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<blockquote data-quote="Umbran" data-source="post: 6390784" data-attributes="member: 177"><p>So, let us see...</p><p></p><p>Budget: I'm going to guess my MiL would be happy to be able to drop $100 on me for the "big present" for the holidays. </p><p>New/used: I'm perfectly happy with used, and expect this would get more bang for the buck. </p><p>Style: I'm not likely to be playing any really seriously heavy metal - some 80s hair metal would be the limit there. Otherwise, the folkier end of the rock spectrum.</p><p>Location: I'm actually thinking to send my MiL to online sources. I'm in Boston, she's in New Jersey, so major metro area, East Coast.</p><p>Combo vs amp/head: Portability isn't that much of an issue, as I don't expect it to travel much, and my versatility needs are still low, being a beginner. Combo is likely the way to go, as they're simpler.</p><p>Effects Modelling: I can add much of that with pedals and such as I go, right? No need to worry about putting it in the amp now.</p><p>Tube vs Solid state: No current preference. I understand that tubes give somewhat cleaner tones, which is probably my sound preference. On the flip side, with solid state, I never have to replace a tube. Solid state is probably cheaper, and for now, that may be the best bet. </p><p></p><p>Just to be clear - anything that has an actual wattage rating, as opposed to running off a 9-volt batter, is probably going to be an improvement in my equipment.</p><p></p><p>My understanding (someone please correct me if I am wrong) on power is this. I don't expect to play really loud very often. It is a small house, and it fills with sound easily - though the image of cranking up to play the Star Spangled Banner on the 4th is really enticing, that's not likely to be my standard mode of play <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> However, I'm also aware of some of the characteristics of amps - somewhat ironically, having the ability to do power also means that it will generally sound better when played at lower volume. So, while I might not need the volume of something over 15 watts, a 40 watt amp will likely sound better, even with all other things basically equal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Umbran, post: 6390784, member: 177"] So, let us see... Budget: I'm going to guess my MiL would be happy to be able to drop $100 on me for the "big present" for the holidays. New/used: I'm perfectly happy with used, and expect this would get more bang for the buck. Style: I'm not likely to be playing any really seriously heavy metal - some 80s hair metal would be the limit there. Otherwise, the folkier end of the rock spectrum. Location: I'm actually thinking to send my MiL to online sources. I'm in Boston, she's in New Jersey, so major metro area, East Coast. Combo vs amp/head: Portability isn't that much of an issue, as I don't expect it to travel much, and my versatility needs are still low, being a beginner. Combo is likely the way to go, as they're simpler. Effects Modelling: I can add much of that with pedals and such as I go, right? No need to worry about putting it in the amp now. Tube vs Solid state: No current preference. I understand that tubes give somewhat cleaner tones, which is probably my sound preference. On the flip side, with solid state, I never have to replace a tube. Solid state is probably cheaper, and for now, that may be the best bet. Just to be clear - anything that has an actual wattage rating, as opposed to running off a 9-volt batter, is probably going to be an improvement in my equipment. My understanding (someone please correct me if I am wrong) on power is this. I don't expect to play really loud very often. It is a small house, and it fills with sound easily - though the image of cranking up to play the Star Spangled Banner on the 4th is really enticing, that's not likely to be my standard mode of play :) However, I'm also aware of some of the characteristics of amps - somewhat ironically, having the ability to do power also means that it will generally sound better when played at lower volume. So, while I might not need the volume of something over 15 watts, a 40 watt amp will likely sound better, even with all other things basically equal. [/QUOTE]
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