10'; speakers or 2 - 12'; speakers. There are amps out there that do perfectly fine with 1 - 12'; speaker, but 2 is my personal preference.


Finally, the sound that you want is most likely going to determine what brand you end up getting.....try out some different ones (with your own guitar) and see what sounds best to you.I need advice on buying a guitar amp. I want to begin playing with people. Thoughts, Suggestions?
Do not feel you need a ';mega-watt'; amp to play in a band. Unless you are playing large halls or using the amp as your only source of amplification shoot for 40-60 watt amps. Peavey, Marshall, Fender, etc are all good quality. Look for specific features but most of all play through them. Picking an amp is like choosing a guitar, it has to feel good to you no matter what anyone else says. Of course, price will play a part also.





Have fun shopping.I need advice on buying a guitar amp. I want to begin playing with people. Thoughts, Suggestions?
you should get a crank amp even though they are expensive they are loud and hard to break