Amps

For home use, or if you're comfortable performing on stage with a laptop:

Used is your best bet. And the best thing about used equipment? It's usually in great shape because musicians are always broke and pawning or selling their stuff. I've got some unbelievable deals at the music shops in my area.

It also depends on what you want to do with it. For example, if you also want to record your music an external amp is relatively difficult to set up, and you also need a microphone + stand and a really quiet room. Getting a software amp and connecting your computer to your hi-fi can yield superior results. The drawback, obviously, is that it's not a real amp, and that it only works with your computer. So if you want to use it to perform live, you'll need a laptop. 

Mr ProgFreak wrote: It also depends on what you want to do with it. For example, if you also want to record your music an external amp is relatively difficult to set up, and you also need a microphone + stand and a really quiet room. Getting a software amp and connecting your computer to your hi-fi can yield superior results. The drawback, obviously, is that it's not a real amp, and that it only works with your computer. So if you want to use it to perform live, you'll need a laptop.  Another solution: The newly released Line6 POD HD series: < ="-" ="text/; =utf-8">http://line6.com/podhd/index.html These will give you a *lot* of variety - and you don't need a computer. You'll still need an amp, but it can be your hi-fi, your computer, headphones etc..

By the way, Mr. Mike, are

Behringer

amps actually made in Germany?

That's the maker of my new keyboard amp.



Edited by Slartibartfast - March 14 2011 at 19:41

Hahaha, Colin and your Line6 hate. Yeah modelling amps aren't the best, but they are fine if you muck around.

Triceratopsoil wrote: Orange Amps are f**kin' sex.  They are out of his price range, though; a 5-watt combo amp will cost you like 600$

As homeless as I am, it's a f**king good deal.

Any Colour You Like wrote: Hahaha, Colin and your Line6 hate. Yeah modelling amps aren't the best, but they are fine if you muck around.

Triceratopsoil wrote: I don't think they sound bad per-say, I think it's important that a guitarist has the capacity to develop a signature sound in such a manner that isn't allowed for by the technology.

Amps and instruments are technology.

let prog reign wrote: does anyone know a good amp to use for a epiphone les paul guitar for under 300$

What style of music are you playing?
If it's jazz or a "clean" style then go for an OLD Roland cube amp or an old Yamaha 1X12.
If it's rock and "filth" sounding there's plenty out there, try a Peavey Studio (tranny amp) or Laney 15
If you want an old valve amp you could try an old Wem there can be had very cheap.
Good luck....